Obituary Listing

Albertina Young

Albertina Young

Sep 17, 2018

Albertina De Young, age 91, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. The daughter of John & Henrietta Hollander, she was born on January 16, 1927 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin

Sep 16, 2018

I was given the gift of life on July 6, 1951 via my late parents, Don and Ruth Downs Martin of Alma, Michigan. My life was full of family, laughs, a few sorrows, but always love and laughter! Favorite activities early in life were heckling my four siblings, Kris Martin Kemler (John Kemler) of Alma, David Martin (Nancy Tripp Martin)...

Henry Hoekstra

Henry Hoekstra

Sep 15, 2018

Henry Rudolph Hoekstra, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 15, 2018 at the Christian Rest Home. The son of Louis & Janet (Huyser) Hoekstra, he was born on June 8, 1925 in Chicago, IL. Henry proudly served his country with the United States Army Air Corps. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids....

Kelly Thiel-Kanouse

Kelly Thiel-Kanouse

Sep 14, 2018

Kelly May Thiel-Kanouse, age 45, of Hersey, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at home under the care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Ronald J. and Patricia M. (Steward) Thiel, she was born on May 4, 1973 in Reed City. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Wayne Sedlak

Wayne Sedlak

Sep 14, 2018

Wayne Gerald Sedlak, age 84, of Holland, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born on July 23, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to George & Emily (Patek) Sedlak. Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married Nancy Francik on February 9, 1963, in Chicago, IL. Together...

Robert Hoeksema

Robert Hoeksema

Sep 14, 2018

Robert James Hoeksema, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 14, 2018. The son of James & Laura (VanderMolen) Hoeksema, he was born on March 20, 1933 in Grand Rapids. Robert proudly served in the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Jerreen Langley

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

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

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

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

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.