Obituary Listing
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.
Patrick Therrien
Feb 9, 2019
Patrick A. Therrien passed away February 9, 2019. The son of Alvin & Mary (Butler) Therrien, he was born February 2, 1960 on San Antonio, Texas. Patrick was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Lauren Taylor
Feb 7, 2019
Lauren Earl Taylor, age 87, of Cooper Township, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at home, surrounded by his beautiful wife and their children. Lauren was the son of Lyle and Alpha Taylor of Kalamazoo. He was born February 19, 1931. Lauren attended Kalamazoo Central High School and he proudly served in our United States Army as a...
Juan Davis-Ledesma
Feb 7, 2019
Juan Antonio Davis - Ledesma, age 47, of Grand Rapids, passed away shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Juan was born on September 26, 1971, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Antonio Davis Marte and Lucy Maria Ledesma Baez. He spent his early years in the Dominican before the family moved to the United States. Juan enjoyed reading and writing...
Carol Verploegh
Feb 6, 2019
Carol Lynn (Schippers) Verploegh, age 71, of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 11, 1947, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late William and Donna (White) Schippers. Carol was born and raised in Grand Haven. A lover of the arts and music drew her away to...
Shirley Ooms
Feb 6, 2019
Shirley J. Ooms, age 82, of Zeeland, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born on June 29, 1936, in Holland to the late Benjamin L. & Irene V. (Blue) Hamm Jr. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Eugene Lekenta
Feb 5, 2019
Eugene R. Lekenta passed away February 5, 2019. The son if Frank & Charlotte (Kalanoeski) Lekenta, he was born May 29, 1931 om Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Rhiannon Hewitt
Feb 5, 2019
Rhiannon Elizabeth Hewitt (Rhi) Beloved daughter, sister, aunt and grand-daughter and niece, Age 31, Wyoming MI passed away unexpectedly on February 5th, 2019. Rhiannon was a beautiful, artistic, sensitive and loving soul. She loved her family, stars, flowers and Beauty and the Beast. Her favorite hobbies were drawing, painting, and music. Her favorite bands were Paramore, Fallout Boy, and Panic!...
Viriginia Laws
Feb 4, 2019
Virginia Kay Laws, 83, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at home. The daughter of Joseph & Kathryn (Kramer) Phelps, she was born on April 4, 1935 in Los Angeles, California. Virginia was a faithful servant of God, and shared His word with everyone. She passed the time listening to Southern Gospel music and reading her bible. She loved spending...
Maxine Edgerly
Feb 3, 2019
Maxine Edgerly, age 94, of Lakeview, passed away Sunday morning, February 3, 2019 at Spectrum Health-Kelsey Hospital, Lakeview. The daughter of Walter & Clara (Nelsen) Bannen, she was born on May 28, 1924 in Lakeview, where she graduated high school. In 1944, at Lakeview, she married Milan Ralph Edgerly and together they raised two sons. Maxine also worked outside the...


