Obituary Listing

Barbara Gitstinger

Barbara Gitstinger

Apr 18, 2019

Barbara Sharon Gistinger, 75, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at The Laurels of Kent, surrounded by her family. The daughter of Arthur & Barbara (Groat) Smith, she was born August 4, 1943 in Southfield.

Helen Verse

Helen Verse

Apr 18, 2019

Helen L. Verse, age 93, of Newaygo, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born on June 13, 1925, in Plainfield, NJ, to Leonard & Nellie (Stryker) Tolley. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Stacy Whelpley

Stacy Whelpley

Apr 17, 2019

Stacy E. Whepley, 44, passed away Wednesday April 17th, 2019 at Lansing Sparrow Hospital. The daughter of Bernard Wing & Lou Ann Kestner, she was born August 19th, 1974 in Lansing. Stacy was a graduate of Eastern High School class of 92. She enjoyed many things in life such as camping, and fishing. She had a passion for children, and...

Ronald Boehm

Ronald Boehm

Apr 17, 2019

Ronald L. Boehm, age 68, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born on September 4, 1950 to Theodore & Genevieve (Burlingham) Boehm. Ronald proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Dennis Hudson

Dennis Hudson

Apr 16, 2019

Dennis James Hudson, 62, passed away Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at home. The son of Laverne & Rose Mary (Wagner) Hudson, he was born October 29th, 1956 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Stoney Johnson

Stoney Johnson

Apr 16, 2019

Stoney Lee Johnson, 55, passed away Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Rodger & Carol (Wibalda) Knudsen, he was born July 30th, 1963 in Grant.

Kathryne Bibler

Kathryne Bibler

Apr 15, 2019

Kathryne M. Bibler, age 68, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was born on June 19, 1950, in Grand Rapids, to Richard & Audrey (Eller) Chapin. Kathryne is survived by her husband Douglas Bibler, whom she married on June 8, 1988. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Cheri Clark

Cheri Clark

Apr 15, 2019

Cheri Clark, 58, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at Walnut Acres in Mason. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

David Wolansky

David Wolansky

Apr 14, 2019

David Ross Wolansky Sr., age 84, of Lansing, passed away at Lansing McLaren Hospital on Sunday, April 14, 2019. He was born October 16, 1934, and was adopted by Alfred and Jane Wolansky who raised him as David Wolasnky and lived in Michigan. David graduated from Ithaca High School with the class of 1952. He enjoyed many things in life...

Judith Pepper

Judith Pepper

Apr 13, 2019

Judith Ann Pepper, 64, passed away Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Mary's Hospital, with her family at her side. The daughter of John F. & Jane (Caron) Waldon and step-daughter of Regina Waldon, she was born September 28, 1954 in Detroit. Judy graduated high school from Mount Mercy Academy in Grand Rapids, and went on to pursue...

Charles Laper,

Charles Laper,

Apr 13, 2019

Charles Robert "Chuck" Laper Sr., age 85, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Greenville. The son of Charles A. & Ila (Godfrey) Laper, he was born on May 18, 1933 in Greenville. He graduated from Greenville High School in the class of 1951. In June of 1952, he enlisted in...

Marion Hough

Marion Hough

Apr 12, 2019

Marion J. Hough, age 94, of Ada, passed away on April 12, 2019. She was born on January 10, 1925 to Carl & Irene (Haftenkamp) Peckham. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Glen Neville

Glen Neville

Apr 11, 2019

Glen Fredrick Neville Jr., age 74, of Cedar Springs and formerly of Conklin, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice after a two year battle with cancer. The son of Glen Sr. & Velda (Payne) Neville, he was born on July 23, 1944 in Flint. A proud veteran of...

Joel Smit

Joel Smit

Apr 10, 2019

Joel T. Smit, 43, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. The son of Larry Smit & Sherrie Petersen, he was born December 2, 1975 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Rozella Schumacher

Rozella Schumacher

Apr 10, 2019

Rozella Schumacher, age 66, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was born March 29, 1953, in Kalamazoo to the late William and Doris (Burnett) Gerritsen. Rozella is survived by her four children, Elaine and Jason Schumacher, Lannie (Tim) Burgess, and Jamie Schumacher, and three brothers, Eugene, William (Lina), and Joseph...

Robert Walker

Robert Walker

Apr 9, 2019

Robert Christopher Walker passed away on April 9, 2019. The son of William & Alice (Wilcox) Walker, he was born on November 24th, 1960 in Howell. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

James Maddox

James Maddox

Apr 8, 2019

James "Jay" H. Maddox, age 71, of Jenison, passed away on April 8, 2019. He was born on February 9, 1948, in Grand Rapids, to Harland & Lois (Sorenson) Maddox. He married Christine DeBoer on October 27, 1978. After retiring from General Motors, he worked for 15 years at Sunny Slope Floral. He enjoyed the outdoors, deer hunting, fishing and...

Concepcion Ramirez

Concepcion Ramirez

Apr 7, 2019

Concepcion Mena Ramirez, passed away Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Feliberto & Sofia (Ramirez Batista) Mena Ramirez, she was born October 19, 1957 in Las Tunas, Cuba. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Anna Rentsman

Anna Rentsman

Apr 7, 2019

Anna Mae Rentsman, age 83, formerly of Gowen, passed away late Sunday evening, April 7, 2019 at her daughter's home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of William Henry & Thelma Loudean (Brown) Gruber, she was born on July 22, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio. Anna Mae retired from the former Electrolux Home Products in...

Matthew Farr

Matthew Farr

Apr 7, 2019

Matthew S. Farr, age 45, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. He was born on August 9, 1973 in Grand Rapids, to Scott Richter & Carolyn Farr. Matt enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his two sons. He worked at Roskam Bakery. Survivors include his sons, Jacob & Noah Farr; parents, Scott Richter and...