Obituary Listing

Raymon Hill
May 28, 2019
Raymon V. "Ray" Hill, age 87, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1931, in Bainbridge, to Vernon & Dorothy (Crossman) Hill. Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Hill; daughters, Teri Beebe, Shelley Shuck and Barbara Darr; sister, Linda Weber; step-son, Charles...
Kathleen Hunter
May 27, 2019
Kathleen "Katie" (Bonvouloir) Hunter, age 88, of Pinehurst, North Carolina, and Torch Lake, Michigan, died peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1931, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, to the late Wilfrid and Nancy Bonvouloir. On June 14, 1951, Katie married Hilton Walter Hunter. Together they had four children and celebrated 55 years of marriage. Katie's...

Wendy Brown
May 26, 2019
Wendy Sue Brown, age 64, of Howard City, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Eugene M. & Betty M. (Jones) Brown, she was born on August 17, 1954 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Leo Johns
May 26, 2019
Leo Francis Johns Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 26th, 2019. The son of Leo Francis Sr. & Charlotte (Thomas) Johns, he was born September 17, 1951 in St. Clair. Leo proudly served his country in the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care.
Thelma Jackson
May 26, 2019
Thelma E. (Bryant) Jackson passed away on, Sunday, May 26th at Edison Heights Christian Home in Grand Rapids after battling Alzheimer's Disease for nine years. Thelma was born on September 1st, 1939 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Charles and Lottie Sutton. The family moved to Battle Creek in 1957 shortly after her high school graduation. She was...
Emery Jones
May 26, 2019
Emery Duane Jones, age 77, of Delton, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, with his wife by his side. He was born on April 7, 1942, in Hastings, to the late Emery & Mary Leone (Wolff) Jones. Duane married Elaine Royle on August 21, 1970. He was a skilled worker and his work ethic was admired by many. Duane...
Sherman Alyea
May 25, 2019
Sherman Jay Alyea, age 91, of Bitely, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on September 25, 1927, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Sherm and Leota (Griffin) Alyea. Sherm proudly served his country and enlisted into the Navy on his 18th birthday. He married the love of his life, Betty...
William Fredericks
May 23, 2019
William James Fredericks(Bill) September 15, 1961 - May 23, 2019 born in Kalamazoo to William and Mary Alice (Tobin) Fredericks. The beloved husband and best friend of Deb; proud father of Christine, Brandon, Jessica and Bob; dear brother of Alice, Tom, Kathy, Gary, Ken, Sue, Bob and Mary; grandpa to 6 very loved grandchildren; and cherished friend to many. All...
Hattie Hathaway
May 23, 2019
Hattie Janett Hathaway, 93, passed away Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 at home under the care of Faith Hospice, with her family at her side. The daughter of Thomas & Vivian (Cole) Hogendyk, she was born January 25, 1926 in Grand Rapids. Tootie was a graduate of Creston High and Grand Rapids Community College. She was a prominent member of both...

Susan Young
May 23, 2019
Susan E. Young, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on May 23, 2019. She was born on October 9, 1956, in Lansing, to Norval Sr. & Frances (McNamara) Young. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Dennis Jourdan
May 23, 2019
Dennis Mark Jourdan, age 58, of Edmore, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Spectrum Health United Hospital, Greenville. The son of Johnny & Yvonne (Hansen) Jourdan, Dennis was born on July 19, 1960 in Lakeview. Dennis was an avid Harley rider, traveling all over on his Harley making friends where ever he went... you could go just about anywhere...

Michael Heiss
May 23, 2019
Michael A. Heiss, age 60, of Coral, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his sister's home near Cedar Springs under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Robert & Elaine Laurel (Crego), he was born on July 6, 1958 in Grand Rapids and worked in the construction trades. He was preceded in death...

Jerry Taylor
May 22, 2019
Jerry B. Taylor, 84, went to Heaven Wednesday morning, May 22nd, 2019 at home with his family at his side. The son of George & Velma Taylor, he was born March 17, 1935 in Jackson. Jerry had a passion for western movies and supporting his favorite Detroit Tigers. After many years of supporting his family by farming, in 1975 Jerry...

Stephen Mines
May 21, 2019
Stephen D. Mines, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019. The son of Stephen & Bessie (Reed) Mines, he was born February 3, 1939 in Muskegon. Stephen was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Stephen was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Wayne Miller
May 21, 2019
Wayne W. Miller, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born on May 26, 1937, in Kouts, IN, to the late Fred & Ethelyn (Tesmer) Miller. Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Janice (Gulczynski) Miller on January 7, 1961. Wayne worked as...

Stefanie Smith
May 20, 2019
Stefanie April Smith, 39, passed away Monday, May 20th, 2019 at home under the care the Spectrum Health Hospice, with her family at her side. The daughter of Mary & Anthony Wydeck, she was born September 14, 1979 in Houston, Texas. Stefanie will be remembered for her tremendous heart and the care she took of those she loved. She was...

Kevin Brouard
May 20, 2019
Kevin J. Brouard, 65, passed away on Monday, May 20th, 2019. The son of Keith & Ruth (Warren) Brouard, he was born October 22, 1953 in Plainwell. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Donald Lambright,
May 20, 2019
Donald L. Lambright, Jr., age 56, of Alto, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Metro Health - University of Michigan in Wyoming. The son of Jacqueline Nellie (Crowley) & Donald Lawrence Lambright, Sr., he was born on April 23, 1963 in Grand Rapids and was employed at PurForms in Lowell. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald...
Barbara Cheever
May 20, 2019
Barbara Jean (Eilers) Cheever, age 84, of Ada, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 20, 2019. She was born on October 16, 1934, on the farm in New Era, Michigan, to the late Lewis and Ethel (Schultz) Eilers. Barb graduated from Montague High School with the Class of 1952. She married Roy Cheever and together they...

Sally Moran
May 19, 2019
Sally K. Moran, 74, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Vista Springs Rediscovery Lofts, Wyoming, under the care of Grace Hospice. The daughter of Benjamin & Bonita (Weeks) Lamb she was born January 18, 1945, in Boyne City. Sally spent much of her time outdoors, she loved fishing, boating, and gardening. She was an amazing artist, she loved to...