Obituary Listing

Jimmie Vaughn

Jimmie Vaughn

Nov 19, 2020

Jimmie J Vaughn, age 83, of Edmore, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. The son of Vernon Vaughn and Golden Ann Tipton, he was born on September 18, 1937, in Vestaburg. On September 18, 1993 he married Charlotte Powelson, and together they enjoyed 28 years of marriage and helped raise their six...

Maria Santiago Cartagena

Maria Santiago Cartagena

Nov 19, 2020

Maria Santiago Cartagena, age 75, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1945, in Cidra, Puerto Rico. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

John Tow Sr.

John Tow Sr.

Nov 19, 2020

John H. Tow, Sr., age 82, formerly of Crystal and Clifford Lake, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at home on Thursday, November 19, 2020, under the loving care of Laurie and his family. The son of Merle & Clela (Race) Tow, he was born on May 6, 1938 in Grand Rapids. On October 7, 1961, he married...

Wilbur Hofstra

Wilbur Hofstra

Nov 18, 2020

Wilbur Hofstra, 83, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was received home by Jesus on November 18, 2020. Born to Andrew and Trienje (Wybenga) Hofstra on January 25th, 1937, in Beetgum, Netherlands; he was the third of five children including: Maynard, Tina, Harry and Lucy. His family migrated to the United States aboard the Queen Elizabeth in 1950. He graduated 9th grade...

James Hagadorn

James Hagadorn

Nov 18, 2020

James D. "Jim" Hagadorn, age 84, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18th, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was a devoted husband of 61 years to his college sweetheart, Carol (Pasek), and an involved, caring father to his three adult children: Ken, Denise (Morrissee), and Laurie (Kibler). He was a beloved grandpa to Elise, Macy, Andrew, and Sarah....

Joan Grant

Joan Grant

Nov 18, 2020

Joan Louise Grant, age 92, of North Muskegon, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was born on May 22, 1928, in Carleton, to Henry & Nettie (Everett) Reeves. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Bryce Hokanson

Bryce Hokanson

Nov 16, 2020

Bryce A. Hokanson, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020. Bryce was born December 11, 1953 to George and Alice (Wolff) Hokanson in Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1974. Bryce was raised in town of Hastings most his growing up years to moving out to South Martin Road with his parents in...

Israel Gonzalez

Israel Gonzalez

Nov 16, 2020

Israel Gonzalez, 74, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Grace of Douglas under the loving care of Kindred Hospice Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Vickie Ramirez

Vickie Ramirez

Nov 16, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Vickie Mari Ramirez, our loving, free-spirited Mother, Partner, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Friend to all whose lives she touched on Monday, November 16, 2020. Vickie Mari Ramirez, age 65, of Grant, was born on March 19, 1955, in Midland, to Glen & Ann (Kangas) Laramie. She graduated from Meridian High School and...

William Barber

William Barber

Nov 16, 2020

William Lewis Barber, age 54, of Chase passed away on November 16, 2020 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. The son of Lewis Franklin Barber Jr. & Joyce Elaine (Teelander) Barber, he was born on December 19, 1965 in Cadillac.

Joseph Palazzola

Joseph Palazzola

Nov 15, 2020

Joseph Palazzola, age 54, of Jension, passed away on Sunday November 15, 2020. He was born on January 1st, 1966, in Grand Rapids to Richard Johnson and Alice Palazzola. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Volodymyr Shelest

Volodymyr Shelest

Nov 15, 2020

Volodymyr D. Shelest, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was born on April 17, 1941, in Golubovka, Ukraine. Volodymyr is survived by his wife, Lyudmyla Shelest. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Richard Ferguson

Richard Ferguson

Nov 14, 2020

Richard Charles "Fergy" Ferguson, age 91, formerly of Grandville, passed away November 14, 2020 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The son of Virgil & Athene (Barkenbus) Ferguson, he was born on February 16, 1929 in Grand Rapids. A proud veteran of the Korean War, Richard served with the United States Marine Corps and retired from the Kent County Sherriff's...

Victoria Beebe

Victoria Beebe

Nov 14, 2020

Victoria Beebe, age 66, of Wyoming, passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020. She was born on March 29, 1954 in Grand Rapids to Gerald VerHulst and Marilyn Dulyea. Each Christmas, Victoria loved to make holiday treats with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her gift in sewing and making many raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. Victoria...

John Shoemaker

John Shoemaker

Nov 14, 2020

On Saturday, November 14, 2020, John (Jack) Marshall Shoemaker, loving husband, and father of two children died at the age of 93. Jack was born on April 24, 1927 in Almont, MI to Pomala and Uriah Shoemaker. He developed his work ethic on the family farm during the Depression and served in the US Navy, in the Pacific theatre during...

Chelsea Boet

Chelsea Boet

Nov 14, 2020

Dr. Chelsea Boet died wearing her "Nevertheless she persisted" t-shirt. It was emblematic of her life, especially in the past few years. She passed away at her Grandville home on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, 32 months after she was diagnosed with colon cancer. She was 37 years old. Chelsea was born in Kalamazoo on Oct. 29, 1983, to Ron and...

Cody Vanhouten

Cody Vanhouten

Nov 13, 2020

Cody VanHouten, age 33, of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born on June 20,1987, in Plainwell to Tammy VanHouten. www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

James Mckeown Ii

James Mckeown Ii

Nov 12, 2020

James A. "Jimmy" McKeown II, age 59, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1961. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Michael Vela

Michael Vela

Nov 12, 2020

Michael Vela, age 45, of Grand Rapids , passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1975, in Grand Rapids to Samuel Vela and Victoria Smith. Burial arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Douglas Shepard

Douglas Shepard

Nov 11, 2020

Douglas Reed Shepard, age 62, passed away on November 11th, 2020. He lived in Belding Michigan, and passed away at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan. He was born in Owosso, Michigan to Jo and Richard Shepard in April of 1958. He grew up in Grand Blanc Michigan, swam at state level with various swim teams, and graduated from Grand...