Obituary Listing

Christopher Treu

Christopher Treu

Nov 13, 2018

Christopher L. Treu, age 58, of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was born July 4, 1960, in Dorr, Michigan, to the late Donald and Fannie (Belgau) Treu. Chris was a hard worker and dedicated himself to whatever job he was working on. He enjoyed fishing, playing scrabble, doing puzzles, and most of all being a...

Richard Ort

Richard Ort

Nov 12, 2018

Richard J Ort, age 76, of Trufant, passed away Monday morning, November 12, 2018 at his home. The son of Clifford & Zelda Mae (Yost) Ort, he was born on September 18, 1942 in Ionia. After graduating from Belding High School in 1960, he began working at the former Electrolux Home Products, mostly in the paint department, and retired after...

Dorothy Barber

Dorothy Barber

Nov 11, 2018

Dorothy I. Barber, age 91, of Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, November 11, 2018 at her home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Doc & Ruth B. (Hunt) Bradley, she was born on September 28, 1927 in Greenville. Over the years, Dorothy had worked for General Motors, Chrysler Corporation, and retired from the former Electrolux Home...

Imogene Mooney

Imogene Mooney

Nov 11, 2018

Imogene Ethelwynne Mooney (Solomon) Age 86, Big Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2018. She was born on March 12th, 1932, in Wyoming, Michigan to the late Clarence and Natline (DeBoer) Solomon. Preceded in death by her husband Bill, brother Ken & sister Mary Lou. Survived by her daughter Shannon (Todd) VanderHeuvel, step son Roger (Pat) Mooney, granddaughter...

Janet Culp-Bookie

Janet Culp-Bookie

Nov 9, 2018

Janet Culp-Bookie, 77, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at SKLD Rehabilitation, Ionia. The daughter of Hiram & Margaret (Houghton) Miller, she was born May 4, 1941 in Ionia. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Julie Lake

Julie Lake

Nov 9, 2018

Julie Lynn Lake, 55, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The daughter of Charles & Joyce (DeLoof) Bosker, she was born March 30, 1963 in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Albert Fischer

Albert Fischer

Nov 8, 2018

Albert J. Fischer, age 90, formerly of Langston, Grand Rapids, and Stanton, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at The Laurels of Carson City. The son of Frances K. (Sassman) & William C. Fischer, he was born on June 3, 1928 in Highland Park. Al worked as a security guard for Pinkerton at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company, enjoyed crossword...

Nancy Jensen

Nancy Jensen

Nov 8, 2018

Nancy Ellen Jensen, age 82, of Stanton, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of John Ross & Helen Cornelia (Schulte) Durnell, she was born on June 3, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. On May 7, 1960, in Chicago, she married Richard Gary...

Dennis Rector

Dennis Rector

Nov 7, 2018

Dennis Alan Rector, 66, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at home, under the care of Kindred Hospice, with his family at his side. The son of Harold Rector & Cynthia & Melvin Barry, he was born June 4, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. Dennis is preceded in death by his father, mother, and step-father. Surviving is his wife of forty-three...

Aldon Durham

Aldon Durham

Nov 6, 2018

Aldon Leroy Durham, age 84, of Greenville, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 6, 2018 at his home. The son of Francis & Lillian (Wonch) Durham, he was born on June 11, 1934 in Midland County. On April 30, 1953 he wed Joanne L. Pollock and together they raised five children and this year celebrated 65 years of marriage. Aldon,...

Max Marek

Max Marek

Nov 5, 2018

Max Edward Marek, age 68, of Stanwood, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Frank Raymond & Alice Jane (Crame) Marek, he was born on September 24, 1950 in Lakeview. On January 17, 1971 in White Cloud, he married Marla Rae Albrecht, who survives. Arrangements...

Merle Woods

Merle Woods

Nov 5, 2018

Merle E. Woods, age 55, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. The son of Robert & Patricia Ann (Woods) Harper, he was born on November 20, 1962 in Eugene, Oregon. Surviving are two sons, Michael Woods and Matthew Woods, both of Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care,...

Kirk Davis

Kirk Davis

Nov 5, 2018

Kirk D. Davis, 53, of Stanton passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Kirk was born in Midland, MI on May 7, 1965, to Donald and Kathryn (Katzinger) Davis. He graduated from Midland High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne. Kirk was preceded in death by...

Derek Bradley

Derek Bradley

Nov 4, 2018

Derek Edward Bradley passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2018. He was born July 17, 1987, in Kokomo, Indiana to Vernon and Shawn Bradley. Raised in Knob Noster, Missouri, Derek grew into a distinguished man with great pride and loyalty. He was a police academy graduate and served three years in the United States Air Force including being stationed at...

Ethel Morgan

Ethel Morgan

Nov 3, 2018

Ethel Fudge Morgan, 96, Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 3, 2018. She was born in Sunshine, Missouri on July 8, 1922, to the late Harry and Classie (Dailey) Fudge. Ethel obtained her Master's degree and taught in the public education system for many years.

Troy Wohlford

Troy Wohlford

Nov 3, 2018

Troy W. Wohlford, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away early Saturday morning, November 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The son of William & Joanne Corrine (Alderton) Wohlford, he was born on October 31, 1953 in Grand Rapids. Troy retired from Meijer, where he worked since he was 16 years old. Surviving are his wife, Lori Ann...

Michael Myrick

Michael Myrick

Nov 2, 2018

Michael Martin Myrick, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at home. Born on October 30, 1948, he was Vietnam veteran and proudly served with the United States Marine Corps where he attained the rank of Sergeant. Committal services, with military honors, are at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery,...

John Gamarra

John Gamarra

Nov 1, 2018

John Dominick Gamarra, age 92, of Luther, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. The son of John B. & Louise (Gamache) Gamarra, he was born on December 23, 1925 in Detroit. On July 22, 1950 in Detroit, he married Colleen M. Blair who preceded in death on July 12, 2017. Arrangements were entrusted to...

Walter Pitchford

Walter Pitchford

Oct 31, 2018

After a prolonged illness, Walter Pitchford Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was surrounded by his wife Sarah Elizabeth and their children. Walter was born on September 16, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Olivia (Stigler) Pitchford, who preceded him in death. He was a firm believer...

Joseph Lomupo

Joseph Lomupo

Oct 31, 2018

Joseph Leonard Lomupo, age 76, of White Cloud, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was born August 8, 1942, in Passaic, New Jersey, to the late Leonard Joseph and Sylvia (Mogavero) Lomupo.