Obituary Listing
Danny Dreyer
Jan 30, 2018
Danny Dreyer, 59, of Newaygo, passed away Tuesday morning, January 30, 2018 at home with his wife at his side, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Richard & Gladys (Fielstra) Dreyer, he was born July 27, 1958 in Grand Rapids. Surviving are his wife, Ramona Dreyer; children, Scott Dreyer, Anne & Jeremy Hassevoort, Jessica Fein, William...
Ina Jett
Jan 29, 2018
Ina Jett, 87, passed away Monday morning, January 29, 2018 at Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. The daughter of Joseph & Elizabeth (Cody) Wessels, she was born on June 10, 1930 in Munising.
Karan Kiersey
Jan 29, 2018
Karan Louise Kiersey, age 75, of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Grand Rapids and Traverse City, passed away early Monday morning, January 29, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side after a brief illness. Karan was born December 24, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Adrian and Mary Anderson. Karan traveled and lived in multiple cities while her...
Garry Copeland
Jan 28, 2018
Garry M. Copeland, age 69, of Belding, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Claud & Emma A. (Cox) Copeland, he was born on March 7, 1948 in Trumann, Arkansas. After high school, Garry honorably served our Nation and was a veteran of the United States Army. He spent...
Paul Sobota
Jan 28, 2018
Paul Stanley Sobota, age 57, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The son of Joseph & Rose (Czurak) Sobota, he was born on January 18, 1961 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Dean Foy
Jan 27, 2018
Dean Evans Foy, age 67, of Comstock Park, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The son of Richard & Barbara Jean (Aungst) Foy, he was born on March 19, 1950. A committal will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Riverside Cemetery, 1015 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo.
Richard Johnson,
Jan 27, 2018
Richard LeRoy Johnson Sr., 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 , at Holland Home - Fulton Manor. The son of Francis & Myrtle (Couch) Johnson, he was born December 8, 1942 in Grand Rapids. Richard was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force.
Walter Shears
Jan 26, 2018
Walter Shears Jr., age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. The son of Walter Shears Sr. and Ela (Johnson) Jackson, he was born on March 30, 1947 in Hollandale, Mississippi. Walter was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. An Exclusive...
Robert Bain
Jan 26, 2018
Robert Alexander Bain, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. Robert was born on June 9, 1928 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice.
Dorothy Holton
Jan 26, 2018
Dorothy J. Holton, 74, of Big Rapids passed away January 26, 2018, at home surrounded by family, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Lawrence & Margaret (Lytle) Holton, she was born March 24, 1943 in Lansing. She is survived by her four children, Michael Epperson, Karen Smith, Amy Prossor and James Epperson; her brother, Leroy &...
Herbert Stacey
Jan 26, 2018
The son of Elmer & Luella (Shaffer) Stacey, he was born on August 17, 1923 in Charlotte, Michigan. Herbert proudly served his country in during WWII with the United States Army Air Corps. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. An exclusive provider of Veteran's Funeral Care.
John Hill
Jan 26, 2018
John Ollie Hill, age 64, of Lyons, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at home with family by his side. The son of Claude & Margaret (Grandberry) Hill, he was born on December 31, 1953 in East Chicago, Indiana. John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Claude Hill and sister Victoria Hill. He will be deeply...
Stephen Savageau
Jan 25, 2018
Stephen Alfred Savageau, age 73, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Battle Creek Medical Center. The son of Alfred & Phyllis (Mathes) Savageau, he was born on May 1, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephen was a proud U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War era. Stephen is survived by his wife, Susan Savageau; and...
Penny Brabon
Jan 25, 2018
Penny Ann Brabon, age 55, of Plainwell, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. The daughter of Orville J. & Donna L. (Thompson) Bloom, she was born on September 27, 1962 in Lapeer. Penny is survived by her mom, Donna Thompson, of Plainwell; brothers, LeRoy (Lisa) Bloom, of Plainwell, and Larry Sivits, of Hominy,...
Gloria Wallace-Stambaugh
Jan 25, 2018
Gloria Lynn Wallace-Stambaugh, 73, of Holt, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Ingham County Medical Care Facility. The daughter of Forest & Marguerite (Billings) Dixon, she was born May 27, 1944 in Jackson. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Michael Hays
Jan 25, 2018
Michael John Hays, age 63, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25th, 2018, at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was surrounded by the love of his family as he returned home to the Lord. Michael was born on May 19, 1954 in St. Paul, Minnesota to John Boman Hays and Patricia Ann Lee. He was baptized...
Mary Root
Jan 25, 2018
Mary Jean Root, age 71, of Sheridan, passed away early Thursday morning, January 25, 2018 at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Eugene Francis & Margaret Elaine (Kerr) Spencer, she was born on January 21, 1947 in Lake Odessa. After high school, Mary worked at General Tire in Ionia, and then...
Cheryl Cassel
Jan 24, 2018
Cheryl Ann Cassel, age 56, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. The daughter of Clare & Carol (Wilson) Cassel, she was born on January 6, 1962 in Lansing. Cheryl loved frogs, reading mystery books, watching crime shows, and spending time with her granddaughter and family. Cheryl is preceded in death by her father, Clare Cassel; and...
Rebecca Shuler
Jan 24, 2018
Rebecca "Becky" Jeanne Shuler age 74, of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord while surounded by loved ones on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Metron Nursing home, a loving, caring nursing home. The daughter of Donald & Irma (Auge) Shuler, she was born in Lansing Michigan in March 1943, she was the oldest of 10 children. Becky loved...
Francis Brown
Jan 24, 2018
Francis R. Brown, age 86, of Jenison, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Metro Health Hospital. The son of Charles & Beatrice (Britcher) Brown, he was born on January 26, 1931 in Plymouth. Francis was preceded in death by his parents. He will be lovingly missed by his wife, Constance "Connie" Brown, his son Pat (Juanita) Brown, daughter...


