Obituary Listing
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.
Michael Monroe
May 26, 2018
Michael Monroe, age 66, of Nevins Lake, formerly of Lansing, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home under the loving care of family, friends, and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Donald Edward & Irene Elizabeth (Flannery) Monroe, he was born on April 17, 1952 in Lansing. On October 9, 1971, in Lansing, he married Vicki Lynn Raatz...
Ted Rux,
May 25, 2018
Ted L. Rux, Sr., age 86 of Lyons, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Heartland Health Care Center - Ionia. The son of John Albert & Ora Lillian (Hart) Rux, he was born on October 1, 1931 inLansing. After graduating from Sexton High School, Ted proudly served in the United States Navy and then in the United States...
Ronald Rabishaw
May 24, 2018
Ronald Albert Rabishaw, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Laurels of Kent. The son of Albert Oliver & Caroline Joyce (Freer) Rabishaw, he was born on December 17, 1945 in Kalamazoo. Ronald was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War period as a Jet Engine Mechanic. A committal...
David Wenger
May 22, 2018
David R. Wenger, age of 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his home in the company of his wife of 51 years and his two sons. David was born on Feb. 17, 1941 to Evelyn and Ralph Wenger in St. Joseph. He grew up in St. Joseph, graduated from Lake Michigan Catholic High School, earned...
Martin Knapp
May 21, 2018
Martin Knapp, 63, passed away Monday May 21, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Howard & Janice (Greggs) Knapp, he was born May 28, 1954 in Muskegon. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Dennis Mollitor
May 21, 2018
Dennis L. Mollitor, age 72, of Lansing, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2018. The son of Peter & Rosella (Williams) Mollitor, he as born on March 25, 1946 in Lansing. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Arthur Gamble
May 20, 2018
Arthur Eugene Gamble, age 67, of Paris, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The son of Sidney & Mary (Merklinger) Gamble, he was born on November 15, 1950 in Reed City. Arthur proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 25, 2018 at...
Elsie Freye
May 20, 2018
Elsie Elizabeth Freye, 96, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at home surrounded by family. The daughter of John & Elsie (Steppenbacker) Higdon, she was born July 9, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Susan Nuckolls
May 20, 2018
Susan Dawn Nuckolls, 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday May 20, 2018 at home under the care of her family and Faith Hospice. The daughter of Hugh & Jean (Gilligan) Weiler, she was born March 7, 1946 in Ludington. Sue attended West Shore Community College, where she was a part of one of first graduating classes to obtain her...


