Obituary Listing

Shirley Schmidt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Joyce Pellerito

Joyce Pellerito

Jun 10, 2018

Joyce L. Pellerito, age 87, of Fenwick, passed away Sunday morning, June 10, 2018 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. She was born on April 23, 1931 in Grand Rapids to Max G. & Loretta E. (Arthur) Patterson. On August 1, 1959, in Cedar Springs, she married John T. Pellerito and together they raised eight...

Brenda Davis

Brenda Davis

Jun 9, 2018

Brenda Lee Davis, age 55, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Hallmark Living Holland. The daughter of Julius Lee & Margaret Laverne (Hicks) Faucett, she was born on August 25, 1962 in Allegan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Brown

John Brown

Jun 9, 2018

John Michael Brown, age 62, passed away at Medilodge of Westwood on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Born on January 4, 1956, John was a Vietnam era veteran of the United States Army. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta. To send a message of...

Marvin Snoeyink

Marvin Snoeyink

Jun 8, 2018

Marvin Jay Snoeyink Sr., age 84, of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018. The son of Steve & Ann (Lem) Snoeyink, he was born on December 9, 1933 in Grand Rapids. Marvin loved golfing and in his younger years to go hunting. He was an avid fan of many Michigan sports. Marvin was a major fan of...

Bessie Vineyard

Bessie Vineyard

Jun 7, 2018

Bessie Jean Vineyard, age 79, of Jenison, passed away on June 7, 2018. The daughter of Frederick & Mary (Alexander) Vineyard, she was born on February 24, 1939 in Grand Rapids. Bessie loved to travel, listen to music and watch movies. She was a devoted member of faith, attending Fellowship Reformed of Hudsonville for 8 years. Bessie was an avid...