Obituary Listing
Charlene Fellows
Oct 9, 2019
Charlene G. Fellows, age 73, of West Olive, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born on August 6, 1946, in Pontiac, MI. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Beverly Mach
Oct 9, 2019
Beverly J. Mach, age 83, of Gowen, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 9, 2019, at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center-United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Frank & Betty (Martin) Patterson, she was born on May 15, 1936 in Detroit. On June 6, 1953, in Westland, she married Russell B. Mach, and together they raised two children and...
Tosha Bowen
Oct 9, 2019
Tosha M. Bowen, age 35, of Lakeview, passed away after a lengthy battle with melanoma, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She was born on October 28, 1983, in Lakeview, to Jackie Craft & Jeffrey Nichols. Tosha met the love of her life, Tyler Bowen, in 2014, and they were married on July 9, 2016. Together they traveled all over the...
Catherine Curtis
Oct 8, 2019
Catherine M. Curtis, age 87, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born on September 7, 1932, in Detroit, to the late Angus & Margaret (Campbell) MacFarlane. Catherine married Richard E. Hoyna on April 21, 1951, in Detroit. They had three children Peggy Vallad, Richard Hoyna, and Carol Vogelsberg. He preceded her in death in 1970....
Richard Brown
Oct 8, 2019
Richard Manus "Rick" Brown, age 66, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his home. The son of Manus Voyle & Gracie Ellen (Allen) Brown, he was born on June 9, 1953 in Lakeview and retired from Tower Automotive after 30 years of service. Living near Baldwin Lake most of his life, Rick appreciated time spent on the...
Glenn Huizenga
Oct 5, 2019
Glenn Edwin Huizenga, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was born on August 3, 1938 in Zeeland, Michigan to the late Gerrit and Reka Huizenga. Glenn completed 9th grade at Zeeland Christian Schools. Glenn enlisted into the Army and proudly served his country. He is survived by his five children, Doug...
Robert Hesse
Oct 4, 2019
Robert James Hesse, age 58, of White Cloud, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born on March 19, 1961, in Grant, Michigan to Paul and Valerie (Fultenowski) Hesse. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He married Nancy Lawrence on November 2, 1984, in Muskegon, Michigan.
Lois Hansen
Oct 3, 2019
Lois A. Hansen, age 88, passed away, October 2, 2019 at her sons home under the care of Grace Hospice. The daughter of Kenneth & Irene (Priestly) Packard, she was born August 28, 1931 in Plymouth. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Nancy Witte
Oct 2, 2019
Nancy P. Witte, age 81, passed away Wednesday evening, October 2, 2019 at Spectrum Health Blodgett with her family at her side. The daughter of George & Theophilia (Gillis) Petersen, she was born August 25, 1938 in Kent County. Nancy had many hobbies including, reading, knitting, crocheting and baking. In the summer of 2019 she closed her beloved book store,...
Cleo Zeeryp
Oct 1, 2019
Cleo Mae (Mongar) Zeeryp, age 83, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born December 9, 1935, in Buckley, Michigan, to the late Albert and Myra (Dame) Mongar. On November 3, 1956, Cleo married the love of her life, Harvey Zeeryp in Cadillac, MI. Cleo, at heart, was a country girl...
Charles Seymour
Sep 30, 2019
Charles W. Seymour, age 91, of Grandville, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at home under the care of hospice with his family at his side. The son of William & Pearl (Despar) Seymour, he was born on June 27, 1928, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Honoring his wishes,...
Betty Sias
Sep 30, 2019
Betty E. Sias, age 80, of Stanton, passed away Monday evening, September 30, 2019 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with her children at her side. The daughter of Raymond John & Eithel B. (Baldwin) Sly, Betty was born on May 28, 1939 in Comstock Park and graduated from Sheridan Rural Agricultural High School. Betty retired from the former...
Gregory Miller
Sep 29, 2019
Gregory R. Miller passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Spectrum Health Blodgett, with his family at his side. The son of Earl & Agnes (Coyle) Miller, he was born March 9, 1949 in Jackson. Greg married Bonnie Jean Vroman and together they shared 40 years and raised four children and two grandchildren. Greg had a passion for collecting unique...
Herbert Cummings
Sep 29, 2019
Larry was a stellar semi driver for 48 years with 3 million miles under his belt. He received his last dispatch on September 29, 2019, to the Pearly Gates and into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Larry was born on February 20, 1941, to the late Herbert & Dorothy Cummings. Also, preceding him in death...
Gerald Noah
Sep 28, 2019
Gerald Norman Noah, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Norman George & Gertrude Margaret (Martin) Noah, he was born on September 14, 1935 in Lansing. Gerald was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and retired after 20 years of service...
Alan Schaertel
Sep 25, 2019
Alan Robert Schaertel, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 25, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1934, in New York, to the late Clarence & Evelyn (Dreff) Schaertel. Alan proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, reaching the rank of captain. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, MI,...
Nancy Thompson
Sep 25, 2019
Nancy J. ""Betty"" Thompson, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born on February 16, 1939, in Grand Rapids, to Oren & Margaret (Thompson) Ketchum. Betty is preceded in death parents, Oren and Margaret (Thompson) Ketchum; siblings, Jack, Donna, Linda, Bill, Carolyn. Survivors include her children, Cindy Honea, Donald Thompson, David (Tammy) Thompson;...
Robert Richmond
Sep 25, 2019
Robert Kenneth Richmond, M.D. (1934 - 2019) Robert Richmond died at home surrounded by family on September 25, 2019. The second of four children, Bob was born on the family farm in Lowell. He served three years in the U.S. Army, and attended Aquinas College before completing medical school at the University of Michigan in 1967. He credited the book...
Donald Meyer
Sep 24, 2019
Donald Karl Meyer, 57 of Battle Creek, MI, passed away from cancer on Sep. 24, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Facility in Battle Creek, MI. Don was born March 12, 1962, in Kalamazoo, MI to Leonard and Karla (Hunt) Meyer. He attended Battle Creek Academy during his elementary school years and most of his high school, but graduated from...
Charles Birdsall
Sep 24, 2019
Charles Eugene Birdsall, age 77, of Kalamazoo, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Charles honorably served our Nation during the Vietnam War era. Committal services, with military honors, are at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta. Funeral...


