Obituary Listing

Diana Andres

Diana Andres

Mar 2, 2025

Diana Lynn Andres, age 74, of Greenville, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Sunday, March 2, 2025 at home. The daughter of Clarence Leroy & Donna Maxine (Vant’Hof) MacDonald, she was born on August 24, 1950 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. A 1968 graduate of Cedar Spring High School, she married Edwin Roger Andres on...

Janet Schansema

Janet Schansema

Mar 1, 2025

Janet Rose (Hulbert) Schansema, age 86, of Baldwin, Michigan, and previously of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was born November 21, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Norman and Rose (Langowski) Hulbert. Janet spent most of her working career climbing telephone poles as a Line Repair Woman for Michigan Bell (later known...

Tygon Xavier Ashburn

Tygon Xavier Ashburn

Mar 1, 2025

Tygon Xavier “Tyger” Ashburn, age 14, of Langston, Michigan, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at home. The son of Bonnamey Crystal Garcia & Clarence Edward Ashburn, he was born on January 28, 2011 in Greenville, Michigan. Despite the challenges he faced being born with DiGeorge Syndrome, cerebral palsy and sensorineural hearing loss Tygon lit up any room, he was...

Lisa Marie Dean

Lisa Marie Dean

Feb 28, 2025

Lisa Marie Dean, age 44, of Gowen, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Marlene Ruth Huey & Robert Lee Boyce, she was born on May 10, 1980 in Greenville along with her twin sister, Leslie Ann. After graduating from Greenville High School, Lisa worked as a cashier at Meijer for 23 years. On...

Dorrance Howard Hurlbut

Dorrance Howard Hurlbut

Feb 27, 2025

Dorrance Howard Hurlbut, 81, of Stanton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by overwhelming love and support of his family on February 27, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Detroit, to Oliver and Gertrude Hurlbut, but roots were quickly established in Ionia, where the family moved to support the family business, Peschke Packing Company. Gertrude was later...

John Wiggins

John Wiggins

Feb 27, 2025

With a personality that could light up the room, the charisma of a rock star, and a wit as sharp as a tack, John Guthrie Wiggins, known affectionately as Johnny, made his grand exit on February 27, 2025. Born July 10, 1946, in Harrisburg, Illinois, John spent his life being anything but ordinary. Known for his love of reading, his...

Glenda Underwood

Glenda Underwood

Feb 27, 2025

Glenda Lynn Underwood, age 65, of Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, February 27, 2025 at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, with her son, Chris, by her side. The daughter of Frank & Barb (Hoisington) Underwood, she was born November 20, 1959 in Ionia. Glenda started her career at the northtown Meijer store, and retired after thirty-five years...

Sandra Race

Sandra Race

Feb 26, 2025

Sandra Jane (Rector) Clay Race, age 86, of Belding, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Lewis Albert & Mary Jane (Hoyt) Rector, she was born January 8, 1939 in Grand Rapids. Sandra found pleasure in hand-raising and showing birds, and when she got ribbons of success, that was the...

Debra Ray

Debra Ray

Feb 26, 2025

Debra Jean Ray, affectionately known as "Short-legged woman," passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on February 1, 1952, in Lansing, MI, USA, Debra was a creative and spirited soul who breathed life and love into every corner of her existence. A lifelong resident of Lansing, with brief stints in Perry and Dewitt, Debra...

Patrick Magoon

Patrick Magoon

Feb 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Magoon, loving Son, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and Brother. Patrick, also known as “Pappy,” was born on December 9, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to his parents, Theodore and Faye Joyce (Loree) Magoon. Patrick had a successful career at K-N-C Flooring, where he worked tirelessly until his well-deserved retirement...

Isabelle Tobin

Isabelle Tobin

Feb 24, 2025

Isabelle G. Tobin of Grand Rapids, Michigan formerly of Cedar, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at 100 years old. Isabelle was showered with love and prayers from her family before Jesus welcomed her to her Heavenly home. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Martha Glazier. Isabelle grew up on a family farm with six...

Delos Julius Nielsen

Delos Julius Nielsen

Feb 23, 2025

Delos J. Nielsen, 88, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away on February 23, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. The son of Hans Julius & Marion (Anderson) Nielsen, Delos was born on May 15, 1936 in Greenville and was a 1954 graduate of Greenville High School. After graduating, he went on to serve his country by enlisting in the United...

Charles Ronald Kinsley

Charles Ronald Kinsley

Feb 23, 2025

Charles Ronald Kinsley passed away February 23rd in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by family as he joined his late mother Donnabell, father Irwin and sister Melody. Early in his life he gave his service to the Navy. He then attended Michigan State University and received his degree in journalism. He became an accomplished professional for the...

Wilbert Burse Jr.

Wilbert Burse Jr.

Feb 22, 2025

Wilbert Burse Jr., age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born on December 12, 1962, in Jackson, MS, to Wilbert Burse Sr. & Mary Louise Grant Seals. Wilbert loved Karate, Bruce Lee movies, cooking, and his animals. He will be truly missed. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Visitation...

Stephen Weber

Stephen Weber

Feb 22, 2025

It is with both sorrow and warmth in our hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Frank Weber, 73 years of age, born in Napoleon, Ohio on September 16, 1951, and passed away on February 22, 2025. “Laughter is the Best Medicine” and Steve gave all of us continual doses. A man of extraordinary vitality and spirit, Steve’s life...

Floyd Ronald Spencer

Floyd Ronald Spencer

Feb 22, 2025

Floyd Ronald Spencer, age 85, formerly of Greenville, Belding and Howard City, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at New Haven Assisted Living in Lakeview. The son of Floyd Ishmael & Helen Marjorie (Kinne) Spencer, he was born on November 12, 1939, in Carson City. On May 12, 1962, in Ionia, he married Nancy E. Crater and they enjoyed...

George William Moose

George William Moose

Feb 22, 2025

CPO George William “Chief” Moose, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired), age 82, of Trufant,Michigan, formerly of Fennville, Michigan, passed away early Saturday morning, February 22, 2025 at The Comfort Home in Reed City, Michigan, under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Howard & Juanita (Tucker) Moose, he was born on April 7, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. The family...

Roger Shaff

Roger Shaff

Feb 21, 2025

Roger Edward Shaff, age 75, of St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital - St. Joseph. Born on August 16, 1949 in Buchanan, Michigan, Roger was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with...

Barbara Colgan

Barbara Colgan

Feb 21, 2025

It’s with deep sorrow to announce the passing of Barbara Jean Colgan. She passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2025, at the age of 62, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born June 25, 1962, in Douglas County, Oregon. Barbara was a loving mother, sister and friend. She was well know for her cooking, her love of family, movies and...

Phyllis Oyler

Phyllis Oyler

Feb 21, 2025

Phyllis L. (Walker) Oyler, age 80, of Lansing and formerly of Carson City, died Friday morning, February 21, 2025 at University of Michigan Health in Lansing. The daughter of Rufus Earl & Dorothy Darlene (Beck) Walker, she was born February 12, 1945 in Albion. On July 16, 1966, in Springport, Michigan, she married Larry Lee Oyler, and together they enjoyed...