Obituary Listing
Walter Baker
Jan 19, 2025
Walter Melvin Baker, age 78, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at home. Born on November 29, 1946 in Battle Creek. Walter was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal, and a Vietnam Campaign Medal. Committal services, with...
Kelly Cannon
Jan 19, 2025
Kelly Robert Cannon, age 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Born on December 29, 1956 in Hawaii, Kelly was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force where he received an Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Award. Committal services, with military honors,...
Sue J. Redner
Jan 19, 2025
Sue Jean Redner, age 82, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Sunday morning, January 19, 2025 at her home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Berton James & Dorothy Mae (Bishop) Zinck, she was born on November 3, 1942 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. On November 9, 1963, at Faith Lutheran Church in Grand...
Jordan Montes
Jan 18, 2025
The Family of Jordan Francisco Montes is saddened about the passing of their Son, Brother, Daddy, Uncle and Cousin on January 18th, 2025 at the age of 40. He was surrounded by family when he went to be with the Lord. No one who ever met Jordan could forget his infectious smile and laugh. He had a passion for others...
John Granicz
Jan 17, 2025
John Granicz, age 87, of Howard City, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, January 17, 2025. He was born July 26, 1937, in Szentes, Hungary, to the late Frank and Rose Granicz. John moved to California when he was 18 and worked in a shipyard where he learned the art of welding. He later moved...
David F. Gares
Jan 17, 2025
David F. Gares passed away peacefully from this world, at McLaren Central Michigan, on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children. The youngest of three children, David was born to Michael and Catherine (Weinhart) Gares on July 23rd, 1947 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He was raised in Edmore and graduated in 1966 from Edmore HS, where he...
Jacklyn L. Hall
Jan 16, 2025
Jacklyn Loncella Hall, age 56, formerly of Fenwick and Greenville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at The Laurels of Kent in Lowell, Michigan. The daughter of Jack & Doris Jean (Rush) Hall, she was born on November 18, 1968 in Greenville, Michigan. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate her life beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May...
Ted Wynn
Jan 16, 2025
Ted Pierce Wynn, age 79, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Traverse City. Born on May 10, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, Ted was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force. Committal services, with military honors, are at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. To...
Leona Bronson
Jan 15, 2025
Leona Belle (Russell) Bronson, age 92, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born October 17, 1932, in Casco Township, Michigan, to the late Harold and Frances (Bushee) Russell. She married the love of her life, Chester Bronson on August 23, 1951. Together they raised three children and celebrated 42 years of marriage together...
Larry A. Petersen
Jan 10, 2025
Larry A. Petersen, 75, of Stanton, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home. The son of Leo Arnold and Juanita Arlene (Hart) Petersen, he was born on May 17, 1949, in Greenville. After graduating from Greenville High School, Larry attended Michigan State University before proudly serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era, where...
Amy Vanzanten
Jan 10, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Amy Beth VanZanten, a compassionate, funny, loving, and smart soul. Born on January 22, 1959, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Robert and Annabelle VanZanten, Amy lived a life full of laughter, love, and joy. She had a way of lighting up a room with her infectious humor, and her...
Dale Homrich
Jan 10, 2025
Dale Lee Homrich, born on December 17, 1946, in Grand Rapids, MI, has left us on January 10, 2025. His journey in life was as unique as the man himself, and his spirit will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. Dale was a resident of Wayland, Michigan, a place he was proud to call home....
John Ambler
Jan 7, 2025
John Henry Ambler, born on March 28, 1952, in Lima, OH, found his eternal rest on January 7, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, whose life was marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for his family. As Ernest Hemingway once said, "The best people possess a feeling for beauty, the courage to take risks,...
Joyce Roundhouse
Jan 7, 2025
Joyce Jane Roundhouse, age 71, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Joyce was born on July 24,1953, to Hipe and Wilma Roundhouse in Muskegon, Michigan. Joyce had 2 sisters, Arlene and Cindy, who she felt especially close to. She also had 5 brothers, Franklyn, Herman, Gerald, Ronald, and John. Her parents and all her siblings preceded her...
Karen Olson
Jan 7, 2025
Karen Marie Olson, 72, of Grandville, Michigan passed away Wednesday January 7, 2025. She was born September 2, 1952 to Morris Landry and Rachel Proper. Karen married Dennis E. Olson in Caro, Michigan September 29, 1978. Karen is survived by her daughter Cohentha A. (Sam) Wright of Grandville, and Step-son David C. (Laura) Bielby of, Manchester, grandsons, Christian, Quinton, and...
Wendy Gorham
Jan 5, 2025
Wendy Lee (Wood) Gorham, age 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, January 5, 2025, after suffering complications from a severe stroke eleven years ago. She was born June 24, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late William and Betty (Keagle) Wood. Wendy graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the class of...
Michael Marsac
Jan 5, 2025
It is with gentle sorrow and immense love that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael W. Marsac at the age of 69 on Sunday, January 5, 2025, a vibrant soul whose music and laughter touched all those fortunate enough to cross his path. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, on July 8, 1955, Michael was a true embodiment of the words...
Kristin Braat
Jan 5, 2025
Kristin Jean Braat, of Jenison, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2025, at the age of 63. Kris was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and niece who is now in the arms of Jesus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Braat; her son, Joshua Braat; and her mother, Norma Peterson. Kris leaves behind her cherished children: Mark...
Alisha Meyers
Jan 5, 2025
Alisha Marie Meyers, age 33, of Kentwood, Michigan, our beautiful kindhearted Mother of three left us unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born May 7, 1991, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Alisha leaves behind, her amazing children, Kobe, Amelya, and Arya; her loving mother, Mary; father, Dave; brothers, David and Josh (Jenny); sister, Nikki (Ian); nephew, Brayden; nieces, Addy...
Elaine Rhea
Jan 3, 2025
Elaine Rhea, born Elaine Kennedy on September 4, 1942, in New Carlisle, OH, and most recently of Holland, Michigan, was a woman who knew the secret of a well-lived life. She embraced laughter, love, and generosity, and she wove these strands into the fabric of every day. In the words of Charlie Chaplin, "A day without laughter is a day...


