Obituary Listing

Henry Bolt

Henry Bolt

Dec 1, 2019

Henry "Bones" George Bolt, age 72, of Dorr and Howard City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 13, 1947, to the late George and Johanna (Groen) Bolt. Henry served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his time in the service Henry worked...

Sheryl Reed

Sheryl Reed

Nov 30, 2019

Sheryl Reed, 58, of Newaygo passed away Friday, November 30th, 2019 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital. She is preceded in death by her Mother Eva; her brother Jeff; and daughter Stacy. Sheryl is survived by her children Stephanie (Todd) Buffenbarger, Cody Phillips, and Chad Phillips; her siblings Lynn Reed Jr and Lora Reed, and her Father Lynn Reed Sr. Sheryl leaves...

James Russell

James Russell

Nov 30, 2019

James Ralph Russell, age 64, of Baldwin, passed away at home on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Martha Genther

Martha Genther

Nov 29, 2019

Martha Jean Genther, 88, of Grand Rapids passed away on November 29, 2019 at Green Acres of Standale Assisted Living. She was born on August 28, 1931 in, Harrisburg, PA. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Sheryl Ruoss

Sheryl Ruoss

Nov 29, 2019

Sheryl Sue Ruoss, age 68, of Gowen, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at her home. The daughter of Cornelius "Casey" & Mary Jean (DeHamer) DeGraaf, Jr., she was born on December 1, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Sheryl retired from Bosch Corporation (formerly General Motors), enjoyed shopping, was a member of the Flat River Antique Car Club, but delighted...

Ilene Sullivan

Ilene Sullivan

Nov 28, 2019

Ilene Helen Sullivan, age 82, was born on April 6, 1937 and passed away on November 28, 2019. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Iona Smith

Iona Smith

Nov 28, 2019

Iona Earline Smith, 89, of Big Rapids passed away on November 28, 2019. She was born on March 10, 1930 in, Shreveport, LA. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, MI.

Craig Jones

Craig Jones

Nov 27, 2019

Craig L. Jones, age 50, formerly of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at home in Kalamazoo. The son of Roger & Jill Jones, he was born on July 3, 1969 in Greenville and was a 1987 graduate of Greenville High School, where he was on both the varsity football and debate teams. Following high school, he enlisted in...

Mary Pelletier

Mary Pelletier

Nov 27, 2019

Mary Helen (Powers) Pelletier, age 85 of Sand Lake, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 after a short battle with metastatic lung cancer. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, in May of 1934 to the late Jack and Helen (Moffat) Powers. Mary met the love of her life,...

Pamela Spangenberg

Pamela Spangenberg

Nov 26, 2019

Pamela Spangenberg, 69, of Sparta passed away on November 26, 2019. She was born on April 10, 1950 in, Grand Rapids. On October 24, 1992, she married Allan D. Spangenberg, who passed away on February 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Laurie Hoffman. Pam is survived by her son, John (Stacey) Molt; grandsons, Jacob Molt...

Betty Benson

Betty Benson

Nov 25, 2019

Betty Joan (Smith) Benson, age 89, of Cadillac, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019. She was born on May 26, 1930, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Ralph and Alice (Owen) Smith. Betty married Harold Lawrence Benson on June 9, 1957, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. They celebrated 54 years of marriage together before Harold passed away on March...

Fred Bender

Fred Bender

Nov 24, 2019

Fred G. Bender, Jr., age 57, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 from injuries received in an automobile accident near Big Rapids. The son of Sandra V. (Tuttle) & Fred G. Bender, Sr., he was born on March 9, 1962 in California and was employed as a computer technician at Wolverine World Wide. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to...

Harold Skinner

Harold Skinner

Nov 24, 2019

Under the loving care of his family Harold F. Skinner, 82, of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday evening, November 24, 2019. A wise, loving, talented, hilarious, faith-filled man - he lived his life grounded in Jesus. Quietly, humbly, profoundly .... he impacted the lives of those who knew him. The son of Harold Fyle and Bertha Eliza (Freeman) Skinner, he...

James Keckler

James Keckler

Nov 24, 2019

James Mack Keckler of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Naples, Florida died Sunday November 24, 2019 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Auburn, Indiana, September 6, 1925 to Cecil Andrew and Doris Helen (Pogue) Keckler. After graduating from Angola High School in 1943 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force and served during WW II. Following his time...

Raymond Taylor

Raymond Taylor

Nov 23, 2019

Raymond H. Taylor, age 75, of Maple Rapids passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Addington Place in Grand Rapids. He was born to parents Ray and Tillie Taylor on March 6, 1944 in St. Johns. Raymond worked for Motor Wheel in Lansing and retired after 32 years. He enjoyed camping, boating, working in his garden, participating in...

Sharon Sorensen

Sharon Sorensen

Nov 22, 2019

Sharon Lee (Cronk) Sorensen, age 73, of Reed City, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on September 17, 1946, in Grand Rapids, to the late Lester and Doris (Norton) Cronk. She graduated from Forest Hills Central High School with the class of 1964. Sharon married James Sorensen on September 17,...

Larry Welch

Larry Welch

Nov 21, 2019

Larry Lavern Welch, age 78, of Stanton, passed away at home on Thursday, November 21, 2019 under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Lila Jeanette (Curtis) and Clair Welch, Sr., he was born on March 3, 1941 in Alma. Larry worked at Gencor and Wright Plastic Products, in addition to farming for 48...

Betty Geyer

Betty Geyer

Nov 21, 2019

Betty Ethel Geyer, 90, on November 21, 2019 at First & Main of Metro Health Village under the loving care of his/her family and Kindred Hospice. The daughter of Moses Robert & Ena J. (Parks) Rose, she was born on July 17, 1929 in, Windsor, Canda. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, , Grand Rapids, MI...

Wilda Bensinger

Wilda Bensinger

Nov 19, 2019

Wilda Sue Bensinger, 83, of Portage passed away on November 19, 2019 at Harold and Grace UpJohn Community Care Center under the loving care of her family. The daughter of Jesse & Hazel Elkins she was born on October 05, 1936 in, Jenkins, Missouri. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, honored providers...

Ivan Orr

Ivan Orr

Nov 19, 2019

Ivan Eugene Orr, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2019. He was born in South Haven, Michigan on March 15, 1932, to the late Victor and Iva (Bolles) Orr. Ivan proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korea Era. Throughout his working years Ivan drove truck and worked in construction. Survivors include his daughter,...