Obituary Listing
Michael Shaver
Oct 29, 2020
Michael Carl Shaver, 60, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids due to injuries sustained in an accident. The only son to Carl and Florence (Miller) Shaver, Michael was born, a leap year baby, on February 29, 1960 in Pontiac, MI. Michael graduated from Reed City High School in 1978. After school, he worked for...
Phyllis Gehl
Oct 29, 2020
Phyllis Jean (Block) Gehl, age 75, of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly after a few years of declining health on October 29, 2020. Phyllis lived her life dedicated to her family and friends and left this world peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Richard, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage on...
Kirk Vetter
Oct 28, 2020
Kirk R. Vetter, age 58, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care in Grand Rapids after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 15, 1962 to Marjorie Jean Vetter and Robert Otto Vetter. On March 24, 1990, he married the former Annette S. Johnson and she survives him....
Wayne Miller
Oct 28, 2020
Wayne Charles Miller, age 76, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at home under the loving care of his family and Elara Caring Hospice. The son of Lester Elwood & Elizabeth M. (Graham) Miller, he was born on November 3, 1943 in Belding. On November 7, 1964, he married Bonnie Louise Thompson and together, they raised three children...
Karin Bielefeld
Oct 28, 2020
Karin Bielefeld, age 68, of Watervliet, passed away on Thursday October 29, 2020. She was born on April 3, 1952 in Munich, Germany to Rolf and Christiane (Renker) Bielefeld. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.
Donald Prill
Oct 27, 2020
Donald Lee Prill Sr., age 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born September 24, 1938, in Grand Rapids to the late Vernon and Louise (Reinhard) Prill. Don worked as a machinist for Tannawitz Inc. for over 30 years until the company relocated out of the United States. He then became employed by...
David Washburn
Oct 27, 2020
David "Chip" Washburn IV, age 81, of Wayland, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born on May 24, 1939, in Oconomowoc Wisconson to Charles and Dorothy (Hamilton) Washburn. Chip was a loving father and grandfather who loved to teach and share his knowledge with others. Aside from teaching, Chip was also a restaurant owner and an outdoorsman....
Deborah Phenix
Oct 27, 2020
Deborah Kay Phenix, age 72, of Greenville, passed away at home. The daughter of John L. & Evelyn (Edgecombe) Dann, she was born on April 28, 1948 in Greenville and was a graduate of Greenville High School. For nearly 40 years Deb worked at the former Electrolux Home Products, retiring when the plant closed in 2006 as an inspector in...
Lary Kline
Oct 27, 2020
Lary William Kline, 59, of Big Rapids, passed away on October 27, 2020 at home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Ronald & Sharon (Aten) Kline, he was born on April 26, 1961 in Livonia. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.
Samantha Mitchell
Oct 27, 2020
Samantha S. Mitchell, age 24, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born on October 25, 1996, in Dearborn, to Randy Mitchell & Mary Hollister. Samantha was very outgoing, loved people, was a great listener, had a big heart, was very generous and helpful. She enjoyed drawing, painting, music, comedy shows and animals. Survivors...
Bobbie Shelton
Oct 26, 2020
Bobbie Bradford Shelton, age 92, of Portage, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2020. She was born April 28, 1928, in Fabius, Alabama to the late Robert and Eliza (Bufford) Bradford. Bobbie is survived by her 2 children, Judy and Daniel Shelton and their families. Per Bobbie's wishes cremation has taken place and she will be buried with...
Joyce Bolt
Oct 26, 2020
Joyce Elaine (Houseman) Bolt, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, October 26, 2020. She was born February 22, 1932, in Grand Rapids, to the late Clarence "Nick" and Bertha (Goeree) Houseman. Joyce married the love of her life Franklin Bolt on March 26, 1965. They celebrated 54 years of...
Thomas Gill
Oct 24, 2020
Thomas E. "Tom" Gill, age 61, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born on December 2, 1958, in Monroe, to William & Virginia (Lawson) Gill. Tom married Christine Moseler on July 18, 1981, in Elberta. He worked for Steelcase, owned and operated Curves for Women and recently Grip On Tools. Tom...
Kenneth Dorff
Oct 23, 2020
Kenneth, age 55, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1964, in Kalamazoo to James Dorff and Sharon DeGoede. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.
Thomas Hovey
Oct 22, 2020
Thomas Hovey, age 69, of Sand Lake, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born on October 18, 1951, in Grand Rapids to Thomas and Betty (Klunder) Hovey. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 616-452-3006.
Robert Beukema
Oct 22, 2020
Robert Allen Beukema, age 63, of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Sand Lake, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his daughter's home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of Donald Jay & Grace Marie (Emanouil) Beukema, he was born on November 9, 1956 in Grand Rapids. After graduating from Kellogsville High School, Bob worked...
Eugene Dewys
Oct 21, 2020
DeWys, Eugene 11/22/1935 - 10/21/2020 Grand Rapids Eugene (Gene) Leonard DeWys, age 84, passed away Wednesday, October 21. Gene was born and raised on the family farm located on the northwest side of Grand Rapids. Growing up, he was coined the nickname "Dutch" and learned the importance of hard work and perseverance. In his early 20's, Gene was inspired to...
Bryan Shepherd
Oct 20, 2020
Scott Shepherd, age 49, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He is survived by his beloved children, Shawn Hudson (Sarah), Morgan, Ian, Savannah and Aryn Shepherd; and his grandchildren Sloane, Loyiso , and Mason. He is survived his Mom, Barbara Shepherd; his two cherished sisters, Christina L White (Chad) and Amanda L. Hallo (Jake). He...
George Thomsen
Oct 20, 2020
George Curtis Thomsen, 71, of Sidney, passed away Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of George Henry & Ilene Ruth (Morgan) Thomsen, he was born on October 29, 1948 in Sheridan. George had worked as a tool and die maker at Master Unit Die in Greenville and Rapid Die & Engineering in...
Ruth Debri
Oct 20, 2020
Ruth Ann (Marvin) Debri, age 78, of Jenison, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born May 19, 1942, in Grand Rapids, to the late Randall and Lula (Barker) Marvin. Ruth was a very social, active, and outgoing person. She loved going to see movies with her daughter, Lori and could be found at community events throughout...
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