Obituary Listing

Sep 23, 2024

Carole June (DeGraaf) Chamberlain, age 86, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at her home on Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born October 25, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Abraham and Hazel (Rusche) DeGraaf. Carole graduated from Creston High School with the class of 1955. She was married to...

Sep 23, 2024

Rosa Elizabeth Bennett, age 97, of Dickerson Lake, Stanton, passed away Monday evening, September 23, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. One of ten children, Rosa was born on September 15, 1927, in Hamburg, Iowa and on October 11, 1964, in Greenville, she married Larry Lee Bennett. Together they raised five...

Sep 22, 2024

Thomas Joseph Smith, age 86, of Greenville and Palmetto, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at home. The son of George Wallace & Gladys Muriel (Foulkes) Smith, he was born on July 4, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. Tom enlisted in the United States Navy after graduating from Greenville High School in 1956. After his service to our country,...

Sep 21, 2024

Kim Sarahjane Mitchell, 69, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. One of five children of Edward F. and Lorraine (Jung) Kittrell, Kim was born on November 19, 1954, in Geneseo, Illinois, where her father owned and operated Kittrell Chevrolet & Oldsmobile. She attended Geneseo’s St. Malachy grade school and...

Sep 21, 2024

Deborah Sue Weiler, age 69, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, September 21, 2024 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Ronald Nathan & Barbara Jean (Stiles) Packard, she was born on January 12, 1955 in Greenville, Michigan. Deborah’s work had very little to do with what her life was about. She was a free spirit who went...

Sep 21, 2024

Michael William Markee - 36 Born April 1 1988 Died Sept. 21, 2024 Michael, Mike, Dad, Brother, Son, & Friend as he was called by many, led a life of character, laughter, charisma and inspired joy in others. Michael leaves behind two Children, Chloee & Blake Markee, Brothers - Patric & Christopher Markee, Parents - William & Debra Markee, Grandparents,...

Sep 19, 2024

After 89 years of loving her family and her Savior, Shirley May Billings left this Earth for her heavenly home on September 19, 2024. Born the only daughter of William and Emma Shepherd in Pontiac, Illinois, Shirley spent her early years in Kentucky until moving to Davison where she met the love of her life and future husband, Rex. After...

Sep 19, 2024

Loren Adam Schultz, age 92, of Bellevue, Washington, formerly of Greenville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2024. The son of Adam Joseph Schultz and Matilda Josephine Sass, he was born on September 2, 1932 in Sheridan, Michigan. A 1949 graduate of Greenville High School, Loren went on to collect various degrees from Ferris State...

Sep 19, 2024

Bonnie Ida Ruth Orr, a spirited and empathetic soul, left the world a little less bright on September 19, 2024. Born in Lexington, VA, on June 20, 1948, to Garland and Mary Daniel, Bonnie's life was a testament to the courage, creativity, and boundless love she had for those around her. Her vibrant spirit and the nickname given to her...

Sep 16, 2024

Mary Nell (Smith) Ellsworth, age 74, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born November 15, 1949, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Henry and Nellie (Hoogendoorn) Smith. Mary was survived by her children, Christian James (Beth) Betts and Sara Nell (Brian) Smith; grandchildren, Kelsee (Christopher),...

Sep 16, 2024

Donna Jean Crisman, age 92, of Sparta, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 16, 2024 from her home and surrounded by family and friends. The daughter of John D. & Ellen Christina (Bell) Longcore, she was born on March 6, 1932 in rural northern Kent County. She attended Longcore School through the eighth grade,...

Sep 12, 2024

John Robert Cobane, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born on March 30, 1954, in Detroit, to Robert & Elizabeth Cobane. John proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Private interment will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign John’s online guest book,...

Sep 10, 2024

Barbara J. O'Brien entered through the gates of heaven on September 10, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1943 in Detroit and lived there in her childhood. She attended St. Mary of Redford and wrote, "all the nuns I had in school helped me to learn about God. I wanted to be a nun". One of her favorite memories...

Sep 8, 2024

Mario Fernández-Hernandez, de 53 años, de Holland, Michigan, falleció pacíficamente en su casa, rodeado por el amor de su familia el domingo 8 de septiembre de 2024, después de una batalla contra el cáncer. Nació el 12 de noviembre de 1970 en la Ciudad de México, México, hijo de María Fernández Hernández y el difunto Noel Velasco-Molina. Mario se casó...

Sep 8, 2024

Dennis C. Slater, Sr., age 71, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home. The son of Stephan L. & Fern C. (Hill) Slater, he was born on June 17, 1953 in Pontiac. On January 12, 1994, in Greenville, he married Rubi Lacsamana Macato and together they shared thirty years of marriage. Dennis loved all animals and...

Sep 7, 2024

Gerald Raymond Williams, age 73, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born on November 5, 1950, in Detroit, Gerald was a veteran of U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War era and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, and the Vietnam Service Medal...

Sep 6, 2024

Jeffrey Peter Rebman, age 58, of Sheridan, passed away Friday afternoon, September 6, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Gerald J. & Patricia Ann (Sullivan) Rebman, he was born on December 21, 1965 in New London, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Clintonville High School in Wisconsin. Jeffrey...

Sep 3, 2024

Lucy Mae VanVleet, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, to Brice & Omah Singleton. Lucy was employed by General Motors retiring in 2002. She enjoyed going to the Casino, scratch off tickets, dancing to country music, watching the Kentucky Derby,...

Sep 3, 2024

Sharon Therese Goeldel (Seymour) died peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI at the age of 84. Sharon is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Goeldel; children, Robert (Toni) and William (Jennifer); and grandchildren, Kirsten and Jacob. She was preceded in death by her siblings; Jack, Mary Lou, and Shirley. Sharon was born on March...

Aug 30, 2024