Obituary Listing

David Ripley

David Ripley

Jul 15, 2018

David Keith Ripley, age 62, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Twin Oaks in Gowen. David was a veteran, serving honorably with the United States Navy. The son of Stanley & Phyllis (Schniel) Ripley, he born November 16, 1955 in Grand Rapids. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Fort Custer National...

Matthew Card

Matthew Card

Jul 12, 2018

Matthew Lincoln Card, age 34, of Okemos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 12, 2018. The son of Ronald David & Christine Frances (Schank) Card, he was born on April 19, 1984 in Lansing. Please join the family for a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4th 2018 at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd, Lansing, MI. 3355 Dunckel...

Robin Shattuck

Robin Shattuck

Jul 12, 2018

Robin Marie Shattuck, age 53, of Ionia, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Robert Leroy & Edna Mae (Hatfield) Bodman, she was born on July 5, 1965 in Ionia. She enjoyed shopping, trips with her Aunt Shirley, eating out at her favorite restaurants, and looked forward to family gatherings. Surviving are...

Sandra Kloet

Sandra Kloet

Jul 11, 2018

Sandra Alice Kloet, age 72, passed away on July 11, 2018 going home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sandy was born on Dec. 3, 1945 in Statesville, NC and moved to Grand Rapids, MI at a young age. She is survived by her only precious son, Art (Christina) Wiltse; grandchildren Matthew Luke, her precious gift from God for...

Larry Horner

Larry Horner

Jul 11, 2018

Larry Gene Horner, age 79, of rural Sheridan, passed away Wednesday evening, July 11, 2018 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Lawrence & Leona (McDonald) Horner, he was born on June 4, 1939 in Newberry. Larry was a proud veteran of the Michigan National Guard and retired from MTS...

Larry Sokoloski

Larry Sokoloski

Jul 11, 2018

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Sokoloski. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Sokoloski, brother Mike (Bonnie) Sokoloski, sister Kathy Welborn; daughters, Kendra (Steve) Brovont and Rachel Sokoloski; grandchildren, Cade, Ellis, and Brayden; along with several nieces and nephews. An avid outdoorsman, his favorite times were those spent hunting and fishing, especially the years he lived...

Chester Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.