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Bobby Turner
Mar 15, 2025
Bobby Dean Turner Sr., age 80, of Jenison, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1944, in Vancouver, WA, to Melvin & Laura Elizabeth Turner. Bobby worked for Howard Miller until his retirement after 34 years of service. He enjoyed Anything and Everything Detroit Tigers Baseball and Lions football. He loved his Friday night...
Virgil Jay Badgley
Mar 14, 2025
Virgil Jay Badgley, age 85, of Sheridan, Michigan, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital at Corewell Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. The son of Vernie Ray & Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Badgley, he was born on August 23, 1939 in Union Township, Michigan. Virgil was a proud veteran of the United States Army who served...
Ivah Hazel
Mar 14, 2025
Ivah Jean Hazel, age 105 years old, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the middle of 7 children and was born October 30, 1919, in Clarksville, Michigan to the late Gottlieb and Ida Pearl (Hanson) Roth. A few years after graduating from...
Ernest L. "Ernie" Holsted
Mar 13, 2025
Ernest Leroyan “Ernie” Holsted, age 84, of Flushing, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. Born on March 28, 1940, in Lakeview, he was the oldest of seven children born to Clarence & Mabel (Perkins) Holsted. Ernie attended schools in Big Rapids, Belding, Muskegon, and Weidman, graduating from Weidman High School in...
Decarto Draper
Mar 12, 2025
Decarto Draper, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1955, in Grand Rapids. Per his wishes, no services will take place. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Decarto's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to...
Jan Marie Holland
Mar 12, 2025
Jan Marie Holland, age 74, of Clifford Lake, Stanton, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Richard W. & Lyla M. (Williams) Felzke, she was born on June 14, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan and was a 1968 graduate of Grand Ledge High School. As a...
Charles White
Mar 11, 2025
Charles D. White, born November 2, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was a man who wore many hats but was best known for his roles as a dedicated heavy equipment operator in the concrete business, a loyal family man, and a charismatic friend with an infectious sense of humor. For 55 years of his life, Charles was the epitome of...
Jeffrey Smith
Mar 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Rushawn Smith, BSN, RN It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Rushawn Smith, BSN, RN, on March 11, 2025. Born on March 23, 1976, in Topeka, Kansas, Jeffrey dedicated his life to service—both in the military and in healthcare. He served honorably as a medic in the United States Army...
Linda Haight
Mar 10, 2025
Linda Lee (Cole) Haight, age 85, of Howard City, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at home under the care of her son, Timothy, and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Jack & Virginia Cole, she was born January 24, 1940, in Raleigh, North Carolina. On January 23, 1960, she married Warren Clive Haight and together they enjoyed fifty-seven years...
John Wendel
Mar 9, 2025
John Donald Wendel Sr., age 89, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Greenville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born November 10, 1935, in Hastings, Michigan to the late Donald and Beatrice (Baum) Wendel. John served in the Army in Korea and joined his father’s farm after he was discharged. He then went to...
Mary Misner
Mar 9, 2025
We come together to celebrate the life of a remarkable woman, Mary Jo Misner, who was born on February 5, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The loving wife, caring mother, and proud sister, Mary, passed away on March 9, 2025. She was a woman of strength and resilience, whose warmth and laughter touched the lives of everyone who was fortunate...
Colette Cole
Mar 7, 2025
Colette Marie Cole, born December 11, 1934 in Saranac, Michigan, passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 90. Colette was the cherished daughter of the late Gerald Crane and Blanche Marie (Theisen) Adgate. She spent her earliest years assisting her father in his two businesses, Adgate's Grocery and Meat Store and the Saranac Café. As an adult,...
Dean Batchelor
Mar 7, 2025
BATCHELOR, DEAN R. May 8, 1929 - March 7, 2025 Portage, Michigan Dean R. Batchelor, was born May 8, 1929 in Owosso, Michigan the son of Clare A Batchelor and Vera (Somers) Batchelor. He passed away on March 7, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dean attended Owosso public schools, graduated from The Principia Upper School in St. Louis, Missouri, and earned...
Nathan Heibeck
Mar 6, 2025
Nathan Heibeck, born as William Joseph Stout, was a man of many talents and passions. Born on September 2, 1962, in St. Louis, MO, Nathan was a creative, smart, and talented individual who touched many lives with his charisma and warmth. He was a devoted husband, and a cherished brother. Nathan's zest for life, his love of art, storytelling, and...
Robert Brenner
Mar 5, 2025
Robert Alden Brenner, age 67, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with his wife on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born May 5, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to the late James and Joanne (Ford) Brenner. Bob married Betty Ann Sheafer on July 3, 1982, in Grand Rapids. They raised their two daughters and celebrated 42 years of marriage...
Terrence Johnson
Mar 4, 2025
Terrence Lee Johnson, born on February 27, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, embarked on his heavenly journey on March 4, 2025. Terrence, a dedicated and inspiring figure, resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The story of Terrence's life is not merely a list of dates and places, but a tribute to a man who lived his life to the fullest and...
Barbara Brower
Mar 4, 2025
Barbara Jeanne (Entrican) Brower, age 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was born June 24, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Ruth (Campbell) Entrican. She worked many years for Walter Hagen Golf company until her retirement. Survivors include her 6 children, Cindy (Leo) Wiseman, Mark (Tammy) Brower, Terri...
Judith Anne Allen
Mar 3, 2025
Judith Anne Allen, age 71, of Carson City, Michigan, passed away at home on Monday, March 3, 2025. The daughter of Dean Gordon & Leona Mae (Baird) Henderson, she was born on November 9, 1953 in St. Johns, Michigan and on June 3, 1972, in Lansing, Michigan, she married Wayne William Allen. Together, they raised two sons and Judith also...
Patricia Worthing
Mar 3, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Patricia Irene Worthing, affectionately known as Patricia, who left us on March 3, 2025. Born to Lois and Elmore Kerkela on May 30, 1942, Patricia was a resident of Big Rapids, Michigan and a beacon of light to those who had the pleasure of knowing her. As poet Maya Angelou once said,...
Virginia Lois "Ginny" Shilling
Mar 2, 2025
Virginia Lois “Ginny” (Ehlert) Shilling, age 101, of Langston, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025 at home with her family by her side under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Fred & Hattie (Buchholz) Ehlert, she was born on June 12, 1923 in Stanton. On May 14, 1943, she married James Shilling and together they enjoyed...
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