Obituary Listing

Jonathan Oetman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Michael Schumaker

Michael Schumaker

Sep 2, 2018

Michael Lee Schumaker, age 23, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 2, 2018. The son of Gregg & Jarrie (Johnston) Schumaker, he was born on September 22, 1994 in Midland. Honoring his family's wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Glenna Finch

Glenna Finch

Sep 1, 2018

Glenna E. Finch, age 83, of Delton, passed away on September 1, 2018. The daughter of Ernest & Violet (King) Barclay, she was born on May 2, 1935 in Battle Creek. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jack Johansen

Jack Johansen

Sep 1, 2018

Jack J. Johansen, age 64, of Wayne, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2018 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Edna LaDuke, he was born on July 7, 1954 in Corvallis, Oregon. Jack proudly served his country with the United States Air Force. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...

Paula Arellano

Paula Arellano

Aug 31, 2018

Paula Arellano, age 71, of Stanton, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 in the emergency room of Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. She was born on January 1, 1947 in Sinaloa, Mexico and was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Miranda Arellano. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.