Obituary Listing
Beverly Decess
May 4, 2020
Beverly Joyce Decess, age 88, of Houghton Lake, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at her daughter's home near Sunfield under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Lansing. The daughter of Floyd & Emma (Greene) Gould, she was born on November 22, 1931 in Detroit. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville,...
Wilburn Moss
May 4, 2020
Wilburn Lee Moss, age 72, of Allegan, was called Home by our Heavenly Father on May 4th, 2020. Wilburn was born on September 7th, 1947 to Olais and Cora Moss in Allegan, MI. In 1947 Wilburn was welcomed into this world at a time that was interesting for our country. On the heels of World War II, things were changing...
Kimberly Pyles
May 2, 2020
Kimberly Lynn Pyles, age 63, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Lawrence Millar Gephart & Florence Ellen (Blackwell) Gephart, she was born on February 8, 1957 in Detroit. She graduated in 1975 from Evart High School. On June 6, 1987, in Big Rapids,...
Kay Bentley
Apr 30, 2020
Kay M. Bentley, age 75, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Floyd Franklin & Eleanor Marie (Simmons) DeShane, was born on September 17, 1944 in Grand Rapids. Kay enjoyed numerous craft activities some of which include quilting, sewing, cross stitch, (which...
Alan Snyder
Apr 30, 2020
Alan Louis Snyder, age 74, of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of William Edgar & Allie Sophia (Castle) Snyder, he was born on March 3, 1946 in Howard City. On May 7, 2003, he married Colleen Gladys Snyder and together they...
Joe Stackhouse
Apr 28, 2020
Joe Ed Stackhouse, age 60, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Mission Point of Greenville. He was born on June 10, 1959 in Mississippi. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638
Thomas Antecki
Apr 27, 2020
Thomas Antecki, 68, of Grand Rapids passed away on April 27, 2020 at home under the loving care of his family and Kindred Hospice. The son/daughter of Raymond Anthony & Eleanor G. (Ignatoski) Antecki, he was born on October 17, 1951 in, Grand Rapids. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006, honored providers...
Robert Vaughn
Apr 27, 2020
Robert Lawrence Vaughn, 56, of Ionia passed away April 27, 2020 at Residence under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Arthur Earl & Kathleen (Lesconier) Vaughn, he was born on October 10, 1963 in Dearborn. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006, honored providers of Veterans...
David Lantis
Apr 27, 2020
David Lantis, age 83, of Portage, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was born on November 2, 1936, in Kalamazoo to the late Dolphus & Francis (Pheiffer) Lantis. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care, 616-452-3006
Samuel Letcher
Apr 27, 2020
Samuel Ethelbert Letcher Sr., 72, of Kalamazoo passed away on April 27, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The son of Samuel E. Letcher & Maria M. Trevino, he was born on May 09, 1947 in Muskegon. Samuel was a proud veteran of the United States Military - serving during the Vietnam Era. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation &...
William Grabinski
Apr 26, 2020
William "Bill" Frank Grabinski, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was born January 9, 1953, in California to Paul and Helen (Sharp) Grabinski. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancee and survived by his 2 children and their families. A full obituary will be posted...
Jeffery Hamer
Apr 26, 2020
Jeffery Dale Hamer, age 60, of Crystal, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at The Laurels of Fulton in Perrinton. The son of Alvin Dale & & Shirley Ann Hamer, he was born on January 14, 1960 in Greenville and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Laurie...
June Poland
Apr 24, 2020
June B Poland, 92, of Dunkirk, New York, entered her eternal home on April 24, 2020. She was born December 20, 1927, in Turkey City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clem and Cora Best. She was preceded in death by both parents and her two brothers Ivan and Edward Best. On August 12, 1950, she wed Charlie A Poland, who preceded...
Claude Vanbuskirk Jr.
Apr 24, 2020
Claude Charles VanBuskirk Jr., age 69, of Portage, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born December 9, 1950, in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Claude and Francis (Uminn) VanBuskirk. He enjoyed traveling, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He lived his life to the fullest. Claude proudly served in the military with HHC...
Deanna Tabor
Apr 24, 2020
Deanna Lynn Tabor, age 53, of Decatur, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born October 24, 2020, in Trenton to Douglas and Virginia (Charles) Tabor. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. Due to COVID-19 no public services are being held For Deanna at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation &...
Duwayne Peer
Apr 24, 2020
DuWayne Albert Peer, Sr., age 83, passed away Friday evening, April 24, 2020 at his sister's home in Greenville under the loving care of his sister, Doreen, his brother, Darwin, his brother-in-law, Kim, and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Florence (Harman) and Louis Clint Peer, Jr., he was born on December 5, 1936 in Grand Ledge and retired from...
James Payne
Apr 24, 2020
James Carter Payne, age 58, of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, April 24, 2020. Jim was a simple man who loved to rock his crocs and spend time with his family. He enjoyed playing guitar, drinking coffee and playing card games. He took great pride in his family ancestry and researching his...
Wilma Martinez
Apr 23, 2020
Wilma Jean (Humes) Martinez, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away on April 23, 2020. She was born August 2, 1946, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late John and Nettie (Hickerson) Humes. She is survived by her son, Terry Lintemuth. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Christina Frank
Apr 23, 2020
Christina Marie Frank, age 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan and formerly of Connecticut passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was born August 27, 1956, in Hartford, Connecticut to Fredrick and Patirica (Vermette) Frank. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. Due to COVID - 19 no...


