Obituary Listing

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,...
Young M.D.
Dec 30, 2017
Young Won Cho, M.D., age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Dai-hyun & Jung-tai (Kim) Cho, he was born on March 3, 1931 in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Cho served alongside the United States military with the Republic of Korea Defense Forces during...
Vera Davis
Dec 29, 2017
Mrs. Vera Elizabeth Davis, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 29,2017. She resided at Maple Lawn Medical Care in Coldwater, Michigan at the time of her death. Friday, December 29,2017 Vera was born in Newport, Rhode Island to James D. and Bertha E. (Frenzel) Neely. She was the youngest of four children. Brothers...

Shirley Newburry
Dec 27, 2017
Shirley Ann Newburry, age 82, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. The daughter of Lloyd & Nellie Bolles, she was born on December 22, 1935 in Fennville. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Larry Mcdaniel
Dec 27, 2017
Larry Gene "Bud" McDaniel, age 71, of Stanton, passed away at home on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2017. The son of Wesley & Pauline (Gender) McDaniel, he was born January 11, 1946 in Greenville. After graduating from Greenville High School in 1964, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He later made his home in Georgia...

David Beemer
Dec 27, 2017
David Roy Beemer, age 57, of Gowen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his home. The son of Garold Dale & Roselie M. "Rose" (Badge) Beemer, he was born on January 29, 1960 in Greenville. While still in high school Dave began working nights at the former Electrolux Home Products and earned his GED later in life....