Obituary Listing
Rose Garza
Jul 17, 2018
Rose Elena Garza, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on July 17, 2018. The daughter of Aristeo & Dora (Narezo) Garza, she was born on July 26, 1948 in Heroica Matamores, Mexico. Rose was the most loving mother, grandmother and sister. She loved to sing, draw, dance, read and tell stories. Rose was an educator and worked hard her...
Arleen Townsend
Jul 16, 2018
Arleen F. Townsend, age 78, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at her home. The daughter of Chester & Anna (Petersen) Maule, she was born November 29, 1939 in Belding. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. To send a message of sympathy, sign Arleen's online guest book, or to share a...
Grace Nilsson
Jul 16, 2018
Grace Marie (Slack) Nilsson, age 65, of Allegan, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 after a long, hard-fought battle with autoimmune disorders. She was the cherished wife of Tomas (Patrik) Nilsson. Grace was a graduate of Plainwell High School and devoted her entire career to being an educator, advocate and facilitator in the Head Start and human services programs for...
Anthony Zalenski
Jul 16, 2018
Anthony Jay Zalenski, age 59, of Lowell, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2018 after a long illness. The son of George & Gertrude (Przybysz) Zalenski, he was born on October 22, 1958 in Grand Rapids. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, sister Judy Cotter, brother Brian Zalenski and his nephew Tyler Cotter. He is survived...
James Dunbrock
Jul 15, 2018
James H. Dunbrock, 78, passed away Sunday July 15, 2018 at home, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of George & Ruth (Ross) Dunbrock, he was born April 12, 1940 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. James was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Exclusive provider...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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