Obituary Listing
Francisco Corporan Torres
Jul 25, 2021
Francisco "Martin" Corporan Torres, age 63, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. Survivors include his wife; and children. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue SE, Grand Rapids. Visitation will continue until 8:00 pm. Burial arrangements are...
Doris Diehl
Jul 25, 2021
Doris M. (Dennin) Diehl, age 86, of Grandville, passed away at home on July 25, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Fred and Edith Dennin. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.
Connie Wotring
Jul 25, 2021
Connie Wotring, age 57, of Battle Creek, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born on October 3, 1963, in Kennett Missouri, to Elvie and Nellie (Faulkerson) McElyea. Connie Wotring was a proud mother and grandmother. As she should - being a single mom raising five boys on her own is an incredible task in and of itself....
Cleatus Covington
Jul 24, 2021
Cleatus Covington, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He was born on February 16th, 1930, in Three Rivers to George and Mary (Ingram) Covington. Cleatus worked for Best Way Moving and Storage for 25 years before he retired in 2003. He had many interests and hobbies. He loved to go fishing, watch sports and...
Richard Fredrick
Jul 23, 2021
Richard P. Fredrick, age 71, of Gobels, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born on December 10, 1949, Woodstock, IL, to Richard & Catherine (Gerasch) Fredrick. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force achieving the rank of Airman First Class. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam...
Verna Crankshaw
Jul 23, 2021
Verna May Crankshaw, age 94, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Grand Rapids. The daughter of John & Gertrude (Johnson) Crane, she was born on November 1, 1926 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. On July 12, 1945, she married Franklin Crankshaw and together they raised four children and celebrated 75 years of marriage...
Larry Manley
Jul 22, 2021
Larry Dwight Manley was born November 20, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the much beloved 5th child and 4th son of James and Orene Manley. His energy, intelligence, talent and special anointing became apparent very early in life. Larry's brothers and sisters affectionately nicknamed him "Churchy" in recognition of his love of worshipping the Lord; a joyful, soul stirring,...
Ronald Szyllo
Jul 22, 2021
Ronald Szyllo, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1942. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Committal services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery with military honors rendered by Kent County Honor Guard....
Norma Thurber
Jul 22, 2021
Norma Jean (Waldahl) Thurber, age 78, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born December 25, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Marvin and Florence (Rector) Waldahl. Norma married Richard Clinton Thurber on September 27, 1978, in Grand Rapids, MI. Together they celebrated...
David Carter
Jul 21, 2021
David Carter, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021. He was born on March 19, 1962, in Panama City Beach to Robert and Martha (Kirklin) Carter. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.
Robert Martin
Jul 21, 2021
Robert James "Bob" Martin, age 87, of Burgess Lake, Greenville, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The son of Jerry & Louise Martin, he was born on July 6, 1934. Bob retired from Steelcase where he worked in sales. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of nearly 39 years, Ethna...
Flora Babbitt
Jul 19, 2021
Flora E. Babbitt, age 96, of Plainwell, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1924, in Montgomery, AL. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.
Claude Guyton
Jul 19, 2021
Claude Henry Guyton, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday July 19, 2021. He was born in Moscow, TN on January 2, 1952 to the late Claude Whitney Sr. and Dallie Davis. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Brassell of Atlanta, GA; brother, Lionell Davis of Jackson, TN; favorite uncle, Tommie D. Guyton of Hayward, CA; nieces...
Julie Afton
Jul 19, 2021
Julie (VanMaldegen) Afton, age 74, of Marne, Michigan, passed away, Monday July 19, 2021. She is survived by her Husband - Arden Afton, Son - David Gregware, Step daughter - Nancy Phillips (Dave), Step granddaughter - Rebecca Pardue (Michael). While we are deeply saddened by this surreal event, we rejoice in the fact that Julie is at peace in the...
Jerry Jackson
Jul 19, 2021
It is with great sadness that the Jackson family announces the death of Jerry Lee Jackson, born in Detroit, MI on August 5, 1942. Jerry had a passion for people and made friends everywhere he went. His laugh was contagious, and he always had a smile for everyone. He was an avid photographer, loved to gather with friends and family,...
Peter Roman
Jul 19, 2021
Peter J. Roman, age 77, of Walker, Michigan, passed away surrounded by the love of his family at home on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was born October 5, 1943, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter and Agnes Roman. Pete was happy to be able to live the last nine years with his son, Tony and Desire. Pete is...
Richard Strunk
Jul 18, 2021
Richard Strunk, 71, of Sparta, passed away on July 18, 2021 in Grand Rapids. Richard was born in Los Angeles on July 12, 1950. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; seven children, Rick (Ingrid), Nicole, Rico (Emily), Brett (Annie), Josh, Courtney and Zack (Kate); step sons, Jeff Noorman and Mike (Carmen); grandchildren, Britleigh, Ashley, Ashton, Elliana, Chase, Spencer, Ford,...
Julia Long
Jul 18, 2021
Julia Ouwerkerk Long exemplified with each moment of her 91 years of life what it means to love, through her love of family, friends, nature, and of life itself. She passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021, surrounded by her children, and she is remembered for her boundless capacity of giving of herself to make life less difficult for others....
David White
Jul 18, 2021
David Allen White, age 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. He was born June 26, 1953, in Battle Creek, to the late Lyle and Juanita (Plunkett) White. David proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his brother, two sisters, and their...
Bud Gorby
Jul 17, 2021
Bud Gorby, age 85, of Greenville, formerly of Fruitport, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2021. The son of Lyle & Lucille (Johnson) Gorby, he was born on April 29, 1936 in Kent City. In 1957, he married Ella Mae Manley. Bud worked most of his life as a Ford mechanic and in utility construction. He was preceded in death...
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