Obituary Listing
Leona Penna
Dec 12, 2024
Born in Escanaba, MI on April 17th, 1937, passed away at Holland Hospital on December 12th, 2024. She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses Dewayne (Marilyn Penna), Julie (John) Hofman, Karen (Doug) Veltema, and Larry (Nancy) Penna. 9 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren. Brothers and sisters Richard Jones, Bud Jones, Victor (Janice) Jones, David (Barb) Jones, Lynn Jones,...
Rafael Colon-Rivera
Dec 12, 2024
Rafael Colon-Rivera, age 54, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born September 25, 1970, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to the late Fernando Colon and Leonida Rivera. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids,...
Harry Lee Hunt, Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
Harry Lee Hunt, Sr., age 82, of Morley, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his family and AdvisaCare Home Health & Hospice. The son of Vernon & Edyes (Hartman) Hunt, he was born on January 6, 1942 in Gratiot County. On February 24, 1961 he married the former Caroline Mae Bradley...
Ricardo Guerrero
Dec 9, 2024
Ricardo Guerrero, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, December, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 9, 1938, in La Altagracia, Dominican Republic. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Roger Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3025 Michael Ave SW, Wyoming. A funeral service will be held...
Veena Dua
Dec 9, 2024
Dr. Veena Dua, a compassionate and ambitious soul, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born to Ved and Dev Chawla in Lyallpur, India on March 1, 1942. Veena was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. Prem Dua; her parents; brother, Anil Chawla; and sister, Manju (Chawla) Singh. Veena is survived by her sister, Anju Chawla; her sons,...
Mary Hardison
Dec 7, 2024
Mary Chrysia (Evans) Hardison, age 80, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was born Tuesday, January 25, 1944, in Texas and raised by Glen and Sophie (Cowen) Evans. She worked at multiple companies throughout her career including Wolverine. Mary was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, serving Jehovah was very important to her, witnessing to nurses...
Elizabeth Hammond
Dec 7, 2024
In the afternoon of December 7th, 2024, God called Elizabeth “Zid” Barbara Yeboaa Hammond (née Adu) into His welcoming arms. She was 63 years old. He set her free from the snare, relieving her of all pain, discomfort and sickness. She ferociously fought her battle and sang His praises through the end of her time with us. We are therefore...
Kenneth Munson
Dec 7, 2024
Kenneth Eugene Munson, age 69, of Crystal, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at home after a long battle with cancer. The son of Carl Eugene & Marianne Kathleen (Foster) Munson, he was born on April 29, 1955 in Lansing. Ken was a 1973 graduate of Everett High School and retired from General Motors after thirty-three years. On May 22,...
James E. Myers
Dec 6, 2024
James Edward “Jimmy” Myers, age 65, of formerly of Edmore and Six Lakes, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at Mission Point of Greenville with his sister by his side and under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Clarence Albert & Alice Lelia (Hunt) Myers, he was born on July 5, 1959 in Sheridan, Michigan For many...
Robert Johnson
Dec 6, 2024
Robert “Bob” Johnson, 70, of Grand Haven, MI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 6, 2024. Bob courageously battled cancer for over a year, and as he said, “I’ve lost the battle but won the war”. Bob was at peace knowing that in the end, because of his relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ, that...
Vivian Vellenga-Walton
Dec 5, 2024
Vivian Crystal "Viv" Vellenga–Walton, age 77, of Baldwin, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Corewell Health Reed City Hospital. The daughter of Donald Albert Lamb and Phyllis Nadine (Gross) Long, she was born on October 23, 1947 in White Pigeon, Michigan. Viv was employed by various departments of Lake County for nearly 30 years, predominately as legal secretary for...
Richard Vanvugt
Dec 5, 2024
Richard Lee van Vugt passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the age of 58. Rich was raised in Grand Rapids by his parents Wim & Jo Ann, along with his brother, Daniel. He also had 4 more siblings: Penny, Larry, Rhonda, and Rob. Rich lived his life on his own terms and was full of love and generosity for...
Ronald Bennett
Dec 5, 2024
Ronald Lynn Bennett, age 77, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at home. The son of Leo & Geraldine (Morgan) Bennett, he was born on June 22, 1947 in Greenville. Ron graduated from Greenville High School and worked various jobs before landing at Federal Mogul. Before retiring in 2002 after thirty years, he served as a union steward...
Carl Touchette
Dec 4, 2024
Carl Joseph Touchette, born on July 3, 1969, in Detroit, MI, passed away on December 4, 2024, in Lansing, MI, after a year long battle with Brain Cancer. A retired journeyman carpenter, Carl was known for his strong work ethic and his passion for the outdoors. Carl worked for the Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights since June 1994. He...
Danny Buck
Dec 4, 2024
Danny Lee Buck, age 65, of Cass County, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Elkhart, Indiana. Born on January 5, 1959, in South Bend, Indiana, Danny was a veteran of U.S. Army. Committal services, with military honors, are at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. To sign Danny's online guest...
Carl Lynn Quay
Dec 3, 2024
Carl Lynn Quay, age 69, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. Cremation will take place and no services are planned. To sign Carl's online guest book or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.
Elsie Owings
Dec 3, 2024
On December 3rd, 2024, Elsie Anne Owings, known for her wicked sense of dry humor, a heart that knew no bounds, and a penchant for saving anything with a pulse, decided that she had enough of our shenanigans here on Earth and was called to the great bowling alley in the sky. Born in Muskegon, MI, on March 12th, 1953,...
Kenneth Burgen
Dec 2, 2024
Kenneth Dale Burgen, age 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 2, 2024, at his home in Croton, Michigan, with loved ones by his side. Kenny was born June 14, 1950, in Hopkins, MI. He was the 7th of 13 children born to the late, Robert and Dorothy Burgen (Jakobowski). Kenny was a West...
Mark Farrell
Dec 2, 2024
Mark T. Farrell, age 74, of Grand Ledge, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1950, in Jackson, MI, to Thomas & Madeline (Wheat) Farrell. Mark enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968. He was appointed as a Warrant Officer in 1969. He served as a helicopter pilot was honorably discharged in 1971. Mark...
Phyllis Champion
Nov 29, 2024
Phyllis Ruth (LaJuenesse) Champion, 89 years old of Oxford, Michigan passed away peacefully at Corewell Butterworth Hospital with family by her side on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Phyllis was born on Aug. 19, 1935, in Marquette, Michigan to Louis and Alice (Larson) LaJuenesse. Phyllis attended Marquette High School where she was active in the vocal groups. Phyllis graduated high school...