Obituary Listing
James Najar
Jun 4, 2021
James Najar, age 67, of East Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 due to complications of diabetes. He was born on August 30, 1953, in Grand Rapids to John and Shirley (Mooney) Najar. Jimmy graduated from East Grand Rapids High School, class of 1973. He played football for the Grand Rapids Broncos, worked for C&O Railroad on...
Steven Spitzley
Jun 2, 2021
Steven Allen Spitzley, age 64, of Lansing, passed away on or after May 26, 2021. He was born in Lansing on January 25, 2021 to the late Richard and Dorothy Spitzley. He is survived by his son, William Spitzley; brother, Daniel Spitzley. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.
Eric Arroyo
Jun 1, 2021
Eric G. Arroyo passed away Tuesday June 1st, 2021, at the age of 34. He was born in Meade, KS on August 16, 1986. Eric is survived by his wife, Penny; their 3 children, Rachelle, Aden and Izabella; his mother Gabriela; and brother Ever. Eric was proceeded in death by his father; grandparents; and uncles. Eric was a compassionate person...
Allen Banks
May 31, 2021
Allen J. Banks Jr., age 68, of Lansing, passed away on May 30, 2021. He was born on March 7, 1953, in Newark, NJ, to Allen Banks Sr., & Ida Bell Lynn. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.
Mary Mendoza-Keeny
May 30, 2021
Mary Mendoza-Keeny, age 50, of Holland, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born on June 6, 1970, in Los Angeles to Bernardo and Sharyn (Bruggeman) Mendoza. Mary will be remembered for her spit fire and sassy personality. She enjoyed dancing, music and getting the most out of her life. Above all, Mary was an incredible mother and...
Ralph Hadder
May 30, 2021
Ralph James "Jim" Hadder, age 78, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Lakeview, Six Lakes, and Bostwick Lake, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Boulder Creek Assisted Living in Rockford, after a long battle with cancer. The son of Ruth Livonia (Camp) & William Floyd Hadder, Jr., he was born on July 12, 1942 in Lakeview, Michigan, and was...
Loy Hamilton
May 29, 2021
Loy R. Hamilton, age 90, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1930, in Caplinger Mills, Missouri. He married the former Millie Elizabeth Williams in Kansas City. She precedes him in death. Loy proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He was issued the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal and National...
Barbara Throop
May 29, 2021
Barbara Ellen Throop, age 88, was a life-long resident of Lansing. With her family at her side, she went peacefully to be with her lord May 29,2021. Barb was born to the late Harper and Ellen Stephens. She was very proud to be a 3rd generation Spartan Alum and also retired from Michigan State University's Dept of Anatomy. Her lifelong...
Philip Kreutz
May 29, 2021
Philip Lee Kreutz, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away under the care of Faith Hospice on Saturday May 29, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids on October 2, 1955, to the late Richard and Dorthy Kreutz. Philip was a simple man, before his sickness, he enjoyed being outdoors. Some of his favorite passed times included hunting and fishing....
Delline Rose
May 28, 2021
Delline Kay Rose, age 71, of Edmore, formerly of Howard City, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at Mission Point of Greenville. The daughter of Donald & Winifred Maxine (Trigger) Kranz, she was born on November 16, 1949 in Sandusky, Michigan. Delline enjoyed camping, traveling, visiting with family and friends, and working on her family tree and ancestry. On September...
John O'Keeffe
May 27, 2021
John Patrick O'Keeffe, 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2021. Mr. O'Keeffe was born on May 17, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan, the youngest of seven children of Edward Raymond ("Ray") O'Keeffe and Rosemary Dempsey O'Keeffe. He grew up in Belding, Michigan, where his father owned and operated "O'Keeffe's Dept. Store". Mr. O'Keeffe, a 1956...
Edward Rinard
May 26, 2021
Edward E Rinard Born 11/6/58, Married to Cathy (Priebe) Rinard for over 40 years passed on 5/26/21. He is survived by his wife; children, Amanda (Mike) Weiks & Jacob Rinard; brothers, Patrick Rinard and Ebben (Roxane) Rinard; sister, Emma Smith and several nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. He will be welcomed in the afterlife by his parents Henry...
Marc Angus
May 26, 2021
Marc Wayne Angus, age 56, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born March 4, 1965, in Lansing, to Arthur and Carol (Bush) Angus. Marc is survived by his two sons, Eric (Emily) Angus and Alex Angus. Per Marc's wishes cremation has taken place and a full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes...
Susan Underwood
May 25, 2021
Susan Louise Underwood, age 63, of Gowen, passed away on May 25, 2021 at Spectrum Health United Hospital. The daughter of Gerald & Mable (Groves) Mudget, she was born on September 8, 1957, in St. Johns. On March 22, 1980, she married Darwin Underwood, who preceded her in death. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...
Gerald Grotzinger
May 25, 2021
Gerald Henry Grotzinger, age 79, of Zeeland, passed away Tuesday May 25, 2021. He was born in Ladysmith WI on June 23, 1941. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother; daughter, Laurie; step daughter, Dawn Westerhof; and wife, Eileen. Survived by daughter, Penny Upton; step son, David Higgins; step daughter Deborah Morrison; son- in- law, Russ Morrison; brother-in-law,...
Craig Durkee
May 25, 2021
Craig Stewart Durkee, age 62, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born April 10, 1959, in Manistee, to William K. Durkee and Mary E. (Anderson) Spillane. Craig is survived by his mother, Mary and step-father, Wayne; son, Bryce; one granddaughter, Isla; sisters, Julie (Bruce) Bell and Katherine (Jody) Ball; and many nieces, nephews, and...
Charles Haven
May 24, 2021
September 4, 1941 - May 24, 2021 The Captain of our family has taken his final voyage. After an eight-month courageous battle with gastrointestinal cancer, Chuck peacefully surrendered his earthly life with family by his side. Chuck will be dearly missed by his soul mate and first mate of 30 years, Kathleen (Lemasters) Haven. Chuck was a guiding light to...
Paul Christerson
May 24, 2021
Paul Christerson (known to many as Paul Christy) left this world on May 24, 2021. Paul was born in Chicago on March 20, 1939, to Herbert Christerson and Grace Brucker. He is survived by his companion of 42 years, and wife of 14 years, Bunny Christerson. He is also survived by two sons, Chris (Anita) Christerson and Paul Christerson; three...
Lawrence Green
May 23, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" Andrew Green, age 58, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born April 13, 1963, in Grand Rapids, to the late Edward and Ileane (Monette) Green Jr. Larry graduated from Fenville High School with the class of 1981 and went on to serve his country for eight years in the United States...
Joaquin Lopez-Chaidez
May 23, 2021
Joaquin Lopez-Chaidez, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born on November 27, 1950, in Tepehuanes, Durango, Mexico. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on May 28, 2021, at the church with Rev. Steve Cron Officiating....
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