Obituary Listing
Mary Misner
Mar 9, 2025
We come together to celebrate the life of a remarkable woman, Mary Jo Misner, who was born on February 5, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The loving wife, caring mother, and proud sister, Mary, passed away on March 9, 2025. She was a woman of strength and resilience, whose warmth and laughter touched the lives of everyone who was fortunate...
Colette Cole
Mar 7, 2025
Colette Marie Cole, born December 11, 1934 in Saranac, Michigan, passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 90. Colette was the cherished daughter of the late Gerald Crane and Blanche Marie (Theisen) Adgate. She spent her earliest years assisting her father in his two businesses, Adgate's Grocery and Meat Store and the Saranac Café. As an adult,...
Dean Batchelor
Mar 7, 2025
BATCHELOR, DEAN R. May 8, 1929 - March 7, 2025 Portage, Michigan Dean R. Batchelor, was born May 8, 1929 in Owosso, Michigan the son of Clare A Batchelor and Vera (Somers) Batchelor. He passed away on March 7, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dean attended Owosso public schools, graduated from The Principia Upper School in St. Louis, Missouri, and earned...
Nathan Heibeck
Mar 6, 2025
Nathan Heibeck, born as William Joseph Stout, was a man of many talents and passions. Born on September 2, 1962, in St. Louis, MO, Nathan was a creative, smart, and talented individual who touched many lives with his charisma and warmth. He was a devoted husband, and a cherished brother. Nathan's zest for life, his love of art, storytelling, and...
Robert Brenner
Mar 5, 2025
Robert Alden Brenner, age 67, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with his wife on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born May 5, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to the late James and Joanne (Ford) Brenner. Bob married Betty Ann Sheafer on July 3, 1982, in Grand Rapids. They raised their two daughters and celebrated 42 years of marriage...
Terrence Johnson
Mar 4, 2025
Terrence Lee Johnson, born on February 27, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, embarked on his heavenly journey on March 4, 2025. Terrence, a dedicated and inspiring figure, resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The story of Terrence's life is not merely a list of dates and places, but a tribute to a man who lived his life to the fullest and...
Barbara Brower
Mar 4, 2025
Barbara Jeanne (Entrican) Brower, age 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was born June 24, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Ruth (Campbell) Entrican. She worked many years for Walter Hagen Golf company until her retirement. Survivors include her 6 children, Cindy (Leo) Wiseman, Mark (Tammy) Brower, Terri...
Judith Anne Allen
Mar 3, 2025
Judith Anne Allen, age 71, of Carson City, Michigan, passed away at home on Monday, March 3, 2025. The daughter of Dean Gordon & Leona Mae (Baird) Henderson, she was born on November 9, 1953 in St. Johns, Michigan and on June 3, 1972, in Lansing, Michigan, she married Wayne William Allen. Together, they raised two sons and Judith also...
Patricia Worthing
Mar 3, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Patricia Irene Worthing, affectionately known as Patricia, who left us on March 3, 2025. Born to Lois and Elmore Kerkela on May 30, 1942, Patricia was a resident of Big Rapids, Michigan and a beacon of light to those who had the pleasure of knowing her. As poet Maya Angelou once said,...
Virginia Lois "Ginny" Shilling
Mar 2, 2025
Virginia Lois “Ginny” (Ehlert) Shilling, age 101, of Langston, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025 at home with her family by her side under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Fred & Hattie (Buchholz) Ehlert, she was born on June 12, 1923 in Stanton. On May 14, 1943, she married James Shilling and together they enjoyed...
Diana Andres
Mar 2, 2025
Diana Lynn Andres, age 74, of Greenville, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Sunday, March 2, 2025 at home. The daughter of Clarence Leroy & Donna Maxine (Vant’Hof) MacDonald, she was born on August 24, 1950 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. A 1968 graduate of Cedar Spring High School, she married Edwin Roger Andres on...
Janet Schansema
Mar 1, 2025
Janet Rose (Hulbert) Schansema, age 86, of Baldwin, Michigan, and previously of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was born November 21, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Norman and Rose (Langowski) Hulbert. Janet spent most of her working career climbing telephone poles as a Line Repair Woman for Michigan Bell (later known...
Tygon Xavier Ashburn
Mar 1, 2025
Tygon Xavier “Tyger” Ashburn, age 14, of Langston, Michigan, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at home. The son of Bonnamey Crystal Garcia & Clarence Edward Ashburn, he was born on January 28, 2011 in Greenville, Michigan. Despite the challenges he faced being born with DiGeorge Syndrome, cerebral palsy and sensorineural hearing loss Tygon lit up any room, he was...
Lisa Marie Dean
Feb 28, 2025
Lisa Marie Dean, age 44, of Gowen, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Marlene Ruth Huey & Robert Lee Boyce, she was born on May 10, 1980 in Greenville along with her twin sister, Leslie Ann. After graduating from Greenville High School, Lisa worked as a cashier at Meijer for 23 years. On...
Dorrance Howard Hurlbut
Feb 27, 2025
Dorrance Howard Hurlbut, 81, of Stanton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by overwhelming love and support of his family on February 27, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Detroit, to Oliver and Gertrude Hurlbut, but roots were quickly established in Ionia, where the family moved to support the family business, Peschke Packing Company. Gertrude was later...
John Wiggins
Feb 27, 2025
With a personality that could light up the room, the charisma of a rock star, and a wit as sharp as a tack, John Guthrie Wiggins, known affectionately as Johnny, made his grand exit on February 27, 2025. Born July 10, 1946, in Harrisburg, Illinois, John spent his life being anything but ordinary. Known for his love of reading, his...
Glenda Underwood
Feb 27, 2025
Glenda Lynn Underwood, age 65, of Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, February 27, 2025 at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, with her son, Chris, by her side. The daughter of Frank & Barb (Hoisington) Underwood, she was born November 20, 1959 in Ionia. Glenda started her career at the northtown Meijer store, and retired after thirty-five years...
Sandra Race
Feb 26, 2025
Sandra Jane (Rector) Clay Race, age 86, of Belding, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Lewis Albert & Mary Jane (Hoyt) Rector, she was born January 8, 1939 in Grand Rapids. Sandra found pleasure in hand-raising and showing birds, and when she got ribbons of success, that was the...
Debra Ray
Feb 26, 2025
Debra Jean Ray, affectionately known as "Short-legged woman," passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on February 1, 1952, in Lansing, MI, USA, Debra was a creative and spirited soul who breathed life and love into every corner of her existence. A lifelong resident of Lansing, with brief stints in Perry and Dewitt, Debra...
Patrick Magoon
Feb 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Magoon, loving Son, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and Brother. Patrick, also known as “Pappy,” was born on December 9, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his parents, Theodore and Faye Joyce (Loree) Magoon. Patrick had a successful career at K-N-C Flooring, where he worked tirelessly until his well-deserved retirement...
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