Obituary Listing

David Burton
Apr 7, 2018
David William Burton, age 62, of Coldwater, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at home. The son of William Robert & Carole Sue (Kordell) Burton, he was born on February 13, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.
Ronald Lyon
Apr 6, 2018
Ronald W. Lyon, 76, died Friday April 6, 2018 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Laurence & Janice Lyon of Otisville, he was born November 14, 1941 in Flint. He graduated from Lakeville High School and then received his Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from the University of Michigan-Flint. Ron served in the United States Army where...
Alicia Fleisher
Apr 6, 2018
Alicia Rogan Fleisher, age 66, of Fenwick, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born on March 24, 1952 in Olongapo City in the Philippines and came to America as a young woman. For over 25 years she worked at the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville until the plant's closure and enjoyed shopping...

Robert Heiney
Apr 5, 2018
Robert M. Heiney, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Clark Retirement Community with family by his side. The son of Donald & Lola (Smith) Heiney, he was born on November 19, 1923 in Huntington, Indiana. He is survived by his daughter Linda Munro and 2 sons, Rob and Chuck Heiney. daughter Linda Munro...
Bonnie Dakin
Apr 5, 2018
Bonnie L. Dakin, age 71, of Greenville, passed away Thursday evening, April 5, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Francis E. & Hazel E. (Christian) Holderman, she was born on December 7, 1946. After graduating high school, Bonnie attended the then Ferris State College and on December 17,...

James Thompson
Apr 5, 2018
James Bruce Thompson, age 72, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Fredrick & Lucille (Hubbs) Thompson, he was born on January 15, 1946 in Greenville. Jim enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served during the Vietnam War. On November...
Rick Ochodnicky
Apr 4, 2018
Rick Paul Ochodnicky, age 59, of Harvard, passed away after a brief illness, April 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital with his family by his side. The son of Jack P. Ochodnicky & Phyllis Ann Custer, he was born on August 10, 1958 in Saginaw. On August 4, 1979, in Chesaning, he married Charlene Ann Bardoni, and together, they...
Craig Mcclure
Apr 3, 2018
Craig Carl McClure, age 37, of Fenwick, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The son of Richard Dale McClure & Sandra Jean (Oke) Speek, he was born on April 6, 1980 in Grand Rapids. He leaves behind his daughters, Danni Dewent, Nicole McClure, Ashley McClure, and Sophie Reidsma; parents, Richard McClure, and Sandra (Harry) Speek; brother, Ryan Oke;...
Robert White
Apr 2, 2018
Robert Emory White, age 69, of Spencer Township, was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, April 2, 2018 at his home under the loving care of his family after a battle with cancer. The son of Claude and Alice (Mitchell) White, he was born on May 11, 1948 in Ionia and was a 1966 graduate of IoniaHigh School. Bob was proud...

Gail Pierce
Apr 2, 2018
Gail Lee Pierce, age 71, of Battle Creek, died Monday, April 2, 2018 at Bronson Hospital-Battle Creek. Gail was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving honorably with the United States Army. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta. To send a message of...
Jeannette Shapiro-Jones
Apr 2, 2018
Jeannette (Hackett) Shapiro-Jones went into the arms of Jesus on April 2, 2018. Jeannette was born the 7th child of Thomas & Georgianna Hackett on October 10, 1968. She will be lovingly remember by her son Chance Jones and her family. Jeannette was a person who loved helping others. She made her career in public service by managing and consulting...

Jane Kaleugher
Apr 2, 2018
Jane E. Kaleugher, 71, of Holland, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Jacob & Lucille (Hintz) Panse, she was born December 13, 1946 in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

George Balder
Apr 2, 2018
George Joseph Balder, 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at Brookcrest, with his family at his side. The son of Richard & Mary Ann (Dzienis) Balder, he was born March 24, 1955 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. To read send a message of sympathy to the family, sign George's online guest...

Janice Grames
Apr 2, 2018
Janice Marie Grames, age 76, of Lowell, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at her daughter's home in Howard City under the loving care of her family and Emmanuel Hospice. The daughter of Samuel Nelson & Verna May (Nerham) Russ, she was born on February 15, 1942 in Morley. For many years, Janice managed an adult foster care home in...
George Sheppard
Apr 1, 2018
George Ray Sheppard, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Metron of Greenville. The son of Chauncey C. & Martha E. (Sands) Sheppard, he was born on May 17, 1923 in Henderson, West Virginia. George was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII. He leaves behind many friends and family who will miss...

Elinore Hedberg
Apr 1, 2018
Elinore Lucille Hedberg, age 91, of Spring Lake, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Mercy Health in Muskegon. The daughter of Albin & Ellen (Swanstrom) Olson, she was born on December 11, 1926 in Escanaba, MI. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
David Wiemerslage
Apr 1, 2018
David Howard Wiemerslage, age 60, of Dorr, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 with loved ones by his side. The son of Melvin & Evelyn (Graff) Wiemerslage, he was born on December 1, 1957 in Burlington, Washington. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Roger Woods
Mar 31, 2018
Roger Alen Woods, 54, of Pullman, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Jimmy & Anna Belle (Sherman) Woods, he was born September 25, 1963. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Michele Potter
Mar 31, 2018
Michele Beth Potter, age 77, of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Meyer & Elaine (Warsaw) Ginsburg, she was born on December 15, 1940 in Grand Rapids. Michele is preceded in passing by her parents; and her son, David Greenfield. She is survived by her husband,...

David Riggle
Mar 30, 2018
David Peter Riggle, age 81, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The son of Thomas E. & Ruth H. (Holham) Riggle, he was born on January 3, 1937 in Muskegon. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.