Obituary Listing

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.