Obituary Listing

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.

Norma Aguilar
Aug 30, 2019
Norma Y. Aguilar, 80, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at home under hospice. The daughter of Candelario Velasquez & Maria DeJesus Gomez, she was born January 2, 2019 in Mexico. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Douglas Lubbers
Aug 30, 2019
Douglas Craig Lubbers, age 68, of Gowen, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Harvey & Frances Jean (DeWent) Lubbers, he was born on August 9, 1951 in Grand Rapids and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving stateside at the end...

Earl Hopkins
Aug 30, 2019
Earl A. Hopkins, age 85, of Fenwick, passed away Friday morning, August 30, 2019 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Miles & Mary Hopkins, he was born on April 19, 1934 in Nashville, Michigan, however left home at a young age and was raised by two bachelor farmers, Dell...

Martha Smith
Aug 30, 2019
Martha Ann Smith, age 75, of Sidney passed away August 30, 2019 at her home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of James Shelton and Zella Marie (Osborne) Carpenter, she was born on September 28, 1943 in Garretts Bend, West Virginia. On November 24, 1961, she married Jerry Bernard Smith and together they raised...

Kathleen Myers
Aug 30, 2019
Kathleen Myers, age 65, of Greenville, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at home under the loving care of her family and Faith Hospice. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

William Minihan
Aug 29, 2019
William F. Minihan, 71, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019 at home surrounded by family. The son of Edmond & Thelma (Glasier) Minihan, he was born June 22, 1948 in Hillsdale. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Patsy Razinha
Aug 25, 2019
Patsy Ann Razinha, age 78, of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. The daughter of Charles & Annie (Sears) Hunt, she was born on April 11, 1941 in San Jose, California. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.
Lorinda Rutherford
Aug 25, 2019
Lorinda "Lynn" Wilson Rutherford of Fennville, MI, age 72, died August 25, 2019. Lynn was born in Flint, MI, graduated from Fenton High School and attended Oakland University. She resided in Fenton, Flint and Grand Rapids. Lynn retired as an Operations Supervisor for the United States Postal Service at Grand Rapids. Lynn and Steve loved to travel to interesting places...
Gloria O'Herron
Aug 25, 2019
Gloria O'Herron, age 75, of Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, August 25, 2019 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice at her daughter's home. The daughter of Cecilo & Marie (Fernandez) Lopez, she was born on June 3, 1944 in Stanton. On Nov. 28, 1964, in Grand Rapids, she married Frank Delaney O'Herron and together they...

Jeffry Bluhm
Aug 24, 2019
Jeffry Allen Bluhm, age 65, of Reed City, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. The son of Donald & Iva May (Peterson) Bluhm, he was born on September 11, 1953 in Reed City. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Tanya Teske
Aug 23, 2019
Tanya J. Teske, 56, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The daughter of Robert & Nellie (Brenner) Jacox, she was born February 7, 1963 in Battle Creek. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Dow
Aug 22, 2019
Robert Lee Dow, age 53, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, August 22 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Delbert R. & Dorothy (Ostrander) Dow, he was born on November 25, 1965 in Greenville and he was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Patti Dantone
Aug 21, 2019
Patti Ann Dantone, of Eaton Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, one day after her 66th birthday. She was born on August 20, 1953, in Beloit, WI, to Peter & Beverly (Vose) Dantone. Patti worked in retail management for Helen Gallagher's, Spencer's Gifts and Hallmark. She spent several years at Lake Trust Credit Union. She enjoyed horseback riding,...
William Hayes
Aug 21, 2019
William R Hayes, age 79, died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born October 18, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late William and Eleanor Hayes. Bill served in the USN from 1956-1960. His many talents included woodworking, furniture making, matting and framing, and most importantly caretaking for his six grandchildren until they...
Beverly Bywater
Aug 20, 2019
Beverly Jean Bywater, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, August 20th, 2019 at Sparrow Hospice Facility, surrounded by family. The daughter of Robert & Waviah (Beers) DeHaven, she was born February 19, 1936 in Lansing. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her passion for reading, and her love of FaceBook. Beverly loved spending time at Lake Michigan, sitting...

Jerry Bray
Aug 20, 2019
Jerry Ann Bray, age 69, of Bath, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She was born May 2, 1950, in Lansing, MI to Ed and Mable (Dersum) McCaul. She is survived by her husband Ronnie Bray and their four daughters. Per Jerry's wishes cremation has taken place.
Timothy Sage
Aug 20, 2019
Timothy Michael Sage Sr., 73, passed away Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, with his family at his side. The son of Cleon & Nina (Mcelhenney) Sage, he was born May 24th, 1946 in Allegan. Tim had a passion for fishing; but most of all he was a family man, he cherished time spent his wife, kids,...
Steven Flachs
Aug 19, 2019
Steven G. Flachs of Rockford MI, age 62 entered his eternal heavenly home Monday, August 19, 2019 after a yearlong fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Grand Rapids to Bernard and Leatrice (Hoover) Flachs - who have preceded him in death.Steve graduated from Tri County High School in 1974 where he played basketball and held the track high...
John Sparks
Aug 18, 2019
December 9, 1942 -- August 18, 2019 Grand Rapids, Michigan John Edward Sparks would not let cancer dampen his outlook on life. He said, "don't cry, it's life. You live, you die - it's been a good run." He died on Sunday, August 18, 2019. John loved his friends with gusto. Whether you grew up with him or happened to...