Obituary Listing

Phyllis Buxton Coon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Brocato

Robert Brocato

May 23, 2020

No obituary available for Robert A. Brocato Sr.

Mary Roon

Mary Roon

May 23, 2020

Mary Jill Roon, age 64, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Holland Hospital. The daughter of Virgil Dale & Lois Ann (Potgeter) Glass, she was born on October 20, 1955 in Holland. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.

Willie Bugg

Willie Bugg

May 22, 2020

Willie Lee "Bill" Bugg, age 72, of Pullmen, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at his sister, Barb and Dave Kolhoff's home in Allegan, surrounded by family after suffering months with lung cancer. Bill was born in Centerville, Tennessee on March 14, 1948 to the late, Morgan and Christeen (Kelley) Bugg. He was preceded in death by his son, BJ...

Kathleen Florios

Kathleen Florios

May 21, 2020

Kathleen Alicia (Knight) Florios, age 83, of Saint Helen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was born May 25, 1936, in Trenton, Michigan and worked many years as a secretary for the Gibralter School District. Kate is survived by her three sons and their families. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no public service will...

Matthew Fox

Matthew Fox

May 21, 2020

Matthew James Fox, 27, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids on August 11, 1992. Matthew didn't live a long life, but he lived it to the fullest with friends and family. He enjoyed being outdoors; whether he was fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or playing with his dog Oliver. Matthew also loved visits to...