Obituary Listing

Chester Smith
Jul 10, 2018
Chester Earle "Chet" Smith, age 77, of Greenville, formerly of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Marion Earle & Hazel Virginia (Brinley) Smith, he was born on August 4, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana. Following his graduation from high school,...

Dale Bergakker
Jul 10, 2018
Dale Leon Bergakker, 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, July 10, at Addington Place of Grand Rapids, with his family at his side. The son of Peter & Winnie (Schryvers) Bergakker, he was born May 30, 1935 in Harrison, South Dakota. On June 9, 1956, in Grand Rapids, he married Karyl Jean Comp and together they raised five children...

Tong Nguyen
Jul 9, 2018
Tong Thi Nguyen, age 85, of Kentwood, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 with family by her side. The daughter of Guong & Cuong Nguyen, she was born on December 31, 1932 in xa Tan My, Vietnam. Please join family for a time of visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14th at Michigan Cremation &...

Beatrice Lutey
Jul 9, 2018
Beatrice Mae Lutey, 98, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at home with her husband at her side, under the care of Kindred Hospice. The daughter of Wynn & Fannie (Johnson) Shafer, she was born August 21, 1919 in Detroit.

Carolyn Lambert
Jul 9, 2018
Carolyn Joanne Lambert, age 68, of Plainwell, passed peacefully away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice. The daughter of Bob & Jean (Langeance) Watts, she was born on December 14, 1949 in Ann Arbor. Langeance) Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Dorothy Spickler
Jul 9, 2018
Dorothy Lilliam Spickler, age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away on July 9, 2018. The daughter of Earl & Crystal (Storey) Merritt, she was born on June 25, 1947 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. www.MichiganCremation.com Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Henry Roe
Jul 8, 2018
A celebration of life is planned for Sunday September 9th from 1-4 p.m. at The Pines Golf Course, 5050 Byron Center Ave S.W., Wyoming, 49519. Henry (Hank or "Hammer") Lee Roe, Jr. was born on September 18, 1941. He left our world and all his ailments behind on July 8, 2018. th 5050 Byron Center Ave S.W., Wyoming, 49519. Henry...

Major Henry
Jul 7, 2018
Major Reynolds Henry, age 69, passed away July 7, 2018 at home in Battle Creek. He was born on January 19, 1949 in Kalamazoo and was a proud United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Committal services, with military honors, are at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta. To...

Debra Baird
Jul 6, 2018
Debra Ann Baird, age 57, of Hopkins Township, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Donald E. Sr. and Marjorie L. (Adamson) Wiltse, Debra was born on December 28, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Glenn Hargrove
Jul 6, 2018
Glenn Hargrove, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. The son of George & Dorothy (Robertson) Hargrove, he was born on July 16, 1948 in Murray, Kentucky.

Steven Knaggs
Jul 6, 2018
Steven Lee Knaggs, 58, passed away July 6, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Gilbert & Martha (Wolf) Knaggs, he was born May 20, 1960, in Gaylord.

Elizabeth Campos
Jul 5, 2018
Elizabeth Tovar-Campos, 36, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, with her family at her side. The daughter of Honorio & Maria (Campos) Tovar, she was born on June 28, 1982 in Puebla, Mexico. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her siblings, Magdalena-Yolanda Tovar and Angel-Trinidad Tovar. She is survived by her parents; and her siblings,...

Oliver Butler
Jul 2, 2018
Oliver Lawrence Butler Jr. age 95, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 2, 2018. The son of Oliver & Louise (Fusler) Butler, he was born June 10, 1923 in Glenmora, Louisiana. Oliver proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. during WWII as a Staff Sergeant Aerial Gunner. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...

Dawn Hayes
Jun 30, 2018
Dawn Lee Hayes, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Pilgrim Manor in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Derk & Katheryn (Buby) Hayes, Dawn was born on January 8, 1955 in Michigan City, Indiana. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
David Lounds
Jun 30, 2018
David Stanley Lounds, 78, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia. One of eight children, David was born to Samuel Arthur & Theresia (Daw) Lounds on February 23, 1940 in Sault Ste. Marie. He was a proud veteran of the Unites States Marine Corps, serving during...

Bernard Kroft
Jun 30, 2018
Bernard Hubert Kroft, age 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Samaritas Senior Living surrounded by family. The son of Ralph & Ellen (Eagle) Kroft, he was born on April 30, 1944 in Lansing. A time of food and fellowship will take place at a later date, pending arrangements. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...
Grace Borgeld
Jun 28, 2018
Grace Borgeld, age 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018. The daughter of Theodore & Wilhelmena (Beute) Steensma, she was born on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids. She lived most of her life in Grand Rapids. Grace was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her...

Richard Delamater
Jun 27, 2018
Richard James "Dick" DeLamater, age 76, of Nevins Lake, Stanton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of James L. & Iris E. (Taylor) DeLamater, he was born on December 31, 1941 in Jackson. On December 12, 1969, in Belding, he married Vickie Sue Bartlett...

Lloyd Frey
Jun 27, 2018
Lloyd Duane Frey, age 91, of Hastings, passed away on June 27, 2018 at Thornapple Manor with family by his side. Lloyd was born August 21, 1926, in Banfield to Julius and Ruth Frey. He graduated in 1943 from Hastings High School. Lloyd married Shirley Wine in March 1946; they lived at the four corners of Lacey before moving to...

Lonee Davis
Jun 26, 2018
Lonee Lee Davis, age 74, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. The daughter of Wasson & Margaret (Boyd) Davis, she was born on February 17, 1944 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.