Obituary Listing

Arne Flones
Jun 25, 2018
Arne William Flones, 69, passed away June 25, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Arne & Helen (Isojoki) Flones, he was born June 27, 2018 in Detroit.

Margaret Aalsburg
Jun 24, 2018
Margaret June Aalsburg, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of William H. & Alice (Zandbergen) Struik, she was born on June 28, 1926 in Jamestown. Services will take place at a later date, pending arrangements. Arrangement are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

David Sims
Jun 23, 2018
David Wayne Sims, 67, of Tustin, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Spectrum Health Reed City Campus, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice, with his family at his side. The son of Alden & Ora (Griffee) Sims, he was born June 21, 1951. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Gerald Walcott
Jun 22, 2018
Gerald Scott Walcott, age 62, of Marne, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Medilodge of Holland. The son of Norman Elijah & Lena Helen (Marcusse) Walcott, he was born on October 29, 1955 in Grand Rapids. A celebration of life will take place at a later date, pending arrangements. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...

Shawnta Cain
Jun 22, 2018
Shawnta Edward Cain, age 37, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. The son of Beverly Jean Cain, he was born on February 17, 1981 in Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Ave. SE, Grand Rapids. The funeral...

Shirley Schmidt
Jun 21, 2018
Shirley Mae Schmidt, 80, of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at home. The daughter of Clyde and Sophie (Stashky) Bowman, she was born June 20, 1938 in Blue Island, Illinios. Arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Marlene Devree
Jun 20, 2018
Marlene Joyce DeVree, age 78, of Norton Shores, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. The daughter of Lewis & Margaret (Dalman) Klynstra, she was born on April 25, 1940 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
James Fugitt
Jun 20, 2018
James David Fugitt, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 with his family by his side. Jim was a graduate of Godwin Heights High School, Class of 1958. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Antietam, CV-36, serving from 1958 to 1962. He later enjoyed careers with Steelcase, GRJC, and the EGR schools. He...

Linda Mcgowan
Jun 19, 2018
Linda Kay McGowan, 71, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Vista Springs Rediscovery Lofts, with her family at her side. The daughter of Charles & Marion (Hendrickson) Sparrow, she was born July 14, 1946 in Grand Rapids.

Clifford Mead
Jun 18, 2018
Clifford Mead. 77, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The son of George & Elizabeth (Banton) Mean, he was born August 29, 1940 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Roger Griffes
Jun 18, 2018
Roger Lee Griffes, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018 with family by his side. The son of Wallace & Bertha (Tucker) Griffes, he was born on October 15, 1949 in Montcalm County. Roger Griffes was the last of his siblings born and also the first to be born in a hospital. He grew...
Willard Bean
Jun 18, 2018
Willard Kelly "Woody" Bean, 80, passed away Monday afternoon, June 18, 2018 at home, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice, with his family at his side. The son of Orville & Pearl (Holiday) Bean, he was born November 16, 1937 in Rockford Illinois. Willard was preceded in death by his parents, and two granddaughters, Ashley and Nicole. He is...
Frank Griffin
Jun 16, 2018
Frank Emmett Griffin, age 79, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Veral & Elizabeth Pearl (Cummings) Griffin, he was born on September 2, 1938 in Ada, Michigan. Frank enjoyed playing card games and loved his kitty, Smokey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his...
Janet Gilman
Jun 16, 2018
Janet Kay Gilman, age 64, of Greenville, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 16, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice after a brief illness. The daughter of Edward Kay & Joan Lillian (Simpson) Murphy, she was born on August 15, 1953 in Grayling and grew up in Roscommon. On May 17, 1975,...
James Lynch
Jun 15, 2018
James Patrick "Jimbo" Lynch, 56, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at home under the care of Hospice of Michigan. The son of Cornelius & Meredith (Wellman) Lynch, he was born January 13, 1962 in Grand Rapids. James was preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his siblings; Kim Osborn & Roger Bulliss, Casey &...

Loretta Johnson
Jun 15, 2018
Loretta D. Johnson, age 91, of Greenville, passed away Friday evening, June 15, 2018 at The Laurels of Kent in Lowell. The daughter of William & Esther (Ayers) Taylor, she was born on July 22, 1926 in Traverse City. On October 12, 1947, in Traverse City, she married DeVitte J. Johnson and together they raised two children, celebrated 55 years...

Oswin Haines
Jun 14, 2018
Oswin Orville "Sonny" Haines, 69, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday evening, June 14, 2018 with his wife at his side. The son of Oswin & Betty June (Goyte) Haines, he was born June 6, 1949 in Mason.

Philip Becker
Jun 12, 2018
Philip F. Becker Jr., 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. The son of Philip & Regina (Grady) Becker Sr., he was born November 13, 1950, in Grand Rapids. Philip was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Phyllis Helsper
Jun 11, 2018
Phyllis Rita (Kavanagh) Helsper, age 84, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her God on Monday, June 11, 2018. She was born to Charles & Maude Kavanagh on January 8, 1934 in St. Paul, MN. Phyllis taught religious education for 22 years, and pre-school for 5 years, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Phyllis is survived by...

Gary Grunwald
Jun 10, 2018
Gary Warren Grunwald, age 61, of Elk Grove, passed away on Sunday June 10, 2018 while competing in a Triathlon, a sport he loved. Gary was a loving father, husband, and a caring man to his family, friends, and his community. He was a dedicated athlete who is missed and will always be remembered. Gary is survived by his wife,...