Obituary Listing

Theodore Mckelvey
May 28, 2020
Theodore Roosevelt McKelvey, age 90, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. He was born on April 10, 1930, in Hastings, to the late Harry & Estella (Harding) McKelvey. Theodore married Clara L. Spaulding on November 11, 1949. She survives. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
John Capen
May 28, 2020
John B. Capen Jr., age 64, of Kentwood (formerly of Alto), passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, May 28, 2020. He was born May 21, 1956, in Grand Rapids, to the late John and N. Irene (Meyers) Capen Sr. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. On November 1, 1974, he...
Verna Loudermilk
May 28, 2020
Verna Isabell Loudermilk, 86, of Olivet, Michigan unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 28th, 2020 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence after a weeks stay at Borgess Hospital. The daughter of Hazen Pingry and Veda Della (Hawkins) Peck, she was born on November 17, 1933, in Battle Creek, Michigan. After graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1951, she started...
Patrick "Pat" Maycroft
May 27, 2020
Patrick E. Maycroft, 53, of Muskegon passed away on May 27, 2020 at home under the loving care of his family and Kindred Hospice. He was born on May 23, 1967 in, Holland, Michigan. Patrick married Rebecca Jo Maycroft on September 26, 2017. He was a musician and loved playing with his son and friends. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca;...
Phyllis Buxton Coon
May 27, 2020
Phyllis was born on January 26, 1930 to Delbert and Beatrice (Ritchie) Buxton. She attended Grand Rapids public schools, graduating from South High in 1948, lettering in archery. She completed her education earning both a Bachelor's degree and Master of Education from Western Michigan University. She taught in Battle Creek Public Schools. In 1957, she wed George Coon. The couple...
Myra Tolbert
May 27, 2020
Myra Ann Tolbert (Myrahbinghi Tafari Afrika), born October 18, 1949, was proceeded in death by her son Keith Levelle Tolbert, her brother Robert Clinton Tolbert, Jr., and her parents Bernice Dezell Smith and Robert Clinton Tolbert. A daughter of the Great Migration, Myra was raised on the South Side of Chicago and heeded the call of her generation to go...

Albert Pearson
May 27, 2020
Albert Frank Pearson, age 46, of Grandville, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 27, after having Picks disease. Albert was born on February 3, 1974, in Grand Rapids, MI. He graduated from Kent Occupational High School in 1995. Albert then worked at Butterball Farms for 14 years before becoming ill. Albert loved all sports and participated in Special Olympics much...

Victoria Duncan
May 27, 2020
Victoria Thelma Duncan, age 85, of Grand Rapids passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born March 12, 1935, in Oneida, Tennessee, to the late Bernard and Flora (Keeton) West. Victoria is survived by her three children. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no public services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted...
Jane Seyler-Mills
May 27, 2020
Jane Ellen Seyler-Mills, of St. Johns, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 79. Born on November 14, 1940 the daughter of John W. Beedy and Medora E. McManus, she has worked as a commissioned artist/painter, property manager, exterminator but retired from Kroger in St. Johns after working there many years. Jane loved...
Ronnie Osborne
May 26, 2020
Ronnie Lee Osborne, Sr., age 74, of Belding, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home. The son of Lawrence L. & Ruby (Richmond) Osborne, he was born on September 30, 1945 in Jellico, Tennessee. He retired from Gereff Industries, where he worked as a welder, after 30 years of service. Ron enjoyed woodworking including making toys for his...

Grant Chaney
May 26, 2020
Grant Chaney, age 66, of Carson City, passed away May 26, 2020 at home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. To send a message of sympathy, sign Grant's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation& Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Larry Wright
May 26, 2020
Larry Allen Wright, 73, of Grand Rapids passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Grand Rapids Home For Veterans. He was born on October 8, 1946 in, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Larry served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.
Frances Debruin
May 26, 2020
Frances DeBruin, 80, of Cascade Township, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Born on April 22, 1940 in Achlum, Friesland, Netherlands, she was the fourth child of Louis and Arena (Wynia) Bergsma. The family immigrated to Michigan in 1947 and moved to Lafayette, IN in 1949. For a number of years in both Lafayette...

Carolyn Marsman
May 25, 2020
Carolyn Joye Marsman, age 77, of Kentwood, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Marsman, parents Collins and Elizabeth (Bouwman) Oosterhouse and her sister Judith Faye. Kenneth Jay Marsman, age 74, of Kentwood, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his...

Tomas Rivera
May 25, 2020
Tomas Espinoza Rivera, age 76, of Greenville, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his grandson's home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Anastacio & Francisca (Espinoza) Rivera, he was born on September 22, 1943 in Moorhead, Minnesota. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.
Jeffrey Robart
May 25, 2020
On Monday, May 25, 2020, Jeffrey Brian Robart, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed suddenly at the age of 52. Jeff was born on April 04, 1968 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Donald and and Darlene Robart. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, wife Elizabeth (Barrera) Robart, brother Keith Robart, sister- in-law Jennifer Pennell Robart, daughters Meghan E....
Timothy Ralph
May 25, 2020
Timothy James Ralph, age 62, of Belding, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away after a courageous fight with cancer Monday, May 25, 2020 at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Born on May 28, 1957 in Bay City, he worked as a designer in the tool and die trade. On August 11, 1984,...
William Cote
May 25, 2020
On May 24th 2020 the Lord called a great man home. William was born to J'Darc C. Bouchard and his biological father, Armand R. Thibodeau on July 22nd, 1959. Then was adopted by, Robert J. Cote. He went to Lisbon High School and graduated with the class of 1979. He enjoyed cooking, watching his children play sports, and was the...
Marcelino Coronado
May 25, 2020
On May 25, 2020, Marcelino Coronado, husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away at the age of 72. He was born on June 2, 1947, in Guatemala, to Jose Sierra and Maria Luisa. He will be forever remembered by his wife, Emerita; their children, Benjamin, Jasmin, Alicia, and Delilah; by his siblings Ana Sierra, Isabel Sierra, Guadalupe Sierra, Tonin Sierra...