Obituary Listing
Shirley Westveer
Oct 31, 2021
Shirley Jean Westveer, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Cambridge Manor in Georgetown Township, where she resided for the last 12 years. She was born on August 9, 1930, in Grand Rapids, to Percy & LaVina VanderVeen. Shirley married Richard C. Stephens in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1978. She later...
Christine Richardson
Oct 30, 2021
Christine "Chris" Richardson, age 63, of Grand Rapids died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born June 16, 1958, in Grand Rapids, to the late Stanley and Rosemary Wasko. Chris married Edward Richardson in April of 1985; together they share 4 children. Chris enjoyed cooking, camping, and gardening her flowers, she could always...
Patricia Overton
Oct 29, 2021
Patricia Overton, 77 years, of Berrien Center, Michigan, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 13, at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 30402 M-62 West, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006
George Hunt
Oct 29, 2021
George E. Hunt, 87, of Carson City, Michigan, moved from his home on earth to eternity on Friday October 29, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1934 in Edmore, Michigan, the son of the late George and Otha (Johnson) Hunt, and was a dear brother to five siblings. George was a faithful employee of the...
Dennis Rohner
Oct 27, 2021
Dennis Kirk Rohner, age 71, passed away October 27, 2021, at the Metro Heart Center, Grand Rapids, MI where he was being treated for heart failure due to his 58 years of struggle with Type 1 diabetes. Denny (also known as Kirk) was born October 10, 1950, in Greenfield, IA to Ivan and Phyllis Rohner. Kirk was the third child...
Ross Heron
Oct 27, 2021
Ross F. Heron, age 76, of Galesburg, passed away on October 27, 2021. He was born on February 28, 1945, in Highland Park, To Francis T. & Martha (Erickson) Heron. Ross married Jacqueline Horton on October 3, 1980. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline; and son, Eric Ross Heron. Burial will be...
Tomas Gonzalez
Oct 26, 2021
Tomas Gonzalez, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born on December 21, 1928, in Mexico. Survivors include his children; Lucia-Placido, Jorge- Maria, Venacio-Nati, Joel-Ventura, Mary-Ernesto, Adan-Graciela, Ezequiel-Zulma, Luis-Paty, Tomas Jr. Jerry, Job, Amada; 39 Loving grandchildren; many Loving great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sara Gonzalez; children, Alejandro, Claudio,...
Reyna Guerrero
Oct 26, 2021
Reyna Ivellisse Guerrero, age 53, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born January 5, 1968, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Ricardo and Bassilia (Santana) Guerrero. Reyna is survived by her three sons, David, Ricardo, and Abel Contreras; granddaughter, Ivellisse; her parents, Ricardo and...
Dolores Diaz
Oct 26, 2021
Dolores Elaine Diaz, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1961, in Grand Rapids, to Adolph & Gwendolyn Diaz. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.
Antonio Rivas Hernandez
Oct 26, 2021
Antonio Rivas Hernandez, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born June 13, 1953, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late Nicolas Rivas and Angelina Hernandez. He is survived by his wife, Alma, and their children; his siblings; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Per Antonio's wishes, cremation has taken place...
Richard De Spelder
Oct 25, 2021
Richard James de Spelder, age 75, of Grand Haven, MI passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021. He was born May 8, 1946, in Grand Haven, to the late James and Angie (Resner) de Spelder. Dick is survived by his brother Robert. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. Arrangements...
Ricky Robins
Oct 24, 2021
Ricky E. Robins, age 64, of Byron Center, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1957, in Detroit, to the late Arnold & Betty Robins. Ricky proudly served his county in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He reached the rank of Corporal and was awarded National Defense Service Medal and Good...
William Land
Oct 23, 2021
William "Bill" Land, a retired police officer for the city of Kentwood passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 75 years young. He was born February 20, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Robert and Laura (Holmes) Land. Bill was an Army veteran who served his Country with honor during the Vietnam War as a member of...
Laverne Larue
Oct 22, 2021
LaVerne LaRue, 72, formerly of Redford and Tawas before moving to Grand Rapids to be near her children and grandchildren, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born September 22, 1949, in Highland Park, to the late Juanita and Henry LaRue. She is survived by her 2 children, Dawn (Steven) Greene and Charles (Myriah) Williams; and five grandchildren she...
Donald Kilbourn
Oct 22, 2021
Donald R. Kilbourn, age 58, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 22, 2021. He was born on October 9, 1963, and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force having attained the rank of Sergeant. He earned an Air Force Overseas Tour Ribbon and an Air Force Achievement Medal. Committal services, with military honors, are at 11:00...
Albert Bolden
Oct 21, 2021
Albert Lee Bolden, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born on June 14, 1946, in Muskegon to Manson & Jimmylee Grant. Albert enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Army in 1971. He was awarded the Air Medal for Heroism, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam...
Larry Cooper
Oct 21, 2021
Larry Edward Cooper, age 77, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing with family by his side. The son of Maxine Eva (DeHart) & Clyde Cooper Jr. he was born on April 15, 1944 in Ionia where he graduated from Ionia High School. After high school Larry worked at Oldsmobile until being drafted with...
Kerry Wilkins
Oct 21, 2021
Kerry Alan Wilkins, age 63, of Baldwin, Michigan, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born November 10, 1957, in Otsego, Michigan to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Hagen) Wilkins. Per Kerry's wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
Pedro Zamacona
Oct 18, 2021
Pedro Zamacona, age 59, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1962, in Guerroero, Mexico. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue SE, Grand Rapids. Visitation will continue at 10:00 am on Friday, October 22,...
James Harden
Oct 18, 2021
James Andrew Harden, age 81, of Grand Rapids passed away on October 18, 2021 under the loving care of his family and Kindred Hospice. He was born on April 17, 1940, in Macon, Georgia. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He served from 1958 until his honorable discharge in 1963. He enjoyed traveling,...


