Obituary Listing

Bonita Firman

Bonita Firman

May 5, 2021

Bonita Eileen Firman, age 70, of Interlochen MI, passed away on Wednesday May, 5 2021. She was born in Detroit, on February 28, 1951 to the late Donald and Genevieve (Smith) Firman. She was a renowned hair stylist and caregiver. She was a loving mother, friend and spouse. She is survived by the love of her life, Michael Corner; daughter,...

Frederick Smith

Frederick Smith

May 3, 2021

Frederick D. Smith age 67, of Nashville, MI, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1953, in Gaylord. Fred enjoyed sports, fishing, collecting coins, the outdoors and his cat, diesel. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his children, April (Joseph) Hufford, Patti Cross, Jay Cramer, Timothy (Ashlie) Cross,...

Daniel Andersen

Daniel Andersen

May 3, 2021

Daniel Andersen, age 95, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday May 3, 2021. He was born in Berlin, NJ on May 30, 1925 to the late Carl and Emma (Madsen) Andersen. He married his wife, Doris, who survives him, on Christmas Day, 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII (Ensign). He studied the Bible with Doris and went...

Nyle Potter

Nyle Potter

May 2, 2021

Nyle Faye Potter, Jr., age 61, of Gowen passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Nyle F. Sr. & Shirley (Haight) Potter, he was born on September 30, 1959 in Grand Rapids. On September 16, 1995, in Byron Center, he married Shari Lynne (Swiger)...

Nels Peter Hansen

Nels Peter Hansen

Apr 30, 2021

Nels Peter Hansen, age 59, of Greenville, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Mary's in Grand Rapids. The son of Duane & Elaine (Robinson) Hansen, he was born on March 18, 1962 in Greenville and was a 1980 graduate of Greenville High School. He then attended Ferris State University before beginning a 36 year career...

Philip Boyle

Philip Boyle

Apr 30, 2021

Philip Allison Boyle, age 70, of Big Rapids, passed away on April 30, 2021 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of John & Martha (Fountaine) Boyle, he was born on June 3, 1950 in East Chicago, Illinois. On October 30, 2000, at Bullhead City, Arizona, he married Betty Maxine Albright. Cremation...

Denise Lanning

Denise Lanning

Apr 29, 2021

Denise J. Lanning, age 68, of the Grand Rapids area passed away April 29, 2021 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Darrel; two daughters, Elizabeth (Tom) Stout and Kathryn Evans (Jason) Dlouhy; two step daughters, Jennifer Lanning and Jaclyn (Nick) Davidoski; sisters, Susan Hofmeyer and Anne (Brian) Williams; sister-in-law, Cathy Pope; father-in-law, Darrel...

Robert Hill

Robert Hill

Apr 28, 2021

Robert W. "Bob" Hill, age 72, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born on August 18, 1948, in Kalamazoo to Charles & Aileen (Thomas) Hill. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Bob enjoyed Michigan State sports, the outdoors, walking, reading and helping others. Survivors include his brother, Harold Hill; sister, Sharon...

Joseph Legatz

Joseph Legatz

Apr 28, 2021

Joseph Legatz, age 77, of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was born on January 1, 1944 in Muskegon to Joseph and Elsie (Kutzke) Legatz. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Terissa Kerr

Terissa Kerr

Apr 28, 2021

Terissa Kerr, age 50, of Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. She was born on November 12, 1970, in Lansing to Robert and Darlene (Misener) Kerr. Terrisa was a book worm. She loved to read and would spend her days diving into her next favorite novel. She was also a big advocate for dog rescue, owning many rescue...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Apr 27, 2021

Barbara Kay (Vanderhoof) Miller, age 66, of Chase, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, after a battle with cancer. She was born May 16, 1954, in Reed City, Michigan, to Donald and Josie (Prim) Vanderhoof. Barb is survived by her children, Tina and Scott Miller. Per Barb's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held...

Billie Richmond

Billie Richmond

Apr 25, 2021

Billie Robert Richmond, age 78, of Lansing, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Dimondale Nursing Care Center. The son of Robert Lee & Beatrice Mae (Davis) Richmond, he was born on December 6, 1942 in Martin, Tennessee. He retired from General Motor's Oldsmobile plant in Lansing with over 28 years of service. Bill enjoyed a couple hobbies, including amateur...

Timothy Sage

Timothy Sage

Apr 25, 2021

Timothy Michael Sage, Jr., age 53, passed away on April 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. The son of Timothy Michael & Margaret Ann (Niles) Sage, he was born on April 26, 1967 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Timothy was a 1985 graduate of Mattawan High School. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at House of Flavors and enjoyed fishing...

Kenneth Kuite

Kenneth Kuite

Apr 24, 2021

Kenneth D. Kuite, age 80, passed away at Medilodge of Wyoming on Saturday April 24, 2021. He was born in Holland MI, to Harold and Laura (Flennery) Kuite. He was in the Army, and upon leaving returned home to Holland. He was an avid hunter and lived in Holland for years before relocating to Grand Rapids. He was preceded in...

Ronald Cross

Ronald Cross

Apr 24, 2021

Ronald Everett Cross, age 73, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born April 22, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Jaqueline Cook. He is survived by his two daughters, Starlette Terzes and Melanie Cross and granddaughter, Sophia Terzes. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends. Per his wishes cremation has...

Kay Longfield-Baker

Kay Longfield-Baker

Apr 23, 2021

Kay Longfield-Baker, age 68, of Jenison, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021. She was born April 18, 1953, and is survived by her husband, Russell Baker. Per Kay's wishes cremation has taken place and a full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Kathleen Rua

Kathleen Rua

Apr 22, 2021

Kathleen Louise (Eliott) Rua, age 74, of Jenison, passed away on Thursday April 22, 2021. She was born in East Orange, NJ on November 10, 1946 to the late Richard and Alice (Potter) Eliott. She is survived by her children, Randall Rua and Kerri Rua. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Orville Hoag

Orville Hoag

Apr 21, 2021

Orville Edward Hoag, age 71, of Wyoming, Michigan, went to be with the lord on April 21, 2021, from Covid Pheumonia at Metro Hospital. He is now with his heavenly father. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Esther; children, Don and Sonia Hoag of Kentwood, Harold and Jennifer Hoag of Delton, Ginger and Hector of Wyoming; grandkids, Daniel, Matthew...

Jeffery Nead

Jeffery Nead

Apr 21, 2021

Jeffery Nead, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born on May 2, 1956, in Douglas to Robert Nead and Mildred Burns. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Penelope Hughes

Penelope Hughes

Apr 20, 2021

Penelope Nadine (Hobson) Hughes, age 78, of Hastings, passed away April 20, 2021. Penny was born in Flint on January 23, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Elsie Hobson; sisters, Donna Draheim, Ardith Nicholas; and husband, Kenneth Hughes. Penny is survived by her brother, Irwin (Betty) Hobson of West Branch, MI; daughters, Dee Dee Hughes...