Obituary Listing

Gary Keselring

Gary Keselring

Feb 11, 2021

Gary Lee Keselring, age 86, of Turk Lake, Greenville, passed away early Thursday morning, February 11, 2021 at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living in Greenville. The only child of Leslie Sylvester & Dena Eva (Raymond) Keselring, he was born on August 27, 1934 in Greenville. Following his graduation from Greenville High School in 1954, he proudly served in the United States...

Richard Desvoignes

Richard Desvoignes

Feb 11, 2021

Richard "Rich" Lee DesVoignes, age 55, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters after a year- long battle with Cholangiocarcinoma. Rich was born in Kalamazoo on July 31, 1965, the youngest son of Howard Carroll DesVoignes and Mary Mona (Baker) Smith. He was raised in the Kalamazoo area and attended Parchment, Plainwell, and...

Patricia Fox

Patricia Fox

Feb 10, 2021

Patricia L. Fox (Foreman), age 78, of Hastings, passed away at home Wednesday February 10, 2021. She was born in Hastings, on June 29, 1942, to the late Muryl E. Foreman and Beatrice L. Carpenter. Patricia is survived by her sons, Christopher J. (Shelly) Fox, Michael "Tony" (Cindy) Armour, and daughter, Laura L. Armour. She is preceded in death by...

Odell Mason

Odell Mason

Feb 10, 2021

O'dell A. Mason, Jr, 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on October 6, 1952, in Fort Wayne to the union of O'Dell N. Mason Sr., & Iva (Burrows) Mason. He was baptized into Christ in the Lutheran Faith in 1963. He attended grade school in Fort Wayne area and completed his education...

Jennifer Lowery

Jennifer Lowery

Feb 10, 2021

Jennifer Lowery, age 32, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born on June 19, 1988 , in Grand Haven to Donald and Mary (Watts) Crum. Jennifer Ann Lowery (Little sis) will be remembered by her witty personality and how she was always ready to go on any adventure that came her way. She was her...

Martin Schaub

Martin Schaub

Feb 10, 2021

Martin J. Schaub, age 80, of Howard City, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on February 8, 1941, in Reno, NV. Survivors include his wife, Thelma "Delores" Schaub. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Myrtice Kerkstra

Myrtice Kerkstra

Feb 10, 2021

Myrtice Lee Kerkstra, age 79, of Alto, Michigan, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born November 16, 1941, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Leo and Alice (Treadeau) Werner. Myrt married the love of her life, James Kerkstra Jr. on May 11, 1959, and together raised three daughters and a...

Frederick Delong

Frederick Delong

Feb 9, 2021

Frederick DeLong, age 69 of Newaygo, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021 peacefully at his home. He was born in Ypsilanti Michigan on June 13, 1951 the son of William and June (Orr) DeLong. He was married to Berniece (Teunissen) DeLong. Frederick was a big fan of NASCAR and #24. He enjoyed spending time with his family at the cabin....

Daniel Cronkhite

Daniel Cronkhite

Feb 9, 2021

CRONKHITE, Daniel J. January 21, 1960 - February 9, 2021 Plainwell, Michigan Daniel J. Cronkhite, beloved husband, wonderful son, father and "papa" passed away Tuesday evening, February 9, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born January 21, 1960, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Richard and Rose (Beaupre) Cronkhite. Daniel was an avid...

Michael Oakes

Michael Oakes

Feb 8, 2021

Michael Allen Oakes, age 78, of Sheridan, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 following injuries received in a automobile accident. The son of Allen Clarence & Dorothy Mae (Wallace) Oakes, he was born on August 29, 1942 in Detroit. Following his graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Francis Marion during...

Nathan Kretzschmer

Nathan Kretzschmer

Feb 8, 2021

Our beloved son, brother, and friend, Nathan Kretzschmer, passed away February 8, 2021. The son of Dave and Tammy Kretzschmer, he was born on November 9, 1986 in Pigeon, Michigan. He worked for Career Quest Learning Centers as a Network Administration Instructor where he used his knowledge and passion for helping others to teach his students. Nate was baptized as...

William Triemstra

William Triemstra

Feb 7, 2021

William George Triemstra, age 70, of Gowen, passed away Saturday evening, February 6, 2021 at his home under the loving care of his family. The son of Myrtle Irene (Johnson) & George Triemstra, Jr., he was born on June 29, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Following high school, he proudly served in the United States Army and was a proud veteran...

Shayne Ackerberg

Shayne Ackerberg

Feb 7, 2021

Shayne Thomas Ackerberg, age 29, of Big Rapids passed away February 7, 2021 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. The son of Craig Charles Ackerberg and Paula Jeanne (Erickson) Kanouse, he was born on April 8, 1991 in Traverse City. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Carolyn Ek-Schneider

Carolyn Ek-Schneider

Feb 7, 2021

Carolyn (Carrie) Francis Ek-Schneider, 62, of Pierson MI passed away Sunday February 7, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Carolyn was born July 3, 1958 in Grand Rapids MI to Marlene Ek (Blakeslee) and the late Charles Ek. She loved country living, gardening, riding horses and caring for her many rescue dogs and cats. She was passionate about nature...

Martha Hochstetler

Martha Hochstetler

Feb 7, 2021

Martha Ann (Carr) Hochstetler, age 62, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born March 21, 1958, in Hudson, Michigan to the late Henry and Eleanor (Borck) Carr. Martha is survived by her daughter, Nicole Porter and sister, Mark Clark. Per Martha's wishes cremation has taken place and no public services are being held at this time. Cremation...

Joan Wickwire

Joan Wickwire

Feb 6, 2021

Joan Marilyn (Rundquist) Wickwire, age 89, of Grand Rapids passed away on February 6, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Ivar "Curly" & Dorothy M. (Lane) Rundquist, she was born on March 14, 1931 in Detroit. On June 4, 1949 in Detroit, she married William Reaves Wickwire, and together, they enjoyed...

Vera Carter

Vera Carter

Feb 5, 2021

Vera Mae (Heintzelman) Carter, age 64, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 05, 2021. Vera was born February 16, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Roy and Ilene (Spidell) Heintzelman. Vera Loved life and Loved her Grandchildren! She will be missed by many. Survivors include her children, Heidi (Ron) Larsen, Sara Carter, and Richard Carter; grandchildren, Michael...

Randall Perkins

Randall Perkins

Feb 5, 2021

Randall Glenn Perkins, 72, of Allegan, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. The son of Gerald & Velma (Like) Perkins, he was born on June 25, 1948. He married Karen Marie Oliver on February 8, 1980, in Muskegon. She survives. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Jay Zichterman

Jay Zichterman

Feb 5, 2021

Jay Zichterman, age 88, of Byron Center, passed away February 5, 2021. He was born in Byron Center MI, on April 19, 1932 to the late Charles and Nellie (Van Zyl) Zichterman. Jay will be deeply missed by his two children Kevin and Kathy, 9 grand children, and his wife Mary (Victor); the love of his life for 47 years....

Jimmie Anderton

Jimmie Anderton

Feb 2, 2021

Jimmie Lee Anderton, age 63, of Greenville passed away on February 2, 2021, at home. The son of Samuel Ted & Inez (Brown) Anderton, he was born on February 21, 1957 in Roosevelt, Utah. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.