Obituary Listing
Richard Murtland
Jul 8, 2021
Richard W. "Dick" Murtland, age 83, of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. The son of Ed & Beulah Murtland, he was born on April 24, 1938 in Grand Rapids. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Dick served as a medic from 1959-1962, and retired as a Facility Manager with General...
Darrell Nisonger
Jul 7, 2021
Darrell Alan Nisonger, age 71, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in the emergency room at Spectrum Health-United Hospital after a sudden heart attack. The son of Harold F. & Pauline Bernice (Betser) Nisonger, he was born on November 4, 1949 in Greenville. After graduating high school, Darrell enlisted in the United States Army and was a decorated...
Donald Moran
Jul 7, 2021
Donald Edward Moran, age 87, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 07, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1933, in Muskegon, to the late Cyril and Agnes (O'Shinksi) Moran. Don proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957 until 1959. He studied at Western Michigan University and received his Master's Degree in August...

Eileen Longbrake
Jul 7, 2021
Eileen Longbrake (Davis), age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born on April 6th, 1957, in Grand Rapids to John and Betty (Phillipi) Davis. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

August Miller
Jul 7, 2021
August Miller, age 71, of Portage, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2021. He was born December 5, 1949, in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Robert and Eva (Morse) Miller. August proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. August is survived by one sister, three brothers, and their families. He was preceded in death...
Cathy Hill
Jul 6, 2021
Cathy Marie (Driscoll) Hill, age 57, of Vicksburg, Michigan, formerly from Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born November 13, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard and Helen (Montagu) Driscoll. Cathy is survived by her husband, Carl; daughter, Stephanie (Mario) Moderski; and grandchildren, Mark Woodrum and Lexie Moderski. She is preceded in death...
Gentry Miller
Jul 4, 2021
Gentry Mai Miller, age 45, of Greenville, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 4, 2021 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids surrounded by her family and with the prayerful confidence that she was going to Heaven. The daughter of John Henry & Cheryl Colleen (Bass) Bishop, she was born on July 25, 1975 in Zanesville, Ohio. Gentry had worked in...

Vicky Gesselman
Jul 4, 2021
Vicky Diane Gesselman, age 62, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, July 4. 2021 at her home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Robert & Mona Jean (Peterson) Gesselman, she was born on July 5, 1958 in Carson City. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Robert Gesselman. Surviving are...
Brian Krese
Jul 4, 2021
Brian Krese, age 57, of Walker, MI, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born on October 18, 1963, in St. Louis, MO to Michael and Helen (Narup) Krese. Brian was a man of many interests. He loved outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, golf and gardening. He loved cooking for friends and family from his garden. He...

Vincente Rodriguez
Jul 3, 2021
Vincente "Ramon" Rodriguez, 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on July 3, 2021. He was born on January 22, 1940. Visitation and Funeral Services will be held from 5:00 pm until 6:00p on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue SE, Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

Phillip Webb
Jul 3, 2021
Phillip John Webb, age 87, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born March 12, 1934, in Mexico, Maine, to the late Willam and Ismay (Hatt) Webb. Phillip married Doris Ruth Miles on January 10, 1953, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Phillip was a clock assembler for Howard Miller Clock for many...
Olie Johnson
Jul 3, 2021
Olie Lee Johnson, age 41, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, July 3, 2021 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Roxanne Lynn (Gibson) & Oliver Lee Johnson, he was born on September 24, 1979 in Greenville. On August 3, 2013, at Wabasis Park, he married Stacey Lynn Johnson. A...
Timothy Bell
Jul 3, 2021
Timothy James Bell, Sr., age 59, of Morley, passed away Saturday evening, July 3, 2021 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Wendell Edward & Doris Jane (Church) Bell, he was born on September 18, 1961 in Royal Oak. A celebration of life gathering is being planned and will be...

Igor Hilden
Jul 1, 2021
Igor Hilden, age 56, of Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born on August 30, 1964, in Stuttgart, Germany to Thomas and Sigrid (Jung) Hilden. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.
Lester Labar
Jul 1, 2021
Lester A. LaBar passed away on July 1, 2021 at the age of 78. Lester was born on September 17, 1942 in Riverdale MI., the son of Arthur & Hazel (Shinline) LaBar. Lester graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School where he participated in football & band with the class of 1960. On September 1, 1962 he married Katherine M....
Antonia Vincent
Jun 30, 2021
Antonia D. Vincent "Toni" was born July 4, 1935, in Isabela, Philippines, to the late Lazaro and Juana Domingo. She passed away in Lansing, MI on June 30, 2021. Toni received a PhD degree from Centro Escolar University in Manila and served in positions of teaching, consulting, and administration retiring as Dean of Students at Wesleyan University of the Philippines....

Elaina Burbank
Jun 28, 2021
Elaina Burbank, age 32, of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born on February 26, 1989, in Battle Creek to Gary Burbank and Donna (Millsap) Burwick. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.
Carolyn Denning
Jun 28, 2021
Carolyn Louise Denning, age 78, of Muskegon, Michigan; Arvada, Colorado; and Brownsville, Texas, passed away from a massive stroke on Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born September 23, 1942, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, to the late, Frank and Helen Demaree Smith. Carolyn married Donald Lee Denning on September 16, 1961 in Hudson, Colorado. Together they raised three children, ran...
Jill Jacox
Jun 27, 2021
Jill Lorraine (Jacox) Thorndyke, age 66, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born October 26, 1954, in Marshall, Michigan to the late Virgal and Joan (Devine) Thorndyke. Jill worked as a teacher's assistant at Doris Klaussen Developmental Center for the Calhoun County School Systems until...
Robert Wylie
Jun 26, 2021
Robert (Bob) Renwick Wylie, 97, of Grand Rapids, passed away on June 26, 2021. Bob was born in New Kensington PA, to the late Harvey and Grace Wylie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Judith M. Wylie. He is survived by his sons, Charles (Kathryn) Wylie, and John (Karen) Wylie, and their children Lauren, Leah,...