Obituary Listing

Carol Nash

Carol Nash

Nov 17, 2018

Carol Ann (Morton) Nash, age 80, Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2018. She was born November 5, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Louis and Helen Morton. Carol graduated from Kirkwood High School in St. Louis. She worked at Northwestern University as a secretary in the chemistry department. Carol married E.G. Nash in Evanston,...

Jack Debruin

Jack Debruin

Nov 16, 2018

Jack Douglas DeBruin, age 57, Belding, passed away on November 16, 2018. He was born November 20, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Robert and Gloria (Kreuzer) DeBruin. Jack graduated from Forest Hills Central High School with the class of 1978. He went on to further his education at the University of Michigan where he earned a bachelor's degree...

Sheri Beard

Sheri Beard

Nov 15, 2018

Sheri Lee Beard, 71, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, under the care of Sparrow Hospice. The daughter of Loyal & Barbara Beard and Ardena & Bryce Clark, she was born January 27, 1947 in Sheridan. Sheri was a Coach Operator for Dean Trailways of Lansing for 10 years. She had a passion of...

Paul Parkins

Paul Parkins

Nov 14, 2018

Paul Allen Parkins, 81, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at University of Michigan: Metro Health Hospital. He was born on August 14, 1937, in Grand Rapids, to the late Charles & Marguerite (Donald) Parkins. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a sanitation engineer and retired from Waste Management. Paul enjoyed bowling,...

Phyllis Gilbert

Phyllis Gilbert

Nov 14, 2018

Phyllis J. Gilbert, 89, of Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born on June 1, 1929, in Grand Rapids, to the late Herman & Jessica (DeYoung) Wiseman. Phyllis married Eugene Gilbert on March 6, 1950, in Alameda, California. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1996. She worked as a Bookkeeper for Grand Rapids Building...

Ruby Weeks

Ruby Weeks

Nov 14, 2018

Ruby Lee Weeks, 97, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at her daughter's home, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice, with her family at her side. The daughter of John & Edna (Cloud) Willis, she was born January 23, 1921 in Elizabeth, Louisiana. Ruby will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to God, her love & dedication for her...

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...