Obituary Listing

Apr 19, 2018

Steven Paul Hatfield, age 55, of Grand Junction, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, April 19, 2018. The son of Carl & Beverly (Rhoades) Hatfield, he was born on May 31, 1962 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Ann Hatfield, father Carl Hatfield, and niece Nikki Hatfield. Steven is survived by...

Apr 18, 2018

Apr 17, 2018

Ethel Louise Shay, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Ann's Home. The daughter of Walter & Ethel (Schroll) Sobczak she was born on June 28, 1926 in Grand Rapids. Ethel is preceded in passing by her parents; sisters, Betty Herman, and Evelyn Conway; and her niece, Susan Tennant. She is survived by...

Apr 17, 2018

Gordon Wallace Grant, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The son of Charles & Mary (Wallace) Grant, he was born on February 27, 1932 in Lansing. After graduating from Sexton High School, Gordon attended Michigan State University until he was drafted by the United States Army. Gordon served during the Korean Conflict with...

Apr 16, 2018

Ethel Marie Zawacki, 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, April 16 2018, At Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital with her family at her side. The daughter of Alfred & Minta (Craig) Avery, she was born January 17, 1925 in Detroit.

Apr 16, 2018

Wanetta Leota Slater, age 82, of Lowell, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Fountain View of Lowell surrounded by family. The daughter of Howard & Leota (Tryon) Myers, she was born on October 4, 1935 in Grand Rapids. Wanetta was surrounded by family as she passed gently, into the the hands of God, following a courageous battle against...

Apr 15, 2018

James Lee Hall, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The son of Ronald Junior & Betty Joyce (Nederveld) Hall, he was born on December 15, 1958 in Jackson. He is preceded in passing by his parents. James is survived by his wife, Ann Hall; daughters, Alaree Hall, and Bethany...

Apr 15, 2018

James Arthur Lemmen Jr., age 59, of Jonesville, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. The son of Jim & Lou Ellyn (Holkeboer) Lemmen, he was born on April 5, 1959 in Holland, Michigan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Apr 14, 2018

Robert Lawrence Broersma, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. The son of Lawrence & Grace (Wichers) Broersma, he was born on July 15, 1933 in Ruthton, Minnesota. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War era. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...

Apr 14, 2018

Paula Sue (Gordon) Van Stelle, age 65, of Canadian Lakes, passed away at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Paul & Hilda Ernestine (Cox) Gordon, she was born on May 2, 1952 in Detroit. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Apr 14, 2018

Margaret (Marie) Butler, 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, April 14th, 2018, Born December 21, 1966 in Charlotte, MI. Margaret (Marie) Butler, Marie loved her family first and spending time with them. Marie was a very talented crafter and quilter. She also loved to spend time in her garden, camping in the summer with family...

Apr 14, 2018

Bonnie Lou Bailey, age 62, of Jenison, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2018 at home. The daughter of Jack & Betty Louise (Youmans) Bailey, she was born on April 8, 1956 in Gladwin. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Tribes Church, 6070 Kuttshill Dr. N.E, Rockford, with Pastor Dawn Damon...

Apr 13, 2018

Staff Sgt. Cloyd Donald Helsel, U.S. Army Retired, age 79, of Reed City, passed away Friday evening, April 13, 2018 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Henry Cloyd & Martha Marie (Fater) Helsel, he was born on December 26, 1938 in Dearborn. Cloyd enlisted in the United States Army, where...

Apr 13, 2018

Ruth Arlene Lyth, age 93, of Gun Lake and Madison, WI passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Life Care Center of Plainwell surrounded by family. The daughter of Howard Elton & Cleo Noreen (Ryder) McBride, she was born on September 7, 1924 in Hopkins. of Gun Lake and Madison, WI A committal service will be held at Arlington...

Apr 13, 2018

Gary Lee McQuillian, 83, of Lyons, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 13, 2018 peacefully at his home. The son of George & Marion (Maus) McQuillian, he was born April 8, 1935, in Lyons. After graduating from Lyons High School, Gary joined the Michigan National Guard and later enlisted in the United States Navy. On...

Apr 13, 2018

Christine Ann Ingles of Otsego, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 13th, 2018 at Plainwell Pines. She was born July 15th, 1951 in Allegan, daughter of Willard and Lorraine (Jensen) Mack. Chris was united in marriage on June 18th, 1977 to Darrell Ingles who preceded her in death in March of 2004. For more than 55...

Apr 12, 2018

John Gustave Siems, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Born on November 14, 1938, John was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501...

Apr 11, 2018

Joyce Elaine (Snyder) Oldenkamp, age 80, of Luther, passed away at home under the care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Everette Lloyd & Rena Mae (O'Dell) Snyder, she was born on July 27, 1937 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Apr 11, 2018

Phillip Patrick Naessens Sr., age 79, of Comstock Park, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Sanctuary at St. Mary's. The son of Andrew & Marie (Potvin) Naessens, he was born on August 9, 1938 in Saginaw. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. To read send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Phillip's online guest book,...

Apr 10, 2018

Margaret Ann Bacon, 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The daughter of William & Clara (Varro) McKellar, she was born May 7, 1944 in Flint, where she was raised. She was a longtime resident of the Okemos and Lansing area. Margaret was a loving mother of daughter, Debi Sapolin; and son,...