Obituary Listing
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.
Guadalupe Garza
Feb 14, 2021
Guadalupe "Lupe" Garza, age 49, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born on December 12, 1971, in Pontiac. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
Ronald Albert
Feb 13, 2021
Ronald Dale Albert, age 72, of Marshall passed away on February 13, 2021. The son of Jay Albert, he was born on July 15, 1948 in, Bangor, Pennsylvania. A veteran of the United States Army, Ronald honorably served our Nation during the Vietnam War era. Committal services, with military honors, are at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 at...
Clyde Cilwa
Feb 12, 2021
Clyde C. Cilwa, age 79, of Reed City, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born on December 25, 1941, in Gaylord, to Stanley & Irene (Dluzneski) Cilwa. Clyde married Margaret Olney on November 18, 1964, in Rosebush, Michigan. He worked for Smurfit-Stone Container. Clyde enjoyed playing golf and repairing golf clubs. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Cilwa;...
Alicia Haven
Feb 12, 2021
Alicia Loraine Haven March 8, 1987 - February 12, 2021 On February 12th at 3:08am (the date of her birth) the Lord wrapped his loving arms around our earthly angel Alicia and took her home. Alicia lived every moment of her life devoted to her faith. She proudly had the word faith tattooed on her arm, believed in the power...


