Obituary Listing
Roger Griffes
Jun 18, 2018
Roger Lee Griffes, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018 with family by his side. The son of Wallace & Bertha (Tucker) Griffes, he was born on October 15, 1949 in Montcalm County. Roger Griffes was the last of his siblings born and also the first to be born in a hospital. He grew...
Willard Bean
Jun 18, 2018
Willard Kelly "Woody" Bean, 80, passed away Monday afternoon, June 18, 2018 at home, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice, with his family at his side. The son of Orville & Pearl (Holiday) Bean, he was born November 16, 1937 in Rockford Illinois. Willard was preceded in death by his parents, and two granddaughters, Ashley and Nicole. He is...
Frank Griffin
Jun 16, 2018
Frank Emmett Griffin, age 79, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Veral & Elizabeth Pearl (Cummings) Griffin, he was born on September 2, 1938 in Ada, Michigan. Frank enjoyed playing card games and loved his kitty, Smokey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his...
Janet Gilman
Jun 16, 2018
Janet Kay Gilman, age 64, of Greenville, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 16, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice after a brief illness. The daughter of Edward Kay & Joan Lillian (Simpson) Murphy, she was born on August 15, 1953 in Grayling and grew up in Roscommon. On May 17, 1975,...
James Lynch
Jun 15, 2018
James Patrick "Jimbo" Lynch, 56, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at home under the care of Hospice of Michigan. The son of Cornelius & Meredith (Wellman) Lynch, he was born January 13, 1962 in Grand Rapids. James was preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his siblings; Kim Osborn & Roger Bulliss, Casey &...
Loretta Johnson
Jun 15, 2018
Loretta D. Johnson, age 91, of Greenville, passed away Friday evening, June 15, 2018 at The Laurels of Kent in Lowell. The daughter of William & Esther (Ayers) Taylor, she was born on July 22, 1926 in Traverse City. On October 12, 1947, in Traverse City, she married DeVitte J. Johnson and together they raised two children, celebrated 55 years...
Oswin Haines
Jun 14, 2018
Oswin Orville "Sonny" Haines, 69, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday evening, June 14, 2018 with his wife at his side. The son of Oswin & Betty June (Goyte) Haines, he was born June 6, 1949 in Mason.
Philip Becker
Jun 12, 2018
Philip F. Becker Jr., 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. The son of Philip & Regina (Grady) Becker Sr., he was born November 13, 1950, in Grand Rapids. Philip was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Phyllis Helsper
Jun 11, 2018
Phyllis Rita (Kavanagh) Helsper, age 84, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her God on Monday, June 11, 2018. She was born to Charles & Maude Kavanagh on January 8, 1934 in St. Paul, MN. Phyllis taught religious education for 22 years, and pre-school for 5 years, at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Phyllis is survived by...
Gary Grunwald
Jun 10, 2018
Gary Warren Grunwald, age 61, of Elk Grove, passed away on Sunday June 10, 2018 while competing in a Triathlon, a sport he loved. Gary was a loving father, husband, and a caring man to his family, friends, and his community. He was a dedicated athlete who is missed and will always be remembered. Gary is survived by his wife,...
Joyce Pellerito
Jun 10, 2018
Joyce L. Pellerito, age 87, of Fenwick, passed away Sunday morning, June 10, 2018 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. She was born on April 23, 1931 in Grand Rapids to Max G. & Loretta E. (Arthur) Patterson. On August 1, 1959, in Cedar Springs, she married John T. Pellerito and together they raised eight...
Brenda Davis
Jun 9, 2018
Brenda Lee Davis, age 55, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Hallmark Living Holland. The daughter of Julius Lee & Margaret Laverne (Hicks) Faucett, she was born on August 25, 1962 in Allegan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
John Brown
Jun 9, 2018
John Michael Brown, age 62, passed away at Medilodge of Westwood on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Born on January 4, 1956, John was a Vietnam era veteran of the United States Army. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta. To send a message of...
Marvin Snoeyink
Jun 8, 2018
Marvin Jay Snoeyink Sr., age 84, of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018. The son of Steve & Ann (Lem) Snoeyink, he was born on December 9, 1933 in Grand Rapids. Marvin loved golfing and in his younger years to go hunting. He was an avid fan of many Michigan sports. Marvin was a major fan of...
Bessie Vineyard
Jun 7, 2018
Bessie Jean Vineyard, age 79, of Jenison, passed away on June 7, 2018. The daughter of Frederick & Mary (Alexander) Vineyard, she was born on February 24, 1939 in Grand Rapids. Bessie loved to travel, listen to music and watch movies. She was a devoted member of faith, attending Fellowship Reformed of Hudsonville for 8 years. Bessie was an avid...
Priscilla Gowell
Jun 7, 2018
Priscilla Ann Gowell, 78, went to be with God on Thursday, June 7, 2018. She and her husband, Max Gowell, who survives her, shared everything: concerts, eating out, traveling to Australia, and a quirky sense of humor for 45 years. She had already battled many health issues when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 25 years ago. Every ounce of...
Rocky Piercy
Jun 7, 2018
Rocky Lee Piercy, age 59, of Edmore, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at home in Edmore. The son of Donald Lee & Violet Marie (Herroon) Piercy, he was born on April 4, 1959 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and worked as a carpenter in the construction trades. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Violet Cross...
John Clark
Jun 6, 2018
John Patrick Clark, 83, of Douglas, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The son of James & Sarah (Walsh) Clark, he was born March 13, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. John was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Exclusive provider of Veteran's Funeral...
Joseph Knapp
Jun 6, 2018
Joseph L. Knapp, 32, of Lansing passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. The son of Timothy & Mary Ann (Batt) Knapp, he was born September 2, 1985 in Lansing. He graduated from Lansing Catholic High School and went on to attend Grand Valley State University, Eastern Michigan University, and Lansing Community College, from where he obtained two degrees in Business...
Clifford Smith
Jun 5, 2018
Clifford L. Smith, 61, of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Calvin & Elaine (Ayris) Smith, he was born June 16, 1956 in Grand Rapids.
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