Obituary Listing
Edward Erhard
Feb 20, 2018
Edward E. Erhard, age 70, of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday morning, February 20, 2018 at his daughter's home in Rockford under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of David Lee & Helen Jane (Hamlin) Erhard, he was born on October 12, 1947 in Alma. Ed proudly served his country during the Vietnam era...
George Stadlmayr
Feb 19, 2018
George Robert Stadlmayr, 88, went to Our Lord the morning of February 19, 2018 while at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center Palliative Care Unit. George entered this world on September 26, 1929 to parents, Alois & Josephine (Fenn) Stadlmayr in Columbus, Ohio. He served in the Army during 1951-53 Korean Conflict. He was a longtime resident of Southwest Michigan...

Patricia Parson
Feb 19, 2018
Patricia Ann Parson, 78, of Holton, passed away Monday morning, February 19, 2018 at Mercy Health Muskegon. The daughter of Orville & Dorothy (Wingo) Wilder, she was born April 4, 1939 in Muskegon. Patricia Ann Parson, 78, of Holton, passed away Monday morning, February 19, 2018 at Mercy Health Muskegon. The daughter of Orville & Dorothy (Wingo) Wilder, she was...
Johnny Ortiz
Feb 18, 2018
Johnny C. Ortiz, age 76, of Belding, formerly of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, February 18, 2018 Heartland Health Care Center in Ionia under the care of Heartland Hospice following a hard fought battle with cancer. The son of Jesus & Jovita (Cornego) Ortiz, he was born on March 13, 1941 in Carson City. On March 23, 1968, in...
Crystal Walker
Feb 17, 2018
Crystal Walker, 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday morning, February 17, 2018, at home with her family at her side, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Clarence Battle & Luetta Mae Gilbreath, she was born March 4, 1959 in Grand Rapids.

Deborah Santiago
Feb 17, 2018
Deborah Kay Santiago, age 55, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Richard Darrell & Susan Ilean (Greenert) Hackney, she was born on April 2, 1962 in Muskegon. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral care, Grand Rapids.

Michael Drumm
Feb 17, 2018
Michael Edward "Mick" Drumm, age 53, of Vestaburg, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Vestaburg after suffering a seizure in his sleep. The son of Edward & Lana Joyce (Hoover) Drumm, he was born on March 26, 1964 in Alma. Mick was self-employed as a beekeeper, and currently served on the Vestaburg Community Schools Board of Education, in addition...
Caroline Emaus
Feb 16, 2018
Caroline Sue Emaus, age 78, of Conklin, passed quickly on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The daughter of Louis & Helen (Anikowski) Marckini, she was born on November 21, 1939 in Grand Rapids. Anikowski) Caroline was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth, who passed away in 2017, her son in law Greg Louck, her loving parents, brothers-in-law...

Barbara Leclair
Feb 16, 2018
Barbara (nee Mealiff) Leclair, age 89, of Fremont, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Friday, February 16, 2018. Born in Philadelphia to James & Winifred (Reilly) Mealiff of Philadelphia, PA, and sister of Drexel Hill PA residents James Mealiff, Jr., Winifred Gregory, Christine Mealiff, and also Mary Betz, of Woodbridge, VA, all of whom preceded her in...
Cora Banasiak
Feb 16, 2018
Cora Marie Banasiak, age 87, of Greenville, formerly of Grand Haven, passed away Friday evening, February 16, 2018 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of John & Mary (Madacsy) Gulyban, she was born on June 24, 1930 in Muskegon and retired from Harbor Industries where she worked as an assembly...

Mary Benoit
Feb 15, 2018
Mary Joan Benoit, 80, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday morning, February 15, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice Facility. The daughter of Karl & Margaret (Stone) Kist, she was born September 10, 1937 in Los Angeles, California.

Linda Welch
Feb 14, 2018
Linda Kay Welch, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 with family by her side. The daughter of Authur & Blythe (Averill) Eaton, she was born on October 12, 1952 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Clifford Miller
Feb 14, 2018
Clifford "Cliff" Howard Miller, age 70, of Dorr, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The son of Clifford & Zeona (Story) Miller, he was born on April 10, 1947 in Kentwood. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Fred Sinclair
Feb 14, 2018
Fred Ernest Sinclair Jr., age 80, of Grand Rapids, a follower of Christ and faithful church member, died and went home to be with the Lord after a short fight with pneumonia on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He is preceded in death by his beloved and respected parents, Fred Sinclair, Sr. & Naomi Ruth (Sneed) Sinclair, and by his brother,...

Ronald Chester
Feb 13, 2018
Ronald Chester, 71, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. The son of John & Helen (Eitniear) Chester, he was born December 9, 1946, in Muskegon.
Dani Fitzgerald
Feb 12, 2018
Dani Sue Gladson, 53, of Grand Rapids, passed away late Monday night, February 12, 2018, at home with her family at her side, under the care of Holland Hospice. The daughter of Thomas Skrutski & Gail Morris, she was born June 28, 1964 in Grand Rapids. Dani was preceded in death by her father and her step-father, Jay Morris. Surviving...

Janice Bullock
Feb 12, 2018
Janice Rae Bullock, age 74, of Spring Lake, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of George & Marion (Welch) Rice, she was born on April 24, 1943 in Detroit. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Caldwell
Feb 12, 2018
John Harvey Caldwell, age 67, a U.S. Army veteran, died Monday, February 12, 2018 in Battle Creek. The son of Harvey D. & Laura Gertrude (Gardner) Caldwell, he was born on February 9, 1951 in Battle Creek. A veteran of the U.S. Army, John served during the Vietnam War era and following his honorable discharge, worked in the construction trades....
Montana Saganek
Feb 11, 2018
Montana David Saganek, age 29, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2018. The son of David A. & Jamilyn M. (De Boer) Saganek, he was born on May 8, 1988 in Grand Rapids. Montana is survived by his parents; children, Brooklyn Saganek, and Cash Saganek; as well as his siblings, Dakota DeKleine, Nevada Saganek, Arizona Massey,...
Barbara Straub
Feb 11, 2018
Dusty, Mike, Laurie, Tim, Kim and Tony would like to say "not Goodbye but See you soon" to their Mother Barbara Straub Barbara J. Straub, age 82, of White Cloud, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday February 11th 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Oklin & Jessie (Simmons) Smith, she was born May...