Obituary Listing
Frances Downing
Feb 25, 2019
Frances Marie Downing, age 82, of Grand Rapids, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 25, 2019. She was born on January 19, 1937. Survivors include sister, Ann Fick; nieces, Telisa Ahn, Sheryl (Richard) Notestine, Liz Wrye, Diane (Dwight) Garland; nephews, Donald (Kathy) Downing, Sgt. Taylor Ahn; four great-nieces and two great-great nieces. No local services will be...

Lavern Deleeuw
Feb 25, 2019
Vern Jay Deleeuw joined his Lord and Savior in heaven early February 25th, 2019. Proceeded in death by his parents George and Elaine DeLeeuw. Survived by his wife Rita Lipscomb; children-Bob Lipscomb (Amy), Pam Silvernail (Dan), Sara Barnaby (Curt), Brad Deleeuw, Lori Fleischmann (Luke), Todd Deleeuw (Rhonda); brother Lee DeLeeuw (Miriam). 20 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place....

Jeffery Stoney
Feb 25, 2019
Jeffrey Stoney passed away February 25, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Jerry Meeuwsen
Feb 24, 2019
Jerry Meeuwsen age 83 of Zeeland, MI went to his eternal home on February 24, 2019 with his loving family beside him. Jerry was born on February 14, 1936 to the late John and Josie Meeuwsen. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army and on June 20, 1957 he married the love of his life Barbara DeRoo....
Angela Melville
Feb 23, 2019
Angela Jean (Amante) Melville went to be with her Lord on February 23, 2019 at the age of 60 at home with her husband, Tim. She loved life until the day she left us. She spent over 30yrs as a social worker and clinical therapist serving God's families in Kent County, which she loved doing. Angela attended Wyoming Park High...
Linda Kazemier
Feb 20, 2019
Linda Sue Kazemier, age 57, of Lowell, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods in Byron Center. The daughter of Robert Dean & Janice Marie (Russ) Grames, she was born on February 3, 1962 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.
Charles Sellman
Feb 20, 2019
Charles Alan Sellman was called home to be with God and his loved ones on Wednesday February 20, 2019. Alan was born on April 13, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Newberry College and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. Alan served as a pastor for 30 years in South Carolina and Michigan. Upon retirement he worked at Home Depot and...
Kristopher Johnson
Feb 19, 2019
Kristopher Johnson, 28, of Grand Rapids went to be in the loving arms of our Lord February 21, 2019 unexpectedly at home. Kris was the light of everyone he encountered. Kris' wishes were to be cremated with a Celebration of Life. The son of his loving mother, Jody Britten and father David Johnson, he was born September 21, 1990. He...

Brenda Peeples
Feb 19, 2019
Brenda Joyce Peeples, 69, passed away February 19, 2019 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center - Fuller Ave. The daughter of Luther & Ruby (Harris) Davis, she was born January 14, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Bernard Wernette
Feb 18, 2019
Bernard Jay Wernette, age 73, passed away at his home on February 18, 2019 after a valiant battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. He was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Bernie played basketball at Remus High School. After studying architecture at Ferris College, he worked for Daverman Associates. Bernie was soon drafted into...

Francis Jones
Feb 18, 2019
Francis Daniel Jones, age 85, of White Cloud, formerly of Greenville, passed away Monday morning, February 18, 2019 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Emerald L. & Irene Alfreda (Hansen) Jones, he was born on July 31, 1933 in Greenville and was a graduate of Greenville Senior High School. He then proudly served in the United...

Estela Duran
Feb 18, 2019
Estela DeJesus Duran passed away February 18, 2019 at home under hospice. The daughter of Antonio Duran & Georgia Peralta, she was born August 13, 1924 in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Thomas Michalski
Feb 17, 2019
Thomas Edwin Michalski, age 71, of Reed City, passed away at home. The son of Raymond Frederick & Florence Theressa (Dubrianski) Michalski, he was born on December 10, 1947 in Fremont. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Konstantyn Pocius
Feb 17, 2019
Konstantyn G. Pocius passed away February 17, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Konstantyn & Bina (Bell) Pocius, he as born December 20, 1946 in Detroit. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Cherie Richards
Feb 15, 2019
Cherie Nan Richards Cherie peacefully passed away on February 15, 2019 at age 86, surrounded by her family. She was born in Monroe MI, to Vaughn and Geraldine Blue. Cherie graduated from Everett High School, where she met and eventually married her high school sweetheart, James Richards 66 years ago. She was a devoted loving wife and homemaker, mother of...

Edward Carley
Feb 14, 2019
Edward Lee Carley, age 73, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2019 at the Laurels of Kent in Lowell. Born on August 6, 1945, he was a Vietnam veteran and proudly served with the United States Air Force. Committal services, with military honors, are at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman...
Raina Cudahy
Feb 13, 2019
Raina Lynn Cudahy, age 62, of Lansing passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. She fought and lost her battle with cancer with courage and determination. Born on February 9, 1957 in Wakefield, Michigan, Raina had a wonderful childhood enjoying skiing, skating and swimming. She loved music, especially Christmas music, and...

Jessie Lewis
Feb 12, 2019
Jessie V. Lewis, age 92, of Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born on September 15, 1926, in Bradyville, WV, to the late Charles & Lena (Atkins) Lewis. Jessie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Guadalcanal and the U.S.S. Krishna ARL 38. Entombment will take place privately with...

Deborah Schoner
Feb 11, 2019
Deborah Lynn Schoner, age 63, a vibrant soul with a strong personality who left us way too soon on February 11, 2019. She was born on September 9, 1955. She lit up any room she entered, even when it became a struggle to get around and participate. She was always eager to help anyone who needed it, regardless of how...

Terry Doornbos
Feb 11, 2019
Terry L. Doornbos passed away February 11, 2019. The son of Charles & Elaine (Brugh) Doornbos, he was born November 26, 1951 in Kalamazoo. Terry was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.