Obituary Listing

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...

Emma Saffold

Emma Saffold

Nov 10, 2020

Emma Louise Saffold, age 73, of Saranac, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids with her family by her side. The daughter of Alex Milton & Helen Frances (Riley) Williamson, she was born on February 16, 1947 in Braxton, Mississippi and was a devoted mother. Survivors include her son, Fredrick Alex Saffold of...

Edward Maldonado

Edward Maldonado

Nov 9, 2020

Edward James Maldonado, 60, of Luther passed away on November 9, 2020 at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Wendell & Judith Anne (Schnaidt) Wheeler, he was born on October 15, 1960 in Dearborn. Ed proudly served in the United States Air Force having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He...

Donna Graves

Donna Graves

Nov 8, 2020

Donna Joane (Baer) Graves, age 78, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born June 30, 1942, in Chicago to the late Lester and Nellie (Burss) Baer. Donna married James E. Graves on August 28, 1987, in Chicago. Per Donna's wishes cremation has taken place and no public services will be...

Michael Vanderwolde

Michael Vanderwolde

Nov 7, 2020

Michael Jon Vanderwolde, age 57 lost his battle with cancer on Nov.7, 2020. Mike was born on Aug 21, 1963 to Arlyn and Susan VanDerWolde and lived in Valley Springs, SD until he graduated high school at Brandon Valley High in 1981. Mike had a passion for carpentry, he started his carpentry at a young age and utilizing scraps from...

Laverne Tudor

Laverne Tudor

Nov 7, 2020

I know everyone thinks that Superman was just a comic book hero but it's not true. He was a man who lived an incredible life filled with ups and downs, crazy decisions, and life-changing events. He was a man who lived with doubts and insecurities but didn't dwell on them as he flew to new heights and moved mountains with...

Wilma Lattimer

Wilma Lattimer

Nov 6, 2020

Wilma Jean (Perkins) Lattimer, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born August 28, 1935, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Lorraine Perkins. Wilma enjoyed cooking and gardening, and most of all caring for others, especially children. She ran a private day care center for many years out of her home and...

Judy Kirschbaum

Judy Kirschbaum

Nov 6, 2020

Judy Kirschbaum, age 70, of Hopkins, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born on November 30th 1949, in Fall Branch, Tennessee to Ray and Helen (Martin) Hall. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Richard Tessman

Richard Tessman

Nov 5, 2020

Richard Edwin Tessman, age 83, of Evart, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Edwin A. & Inez L. (Jensen) Tessman, he was born on August 25, 1937 in Tustin, Michigan. On October 25, 1957, in Leroy, he married Geraldine Grinnell, and together they enjoyed...

Glenna Cowles

Glenna Cowles

Nov 4, 2020

Glenna Marie Cowles, age 91, of Belding, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living in Greenville. The daughter of George Austin "Doc" & Marie M. (Hall) Godfrey, she was born on May 30, 1929 in Greenville. On June 24, 1950, she married Charles Richard Cowles and together they raised two daughters and enjoyed 47 years of...

William Dods

William Dods

Nov 4, 2020

Bill Dods (January 21, 1933 - November 4, 2020) William "Bill" Dods, age 87, of Lansing, MI passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home in Lansing, MI. Bill was born January 21, 1933 in Sewickley, PA, son of the late Alan and Kathryn (Sheets) Dods. He graduated from Sewickley Valley High School with the Class of 1951. Bill...

Carol Geer

Carol Geer

Nov 4, 2020

Carol Ann Geer, 73, of Greenville passed away on November 4, 2020 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids with her family by her side. The daughter of Donald Carl & Betty Rae (Brandt) Styes, she was born on February 11, 1947 in Highland Park. On June 10, 1968, in Brighton, she married David Allen Geer, and together...

Larry Ingalls

Larry Ingalls

Nov 1, 2020

Larry J. Ingalls, age 81, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services. The son of Herbert D. & Mable E. (Craun) Ingalls, he was born on October 12, 1939 in Watertown Township, Michigan, was a 1958 graduate of Grand Ledge High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked as...

Esther Merritt

Esther Merritt

Nov 1, 2020

Esther M. Merritt, age 99, of New Baltimore, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020, fifteen days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born on November 16, 1920, in Royal Oak, to Harry & Elsie (Winn) Simpson. Esther married Thomas R. Merritt on February 14, 1942. He preceded her in death in 2003. Esther and Tom would winter in...

Robert Ostrander

Robert Ostrander

Nov 1, 2020

Robert (Bob) Allen Ostrander, Sr., age 93; of Muskegon went to sleep in his home and woke up in the presence of his precious Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Born on April 29, 1927 in Grand Haven, MI. Bob Ostrander, Sr. being extremely patriotic served in WWII on the USS Lenawee as a Gunners Mate, in the Pacific Theatre....

John Nieboer

John Nieboer

Nov 1, 2020

John Herman Nieboer, loving husband, father of 6, grandfather of 7, and great grandfather of 4 passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on November 1, 2020. John had an "appointment with Jesus". John was born March 8, 1933 in Kalamazoo, MI. to Harm and Cornelia (VanElk) Nieboer. After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School, he served 4 years...

Judy Steig

Judy Steig

Nov 1, 2020

Judy Bell Steig, age 77, formerly of Reed City, passed away late Sunday evening, November 1, 2020 at Mission Point of Greenville. The daughter of Ralph Norman & Shirley May (Willis) Jarrett, she was born on August 15, 1943 in Ypsilanti. Judy had worked as a tutor, a waitress and a factory worker but was a true craftswoman in every...

Fernando Gonzalez

Fernando Gonzalez

Oct 31, 2020

Fernando Gonzalez, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was born on June 2, 1960, in Grand Rapids to Juan and Maria (Cardona) Gonzalez. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.

Willard Case

Willard Case

Oct 31, 2020

Willard Case, age 56, of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was born on May 18, 1964, in Ludington, to Willard J. & Violet (Meyers) Case. Willard married Debbie Riemersma on November 6, 1982, in Kentwood. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

James Callihan

James Callihan

Oct 30, 2020

James Allen Callihan, age 75, of Lowell, went to his heavenly home on Friday, October 30, 2020 at home under the loving care of his family and Kindred Hospice. The son of Charles LeRoy & Mildred Mae (Looman) Callihan, he was born on June 3, 1945 in Grand Rapids. On September 19, 1964, he married Goldie Faye Tudor and together,...