Obituary Listing

Dean Zue

Dean Zue

Apr 15, 2021

Dean Leroy Zue, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born November 8, 1940, in Grant Township, to the late Carl and Marie (Skellet) Zue. Dean is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Pamela (McVicker), his five daughters, Julie (Andy) Mejia, Jillann (Greg) Darnell, Jami Magwood, Jami Yoder, and Lori...

James Tellam

James Tellam

Apr 15, 2021

Jim Tellam was born January 19, 1934, and died at age 87 on April 15, 2021. He left this earth peacefully while at home and went to be with Jesus for all eternity. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Florence Tellam; his brother, Arthur Tellam and his son, James D. Tellam. He is survived by his...

Vicki Blakemore

Vicki Blakemore

Apr 14, 2021

Vicki L. (Wallace) Blakemore, age 57, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1963, in Albion. Vicki graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. She worked for many years at Charter Communications and later Pine Rest where she met many of her friends. Vicki enjoyed reading, trips to the...

Wilbur Loew

Wilbur Loew

Apr 14, 2021

Wilbur Wayne Loew, age 88, of Wayland, passed away Wednesday April 14, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1932, in Caledonia to the late Wilbur F. Loew and Irene Haley. He is survived by his daughter, Sally (Todd Delamar) Loew; sons, Steve Loew, John Loew; sister-in-law, Delphine Loew; grandchildren, Justin (Carmen) Loew, Katie (Brad) Blauvelt, Cory (Jessica) Lambright, Josh...

Shelly Yeaw

Shelly Yeaw

Apr 14, 2021

Shelly May-Mazie Yeaw, age 51, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021. She was born September 6, 1967, in Grand Rapids to Clarence and Olive (West) Harvey. Per Shelly's wishes cremation has taken place and a full obituary will be published as soon as it becomes available. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...

Eugene Gabany

Eugene Gabany

Apr 14, 2021

Eugene Gabany, age 82, of Chase, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Steve Joeseph & Caroline Jean (Walker) Gabany, he was born on October 20, 1938 in Croyle Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Gene worked for over 30 years in maintenance and as a...

Vondalee Wohlford

Vondalee Wohlford

Apr 14, 2021

Vondalee "Von" Wohlford, age 81, of Big Rapids and Wyoming, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born on December 4, 1939, in Grand Rapids, to Theodore & Jennie (Hanna) Newman. Von was a 1958 graduate of Grandville High School. Von worked for Walmart in her latter years, and developed...

James Shook

James Shook

Apr 13, 2021

James W. Shook, Jr., age 78, of Kent City, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born on April 14, 1942, in Lansing, to James Sr. & Bertha (Scherer) Shook. James married Dorothy Shue on June 3, 1961. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. James worked as a millwright for American Seating. He enjoyed...

Scott Berghorst

Scott Berghorst

Apr 13, 2021

Scott Alan Berghorst, age 59, of Holland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born November 7, 1961, in Holland, Michigan, to the late Doris Vanoosterhouten. Scott is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Anita Gayton. Per Scott's wishes cremation has taken place and no public services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to...

Charles Talos

Charles Talos

Apr 13, 2021

Charles Talos III, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1945, in Eastpointe to Charles Talos II and June (Pebbles) Talos. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Christine Lewis

Christine Lewis

Apr 12, 2021

Christine Eulene (Winsor) Lewis, age 57, of Atlanta, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was born March 8, 1964, in St. Johns, to the late Carl and June (Avey) Winsor. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Brent Alan Lewis and their children. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and a full obituary...

Michael Toth

Michael Toth

Apr 12, 2021

Michael Joseph Toth, age 70, of Morley passed away on April 12, 2021 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Joseph & Addiline (Miller) Toth, he was born on July 13, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

James Mccaffrey

James Mccaffrey

Apr 11, 2021

James Edward McCaffrey, 62, died on April 11, 2021 in Grand Rapids. The fourth of twelve siblings, Jim was born on September 7, 1958 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He graduated from Fraser High School receiving his diploma - as did all of his siblings - from his dad, who served on the school board. A natural musician and versatile percussionist,...

Jean Hart

Jean Hart

Apr 11, 2021

Jean Marie Hart, age 76, of Lansing passed away on April 11, 2021 at home. The daughter of William & Josephine (Holland) Hart, she was born on April 9, 1945. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Andrew Segovia

Andrew Segovia

Apr 11, 2021

Andrew Maze Segovia, age 30, of Jenison, Michigan passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of April 11, 2021. He was born June 2, 1990, in Victorville, California to Paula Segovia. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Andrew is survived by his mother and his 2 children. A full obituary will be posted as soon...

Aivars Linde

Aivars Linde

Apr 10, 2021

Aivars Linde Age 89, Passed April 10, 2021 Grade school-Latvija. High school-Germany and Saginaw, MI Colleges- Grand Rapids Junior College 1951-1953. Michigan State University 1953-1954. University of Michigan 1955-1959. Architecture. Registered Architects license 1968. Worked for several Architectural firms in Grand Rapids 1959-1973. Opened private practice 1973-2010. Designed several hundred buildings in Michigan. Belonged to American Institute of Architects Grand...

Michael Bronsink

Michael Bronsink

Apr 9, 2021

Michael Jay Bronsink, age 73, of Paris, passed away on April 9, 2021 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Minerd Gerrit & Alice (Mulder) Bronsink, he was born on August 16, 1947 in Grand Rapids. On July 4, 2005, at Mackinac Island, he married Linda Lee (Bolthouse) Schief, and together,...

Betty Dereyes

Betty Dereyes

Apr 8, 2021

Betty Maxine Wheeler DeReyes, artist, educator, mother, free spirit, and exception to the rule, passed away on April 8, 2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Betty was born on 6/27/1940 in Alma, Michigan to Thurston Wheeler and Florence Thompson Wheeler. Betty attended Ashley public schools and married at 17. Unheard of for a conservative farm girl at the time, she divorced...

Tammy Knapp

Tammy Knapp

Apr 8, 2021

Tammy Trease Knapp, age 55, of Hersey, passed away on April 8, 2021 at home under the care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Reginald W. & Virginia E. (Libbey) Knapp, she was born on April 1, 1966 in Kalamazoo. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Bonnie Ypma

Bonnie Ypma

Apr 8, 2021

Bonnie Ypma, age 89, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. She was born on August 1st, 1931, in Grand Rapids to Herbert and Gladys (Little) Ypma. Bonnie was a loving woman who adored her family. She loved camping and traveling with them in the summers. Bonnie also enjoyed bird watching when she wasn't spending time with her...