Obituary Listing

Helen Lawens

Helen Lawens

Aug 18, 2019

Helen Loretta Lawens, age 86, of Six Lakes, passed away Sunday morning, August 18, 2019 at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of Chester & Marvel (Allen) Parmalee, she was born on March 28, 1933 in Seville Township, Gratiot County. After graduating high school, she married Richard F. Lawens on May 24, 1952 in Mount Pleasant and together they...

James Kelly

James Kelly

Aug 15, 2019

James Ashworth Kelly, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on August 15, 2019, at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. James Ashworth Kelly He was born on September 10, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, to James & Mary (Johnson) Kelly. James served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. The public is invited to show support for...

John Mueller

John Mueller

Aug 14, 2019

John P. Mueller passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Norene Mueller her was born in Detroit. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Charels Wooten

Charels Wooten

Aug 14, 2019

Charles Wooten, age 72, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Charles was born February 14, 1947 in Vest, KY, the son of James and Ora (Dobson) Wooten. He enjoyed riding motorcycle, and spending time with family and friends. Charles worked hard his entire life. He was a roofer, a business owner and...

Bobbie Slider

Bobbie Slider

Aug 13, 2019

Bobbie Jean Slider, age 73, of East Lansing, succumbed to heart disease after a long fight on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. The daughter of Johnny Clyde & Gladys Jewel (Bobo) Pace, she was born on February 13, 1946 in Arab, Alabama. Bobbie had an eighteen year career with Michigan State University. Like many...

Richard Mcdonald

Richard Mcdonald

Aug 13, 2019

Richard Warren McDonald, age 66, of Litchfield passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born on March 26, 1953 and is survived by his brother Larry (Jackie) McDonald, daughter Kelly (Kevin) Buist, son Ryan (Jenny) McDonald, & 6 beloved grandchildren, along with nephews & nieces. He will be laid to rest with his parents,...

Charles Mains

Charles Mains

Aug 13, 2019

Charles R. Mains, 69, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at home under hospice with his family at his side. The son of Estry & Fray (Randall) Mains, he was born October 1, 1949 in LaGrange, Indiana. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Barbara Swartout

Barbara Swartout

Aug 12, 2019

Barbara J. Swartout, age 84, of Turk Lake, Greenville, passed away Monday morning, August 12, 2019 at Addington Place at East Paris in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Guy & Bessie Louise (Lockhart) Wooten, she was born on November 11, 1934 in Lansing. On Jan. 16, 1954, at Lansing, she married Roger D. Swartout and together they raised two daughters...

Virginia Bird

Virginia Bird

Aug 11, 2019

Virginia T. Bird passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home. The daughter of Frank & Virginia (Blay) Martin, she was born April 27, 1955 in Deerfield Beach, FL. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

William Menzel

William Menzel

Aug 10, 2019

William A. Menzel, 87, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at home under Faith hospice with his family by his side. The son of Ray & Irene (Duesler) Menzel, he was born June 4, 1932 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Clara Vanderlaan

Clara Vanderlaan

Aug 10, 2019

Clara Jean (Elhart-Slagh) VanderLaan, age 87 of Grandville, passed away on Saturday, August 10th after a 4 1/2 year battle with pancreatic & lung cancer.She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Helen (Andrews) & Theodore Elhart; first husband, James Slagh; her second husband, Harvey VanderLaan; son, Mark Slagh; & sister JoAnn Vermetti. Clara is survived by her...

Marvin Gillette

Marvin Gillette

Aug 10, 2019

Marvin Gillette, age 81, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 Marvin died unexpectedly! He was born in Muskegon MI and raised on 'Jackson Hill' by his parents Elsie & Frank Gillette (deceased). He proudly served in the US Air Force from 1/1956 to 3/1959. When he moved back to MI he settled in Grand Rapids where he met &...

Bernard Lepage

Bernard Lepage

Aug 9, 2019

Bernie Lepage of Stanwood Michigan formally from Madison Heights, died peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born July 19, 1928, in Hancock, Michigan, to the late Francis and Anna (Michetti) LePage. Bernie was an Army veteran from the occupation of Japan and was emplyed by Ring Screw Works for 38 years. He was a member of St. Vincent...

Thomas Hurley

Thomas Hurley

Aug 8, 2019

Thomas D. Hurley passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Country Side Nursing Home. The son of William Hurley & Lulubell Roberts, he was born April 9, 1934 in Wyandotte. Thomas was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care.

Malcolm Borden

Malcolm Borden

Aug 8, 2019

Rev. Malcolm J. Borden, age 87, of Carson City, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at The Laurels of Carson City. The son of Arthur Clifford & Anna Ruth (Courdre) Borden, he was born on December 24, 1931 in Pemberton, New Jersey. After briefly serving in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain, he earned his Master's degree in Theology from...

Irene Tucker

Irene Tucker

Aug 8, 2019

Irene M. Tucker passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. The daughter of Roy & Bertha (Hoag) Wade, she was born August 15, 1924 in Adrian. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gurden Robinson

Gurden Robinson

Aug 7, 2019

Gurden Gene Robinson, age 69, of Howard City, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Gurden & Elizabeth Ann (Longcore) Robinson, he was born on March 22, 1950 in Cedar Springs and Gurden was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Arrangements were entrusted...

Joseph Sadowski

Joseph Sadowski

Aug 7, 2019

Joseph C. Sadowski, age 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born on January 29, 1923, in Grand Rapids, to the late John & Laric Sadowski. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in the Chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery, 2000 Walker NW, Grand Rapids, MI.

Terry Mulder

Terry Mulder

Aug 7, 2019

Terry Lee Mulder, 73, passed away late Wednesday night, August 7th, 2019 at the Medilodge of Holland, under the care of Hospice of Holland with his family at his side. The son of Kenneth & Joyce (Jacobs) Mulder, he was born May 11th, 1946 in Holland. Terry was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam...

Marjorie Clarence

Marjorie Clarence

Aug 5, 2019

Marjorie J. Clarence, age 98, of Byron Center, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019. She was born on November 21, 1920, in Flint, MI, to Paul & Maude (Lyons) DeWitt. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.