Obituary Listing

James Thompson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Glenn Switzer,

Glenn Switzer,

Mar 30, 2018

Glenn Robert Switzer, Jr., age 62, of Greenville, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at home after a life-long struggle with diabetes. The son of Glenn Howard & Carolyn Joyce (Blumberg) Switzer, he was born on October 9, 1955 in Grand Rapids. Despite being diagnosed with diabetes as a teenager, Glenn proudly served in the U.S. Navy and had worked...

Winifred S.J.

Winifred S.J.

Mar 28, 2018

Sister Winifred Grace Wheeler, S.J., age 75, of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Harry Tabor & Loretta (Miner) Wheeler, she was born on May 15, 1942 in Detroit and entered religious life in the Felician community on June 19, 1960, taking her final vows on August 6,...

Laura Fox

Laura Fox

Mar 28, 2018

Laura Lee Fox, age 70, of Morley, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Nels & Patricia (Crowner) Smith, she was born on May 13, 1947. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Allan Reimer

Allan Reimer

Mar 28, 2018

Allan David Reimer, age 64, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. The son of Herbert Charles & Joyce Fay (Crain) Reimer, he was born on October 6, 1953 in Mount Clemens. On December 21, 1974, he married Jeanine Waldron, and together they enjoyed forty-three years of marriage. For over 30 years he was employed...

Elizabeth Harden

Elizabeth Harden

Mar 27, 2018

Elizabeth Elaina Harden, age 53, of Holland, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. The daughter of Radimus Olivera & Grace Weber, she was born on August 25, 1964 in New York City, New York. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.