Obituary Listing

Sidney Geers

Sidney Geers

Jun 8, 2019

Sidney W. Geers, 77, passed away Saturday, June 8th, 2019 at University of Michigan: Metro Health Hospital with his family at his side. The son of Walter & Florence (Bloemsma) Geers, he was born December 31, 1941 in Missaukee County, Michigan. Sidney was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam era. He loved traveling and...

Andis Berzins

Andis Berzins

Jun 8, 2019

Andis Berzins, 63, passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. The son of Hugo & Elfrida Berzinz, he was born April 27th, 1956 in Riga, Lativa. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kathleen Thrush

Kathleen Thrush

Jun 8, 2019

Kathleen D. Thrush, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. The daughter of Fred & Madonna (Rolfe) Lankton, she was born February 17, 1938 in Asktabula, Ohio. Asktabula, Ohio Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Terry Gordon

Terry Gordon

Jun 8, 2019

Terry Lee Gordon, Sr., 68, passed away Saturday June 8th, 2019, at at home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice with his family at his side. Born on July 13th, 1950 in Muskegon, he was the son of Harold and Myrtle (Bissell) Gordon. He had been a resident of Newaygo. Terry was a Marine veteran who proudly protected and...

Don Rink

Don Rink

Jun 8, 2019

Don Hilbert Rink, age 80, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The son of William & Dorothy (Schermer) Rink, he was born on March 25, 1939, in Grand Rapids. Don graduated from Lowell High School with the Class of 1957, and played professional baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1960 before injuring his...

James Berrones

James Berrones

Jun 7, 2019

James Antonio Berrones, age 26, of Woodland, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born on January 1, 1993, in Hastings. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Opa Dickerson

Opa Dickerson

Jun 7, 2019

Opa Dickerson, 96, passed away Friday, June 7th, 2019 at Pilgrim Manor, with her family at her side. The daughter of Vernon & Nola Mae (Raymer) Autry she was born May 30, 1923 in Richardsville, Kentucky. Opa worked for many years as a secretary at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. She loved her Lord and Savior, and her church...

James Ferrell

James Ferrell

Jun 6, 2019

James William Ferrell, 90, passed away on Thursday, June 6th, 2019. The son of Charles & Mary (Baker) Ferrell, he was born January 31st, 1929 in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

William Vanroekel

William Vanroekel

Jun 6, 2019

William "Bill" J. VanRoekel, age 51, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Grand Rapids. He was born on October 14, 1967 in Orange City, IA as the fourth of six children born to William and Elbertha VanRoekel. He spent most of his life on the West side of Grand Rapids known to most as...

Marjorie Sipple

Marjorie Sipple

Jun 6, 2019

Marge Sipple, age 92, passed away after a brief illness on June 6, 2019. She was a school bus driver for Kentwood. Survivors include Ron (Diane) Dreyer, Sandra Kothe, & Karen Dreyer. Marge was preceded in death by her husbands, John Dreyer and Merl Sipple; son-in-law, Dave Kothe; and 5 siblings. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and there...

Sheryl Haner

Sheryl Haner

Jun 4, 2019

Sheryl Dawn Haner (Sherry) age 64 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away Tuesday June 4th, 2019 with her children by her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sherry was born December 6th, 1954 to Jack and Clara Hoffman. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer Haner, Rachel Haner, and Laura (Justin) Pickerd, her grandchildren Dylan, Dustyn, and...

Ronald Kast

Ronald Kast

Jun 4, 2019

Ronald M. Kast, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was born on May 31, 1939, in Lansing, to Marion & Marcia (Green) Kast. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kast. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, exclusive providers...

Robin Call

Robin Call

Jun 3, 2019

Robin L. Call, age 63, of Lawton, passed away on June 3, 2019. She was born on February 4, 1956, in Allegan, to William and Florence (Poulsen) Sage. Robin married Howard Call on February 23, 1974. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Candy Cook

Candy Cook

Jun 2, 2019

Candy Lee Cook, age 73, of Bitely, formerly of Benton Harbor, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Spectrum Health - Big Rapids Hospital. The daughter of Henry & Mildred (Brinley) Handy, she was born on June 28, 1945 in Benton Harbor and had worked as a home health and hospice caregiver. On February 12, 1988, in Pellston, she married...

Mark Bush

Mark Bush

Jun 1, 2019

Mark B. Bush, age 54, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born on December 10, 1964, in Grand Rapids, to Charles & Donna (Simpson) Bush. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Roger Heemstra

Roger Heemstra

May 31, 2019

Roger Alan Heemstra, age 64, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice at his son's home in Lowell. The son of Robert & Margaret (Riemersma) Heemstra, he was born on February 11, 1955 in Grand Rapids and worked in the drywall and construction trades. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, bowling,...

Robert Plett

Robert Plett

May 31, 2019

Robert Allen Plett, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home with his daughters and dog, Buster by his side on Friday, May 31, 2019. He was born on February 23, 1951, in Grand Rapids, to the late John and Cleo (Mortenson) Plett. Robert graduated from Rogers High School with the class of 1969. He proudly enlisted...

Donna Rykert

Donna Rykert

May 29, 2019

Donna Jean (Voss) Rykert, age 85, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born June 25, 1933, in Williamston, to the late Stanley and Lenogene (Horbert) Voss. Donna married Wilbur Lewis Rykert on June 6, 1953, in Williamston, MI. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Sharon Kaat

Sharon Kaat

May 29, 2019

Sharon L. Kaat, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019. The daughter of Frederick & Shirley (Shafer) Boersma, she was born December 31, 1941 in East Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Leo Mccuien

Leo Mccuien

May 28, 2019

Leo McCuien Jr. passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019. The son of Leo McCuien Sr., he was born on November 10th, 1939 in Conway, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.