Obituary Listing

Bertha Vels

Bertha Vels

Feb 2, 2019

Bertha G. Van Vels, age 76, of Fennville, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. She was born on July 19, 1942, in Missouri to the late Elbert & Edna Dordon. Bertha enjoyed boating, fishing, her computer, but most of all her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Brian Van Vels; Children, Lanora (Jim) Kendall LeeEtta Wells, Lanell Harrison...

Theresa Tatro

Theresa Tatro

Feb 1, 2019

Theresa R. Tatro, 88, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Faith Hospice of Trillium Woods, with her family at her side. The daughter of Wilfred & Yvonne (Rougeau) Beaudin she was born March 3, 1930 in Williamston, MA. Theresa was funny, feisty and unafraid to speak her mind. She kept her family on their toes and always knew how...

Richard Chadwick

Richard Chadwick

Feb 1, 2019

Richard "Dick" Chadwick, age 87, of Greenville, formerly of Stanton, passed away early Friday morning, February 1, 2018 at home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of Albert Stephen & Laura (Petersen) Chadwick, he was born on April 22, 1931 in Ionia. Following his graduation from Stanton Agricultural High School, he served in the...

Janet Holden

Janet Holden

Feb 1, 2019

Janet K. Holden passed away February 1, 2019 at home under hospice. The daughter of Sylvester & Grace (Ogden) Hose, she was born October 14, 1942 in Houghton Lake. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Samuel Darling,

Samuel Darling,

Jan 31, 2019

Samuel Duane Darling, Jr., age 63, of Greenville, formerly of Lansing and Tennessee, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his brother's home in Greenville under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Diane Mildred (Gongaware) & Samuel Duane Darling, Sr., he was born on August 13, 1955 in Lodi, California. Sam was a proud...

William Crozier

William Crozier

Jan 30, 2019

William D. Crozier, 85, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on January 30, 2019. Bill lived in Ohio the majority of his life, but his final years were spent in Michigan in the care of daughter, Cynthia, her husband Tom and granddaughter Caitlin, as well as the family pups, who always brought a smile to his face. He...

Mark Cherry

Mark Cherry

Jan 30, 2019

Mark D. Cherry passed away January 30, 2019 at home under hospice. The son of Lester & Phyllis (Barr) Cherry, he was born November 12, 1950 in Elwood, Indiana. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kirt Mclean

Kirt Mclean

Jan 30, 2019

Kirt D. McLean passed away January 30, 2019 at home under the care of Hospice of SW Michigan. The son of Dallas & Karen (Pelton) McLean, he was born March 14, 1958 in Flint. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Henry

John Henry

Jan 29, 2019

John David Henry passed away January 29, 2019. The son of John & Viola Henry, he was born November 22, 1935 in Ohio. John was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Dysktra

John Dysktra

Jan 29, 2019

John Junior Dykstra of Park Township, formerly of Columbia, Md. and Hingham, Wis., passed away on January 29, 2019, following a long illness.A native of Hingham, John was stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany and Trabzon, Turkey with the United States Air Force before completing his Bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. He then worked for nearly thirty years as...

Michael Mansfield,

Michael Mansfield,

Jan 29, 2019

Michael William Mansfield, Sr., age 63, of Greenville, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care.

Jeffrey Byer

Jeffrey Byer

Jan 28, 2019

Jeffrey Wayne Byer, age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was born in Marion, Indiana, to the late Lawrence and Janet (Chapman) Byer on December 31, 1960. Jeff loved camping and most of all spending time with his family. He was the greatest caretaker; always looking out for others and willing to lend a...

Robert Bonarski

Robert Bonarski

Jan 28, 2019

Robert William Bonarski, age 77, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 25, 1942, to the late Francis and Emily (Weglarz) Bonarski. www.MichiganCremation.com

Alan Knapp

Alan Knapp

Jan 26, 2019

Alan Barton "Bart" Knapp, age 85, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Naples, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 peacefully at home. Bart was born in Battle Creek and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, proudly serving with the United States Navy. He was a retired business owner of service stations and the Grand Rapids Auto Auction. Alan Barton...

Shelly Marsh

Shelly Marsh

Jan 25, 2019

Shelly Ann (Vogan) Marsh, 59, passed away early Friday morning, January 25, 2019, at her home under the care of Hospice of Holland with her family at her side. She has now passed from this earth and entered her eternal home, where she will be in the presence of Jesus forever. She is now beholding His glory and singing praises...

Mary Herp

Mary Herp

Jan 24, 2019

Mary Ann (Snay) Herp, age 74, of Wayland, joined her beloved husband, Carl, on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was born May 13, 1944, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late George and Evelyn (Burke) Snay. Mary married the love of her life, Carl Lewis Herp, in New Salem, MI, on November 27, 1965; the couple celebrated 42 years of...

Thomas Lightbody

Thomas Lightbody

Jan 22, 2019

Thomas O. Lightbody, age 86, of Battle Creek, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center Palliative Care Unit. He was born April 23, 1932, to the late Thomas H. and Lorella B. (Kowalk) Lightbody in Battle Creek, MI. Tom started in the Naval Reserves in 1949 and graduated from Battle Creek Central High...

Barbara Vandermaas

Barbara Vandermaas

Jan 21, 2019

Barbara A. VanderMaas, age 78, went to join our savior in heaven on Jan. 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruth Hall and her beloved son, Bruce K. VanderMaas. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 61 years Bert W. VanderMaas and her children Bill (Marge) VanderMaas, Patricia VanderMaas, and Fred (Erin)...

Barbara Branch

Barbara Branch

Jan 21, 2019

Barbara Jo Branch passed away January 21, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Robert & Sharon (Brill) Mellinger, she was born June 5, 1963 in Cadillac. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ernest Adams

Ernest Adams

Jan 20, 2019

Ernest Adams, 62, made his transition into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on January 20, 2019 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Ernest is survived by his wife, Betty Adams, of 29 years, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and his brother Dwayne (Caroline) Adams, his sister Liz Snyder, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents Clarence...