Obituary Listing

William Straayer

William Straayer

May 7, 2019

William John Straayer Jr. passed away on May 7th, 2019. The son of William & Mary (Scholma) Straayer, he was born May 10th, 1926 in Grand Rapids. William proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care.

Ruthann Dunkelberger

Ruthann Dunkelberger

May 7, 2019

Ruthann Dunkelberger, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away on May 7, 2019. She was born on November 23, 1943, in Grand Rapids, to Dennis O. & Ruth E. (Rogers) Dunkelberger. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kathy Hoye

Kathy Hoye

May 5, 2019

Kathy Louise Hoye passed away on May 5th, 2019. The daughter of Robert & Bertha (Lifler) Horton, she was born on January 21, 1961 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jean Bailey

Jean Bailey

May 5, 2019

Jean Ilene Bailey, age 83, of Six Lakes, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Clarence & Erma (Damey) Meroney, she was born on April 27, 1936 in Ligonier, Indiana. A compassionate and loving person, Jean found her calling in her vocation as a...

Rafaelina Garcia

Rafaelina Garcia

May 5, 2019

Rafaelina Rivas de Garcia passed away on May 5th, 2019. The daughter of Miguel Valario & Agripina Rivas, she was born on February 27th, 1960 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Donald Frank

Donald Frank

May 5, 2019

Donald F. Frank, 69, passed away Sunday, May 5th, 2019 at home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice, with his family at his side. The son of Arnold & Constance (Hillman) Frank, he was born March 12, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Donald was an avid hunter, who had a passion for farming and gardening that started from his early...

Barbara Haettich

Barbara Haettich

May 4, 2019

Barbara Ann Haettich, 78, passed away early morning, May 4th, 2019 at Edison Christian Health Center. The daughter of Walter & Laura (Schoenfelder) Dollmeyer, she was born September 27th, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara had a strong faith in God, and cherished being able to bring His word into her Sunday school classroom. She had a talent for building dollhouses...

Louis Olivier

Louis Olivier

May 3, 2019

Louis A. Olivier Jr., age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born on October 30, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, to Louis A. & Genevieve (Brooks) Olivier. Louis proudly served in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of Captain. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, exclusive providers of Veterans...

Dennis Young

Dennis Young

May 3, 2019

Dennis M. Young, age 63, of Cadillac, passed away on Friday,March 11, 2016 t Mercy Health St. Mary's Hospital. The son of Orland & Joyce (Roberts) Young, he was born on Gladwin, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, donation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Antra Howard

Antra Howard

May 3, 2019

Antra "Andy" Howard, age 71, of Stanton, formerly of Vickeryville, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Robert & Austra (Mukuss) Couch, she was born on February 22, 1948 in Germany. On October 1, 1966 she married Douglas Wayne Seaward Howard and together they enjoyed over 52 years of marriage and...

Bonny Paustian

Bonny Paustian

May 2, 2019

Bonny Lou Paustian, 59, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, with her family at her side. The daughter of Robert & Mildred (Melton) Brackett, she was born June 27, 1959 in Niles. Bonny will be remembered for her love of baking and her passion for leading her granddaughters Girl Scout Troop. Above all things Bonny...

Kenneth Harkless

Kenneth Harkless

May 2, 2019

Kenneth Edward Harkless, age 66, of Sturgis, passed away May 2, 2019 at Fairview Nursing Home in Centreville. Born on August 11, 1952, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Kenneth attained the rank of Lance Corporal, earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the M-16 Marksmanship...

Douglas Watts

Douglas Watts

May 1, 2019

Douglas James Watts passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019. The son of Carl & Doria (West) Watts, he was born on June 21, 1956 in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

James Moore

James Moore

Apr 30, 2019

James Harley Moore passed away on April 30th, 2019. The son of John & Donna (Harris) Moore, he was born on February 5th, 1960 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Cathleen Wainwright

Cathleen Wainwright

Apr 29, 2019

Cathleen (Cathy) Wainwright Henderson, Nevada - Age 59, retired Senior City Marshal, passed away April 29, 2019. Cathy was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 21, 1959 to Rose and John Francis Wainwright. Cathy spent her life serving others - she dedicated 25 years working with the city of Henderson both as a Court and Senior City Marshal, and 8...

Cory Monroe

Cory Monroe

Apr 28, 2019

Cory A. Monroe, age 47, of Lansing, passed away April 28, 2019. Cory was born May 19, 1971, in Westminster, California to Dean W. Monroe and Connie L. Silvers. Cory was a graduate from Everett High School in Lansing and proudly served as a Patient Administration Specialist with the 2nd Medical Field Hospital in the US Army. Cory worked for...

Vivian Roberts

Vivian Roberts

Apr 28, 2019

Vivian Roberts, age 90, of Reed City, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Gloria Wood

Gloria Wood

Apr 27, 2019

Gloria Ann (DeKraker) Wood passed away at home peacefully with her family on April 27, 2019. She retired from General Motors. She will be remembered for her love of her family and entertaining, as well as her spunk. Gloria will greatly miss her home and friends on Lake Connemara. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Katie Marie Shane...

Charlene Doublestein

Charlene Doublestein

Apr 26, 2019

Charlene Kay Doublestein, 69, passed away Friday, April 26th, 2019 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The daughter of Johannes & Bernadine (Larson) Dykstra, she was born June 20, 1949 in Muskegon. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents; and in-laws, Robert Doublestein Sr. and Marguerite Doublestein. She is survived by her husband, Robert Doublestein Jr., son, Micah Doublestein;...

Michael Steen

Michael Steen

Apr 26, 2019

Michael R. Steen, age 45, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was born on December 16,1973 to Ray & Brenda (Conaster) Steen. He is survived by his wife, Amy Steen. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.