Obituary Listing

Aline Smith

Aline Smith

Mar 15, 2018

Aline Marie Smith, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday morning, March 15, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Grace Hospice. The daughter of Victor & Charlotte (Gratton) Perron, she was born on November 27, 1923 in Montmartre, Saskatchewan, Canada. On July 31, 1954 she married Donald Willard Smith, whose career brought the...

Polly Klawieter

Polly Klawieter

Mar 15, 2018

Polly Lucille "Lucy" (Hatt) Klawieter, age 70, of Morley, passed away Thursday evening, March 15, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Hospital. The daughter of Abel Leslie & Polly May (Snyder) Hatt, she was born on October 15, 1947 in Cadillac. On New Years Day 1997, she married Rockwell Klawieter. Lucy enjoyed gardening and sewing, but her greatest joy was her...

Michelle Bos

Michelle Bos

Mar 14, 2018

Michelle Renee Bos (Bostelaar), 60, of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday morning, March 14, 2018 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center - Fuller Ave. The daughter of Donald & Barbara (Harris) Bostelaar, she was born January 22, 1958, in Grand Rapids. Michelle was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald E. Bos; and son, Jordan Bos. Surviving are...

Ladene Mayberry

Ladene Mayberry

Mar 14, 2018

LaDene Mayberry, age 92, of Bay City, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Beacon Hill at Eastgate surrounded by family. The daughter of Winson & Bernice (Ackerman) Miller, she was born on July 11, 1925 in Lima, Ohio. She was known for her beautiful gardens, and she was an accomplished quilter and seamstress among many other talents. She...

Jack Nowack,

Jack Nowack,

Mar 13, 2018

Jack Gerard Nowack, Sr. age 67, of Greenville, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Jack Fairburn & Lillian Evelyn (Romanski) Nowack, he was born on April 27, 1950 in Grand Rapids. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Jack served during the Vietnam War era and...

Betty Greening

Betty Greening

Mar 13, 2018

Betty Jane Greening, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. The daughter of Glenn & Bernice (Rhoads) Hillock, she was born on March 12, 1927 in Wheeler, Michigan.

Stanley Karwoski

Stanley Karwoski

Mar 12, 2018

Stanley Peter Karwoski III, 50, of Grand Rapids, unexpectedly passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. The son of Stanley & Nancy (Stacey) Karwoski Jr., he was born July 9, 1967, in Grand Rapids. Stanley enjoyed fishing and trying his luck playing the lottery, which usually worked in his favor. Surviving are his parents; children, Jesse Karwoski & Jessica Edwards, Joshua...

Brian Mier

Brian Mier

Mar 10, 2018

Brian Kelly Mier, age 50, of Stanton, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at a friend's home under the care of Hospice of Michigan. The son of Joseph John & Doris Marie (Magee) Mier, he was born on June 10, 1967 in Ionia. Surviving are his children, Brian Mier and Rebecca Mier, both of Big Rapids; and siblings, Katherine Mier...

Esther Sherwood

Esther Sherwood

Mar 9, 2018

Esther June Sherwood, 97, of Saranac, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at home, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice.

Terry Jacobs

Terry Jacobs

Mar 9, 2018

Terry Dean Jacobs, age 54, of Fennville, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 with loved ones by his side. The son of V.E. & Erma (Schober) Jacobs, he was born on May 21, 1963 in Great Lakes, Illinois. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kit Carson

Kit Carson

Mar 8, 2018

Kit Thomas Carson, age 73, of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. The son of George & Gertrude (Roberson) Carson, he was born on June 3, 1944 in Hesperia. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Norman Marsh

Norman Marsh

Mar 7, 2018

Norman Duaine Marsh, age 89, of Vestaburg, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at The Laurels of Mount Pleasant. The son of Walter & Alice (Best) Marsh, he was born on August 29, 1928 in Tecumseh. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1955, in Vestaburg, he married Betty Jean Harrington and together they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Norman retired from...

William Streeter

William Streeter

Mar 6, 2018

Russ Streeter, age 69, of Canadian Lakes, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of James Russell & Mary Elizabeth (McNamara) Streeter, he was born on April 3, 1948 in Detroit. On August 23, 1969, he married Vickie Gaylord and together they enjoyed 48 years...

Robert Burrill

Robert Burrill

Mar 6, 2018

Robert Dean Burrill, age 56, of Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The son of Dorn & Joanne (Pena) Burrill, he was born on May 17, 1961 in Battle Creek. Robert is survived by his significant other of 20 years, Lisa Sones; daughter, Brittany; siblings, Genesa Dawson, of California, Mandy (Daniel) Castaneda, of...

Raymond Topping

Raymond Topping

Mar 6, 2018

Raymond Clyde Topping, age 87, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord and Savior in his eternal home on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family. The son of Clarence & Grace (Coulter) Topping, he was born on September 23, 1930 in Des Moines, IA. Raymond proudly served in the United States Air Force during the...

Joseph Hammond

Joseph Hammond

Mar 4, 2018

Joseph "J.T." Timothy Hammond, age 29, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, boyfriend, and a friend to many. J.T. was the son of Hilory Jr. & Debra Jo (Smith) Hammond, he was born on May 16, 1988 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. eloved son, brother, grandson,...

Charlene Welch

Charlene Welch

Mar 3, 2018

Charlene Margaret Welch, age 67 of Lowell, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. The daughter of Oscar & Ellen (Feuerstein) Nummer, she was born on August 27, 1950 in Ionia. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband Don and her parents. She is survived by her son Dale & Doris Roe, sister Marlene Marshall; grandchildren Megan, Kenzie, Sam...

Ernest Norris

Ernest Norris

Mar 3, 2018

Ernest Alonzo Norris, age 77, of Jackson, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Battle Creek VA hospital. The son of Alonzo & Beulah (Issac) Norris, he was born on August 23, 1940 in Jackson. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Richard Ladow

Richard Ladow

Mar 3, 2018

Richard Daniel LaDow, age 73, of Lakeview, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health-Kelsey Hospital in Lakeview. The son of Frederick Daniel & Vivian Verle (Olson) LaDow, he was born on May 8, 1944 in Grand Rapids. Richard had worked as a locksmith and on December 13, 1976, in Grand Rapids, he married Dianne Mary Finch, who survives....

Steven Hoogerheide

Steven Hoogerheide

Mar 3, 2018

Steven Mark Hoogerheide, 55, of Marne, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018. The son of Adrian & Betty (Schoo) Hoogerheide, he was born November, 9, 1962 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.