Obituary Listing
Ardis Myers
May 20, 2018
Ardis Marie Hale-Becker Myers, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 20, 2018, after almost seven years of struggling with Alzheimer's Disease. The daughter of Albert & Mary (Bisard) Hale, she was born on August 8, 1930 in Sparta. She leaves behind many memories for her devoted husband, Keith, of 36 years; her daughters, Terresa (Kris) Anderson and...
Judith Coburn
May 19, 2018
Judith (Judy) Grace Coburn, of Bloomingdale, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at home after a fearless battle with cancer surrounded by her family and so much love it permeated the air. She was born to Robert (Bob) Snyder, Sr. and the late Thelma (Jo) Marley on November 17, 1950. Judy was married to the love of her...
Rosa Dahya
May 19, 2018
Rosa Torres Dahya, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Whispering Woods Assisted Living. The daughter of Jose J. & Felipa (Rivera) Torres, she was born on May 29, 1928 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Gerald Robinson,
May 17, 2018
Gerald J. Robinson, III, age 61, of Ionia, passed away at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice, Thursday, May 17, 2018. The son of Gerald Jr. & Eloyce Marian (Guernsey) Robinson, he was born on February 7, 1957 in Ionia. Gerald was a Corrections Officer with the Michigan Department of Corrections for 25 years. On...
Eugene Croad
May 16, 2018
Eugene Duane Croad, age 90, of Tubbs Lake, Barryton, formerly of Greenville, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 16, 2018 at his son's home at Bass Lake under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of John & Ruth (Porter) Croad, he was born on May 8, 1928 in Gratiot County. On May 9, 1953...
Clarabelle Sawdy
May 14, 2018
Clarabelle P. "Phyllis" Sawdy, age 89, of Sheridan, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of Raymond J. & Eithel Bell (Baldwin) Sly, she was born on October 3, 1928 in Sidney and retired from the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville. Surviving are her children, Jeannine Cooper, Geaneva Maxon, Dianne Haguelet, Irving...
Michael Meacham
May 13, 2018
Michael (Mike) Meacham, 81, of Newaygo, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2018 at home under the care of Hospice of Michigan. The son of John & Genevieve (Williams) Meacham, he was born December 13, 1936 in Tacoma, Washington. Mike attended Lincoln High school and later joined the United States Army. Mike was a decorated veteran, serving during the Vietnam...
Dawn Smigiel
May 13, 2018
Dawn Marie Smigiel, age 50, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. The daughter of Willard Eugene Sr. & Carolyn Lenore (Galster) Kleehammer, she was born on May 10, 1968 in Detroit. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Ollie Johnson
May 11, 2018
Ollie Areather Johnson, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The daughter of Reed Sr. & Ollie (Stevenson) Henley, she was born on November 27, 1927 in Jackson, Mississippi. Ollie graduated from Davenport College with an Associates in Science Degree. She worked for Amway Corp. for 28 years and retired...
Mary Hehl
May 11, 2018
Mary Lou Hehl, age 75, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018. Mary Lou was born and raised in Muskegon, where she graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School. She was the oldest of Nels & Mary Louise VanLente's twelve children. A fun-loving, compassionate person, Lou was beloved by many. She enjoyed playing golf and softball with...
Jeffrey Mccarty
May 11, 2018
Jeffrey Michael McCarty, age 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, went to be with the Lord from his home on Friday morning, May 11, 2018 under the loving care of his family, friends, and Hospice of the Valley after a short battle with metastatic cancer. The son of John William & Janann Mae (Grindeland) McCarty, he was born on August 30, 1960...
James Rayle
May 10, 2018
James Michal Rayle, age 59, of Evart, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The son of William & Reatha M. (Lentz) Rayle, he was born on January 24, 1959 in Frankfort, MI. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Elsie Cesar
May 9, 2018
Elsie M. Cesar, age 88, of the Greenville area, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 9, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Alvin & Stella (Scofield) Matthews, she was born on October 15, 1929 in Orleans. She retired from Wolverine World Wide, having worked at the glove plant in Greenville and and shoe factory in...
Julia Allen
May 8, 2018
Julia Mae Allen, 87, passed away May 8, 2018, at Allegan County Medical Care Facility, with her family at her side. The daughter of John & Marie (DeRidder) DeWitt, she was born October 21, 1930 in Holland. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Dawn Kuker. Julia is survived by her children, John Rotman of Fennville,...
Jeanette Hoffman
May 7, 2018
Jeanette Kathleen Hoffman, age 70, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Heartland Health Care Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Bruce & Mildred Arlean (Dyaard) Volney, she was born on January 13, 1948 in Grand Rapids. A celebration of life will take place from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the...
Shirley Seymour
May 7, 2018
Shirley Mae (Lloyd) Seymour, age 82, of Barryton, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 7, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of William Reese & Dorothy Elizabeth (Witchell) Lloyd, she was born on April 21, 1936 in Flint. On June 29, 1957, in Flint, she married Harold W....
John Mackintosh
May 7, 2018
John James Mackintosh, 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday May 7, 2018 at Metro Health University of Michigan Hospital, with his family at his side. The son of William & Mary (Doody) Mackintosh, he was born in Staten Island, New York on February 15, 1943. John graduated in 1960 from Port Richmond High School in Staten Island. He served...
Michael Idema
May 6, 2018
Michael L. Idema, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at home surrounded by family, under the care of Faith Hospice. The son of Lorrence & Waneta Jo (Lucas) Idema, he was born on March 7, 1951 in Grand Rapids. Michael pursued his education at Michigan State University, graduating in 1973. He went on to Wayne...
Connie Dietrick
May 6, 2018
Connie Sue (Luce) Dietrick, age 66, of Six Lakes, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Edgar & Lola Jean (Mason) Brooks, she was born on June 28, 1951 in Belding. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.


