Obituary Listing
Ronald Hirt
Nov 22, 2020
Ronald Allen Hirt passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Our Dad was born in Grand Rapids on January 7, 1932, one day after his mother's birthday, to Christian Paulus & Marinda Bell (Boals) Hirt. His wife of 66 years, our mom, Marjorie Louise passed away on November 27, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids on Fathers' Day, June...
Dennis Carroll
Nov 21, 2020
Dennis Nelson Carroll passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2020 in Paris, Michigan. He was delivered by a midwife in the home on November 29, 1959 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to Ralph and Joan Carroll. Dennis, also known as Butch, spent most of his life in Muskegon around friends and family. But like a cowboy, he liked to roam around and...
Cynthia Hage
Nov 20, 2020
Cynthia Hage, age 67, of Wyoming, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. She was born on July 15, 1953, in Grand Rapids to William and Patricia (Lillibridge) Hage. Cynthia enjoyed reading, camping in the summers and spending her time with family and friends. She was dearly loved by everyone who knew her and will be deeply missed by those...
Stuart Wright
Nov 20, 2020
Stuart Dean Wright, age 82, of Gowen, formerly of Wyoming and Clarksville, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at home. The son of Clarence & Marion (Rasmussen) Wright, he was born on February 8, 1938 in Wyoming. A proud Vietnam era veteran, Stuart served stateside in the United States Army and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He retired from...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...