Obituary Listing
Priscilla Gowell
Jun 7, 2018
Priscilla Ann Gowell, 78, went to be with God on Thursday, June 7, 2018. She and her husband, Max Gowell, who survives her, shared everything: concerts, eating out, traveling to Australia, and a quirky sense of humor for 45 years. She had already battled many health issues when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 25 years ago. Every ounce of...
Rocky Piercy
Jun 7, 2018
Rocky Lee Piercy, age 59, of Edmore, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at home in Edmore. The son of Donald Lee & Violet Marie (Herroon) Piercy, he was born on April 4, 1959 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and worked as a carpenter in the construction trades. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Violet Cross...
John Clark
Jun 6, 2018
John Patrick Clark, 83, of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The son of James & Sarah (Walsh) Clark, he was born March 13, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. John was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Exclusive provider of Veteran's Funeral...
Joseph Knapp
Jun 6, 2018
Joseph L. Knapp, 32, of Lansing passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. The son of Timothy & Mary Ann (Batt) Knapp, he was born September 2, 1985 in Lansing. He graduated from Lansing Catholic High School and went on to attend Grand Valley State University, Eastern Michigan University, and Lansing Community College, from where he obtained two degrees in Business...
Clifford Smith
Jun 5, 2018
Clifford L. Smith, 61, of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Calvin & Elaine (Ayris) Smith, he was born June 16, 1956 in Grand Rapids.
Frank Lamb
Jun 4, 2018
Frank J. Lamb, age 57, of Greenville, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at home in Greenville. The son of Raymond & Joyce Louise (Watts) Lamb, he was born on January 28, 1961 in Greenville and was a graduate of Greenville High School. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Eric & Tammie...
Pieter Lion
Jun 3, 2018
Pieter Lion passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born in Groningen, Netherlands on May 23, 1945. Lion immigrated to the U.S. in 1953 where he attended Grand Rapids Christian schools and was a graduate of Calvin College. He served as an Intelligence Advisor in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969 and in the Michigan National Guard. Pieter...
Claude Braden
Jun 2, 2018
Claude Alvin Braden, age 84, of Gowen, went home to be with the Lord late Saturday evening, June 2, 2018 from Hathaway Hills Assisted Living in Greenville. The son of Kerry Clinton & Eva Nell (Holmden) Braden, he was born on March 3, 1934 in Harvard. Claude grew up in Gowen and attended Greenville Public Schools. On September 6, 1957,...
Burke Minns
Jun 2, 2018
Burke Minns, age 73, of Norton Shores, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Medilodge of Holland. The son of Estover Minns, he was born on June 5, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. Burke was a highly decorated U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. A committal service with full military honors will take place at Graceland Cemetery,...
Cheryl Combs
Jun 1, 2018
Cheryl Margaret Combs, born Sept.22, 1952 passed away Friday morning June 1, 2018. She was born in Louisville, KY. Cheryl loved Bingo, casinos, traveling, reading and a good sale anywhere. Most of all she loved her family & BF Marie Mitchell. She was preceeded in death by her Mother Betty Close, Brother James Murphy & Husband Robert Combs. She is...
Gary Petersen
Jun 1, 2018
Gary Bruce Petersen, age 76, of Lakeview, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital. The son of Clifford LeRoy & Hannah Jane (Mills) Petersen, he was born on August 23, 1941 in Greenville. Gary was a purchasing manager with the RJ Tower Corporation in Greenville and retired as a general manager and vice president for Lapeer...
Robert Achterhof
May 31, 2018
Robert Alan Achterhof, age 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Tena Achterhof and his brothers, Jack and William and sister: Ruth Whiteman. He is survived by his two brothers Paul and James Achterhof and sister Arlyn Batts (Jerry, deceased) and many special friends: Sergei Ivonin,...
Barbara Freiberg
May 31, 2018
Barbara Joan (Hoshal) Freiberg, age 81, passed Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Barbara was born on July 14, 1936 in Windsor, Ontario. After graduation from secondary school in Windsor in 1954, Barbara attended the University of Michigan studying operatic vocal performance. She later earned a Bachelor of Vocal...
Amy Thornton
May 31, 2018
Amy Josephine Thornton, age 76, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 31, 2018 surrounded by family. The daughter of Guy & Ethel (Player) Thornton, she was born on September 27, 1941 in Columbus, GA. Amy grew up to be a true Georgia Peach. After graduating with the Class of '59 from Baker High School, she married Tom Smith...
Raymond Saari
May 30, 2018
Raymond J. Saari, 91, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Mercy Health Hospital. The son of Jacob & Ellen (Cousineu) Saari, he was born June 3, 1926 in Wakefield. Raymond was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Exclusive provider of Veteran's Funeral Care.
Randy Beech
May 29, 2018
Randy S. Beech, age 66, of Belding, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at home after several years of poor health. The son of Emery Fred & Helen Irene (Strickfaden) Beech, he was born on November 10, 1951 in Lansing. For 35 years Randy worked at the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting...
Garry Guthrie
May 29, 2018
Garry F. Guthrie, age 81 of Grant, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 29, 2018, at home surrounded by family. The son of John & Jessie (Shullenberger) Guthrie, he was born August 22, 1936, in Grant. Garry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louella, His children Cheryl (Bear), Scott (Pearl), Lori (Ray), Jeanne, Russell, Tracey and Clint. His...
Margaret Stedman
May 29, 2018
Margaret Stedman, age 79, of Langston, passed away Tuesday evening, May 29, 2018 at Twins Oaks in Gowen. The daughter of John Orie & Mary (Wilson) Wiggins, she was born on June 29, 1938 in Greenville. On June 29, 1990 she married Richard Dean Stedman, who preceded her in death on November 19, 2012. She was also preceded in death...
Michael Galaska
May 28, 2018
Michael Joseph Galaska, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. The son of John & Beatrice (Bellafaire) Galaska, he was born on July 18, 1958 in Detriot. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Louis Wells
May 26, 2018
Louis W. Wells, 81, of Kent City, passed away early Saturday morning, May 26, 2018 at Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids Lodge. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
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