Obituary Listing

Apr 22, 2018

David Edward Werthman, age 69, of Kentwood, passed away on April 22, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The son of John Edward & Georgia Anne (Proper) Werthman, he was born on April 23, 1948 in Grosse Pointe Farms and grew up in Clawson. A decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War, David proudly served in the United States Marine...

Apr 21, 2018

Verna E. Smith (Andrews), 99, a long time resident of Flint, Coopersville and Ocala, Florida, passed away on April 21, 2018 at Stonebridge Manor in Walker. Verna was born in Pine Township (Montcalm County), on December 9, 1918, to Maitland and Hazel (Annis) Andrews. She grew up in and around Coral and Lakeview, graduating from Lakeview High School in 1936....

Apr 21, 2018

Wendy Susan Gilpin, age 74, of Caledonia, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. The daughter of Edward & Doris (Tibbetts) Theile Jr., she was born on September 8, 1943 in Oakland, California.

Apr 21, 2018

George Robert Betser, Jr., age 73, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The son of Reva (Klingensmith) & George Robert Betser, Sr., he was born on January 30, 1945 in Edmore and was a 1963 graduate of Greenville High School. He then served in the United States Army and was...

Apr 20, 2018

Barbara A. Hamel, age 78, of Greenville, went to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon, April 20, 2018 from her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Donald Sutherland & Margaret Helen (Baudisch) Anderson, she was born on February 27, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio. On April 4, 1964, in Gates Mills,...

Apr 20, 2018

Mary Anne Kramer, age 102, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 20, 2018 with family by her side. The daughter of Vincent & Julia (Jubiak) Marek, she was born on October 22, 1915 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Apr 19, 2018

Steven Paul Hatfield, age 55, of Grand Junction, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, April 19, 2018. The son of Carl & Beverly (Rhoades) Hatfield, he was born on May 31, 1962 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Ann Hatfield, father Carl Hatfield, and niece Nikki Hatfield. Steven is survived by...

Apr 18, 2018

Apr 17, 2018

Ethel Louise Shay, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Ann's Home. The daughter of Walter & Ethel (Schroll) Sobczak she was born on June 28, 1926 in Grand Rapids. Ethel is preceded in passing by her parents; sisters, Betty Herman, and Evelyn Conway; and her niece, Susan Tennant. She is survived by...

Apr 17, 2018

Gordon Wallace Grant, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The son of Charles & Mary (Wallace) Grant, he was born on February 27, 1932 in Lansing. After graduating from Sexton High School, Gordon attended Michigan State University until he was drafted by the United States Army. Gordon served during the Korean Conflict with...

Apr 16, 2018

Ethel Marie Zawacki, 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, April 16 2018, At Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital with her family at her side. The daughter of Alfred & Minta (Craig) Avery, she was born January 17, 1925 in Detroit.

Apr 16, 2018

Wanetta Leota Slater, age 82, of Lowell, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Fountain View of Lowell surrounded by family. The daughter of Howard & Leota (Tryon) Myers, she was born on October 4, 1935 in Grand Rapids. Wanetta was surrounded by family as she passed gently, into the the hands of God, following a courageous battle against...

Apr 15, 2018

James Lee Hall, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The son of Ronald Junior & Betty Joyce (Nederveld) Hall, he was born on December 15, 1958 in Jackson. He is preceded in passing by his parents. James is survived by his wife, Ann Hall; daughters, Alaree Hall, and Bethany...

Apr 15, 2018

James Arthur Lemmen Jr., age 59, of Jonesville, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. The son of Jim & Lou Ellyn (Holkeboer) Lemmen, he was born on April 5, 1959 in Holland, Michigan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Apr 14, 2018

Robert Lawrence Broersma, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. The son of Lawrence & Grace (Wichers) Broersma, he was born on July 15, 1933 in Ruthton, Minnesota. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War era. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...

Apr 14, 2018

Paula Sue (Gordon) Van Stelle, age 65, of Canadian Lakes, passed away at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Paul & Hilda Ernestine (Cox) Gordon, she was born on May 2, 1952 in Detroit. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Apr 14, 2018

Margaret (Marie) Butler, 51, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, April 14th, 2018, Born December 21, 1966 in Charlotte, MI. Margaret (Marie) Butler, Marie loved her family first and spending time with them. Marie was a very talented crafter and quilter. She also loved to spend time in her garden, camping in the summer with family...

Apr 14, 2018

Bonnie Lou Bailey, age 62, of Jenison, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2018 at home. The daughter of Jack & Betty Louise (Youmans) Bailey, she was born on April 8, 1956 in Gladwin. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Tribes Church, 6070 Kuttshill Dr. N.E, Rockford, with Pastor Dawn Damon...

Apr 13, 2018

Staff Sgt. Cloyd Donald Helsel, U.S. Army Retired, age 79, of Reed City, passed away Friday evening, April 13, 2018 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Henry Cloyd & Martha Marie (Fater) Helsel, he was born on December 26, 1938 in Dearborn. Cloyd enlisted in the United States Army, where...

Apr 13, 2018

Ruth Arlene Lyth, age 93, of Gun Lake and Madison, WI passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Life Care Center of Plainwell surrounded by family. The daughter of Howard Elton & Cleo Noreen (Ryder) McBride, she was born on September 7, 1924 in Hopkins. of Gun Lake and Madison, WI A committal service will be held at Arlington...