Obituary Listing

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.

Robert Dow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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.