Obituary Listing

Jerreen Langley
Sep 13, 2018
Jerreen Dott Langley, age 91, of Kalamazoo, passed away on September 13, 2018. The daughter of Joseph & Cleo (McCarty) Walsh, she was born on June 1, 1927 in Kalamazoo. Jerreen is survived by her children, Cathy Shields and Gregg Langley. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Irma Cavanaugh
Sep 13, 2018
Irma Ruth Cavanaugh, age 87, of Shepherd, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, September 13, 2018 in the emergency room at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. Born on September 25, 1930, in Dallas, Texas, Irma had worked in health care as a nurse, a respiratory therapist, and in private home care. She enjoyed fishing, listening to country music, watching...

Christine Muilenburg
Sep 11, 2018
Christine Ann Muilenburg, age 51, of Allendale, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The daughter of Edward & Barbara (Kuyt) Nozal, she was born on January 20, 1967 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

J.C. Jones
Sep 10, 2018
J.C. Jones, age 80, of Hersey, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Arthur B. & Ruth W. (McKee) Jones, he was born on October 16, 1937 in Cedar Springs. On May 5, 1962 in South Bend, Indiana, he married Kay Lynn Van Singel, who...

Jonathan Oetman
Sep 10, 2018
Jonathan Edward Oetman, age 52, of Holland, passed away at home on Monday, September 10, 2018. The son of Larry and Barbara (Lawrence) Oetman, he was born on November 18, 1965 in Holland, Michigan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Dillan Thompson
Sep 10, 2018
Dillan Tyler Thompson, age 26, of Grand Rapids, passed away at home on September 10, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. The son of John Thompson, Shelley Harrington, and Angela Thompson, he was born on February 6, 1992 in Grand Rapids. Please join Dillan's family for the Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Calvary Church,...
Cheryl Merritt
Sep 9, 2018
Cheryl Lynn Merritt, age 61, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Spectrum Health-ButterworthHospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Alfred & Julia (Lintz) Hansen, she was born on September 5, 1957 in Greenville. Cheryl was extremely proud to work as a paraprofessional at Greenville High School and last year was honored with a "Make A...
Karla Steinke
Sep 9, 2018
Karla Ann Steinke, 45, of Allegan, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at home. The daughter of Carl & Sharon (Town) Burkhead, she was born July 16, 1973 in Allegan. She will be remembered for her love and passion of elephants. Karla was preceded in death by her father; and step-father, Dick Crisman. She is survived by her mother; significant...

George Stawicki
Sep 9, 2018
George Michael Stawicki Jr., age 70, of Wyoming, passed away on September 9, 2018. The son of George & Marion (Fitzgerald) Stawicki, he was born on February 17, 1948 in Grand Rapids. George proudly served his country in the United States Army. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids....

Nyesa Johnson
Sep 9, 2018
Nyesa Karriem Johnson, age 57, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. The daughter of Glenn Jr. and Jessie (Evans) Johnson, she was born on June 26, 1961 in Muskegon, Michigan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Opal Fugitt
Sep 8, 2018
Opal May Fugitt, age 74, of Greenville, passed away early Saturday morning, September 8, 2018 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident. The daughter of Clarence & Linda "Elinor" (Sisson) Rohn, she was born on April 4, 1944 in Stanton. Opal retired from the former Electrolux Home Products after 38 years of service. On December 15,...

Lena Walch
Sep 6, 2018
Lena J. Walch, 93, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Metron of Big Rapids, with her family at her side. The daughter of Andrew & Eva (Edwards) Chesney, she was born November 15, 1924 in Detroit. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Levan
Sep 5, 2018
John Floyd LeVan, 68, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at home under the care of Grace Hospice. The son of Floyd & Marjorie (Tevis) LeVan, he was born October 31, 1949 in Kenton, Ohio. John was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Exclusive provider of Veterans...

John Sapkowski
Sep 4, 2018
John Charles Sapkowski, age 92, of Manistee, passed away on September 4, 2018. The son of John & Mary (Perkowski) Sapkowski, he was born on November 23, 1925 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.
Jared Church
Sep 4, 2018
Jared Ethan Church, 30, passed away September 4, 2018. The son of Gordon & Mary Ann (Larson) Church, he was born on December 12, 1987 in Grand Rapids. Jared Ethan Church, 30, passed away September 4, 2018. The son of Gordon & Mary Ann (Larson) Church, he was born on December 12, 1987 in Grand Rapids . Jared will be...

Connie Sandin
Sep 4, 2018
Connie L. Sandin, 58, passed away Tuesday. September 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The daughter of Shirley Snodderly, she was born May 1, 1960 in Battle Creek. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Rix Landheer
Sep 4, 2018
Rix Roger Landheer, age 83, of Lowell, formerly of Jenison, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital under Hospice care. The son of Albert & Carrie (Frazee) Landheer, he was born on January 17, 1935 inGrand Rapids and graduated from Godwin High School. On August 5, 1961, in Grand Rapids, he married Eleanor J. "Ellie" Dertien and...

Pamela Thomas
Sep 4, 2018
Pamela L. Thomas, 68, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Hospice House of Mid Michigan, under the care of Sparrow Hospice with her family at her side. The daughter of Kenneth & Irene (Gunell) Cox, she was born February 2, 1950, in Lansing. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Robin Borton
Sep 2, 2018
Robin Renee Borton, age 61, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of Orville & Geraldine (Pant) Fox, she was born on September 29, 1956. Robin had worked as a teacher's assistant with EightCap's Foster Grandparent program...

James Farr
Sep 2, 2018
James E. Farr, 73, passed away Sunday September 3, 2018 at home, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice, with his family at his side. The son of Kingsley & Lillian (Sneathen) Farr, he was born October 25, 1944 in Allegan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.