Obituary Listing
Jerry Smith
Sep 14, 2019
Jerry Bernard Smith, Sr., age 81, of Sidney passed away September 14, 2019 at his home under the loving care of his family. The son of Charles L. Smith, Sr. and Ruth E. "Swanie" (Woodrum) Smith, he was born on February 5, 1938, in St. Albans, West Virginia. On November 24, 1961, he married Martha Ann Carpenter and together they...
Donna Tate
Sep 14, 2019
Donna Kay (Rose) Tate, age 67, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was born June 7, 1952, in Missouri, to the late Jerry and Wanda (Young) Rose. Donna married Michael M. Tate at Fallasburg Park on October 4, 1986. She retired from Foremost Insurance Company after 13...
Gary Merritt
Sep 13, 2019
Gary J. Merritt, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. He was born on January 20, 1957, in Grand Rapids, the son of William & Lavina Merritt Sr. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Michigan Cremation...
Rodney Bartlett
Sep 12, 2019
Rodney Charles Bartlett, age 66, of Sheridan, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at home. The son of Charles & Bernice (Hall) Bartlett, he was born on September 20, 1952 in Sheridan. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four children, Beverly Bartlett (in infancy), Tammy Bartlett, Stephan Bartlett, and Chuck Bartlett. Surviving are his companion of 34...
Beulah Hendrick
Sep 12, 2019
Beulah E. Hendrick, age 86, of Edmore, passed away Thursday evening, September 12, 2019 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Lakeview. The daughter of Twining Gordon & Alice Marjorie (Sarty) Crouse, she was born on March 28, 1933 in Cherryfield, Nova Scotia, Canada. As a young woman she came to America and began working as a medical secretary...
James Robinson
Sep 11, 2019
James "Jake" Robinson, age 88, of Grand Rapids, left us on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was born April 20, 1931, in Poplar Grove, Arkansas, to the late Mattie Hooker. Jake Loved HELPING others! He proudly served his country for two years in the United States Marine Corps. Jake worked for 28 years with the United States Postal Service and...
Mardell Arent
Sep 11, 2019
Mardell Grace (Jacobs) Arent, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 at her daughter's home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice from diabetes and kidney failure, with her family by her side. Mardell was born April 5th, 1929 in Kalamazoo to Ardell and Pauline (Kurtz) Jacobs. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1947. She graduated from Kalamazoo...
Elvia Voisard
Sep 10, 2019
Elvia Voisard (Bejarano) passed away early Tuesday morning, September 10, 2019 at Grace of Douglas with her family at her side. The daughter of Guadalupe & Josefina (Ramos) Berjarano, she was born February 6, 1940 in Texas. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Roger Morrison
Sep 9, 2019
Roger Morrison, age 95, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born on February 2, 1924, to Edward & Anna Morrison. Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was in the Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was awarded the European African Middle East Theater...
Harry Silverthorne
Sep 8, 2019
Harry L. Silverthorne, age 92, of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, September 8, 2019 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Hugh D. & Lillian Josephine (Sass) Silverthorne, he was born on April 5, 1927 in Greenville. As a youth Harry had been a Golden Gloves boxer, later worked as a mechanic at Jeff Branch Motor...
Bruce Linscott
Sep 7, 2019
Bruce E. Linscott, age 67, of Wyoming, MI, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on June 26, 1952, to the late Forest and Ruth (Baker) Linscott. Bruce graduated from Godwin Heights High School with the class of 1970, and went on to marry his former wife, Laurie Briggs. He worked...
Barbara Dinges
Sep 6, 2019
Barbara Sue (Kreissl) Dinges, age 88, of Portage, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019. She was born July 10, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Hans and Helen (Berghuis) Kreissl. Barb is survived by her two daughters, Karen Smith and Christine Klosterman and their families. Per Barb's wishes cremation has taken place. A full obituary will...
Robert Copeland
Sep 6, 2019
Robert E. Copeland, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away in his home on September 6, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles & Valeria (Murphy) Copeland of Biloxi, MS; brother-in-law Lloyd DeKoster; sister-in-law Dawn Evink. He is survived by his wife, Lori Copeland; daughter, Larissa Copeland; inlaws, Gerald and Shirley DeKoster; brother-in-law Doug and Vicky DeKoster;...
James Crandell
Sep 5, 2019
James Gregory Crandell, age 66, of Montrose, passed away early Thursday morning, September 5, 2019 at his daughter's home in Newaygo under the loving care of his daughter and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Gerald Edgar & Mildred Onalee (Fuller) Crandell, he was born on May 30, 1953 in Flint, where he worked at General Motors retiring after 33...
James Crews
Sep 5, 2019
James Eddy Crews, age 62, of Lansing, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born April 18, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan to the late James and Betty (Bracknell) Crews. James graduated from high school and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Richard Hysell
Sep 3, 2019
Richard L. Hysell, age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was born on April 8, 1936, to Virgil & June (Newville) Hysell. Richard married Valerie Vanderveen on September 24, 1955. Richard worked in sales for Luxury Fabrics, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed sports, playing golf, watching Tiger's Baseball, Lions and University of Michigan Football....
James Williams
Sep 2, 2019
James Ellsworth Williams Jr., our beloved brother and uncle, was born on April 2, 1948, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI. He passed away peacefully on September 2, 2019, from natural causes at the age of 71. Jim graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1966 and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. He enjoyed astronomy, playing scrabble, the Detroit Tigers...
Sonia Francis
Sep 2, 2019
Sonia J. Francis, age 73, of Trufant, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Sherwood & Josephine (Johnson) Schaaf, she was born on February 18, 1946 in Fresno, California. Sonia was a gifted cook and was fortunate to make her passion a career, spending many years in restaurant and food service...
Maxine Grimwood
Sep 2, 2019
Maxine E. Grimwood, age 90, of Carson City, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of Clyde & Madge (Artnz) Ward, she was born on October 4, 1928 in Carson City. Maxine was a devoted mother and after her children were grown, continued to care for others by working as an in-home caregiver...
Russell Sandy
Sep 1, 2019
Russell D. Sandy, 83, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at home under hospice with his family at his side. The son of Neil & Josephine Sandy, he was born September 29, 1935 in Holland. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
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