Obituary Listing
Ronald Chrisman
Nov 13, 2021
Ronald Leroy Chrisman, age 88, of Holland, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born September 3, 1933, in Grand Rapids, to the late Godfrey and Minnie (Feenstra) Chrisman. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Ron is preceded in death by...
Darrel Lanning
Nov 13, 2021
Darrel Iven Lanning, age 91, of Dorr, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He was born December 3, 1929, in Mancelona, Michigan, to the late Perley and Mildred (Maddocks) Lanning. Darrel proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Bertha M. Mullens on March 7,...
Socorro Santillanes
Nov 12, 2021
Socorro Santillanes Carrillo, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born on June 20, 1927, in Guanacevi, Durango, Mexico. Visitation with the family is from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue S.E. at 36th Street (one block west of Eastern...
Eulogio Delarosa
Nov 11, 2021
Eulogio "Lloyd" DeLaRosa, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born on November 23, 1931, in Texas to Nicholas & Flavia (Cruz) DeLaRosa. Lloyd married Edith E. Twiss on February 23, 1980. He worked for Steel Supply Engineering as a fabricator. Lloyd enjoyed working on cars. Survivors include his wife, Edith DeLaRosa; children,...
James Rose
Nov 10, 2021
James Henry Rose, age 56, of Hubbardston, passed away on November 10, 2021, at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Jack Pridgeon Rose & Lois Ann (Seeba) Brail. He was born June 23, 1965, in Owosso. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having attained the rank of...
Bruce Bauley
Nov 10, 2021
Bruce L. Bauley age 66 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 10,2021 at Spectrum-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The son of Leonard C. & Alice M (Pensino) Bauley, he was born March 29, 1955 in Dearborn, Michigan. Bruce had a passion for woodworking, painting and culinary. He worked at the Laurels of Carson City until recently. He was...
Jean Baker
Nov 9, 2021
Jean Berglund Baker died peacefully on November 9, 2021 at the age of 95 at the home of her son and his wife, Jeff and Juli Baker. Jean grew up in Lansing, graduated from Sexton High School and married her high school sweetheart, Bert Baker. In lieu of public services or flowers Jean would prefer a donation in her honor...
Levon Seavolt
Nov 8, 2021
Levon Roger Seavolt, 76, of Sunfield, died Monday, November 8, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1945 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Theodore Franklyn and Margaret Augusta (Rathfoot) Seavolt. Von graduated from the Sunfield High School in 1963. Von served in the Army branch of the Military from August 3, 1963 - 1965. He served in the Vietnam...
Kathleen Loper
Nov 8, 2021
Kathleen "Dolly" (Kranenberg) Loper, age 84, of Wyoming, Michigan, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born March 22, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Stanley and Evelyn (Wynalda) Kranenberg. Dolly married the love of her life, DeWayne "Wayne" Loper on August 11, 1956. Together they raised four children and celebrated...
Bessie Gorton
Nov 7, 2021
Bessie Marie Gorton, 73, of Caledonia passed away on November 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 09, 1948 in, Hastings. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids (616) 452-3006.
Denise Bilyeu
Nov 7, 2021
Denise Anne Bilyeu, age 53, of Allegan, Michigan and Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born September 17, 1968, in Orange County, California, to Claude and Melody (Brown) Bilyeu. Denise lived life on her own terms from a very young age. She was adventurous and had a...
Henry Vander Bok
Nov 6, 2021
Henry Lee Vander Bok (77) passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 and Lois Ann Vander Bok (79) passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. They were happily married for 56 years! They are survived by their children; Dean & Kim Vander Bok, Mike Vander Bok, Dave & Jessica Vander Bok, Matthew & Jill Vander Bok; 14 grandchildren, Jordan Vander Bok,...
Marlon Wright
Nov 6, 2021
Marlon Lee Wright, age 63, of Trufant, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Leroy & Geraldine (Irvin) Wright, he was born on August 14, 1958 in Grand Rapids and was employed at Goodwill Industries. Marlon had faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, and enjoyed helping others. Marlon was...
John Brown
Nov 5, 2021
John William Brown, age 74, of Kentwood, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at University of Michigan Health in Wyoming. Born on September 9, 1947, in Grand Rapids, John worked most of his life as a motorcycle mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kathryn Hoynes-Brown; and his wife of 34 years, Gale Lynn (Bregg) Brown on...
Lanny Carr
Nov 4, 2021
Lanny Vaughn Carr, age 74, of Greenville, passed away, due to complications following a heart attack, late Thursday evening, November 4, 2021 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Gerald Lavere & Vera Mae (Steele), he was born on April 24, 1947 in Ionia. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Lanny served as a Aviation Machinists Mate,...
Diane Jaarda
Nov 3, 2021
Diane Marie (Anible) Jaarda, age 42, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born September 14, 1979, in Grand Rapids, to Danial Anible Sr. and Marilyn Fraser. Diane's world revolved around her children and family; she was always there when one of them needed her. Survivors...
John Bettys
Nov 3, 2021
John Raymond Bettys, age 61, of Newaygo, passed away on November 3, 2021 at Newaygo County Compassion Home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Glen Perry & Mildred (Pavlich) Bettys, he was born on December 12, 1959 in Muskegon. John retired from Grand Valley State University after 38 years of serving as...
Victor Grant
Nov 2, 2021
Victor Alex Grant Sr., age 62, of Grand Ledge, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was born November 21, 1958, in Lansing, MI to the late Hugh and Sondra (Dudley) Grant. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and a full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...
Hope Brown
Nov 1, 2021
Hope Lynn Brown, age 50, of Idlewild passed away on November 1, 2021 at home under the care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Gary Lee & Ilas (Deline) Brimmer, she was born on September 27, 1971 in Cedar Springs. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.
Albert Birkbeck
Nov 1, 2021
5/31/1960 - 11/1/2021 Beloved father, son, brother, friend, and colleague, A.J.'s intellect and special brand of humor endeared him to the many lives he touched. From an early age, A.J.'s interests included photography, technology, music, sailing, skiing, and his beloved Michigan Wolverines. Summers spent exploring the woods at the family cabin in Northern Michigan sparked A.J.'s passion for the environment;...


