Obituary Listing

Florence Anderson
Feb 17, 2020
Florence Elizabeth (Pletcher) Anderson age 97, of Hesperia, passed away February 17, 2020 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, in Fremont, surrounded by family. She was born on December 1, 1922 in Muskegon. To sign Florence'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)...
Phyllis Palmas
Feb 16, 2020
Phyllis Darlean (Bertram) Palmas, age 60, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Holland, MI went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born on March 19, 1959, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Fredrick and Pearl (Markle) Bertram. Phyllis had a strong work ethic and worked at Quincy Street Meats for fifteen years. She was a...
Arlene Harrison
Feb 15, 2020
Arlene Ruth Harrison, 80, of Grand Rapids passed away on February 15, 2020 at Beacon Hill at Eastgate under the loving care of her family and Emmanuel Hospice. The daughter of Alexander & Matha (Bredehoft) Schmidt, she was born on December 15, 1939 in Wyoming. Arlene enjoyed swimming at Schnable Lake, where she often camped. She also liked bowling, crocheting,...
Wayne Lee
Feb 14, 2020
Wayne "Larry" Lee, age 72, of Holland, Mi., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born January 24, 1948, in Detroit, Mi., to the late Donald & Lenore (Phyilliaere) Lee. Wayne proudly served his country, in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War. He also was very proud to serve on VFW Post 2144 Honor Guard...

Barbara Knight
Feb 13, 2020
Barbara J. Knight, age 76, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was born on June 3, 1943 in Lansing, to Donald E. & Betty J. (Walker) Knight. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006

Michael Sheldon
Feb 12, 2020
Michael David Sheldon age 55, of Evart, passed away February 12, 2020 at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. He was born on February 23, 1964 in Eaton Rapids. To sign Michael'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,...
David L. Montgomery
Feb 12, 2020
David L. Montgomery Sr., age 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1938, in Arkansas. He enjoyed running the sound board and the cameras at church, traveling yearly to Hollywood and Las Vegas. He was a member of Living Word Christian Center. Survivors include his son, David Montgomery Jr.; daughter,...

Robert Groot
Feb 12, 2020
Robert John Groot, age 62, of Stanwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born May 25, 1957, in Grand Rapids to Robert Groot and Nancy Bult. Bob was a subcontractor in construction all of his working years. He enjoyed playing the harmonica, wood working, watching old John Wayne movies, and...
Dorothy Jastifer
Feb 12, 2020
Dorothy Susan "Sue" Jastifer, 83, of Stanton, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, surrounded by family at Metron of Greenville. The daughter of Earl Norbert & Agnes Marie (McCue) Bentley. she was born on May 5, 1936 in Grand Rapids. On June 18, 1955, in Ada, she married Clayton Joseph Jastifer and together they raised six children and enjoyed 62...
Larry Parr
Feb 11, 2020
Larry Gene Parr, age 77, of Stanton, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Edwin & Alberta (Barlond) Parr, he was born on May 24, 1942 in Jackson. A licensed plumber by trade, Larry also farmed and worked as a pipefitter at GM's Oldsmobile...

Leonard Berrington
Feb 11, 2020
Leonard Franklin Berrington, 82, of Grand Rapids passed away on February 11, 2020 at SKLD Beltline under the loving care of his family and spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Leonard & Betty (Hervey) Berrington, he was born on January 04, 1938 in Kent County. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006, honored providers...

Pamela Groh
Feb 11, 2020
Pamela Sue Groh, age 68, of Paw Paw, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born on January 29, 1952, in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Barret and Dorothy (Jurisch) Bast. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Lucchesi and her family. Per Pamela's wishes cremation has taken place. A full obituary will be posted as soon...

Ralph Vandusen
Feb 10, 2020
Ralph Orville VanDusen, age 68, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan. The son of Dennis William & Hazel Viola (Strauss) VanDusen, he was born on August 3, 1951 in Kalamazoo, and was a veteran of the United States Army. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. To sign Ralph's online guest...

Paul Swisher
Feb 10, 2020
Paul Henry Swisher, 79, of Ovid passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born on December 6, 1940, to the late Benard and Ester (Nickelson) Swisher. He is survived by four children and their families. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

Bradley Perkins
Feb 10, 2020
Bradley Allen Perkins, 66, of Kalamazoo passed away on February 10, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The son of Gerald Ervin & Velma Ruth (Like) Perkins, he was born on April 07, 1953 in Plainwell. He is survived by his daughters, Stephy and Penny; brothers, Randy, Brent, Patrick, and Matthew; grandchildren; great grand baby, Jayce; as well as many nieces...
Abel Saenz
Feb 9, 2020
Abel Cantu Saenz, 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away on February 9, 2020, from Diabetes related ailments. To honor of Abel's wishes, there will be no formal memorial or funeral. A Celebration of Life will take place at an upcoming event with the date yet to be determined. We hope to see you all there. Abel's family encourages you to...

Darwin Greenhoe
Feb 9, 2020
Darwin LeRoy Greenhoe, age 70, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away Sunday evening, February 9, 2020 at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma. The son of Rollie & Goldie (Husted) Greenhoe, he was born on December 19, 1949 in Lansing and worked for over 30 years at Federal Forge as a crane and press operator. He was preceded in death...
Sadie Debaar
Feb 8, 2020
Sadie Jane DeBaar, 71, of Kentwood passed away on February 8, 2020 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods under the loving care of her family. The daughter of John & Dorothy Rosette (Darling) Boosamra, she was born on August 24, 1948 in Grand Rapids. A loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Sadie was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for...
Crusita Sanford
Feb 8, 2020
Crusita (Alaniz) Sanford, age 77, of Holland, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born May 3, 1942, in Hidalgo, Texas to Cipriano and Petra (Cantu) Alaniz. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Crusita loved to grow roses, gardening,and most of all visiting her...

Anthony Lownsbery
Feb 8, 2020
Anthony C. Lownsbery, age 69, of Carson City, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born on October 3, 1950, in Lansing, to Raymond & Maxine (VanCleue) Lowsnbery. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.