Obituary Listing

Susan White

Susan White

May 13, 2019

Susan Jane White, age 72, of Spencer Township, was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, May 13, 2019 from Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Carrol & Irene (Nygren) Wilford, she was born on August 6, 1946 in Grand Rapids, was a 1964 graduate of Union High School, and attended the former Grand Rapids Junior College. In 2009...

Ronald Simmons

Ronald Simmons

May 12, 2019

Ronald Eugene Simmons, age 83, of Jenison, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born January 17, 1936, to the late Eleanor Marie (Simmons) DeShane. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1956 where he learned how and developed a passion for cooking. In 1957 he...

Wanda Streicher

Wanda Streicher

May 11, 2019

Wanda L. Streicher, age 77, of Zeeland, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Spectrum Health-Zeeland Community Hospital. The daughter of Walter Matthew & Ethel (Birdsong) Harbison, she was born on January 27, 1942 in Tuckerman, Arkansas. In June of 1957, in Holland, she married Royal Lee Streicher and together they raised four children and enjoyed 49 years of marriage...

Charles Kelley

Charles Kelley

May 11, 2019

Charles Walter Kelley, age 67, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2019 at Spectrum Health United Hospital, Greenville. The son of Russell & Dorothy (Whitton) Kelley he was born on March 2, 1952 in Pontiac. On June 17, 1972, in Fullerton, California, he married Rebecca Louise Fyler.

Edwin Hughes

Edwin Hughes

May 10, 2019

Edwin H. Hughes, age 67, of Fenwick, passed away Friday afternoon, May 10, 2019 under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice at his brother's home. The son of Robert E. & Beverly I. (Craig) Hughes, he was born on August 25, 1951 in Flint, had worked as a residential and commercial painter.

Jo Davis

Jo Davis

May 9, 2019

Jo Ann Davis passed away May 9, 2019. The daughter of James & Rae (Petersen) Beardmore, she was born March 27, 1940 in Beldit, Kansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

James Seaton

James Seaton

May 9, 2019

James L. Seaton, age 69, of Lansing, passed away on May 9, 2019. He was born on January 22, 1950, in Lansing, MI. www.MichiganCremation.com Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

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.