Obituary Listing
Gerald Greenlee
Dec 27, 2019
Gerald D. Greenlee, of Kentwood, passed away Dec. 27, 2019 at the age of 90. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Gerald retired from Smiths Industries after 30 years with the company, enjoyed spending time with family, camping, going to the family cottage on Silver Lake in Traverse City, and vacationing around the country. He loved watching Michigan football and...
Billie Meddaugh
Dec 27, 2019
Billie Lela Meddaugh, age 81, of Leslie, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at her daughter's home near Morley under the loving care of her family and Elara Caring Hospice. The daughter of William Hamilton & Ruth Ilene (Briggs) Benchley, she was born on March 15, 1938 in Lansing and had worked as a caregiver for the elderly. Billie enjoyed...
Sandra Parker
Dec 27, 2019
Sandra Marie Day Parker, 67, passed away peacefully in her home the morning of December 27th, 2019. Sandie was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Dorothy Day and her sister Dianna Frost. She is survived by her husband; James Parker, her two daughters; Trisha (Brad) Rausch and Bethany (Jay) Swartz, her stepchildren; Jeff Parker, Leslie (Tony) Bagneschi, Meagan...

Michael Gilbert
Dec 27, 2019
Michael William Gilbert, 72, of passed away on December 27, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice Facility under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Southwest Michigan. The son of Oscar F. & Norma Bernadine (Bickett) Gilbert, he was born on July 28, 1947 in Shenandoah, Iowa. On January 1, 1986, in Shenandoah, IA, he married Marian Sue Hullman,...

Helen Farnsworth
Dec 26, 2019
Helen Mildred Farnsworth, 93, of Ada passed away on December 26, 2019 at American House Kentwood under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Teophil Philip & Mildred Helen (Pietrochevitz) Smolinski, she was born on December 03, 1926 in, Detroit. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, MI 49548,...

Lastarr Tatum
Dec 25, 2019
LaStarr Angela Tatum, 51, of Battle Creek passed away on December 25, 2019 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born on December 11, 1968 in, Battle Creek, to Frank & Sharon Tatum. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Jason Corporan-Soto
Dec 25, 2019
Jason Noel Corporan-Soto, age 11, of Grand Rapids, passed on to the creator Christmas Day, December 25, 2019 at home. The son of Erica Denise Soto & Elvin Corporan, Jason Noel was born on April 11, 2008, in Grand Rapids and was currently a fifth grader at Lincoln Developmental Center. Surviving are his mother, Erica Denise Soto; his father, Elvin...
Kenneth Adams
Dec 25, 2019
Kenneth Douglas Adams, 71, of Belmont passed away on December 25, 2019 at home under the loving care of his family. The son of Thomas Alfred & Grace (Patrick) Adams, he was born on June 12, 1948 in Detroit. On November 2, 1973, in Southfield, MI, he married Cynthia Tobola, who survives him. Together, they enjoyed 46 years of marriage...

Renee Breslin
Dec 24, 2019
Renee Scott Breslin, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019. She was born on December 4, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan to the late George and Katherine (Norman) Scott. Renee is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jacweir Breslin. She is survived by her three sons and their families. Per Renee's wishes cremation has...

Nancee Grabinski
Dec 24, 2019
Nancee Lynn (Busch) Grabinski, age 61, of Comstock Park, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born on May 27, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Harry and Rose Lee (Pearsal) Busch. Nancee is survived by her husband William "Bill" Grabinski and her two children. Per Nancee's wishes cremation...
Larry Curtis
Dec 24, 2019
Larry L. Curtis, age 67, of Sumner, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home. The son of Betty & Alvin Curtis, Jr., he was born on April 14, 1952 in Carson City. A 1970 graduate of Carson City High School, he married Gail Ann Kelly on April 2, 1971. For 17 years he worked at Vlasic Foods, then...
Joyce Wells
Dec 23, 2019
Joyce Marie Wells (McBride) Sunrise: January 26, 1936. Sunset : December 23, 2019. Preceding her death were parents, John Earnest Hoaglin and Kathryn Lavina Hoaglin; 8 brothers and sisters; Ford Junior McBride, Louise Lesley Wells; daughter, Coleen Marie; four grandchildren. She is survived her soul mate sister, Lois Nester; five sons; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and...
Martin Schans
Dec 22, 2019
Martin "Marty" John Schans, Sr., age 86, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2019. Marty will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 68 years, Annette Oostindie; son Richard, Sr. (Carolyn), daughter Cheryl (Ron) Mohr; and son Martin Jr. (Sonya). Marty will also be missed by grandchildren Richard Jr. (Tatum); Daniel; Amber...

William Blankenship
Dec 22, 2019
William Blankenship, 70, of Coopersville passed away on December 22, 2019 at his home. The son of Lon & Nancy (McConnell) Blankenship, he was born on September 20, 1949 in Troy. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, , Grand Rapids, MI 49548, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.
Jessica Stanley
Dec 22, 2019
Jessica Shannon Stanley, 34, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2019. She was born on a snowy day at Blodgett Hospital, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on January 14, 1985, to Wayne Hayden & Mary Elizabeth Stanley. She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 2003 and went on to become a certified Dental Assistant. Jessica worked as a dental assistant...

Beverly Hammond
Dec 22, 2019
Beverly Sue Hammond, 71, of Grand Rapids passed away on December 22, 2019 at SKLD Beltline under the loving care of his/her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of William Francis & Katherine Jane (Aleshire) Johnston, she was born on October 06, 1948 in Columbus, OH. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, MI...
Nancy Kehoe
Dec 22, 2019
Nancy D. Kehoe, age 82, of Lowell, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born on March 11, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late George and Violet (Arntz) Bates. Nancy worked and retired from the State of Michigan. She loved dancing, helping people and had a special way of making everyone feel as if...

Carol Miller
Dec 22, 2019
Carol Ann Miller, 69, of Grandville passed away on December 22, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs Assisted Living. She was born on June 26, 1950 in, Lansing. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,Grand Rapids, MI.
Ramon Lopez
Dec 22, 2019
Ramon Lopez, 69, of passed away at on December 22, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Mary's Hospital. The son of Victor & Maria Lopez, he was born on March 16, 1950 in El Paso, Texas. Ramon was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Committal services will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery,...

Randall Betser
Dec 21, 2019
Randall T. Betser, Sr., age 73, of Trufant, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at home. The son of Wayne Leroy & Vivian Marie (Johnson) Betser, he was born on Janaury 21, 1946 in St. Johns. Randall was decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the United States Army and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the...