Obituary Listing

Frances Downing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.