Obituary Listing

Jill Jacox

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

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,...

Paul Hoskin

Paul Hoskin

Jun 24, 2021

Paul Hoskin of Grand Rapids Michigan, age 65, went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 24, 2021. He is survived by his brother, Jim (Mary) Hoskin; sister, Ruth Hoskin and good friend Karen Dreyer. Cremation has taken place per Paul's wishes. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Nancy Lemons

Nancy Lemons

Jun 23, 2021

Nancy Lynn (Plowman) Lemons, age 67, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on May 17, 1954, in Grand Rapids, to Dale L. Plowman & Francella I. Brown. Nancy married Donald L. Lemons on November 7, 1992. Nancy worked alongside her husband Don in their commercial cleaning company. She...

Stephen Sabo

Stephen Sabo

Jun 21, 2021

Of all the titles earned throughout his life, Stephen Francis Sabo loved "uncle" best of all. This beloved son, brother, godson and friend had just added "great-uncle" to that list when he was called home on June 21 at age 57. Stephen was born with spina bifida at a time when the medical advice was "put him in a home...

Donnia Dehoag

Donnia Dehoag

Jun 21, 2021

Donnia Ann (Petznik) DeHoag, age 51, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away at home, surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, June 21, 2021. She was born February 20, 1970, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Larry and Pamela (Gates) Petznik. Donnia is survived by her two sons, Alexander and Bradley DeHoag and her significant other, James Hahn. A full...

Kim Bikbov

Kim Bikbov

Jun 21, 2021

Kim Bikbov, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away at home on Monday June 21, 2021. He was born on Feburary 26, 1933 in Ufa, Russia to the late Sarvai Bikbov and Nuriya Bikbova. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.

Ronald Keefer

Ronald Keefer

Jun 20, 2021

Ronald James Keefer, age 77, passed away on June 20, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his family at his side. He was born September 29, 1943, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Andrew James Keefer and Patricia Elizabeth Kramer Ron was a loving husband and father. He most enjoyed spending time with his family and children. He was an avid...

Shirley Vandentoorn

Shirley Vandentoorn

Jun 18, 2021

Shirley Vandentoorn (Laman), age 95, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1925, in Grand Rapids to William and Jeane (Brease) Laman. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

William Woltman

William Woltman

Jun 18, 2021

William Woltman, age 73, of Douglas, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born on April 8, 1948, in Kalamazoo, to Arthur & Frances (Annesley) Woltman. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. William is survived by his daughter, Francis Woltman. Private family services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck Cremation arrangements are entrusted to...

Michael Dobbins

Michael Dobbins

Jun 18, 2021

Michael Stanley Dobbins, age 71, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born February 4, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late John and Catherine (Kneeley) Dobbins. Mike graduated from Wyoming Park High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. during the Vietnam War. Mike obtained his CDL...

Patrick Grant

Patrick Grant

Jun 16, 2021

Patrick Joseph Grant, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday June 16, 2021. He was born in Jackson Heights, NY on July 23, 1936 to the late Bernard E. and Rosalie Grant. Patrick was preceded in death by his mother and father along with his elder brother Bernard George, elder sister Marie Elizabeth and younger sister Rosalie Helen. He...

Franklin Vanmaldegen

Franklin Vanmaldegen

Jun 16, 2021

Franklin J. VanMaldegen, age 76, of Grandville, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born on July 7, 1944, in Grand Rapids, to the late John & Eleanor (Anderson) VanMaldegen. Frank owned two pawn shops and was part owner of Valley Erectors. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and going to flea markets. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant everything to...

Dolores Doherty

Dolores Doherty

Jun 16, 2021

Dolores "Lorrie" E. Doherty, 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan, entered into the presence of Jesus, peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Wednesday evening June 16, 2021. Dolores was born December 15, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Ford H. and Margaret E. Wissink. Dolores grew up in Battle Creek, and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She...

Galen Sharkey

Galen Sharkey

Jun 15, 2021

Galen Ray Sharkey, age 60, of Greenville, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 15, 2021 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Howard Earle & Edna Marie (West) Sharkey, he was born on January 21, 1961 in Lakeview. Galen spent most of his career as an independent owner-operator truck driver,...

Thomas Dwyer

Thomas Dwyer

Jun 14, 2021

Thomas E. Dwyer, age 70, of Lansing, passed away early Monday morning, June 14, 2021 at his home under the loving care of his family and hospice. The son of Raymond Jeremiah & Joanne Carol (Bauer) Dwyer, he was born on July 20, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan. A proud veteran of the Vietnam war, Thomas served in the United States...

Jerry Baker

Jerry Baker

Jun 12, 2021

Jerry Lee Baker, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 12, 2021 after a long battle with Melanoma Cancer. He was born in Rosedale OK, on May 21, 1941 to the late Roy and Louisa Baker. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lori (Tuinstra) Baker; children, Vicki (Jon) Gardner, Troy Baker;...

Judith Eyer

Judith Eyer

Jun 11, 2021

Judith Lee Eyer, age 75, of Greenville passed away on June 11, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital with her loving family by her side. The daughter of Dorothy Irene (Olson) & Richard J. Anderson, she was born on August 7, 1945 in Cadillac. On April 30, 1976, in Wyoming, she married the love of her life, James Dale Eyer,...

Faye Nuyen

Faye Nuyen

Jun 11, 2021

Faye Coral (Bell) Nuyen, age 92, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born January 5, 1929, in Lawton, Michigan, to the late, William and Lois (Maxwell) Bell. Faye is survived by her seven children and their families. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this...

Gerald Hamelink

Gerald Hamelink

Jun 10, 2021

Gerald G. Hamelink (aka Jer, Smokey), age 84, of Nevins Lake, Stanton, originally of Grand Ledge, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at home, in his lazy boy, under the loving care of his family. The son of Harold Gail & Ruth Alice (Retzloff) Hamelink, he was born on September 20, 1936 in Lansing. He attended Eastern High...