Obituary Listing

Barbara Dinges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.