Obituary Listing
Maynard Morrow
Jun 7, 2020
Maynard Lynn Morrow, 72, of Grand Rapids passed away on June 07, 2020 at Aria Nursing and Rehab under the loving care of his family. The son of Fred & Ruth (Garn) Morrow, he was born on November 12, 1947 in Manton. Maynard was an avid hunter and fisherman, he loved riding horses and his motorcycle. But his main love...
Kimberly Mcmeeken
Jun 5, 2020
Kimberly Kristine "Kimmy" McMeeken, age 37, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, with her parents, Delene & Thomas Cramer by her side. Kimmy was born on July 25, 1982 to Delene House and Brian McMeeken and was a avid Michigan State fan. She also enjoyed Nascar, fishing, and sitting around the bonfire...
Ronald Kasiorek
Jun 5, 2020
Ronald Vincent Kasiorek, age 70, of Grand Rapids passed away in the company of his family on Friday, June 5, 2020. Ron was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 23, 19479, and raised in Vicksburg and Portage, Michigan, graduating from Portage Northern High School in 1967. He was a talented musician and a highly-regarded baseball and softball player, playing on...
Roselie Bouman
Jun 3, 2020
Roselie Carol Bouman, 82, of Holland passed away on June 03, 2020 at Hallmark Living Holland under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Fred Alfred & Lena Mary (Mainville) Dove, she was born on November 09, 1937 in Alpena. On November 12, 1960, in Spring Lake, she married Milton Robert Bouman, who passed...
Barbara Swanson
Jun 3, 2020
Barbara Jane Swanson, 1965 - 2020 Barb Swanson, 55, of Alto, MI, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Timothy Culver, and survived by her mother, Nancy VanVels and stepfather Ted VanVels of Sparta, MI; her husband, James Swanson and children Sydney, Henry, and Adam; granddaughter,...
Rafael Diaz
Jun 2, 2020
Rafael Orestes Diaz, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was born on September 26, 1927, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, to Jose Antonio Diaz & Maria Sosa. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
Gregg Langley
Jun 2, 2020
Gregg D. Langley age 66 of Portage, died unexpectedly June 2, 2020. Gregg was the son of L.D. and Jerreen D. Langley of Kalamazoo. Gregg was a graduate of Portage Central High School where he was active in a number of activities. He spent the next 30+ years working for the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital in the domestic department and Central...
Orma Playter
May 31, 2020
Orma L. Playter, age 94, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her family's cabin in Schoolcraft County. The daughter of William and Lucretia (Delmater) Tuttle, she was born on November 25, 1925 in Cadillac. Memorial services will be held and announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville,...
Deborah Papa
May 31, 2020
Deborah Kay Papa, age 57, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was born July 11, 1962, in Grand Rapids to Vincent and Emma Lou (Kinder) Papa. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no public services will be held at this time. A full obituary will be posted as soon as...
Anita Hill
May 30, 2020
Forever In Peace Anita C Hill, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Anita was a graduate of Aquinas College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree. She was a retiree of the Grand Rapids Public School's Transportation Department. Anita was also a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She...
Lori Race
May 30, 2020
Lori Lynn Race, age 54 of Six Lakes, passed away Saturday May 30th, 2020 at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. She was born on January 17, 1966 in St. Johns, Michigan, to Clifford and Donna (Myers) Rueckert. Lori worked at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living as a certified nurses aide for the past 10...
Bradley Rodgers
May 29, 2020
Bradley Gordon Rodgers, age 62, of Vestaburg, passed away early Friday morning, May 29, 2020 at his home under the loving care of his family and Mid-Michigan Hospice. The son of Charles Archie & Helen Virginia (McGhee) Rodgers, Brad was born on October 7, 1957 in Alma. After graduating from Alma High school in 1975, he traveled the United States...
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...


