Obituary Listing
Lisa Trumble
Jan 12, 2018
Lisa Trumble, 49, of Ionia passed away Friday evening, at home surrounded by family, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Clifford & Barbara Jean (Sniff) Smedley, she was born February 10, 1968 in Muskegon. Lisa enjoyed crocheting, her time on the computer, and her most recent job at Ventra, but her greatest joy was spending time...
Wendell Behrens
Jan 10, 2018
Wendell "Wink" Lloyd Behrens, age 92, of Byron Center, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 at Railside Assisted Living. The son of Fred & Iva (Stidd) Behrens, he was born on Feb. 25, 1925 in Grand Rapids. Wendell worked 42 years at the Alloy Tek plant in Grandville. He was most fond of his travels around the U.S....
Josefina Cervantez
Jan 9, 2018
Josefina Favela Cervantez, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Jose & Margarita (Hernandes) Cervantez, she was born on May 28, 1939 in Durango, Mexico. Josefina Favela Cervantez, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Mercy Health...

Martha Kupres
Jan 8, 2018
Martha (Bielik) Kupres, age 92, of Fennville, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Providence Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Zeeland. The daughter of Martin & Stephanie (Sakresh) Bielik, she was born on March 7, 1925 in Czechoslovakia. Martha married George Kupres Jr. on October 19, 1946 in Douglas. Surviving are four sons, Ronald & Roberta Kupres of...

Georgia Barnoski
Jan 7, 2018
Georgia Jean Barnoski, age 88, of Alto, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Holland Home-Raybrook Manor. The daughter of George & Beatrice (Warner) Huizenga, she was born on March 26, 1929 in Dutton. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Donald E. Barnoski; and son, Lynn Barnoski. Georgia is survived by her son, Mark (Malita) Barnoski; as...

John Gustafson
Jan 6, 2018
John Theodore Gustafson, age 68, of Hessel, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at McLaren-Greater Lansing Hospital. The son of Johann & Lois (Cough) Gustafson, he was born on February 2, 1949 in Sault Ste. Marie. John proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving several medals and a Purple Heart. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Johnnie Render
Jan 5, 2018
Johnnie Lee Render Sr., age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 5, 2018. The son of Olin & Mamie Render, he was born on April 5, 1938 in Greenville, Georgia. He is preceded in passing by his parents; wife, Letha Mae (Jones) Render; two brothers, James Render, and Howard Render. Johnnie leaves to cherish his precious...
Michael Mcmaster
Jan 5, 2018
Michael Leslie McMaster, 72, of Newaygo, passed away Friday evening, January 5, 2018 surrounded by family at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Centers - Kelsey Hospital. The son of Ormund & Willamina (Van den Bosch) McMaster, he was born October 22, 1945 in Grand Rapids. Michael was a proud Veteran serving in the United States Army. Honoring his wishes, cremation...

David Burmania
Jan 5, 2018
David P. Burmania, age 66, of West Olive, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Holland Hospital. The son of Cornelius & Jennie (Bush) Burmania, he was born on June 23, 1951 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Constance Hurst
Jan 5, 2018
Constance L. Hurst, age 82, of Lansing, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Regency at Lansing West. The daughter of Harlan Richardson & Marie Louise (Diehl) McCall, she was born on March 23, 1935 in Charlotte, Michigan and had worked as a teacher. Honoring her wishes, her body was donated to science for the advancement of research and teaching....

Charles Galaszewski
Jan 4, 2018
Charles W. Galaszewski, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 4, 2018. The son of Caximer Galaszewski, he was born on August 10, 1950 on Grand Rapids. Charles proudly served his county in the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. An exclusive provider of Veteran's Funeral Care Arrangements...
David Buffum
Jan 4, 2018
David Jonathon Buffum, age 79, of Belding, passed away Thursday evening, January 4, 2018 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of the Rev. Earl Francis & Marjorie Pearl (Oachampaugh) Buffum, he was born on November 7, 1938 in Grand Rapids. On December 16, 1972 he married the former Evelyne Mae (Orvis)...
Dorothy Arnold
Jan 4, 2018
Dorothy M. Morgan-Arnold, age 93, of Greenville, passed away early Thursday morning, January 4, 2018 at Twin Oaks Retirement Assisted Living in Gowen. The daughter of Frank & Eacil (Ross) Dalton, she was born on July 19, 1924 in Carson City. After graduating from Ionia High School, she married Basil Morgan. who preceded her in death. She then married John...

Rachel Clark
Jan 3, 2018
Rachel Arriaga (nee Gonzalez) Clark, age 91, passed away peacefully in Kalamazoo, on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Sue's Loving Care. Rachel was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on March 2, 1926 to Manuel & Mercedes (Ayala) Gonzalez, where she came from a large family of 12 brothers and sisters. Rachel was married in 1948 in San Luis Potosi...
Joseph Sutherlin
Jan 3, 2018
Joseph Boyd Sutherlin, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Trillium Woods and went home to be in the loving arms of Jesus. The son of Vard & Helen Sutherlin, he was born on July 29, 1955 in Grand Rapids. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law Nancy...
Carl Brandow
Jan 2, 2018
Carl Henry Brandow, age 63, of Grandville, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Spectrum Health Nursing & Rehab Center. The son of John "Jack" Brandow & Velma Mae (Griffin) Brandow, he was the youngest of five siblings and was born on July 28, 1954 in Grand Rapids. John "Jack" Brandow & Velma Mae (Griffin) Brandow, he Carl is...

Robert Gibbs
Jan 2, 2018
Robert Lee Gibbs, age 58, of Highland Park, passed away January 2, 2018. Born on August 14, 1959, Robert was a veteran of the United States Army. Committal services, with military honors, are at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly. To send a message of sympathy, sign Robert's online guest...

Kenneth Hughes
Dec 31, 2017
Kenneth Dale Hughes, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. A proud veteran, Ken served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. On April 24, 1965, in Flint, he married the former Penelope Nadine "Penny" Hobson and together they enjoyed 52...

Bruce Starkweather
Dec 31, 2017
Bruce Allan Starkweather, 77, of Mackinac Island and Lowell, passed away early Sunday morning, December 31, 2017, at Trillium Woods, under the care of Faith Hospice and his family. The son of Earl & Elsie (Tissron) Starkweather, he was born on May 10, 1940 in Pontiac. Bruce loved to spend his time with family and friends. He enjoyed golfing and...
Helen Sweers
Dec 30, 2017
Helen Rose (Keathley) Sweers, age 77, of Grand Rapids, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Helen Rose (Keathley) Sweers, age 77, of Grand Rapids , went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Beloved wife of John Sweers; sister of Linda (Tony) Davis; mother of Debra (Bob) Zieger,...