Obituary Listing

Deborah Anderson

Deborah Anderson

Jan 17, 2019

Deborah K. Anderson passed away January 17, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of John & Louise (Joskovixh) Beaudoin, she was born April 4, 1951 in Ahmee. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Lela Moll

Lela Moll

Jan 16, 2019

Lela Brown Moll born July 19, 1927, passed away on January 16, 2019, and abiding by Mom's wishes, cremation hastaken place and there will be no service. She was preceded in death by the true love of her life, our Dad, Martin J. and looked forth to her heavenly meeting of her Savior, Jesus Christ and to once again be...

Peter Geis

Peter Geis

Jan 15, 2019

Peter Hardy Geis, age 84, recently of Allendale, after many years living in Solon, OH , passed into God's eternal care on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. The son of Willis and Hope (Cook) Geis, he was born November 21st, 1934, in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother,...

Stephen Dykstra

Stephen Dykstra

Jan 14, 2019

Stephen E. Dykstra, 76, passed away on January 14, 2019. He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and devoted family and businessman. Steve's career in Graphic Arts started at Franklin Press as a printing press operator. Through the years he ran presses at Gilson Press and West Michigan Printing. He became a production supervisor at Zondervans Book Bible Publishing...

Randy Bowman

Randy Bowman

Jan 14, 2019

On Monday, January 14, 2019, Randy Allen Bowman, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 63. An avid outdoorsman, Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering on his John Deere lawnmower and spoiling his two dachshunds. Randy was a jack of all trades, and always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He could fix...

Sandra Canen

Sandra Canen

Jan 13, 2019

Sandra D. Canen, age 65 of Wyoming, MI, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born on August 21, 1953 in Grand Rapids, to the late Robert and Charlotte(Pleger) Lovewell. Sandi was a devoted provider for her family. She worked many years for Canteen Food Service later retiring from Steelcase in 2001...

Gerald Shade

Gerald Shade

Jan 13, 2019

Gerald "Gary" Gene Shade, 86, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Green Acres of Lowell, MI. Born to Ernest and Vera (Gegner) Shade in Hillsboro, IN, Gary received his diploma from Hillsboro High School (1950), served proudly in the US Air Force during the Korean War, and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science...

William Miller

William Miller

Jan 10, 2019

William M. "Bill" Miller, age 85, of Sidney, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 10, 2019 under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice at his daughter's home. The son of Ivah (Benton) & William Miller, Sr., he was born on March 31, 1933 at the family home in Montcalm Township. On February 8, 1952, at Sheridan, he...

James Nichols

James Nichols

Jan 9, 2019

James Henry Nichols, age 77, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born on November 8, 1941, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Charles F. and Mary May (Mitchell) Nichols. James is survived by his brother, Charles (Patt) Nichols; sister, Charlet (Jack) Horn; sister-in-law, Rose Nichols; and his partner of 44 years, Harold J....

John Gulley

John Gulley

Jan 9, 2019

John Duwayne Gulley, 87, passed (too soon!) on January 9, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born October 4, 1931, to the late John and Gertrude (Rea) Gulley, in East Leroy, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, of 65 years, Caroline (Burch) Gulley; and sisters, Hazel Deane (Pete) Ebert and Roberta (Fran) Quick. Survivors...

Dirk Timmerman

Dirk Timmerman

Jan 8, 2019

Dirk PW Forbes De Timmerman, 68, passed away January 8, 2019, unexpectedly at home. The son of Paul & Elly (Marcus) Forbes De Timmerman, he was born July 19, 1951 in Sumartra, Indonesia. Dirk PW Forbes De Timmerman, 68, passed away January 8, 2019, unexpectedly at home. The son of Paul & Elly (Marcus) Forbes De Timmerman, he was born...

Edward Breier

Edward Breier

Jan 7, 2019

Edward Breier, 77, of Woodland, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born on November 28, 1941, in Lansing to the late Edward & Gertrude (Lippert) Breier. Edward is survived by his wife, Cathleen. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Lennard Davidson

Lennard Davidson

Jan 6, 2019

Lennard Davidson, 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Battle Creek VA Medical Center. He was born on May 21, 1936 in Hyden, Kentucky to Estle Davidson and Myrtle (Feltner) Davidson. When he was 10 years old the family moved to Battle Creek, MI Lennard attended Battle Creek Central H.S. He proudly served for...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Jan 6, 2019

Robert Alan Smith, 68, a kind and gentle spirit, left this earthly home on November 27, 2018, to abide in his Heavenly Father's love for eternity. He personified the fruits of the spirit, and lived out the teachings of Christ with a lifelong focus and goal of caring for the marginalized and needy in his community. He was a well-loved...

Mary Allen

Mary Allen

Jan 6, 2019

Mary Margaret Allen, age 74, of Sheridan, passed away Sunday evening, January 6, 2019 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of John Peter & Mary Margaret (O'Hara) Ortman, she was born on April 30, 1944 in Detroit. On January 10, 1962, in Newport News, Virginia, she married Clarence Michael "Mike"...

Walter Fries

Walter Fries

Jan 6, 2019

Walter Fries, age 100, of Grand Ledge who passed away peacefully in his home on January 6, 2019. He was born September 21, 1918 in NYC, to the late Adolf & Gertrude (Kirschner) Fries. Walter proudly served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during WWII after completing his engagement with Douglas Aircraft as a mechanic in Project 19, a top-secret repair...

Brenton Holland

Brenton Holland

Jan 5, 2019

Brenton Douglas Holland, 76, passed away January 5, 2019 at Spectrum Health Nursing & Rehab Center - Kalamazoo. The son of William & Virginia (Aulgen) Holland he was born May 15, 1942 in Detroit. Brenton was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Joan Counihan

Joan Counihan

Jan 5, 2019

Joan Counihan entered into the presence of the Lord on January 5, 2019, at age 81. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald. Caring mother, of Patty (Bruce) Kalish and Michael (Jennifer); loving Grandma to Kellie, Nathan, and Payne; and dear sister of Jean.

Brandy Wilcox

Brandy Wilcox

Jan 4, 2019

Brandy Jo Proctor Wilcox, age 42, passed away Friday evening, January 4, 2019 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice after a brief illness. The daughter of Michael & Elizabeth Kay (Moore) Wilcox, she was born on May 28, 1976. Survivors include her husband, Dale R. Proctor; her children, David Loveless, Kayla Loveless, Jordan Proctor, and...

Robert Lecureux

Robert Lecureux

Jan 3, 2019

Robert G. LeCureux Sr., 76, passed away Janaury 3, 2019, athe The Poppen Residence. The son of Russell & Louise (Fredrick) LeCureux, he was born Febraury 10, 1942 in Detroit. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.