Obituary Listing
Mark Brown
Feb 22, 2021
Mark Daniel Brown, age 31, of Middleville, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born August 14, 1989, in Grand Rapids, MI to Steven and Janet (Hoffman) Brown. Mark graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School with the class of 2007. He attended CMU and KVCC before enlisting in the military. Mark proudly served his county for...
Elizabeth Lauretta
Feb 22, 2021
Elizabeth Lauretta, age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born on May 3, 1937, in Grand Rapids, to Judd & Gertrude (Allen) Tanis. She graduated high school in 1955 from Maywood Academy in Grand Rapids. She went into nursing school and began her career at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital as an LPN....
Jerold Bower
Feb 21, 2021
Jerold Russell "Rusty" Bower, Jr., age 71, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at home. The son of Ardis Joan (Robertson) & Jerald Russell Bower, Sr., he was born on February 17, 1950 in Greenville, where he graduated from Greenville High School in 1968. In 1970, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, proudly serving our Nation...
Robert Corbett
Feb 21, 2021
On Sunday February 21, 2021, Robert James Corbett, loving son, father, and grandfather passed away at age 59 due to complications following a stroke. Robert was born July 30, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI. He attended East Grand Rapids schools and enjoyed participating in sports. He went on to study at Michigan State University and Ferris State University in the...

Carolyn Goeckler
Feb 20, 2021
Carolyn F. Goeckler, age 88, of Carson City, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of Arthur V. & Frances (Merrow) Goeckler, she was born on July 19, 1932 in New Haven, Connecticut. Carolyn was a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, where she had been a member of Phi Theta Kappa....

Amos Sterzick
Feb 20, 2021
Amos Earl Sterzick, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born in Lowell, MI, to the late Amos Joseph Sterzick Sr. and Ella G. Roloff. Amos is survived by his son James Orzechowski. For almost 4 years, Amos proudly served his country as an Airman in the Air Force. Following his cremation,...
Barbara Rhanor
Feb 20, 2021
Barbara Jean Rhanor, age 75, of Gowen, passed away at her home early Saturday morning, February 20, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones. The daughter of Gordon Julius & Lois Ruth (Brink) Slotman, she was born on May 9, 1945 in Holland, Michigan. Barb retired from Bareman's Dairy where she worked as a...

Michael Earl
Feb 19, 2021
Michael John Earl, age 62, of Grand Rapids passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. He was born in Cadillac on December 2, 1958, to Sheila Earl and the late Keith Earl. He is survived by his significant other, Lorna VantHof; mother, Sheila Earl; and sister Cheryl Scutt . Michael proudly served his country as a member of the Army....

Joseph Muir
Feb 19, 2021
Joseph Alan Muir, age 65, of Battle Creek passed away on February 18, 2021. The son of Lee & Elizabeth Helen (Kovach) Muir, he was born on June 5, 1955 in, Kalamazoo. Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having attained the rank of Seargent. Committal services, with military honors, are at 12:00 noon, on Friday,...
Robert Radomske
Feb 19, 2021
Robert Lee Radomske, Sr., 78, of Grand Rapids passed away on February 19, 2021 at home. The son of Fred Radomske & Ruth Vivian (Kimsedey) Arthurs, he was born on June 3, 1942 in Boise, Idaho. On September 16, 1966, he married Beatrice Rose Leandro, who preceded him in death on September 12, 1996. Robert was a proud veteran of...
Noel Webley
Feb 19, 2021
Noel Arnold Webley II, affectionately known as "Nino," was born to Noel Arnold and Ruth (Joseph) Webley Sr. on December 25, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended St. Andrews Catholic Elementary and then went on to Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, where he participated in track and field, football, and cross country. After graduating from Catholic Central in...
Melbourne Bush
Feb 18, 2021
Melbourne Victor Bush, age 88, of Alto, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born in Wyoming, MI, on October 23, 1932, to the late Walter Bush, and Winnifred Louise (Reeder) Bush. He will be missed deeply by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn (Wietsma) Bush. Melbourne is survived by daughter, Marikay Chipman; sons, Marvin...

Patrick Jones
Feb 18, 2021
Patrick Ira Jones, age 62, of Otsego, passed away on February 18, 2021. The son of Joseph William & Martha Maxine (Moore) Jones, he was born on May 9, 1958 in Roe, Arkansas. Patrick was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having attained the rank of Boilerman Petty Officer 3rd Class. Committal services, with military honors, are at...

Joan Hrostowski
Feb 18, 2021
Joan Marie Hrostowski, age 90, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday evening, February 18, 2021 at Spectrum Health-Reed City Extended Care with her family at her side. The daughter of Lawrence & Evelyn A. (Resseguye) Graboskey, she was born on July 17, 1930 in Big Rapids. On February 26, 1949, she married Charles Joseph Hrostowski and together they raised three...

Dorothy "Dottie" Winter
Feb 18, 2021
Dorothy "Dottie" (Smith) Winter, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2021. She was born on February 19, 1933, in Detroit, to Neil & Frances (Dykman) Smith. Dottie worked and enjoyed being a swimming instructor. Dottie married David Winter on August 27, 1950, in Marshall. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Victoria Winter....
Ophelia Colombel
Feb 18, 2021
Ophelia (Edwards) Colombel, age 69, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was born July 16, 1951, to the late Robert and Mary (Marshall) Edwards. Ophelia graduated from Central High School in Grand Rapids. She attended Western Michigan University in the early 1970's where...
Lynwood Parks
Feb 17, 2021
Lynwood Parks, age 79, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born June 30, 1941, in Grand Rapids, to the late John and Frances (Derwich) Parks. Lynwood is survived by three daughters and their families. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...

Philip Bartlett
Feb 16, 2021
Philip Lee Bartlett, age 72, of Lakeview passed away February 16, 2021 at home. The son of Charles & Bernice Irene (Hall) Bartlett, he was born on January 14, 1949 in Sheridan. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.
Dennis Gritzinger
Feb 16, 2021
Dennis Gene Gritzinger born August 26, 1939, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, in Grand Rapids. Dennis is survived by his daughter Denise (Brian) Collins, grandsons Joshua (Candice) Collins, Brian (Danielle) Collins, and 5 great-grandchildren. Brother Fred (Cathy) Gritzinger, adopted son, Bob Morton, and dear friend Brett Thayer. Dennis proudly served in the United States Army as a Military...

Robert Stegenga
Feb 15, 2021
Robert Allen Stegenga, age 57, of Hartford, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born in Holland, MI, on October 3, 1963, to the late Lloyd E. Stegenga Sr. and Leona Kline. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.