Obituary Listing

Paul Bugosh

Paul Bugosh

Jan 23, 2018

Paul Robert Bugosh, age 62, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Hospice Facility. The son of Edward & Judith (Widener) Bugosh, he was born on August 22, 1955 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Paul proudly served his county in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Lillian Deciantis

Lillian Deciantis

Jan 22, 2018

Faye DeCiantis passed peacefully January 22, 2018 at home with her husband Michael and daughter Danielle by her side. Born September 27, 1945 to Frank and Sylvia (Mullins) Payne, she is survived by her husband, of more than 50 years, Michael who was her primary caregiver throughout her battle with Alzheimer's. She is also survived by two daughters, Michelle, Danielle...

Marlene Cesare

Marlene Cesare

Jan 22, 2018

Marlene Catherine Cesare, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The daughter of John & Martha (Bibik) Cesare, she was born on June 23, 1952 in Wayne Co., Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Leonard; sister, Ann Marie. Marlene is survived by her twin-sister Marianne &...

Jose Hernandez

Jose Hernandez

Jan 22, 2018

Jose Hernandez, 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday night, January 22, 2018 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center - Fuller Campus. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Shirley Frey

Shirley Frey

Jan 21, 2018

Shirley M. Frey, age 88, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Thornapple Manor surrounded by family. Shirley was born on March 16, 1929 to Kenneth & Mildred (Nuding) Wine, in Battle Creek. Shirley's mother chose her name after Shirley Temple. Shirley and her younger sister Audrey were very close. Shirley married Lloyd Frey in March of...

Rudolph Whitefoot

Rudolph Whitefoot

Jan 20, 2018

Rudolph "Rudy" John Whitefoot, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans in Grand Rapids. The son of Eugene & Anna (Sustrich) Whitefoot, he was born on May 12, 1944 in Highland Park. Rudy proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War Era. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Randall Wabeke

Randall Wabeke

Jan 20, 2018

Randall Lee Wabeke, age 69, completed his assignments here on earth on January 20, 2018 and he returned to his Creator. Randy was co-owner of Zeeland Motor Supply, and CARQUEST of Holland. He operated Zeeland Motor Supply for 46 years. He left a great legacy to his daughters by working with them daily. Many people have coined him as a...

Doris Baker

Doris Baker

Jan 20, 2018

Doris Rose Baker, age 88, of Zeeland, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at home with family by her side. The daughter of Earl & Mary (Womack) Fenwick, she was born on August 22, 1929 in Saline, Missouri. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Judy Richards

Judy Richards

Jan 19, 2018

Judy Ellen Richards, age 56, of Carson City, passed away early Friday morning, January 19, 2018 at Sparrow Carson City Hospital. The daughter of Robert E. & Carol A. (Hoeksema) Borst, she was born on July 26, 1961 in Grand Rapids. On September 3, 1999, in Carson City, she married Dale E. Richards. Judy lived for adventure with her husband...

Theodore Mckalip

Theodore Mckalip

Jan 19, 2018

Theodore Otto McKalip, 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at home with his family by his side, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Theodore & Estelle (Wingler) McKalip, he was born June 23, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. Ted was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam Era....

Thomas .Sny

Thomas .Sny

Jan 19, 2018

Thomas James Sny, 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday morning, January 19, 2018 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of William & Rose (Jette) Sny, he was born January 29, 1923 in Saginaw. A decorated veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during World War II era. Surviving are his children, Paul Sny and...

Richard Jackman,

Richard Jackman,

Jan 19, 2018

Richard L. Jackman, Jr., age 50, a U.S. Army veteran of the Persian Gulf War, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Metron of Greenville. The son of Sheryl Ann (Case) & Richard Leonard Jackman, Sr., he was born on November 14, 1967 in Grayling and was a graduate of Manton High School. Committal services, with military honors, are at...

Violet Wolgamott

Violet Wolgamott

Jan 19, 2018

Violet Jean Wolgamott, age 75, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at home. The daughter of Smith & Betty Jane (Hurley) McLellan, she was born on July 5, 1942 in Lansing. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Andrew W. Wolgamott, Sr.; her children, Andrew Jr. & Patricia Wolgamott of Ravenna, Donna & Mike Schucker of Muskegon, and...

Doris Raymer

Doris Raymer

Jan 18, 2018

Doris Mae Raymer, age 88, of Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Rex H. & Violet E. (Cote) Thayer, she was born on July 12, 1929 in Grand Rapids. Doris is preceded in passing by her two children, William "Billy" Raymer, and Sandra Raymer. She is survived by her loving...

Marcia Smith

Marcia Smith

Jan 18, 2018

Marcia Gay (Saur) Smith, age 76, of Grand Rapids (formerly Grandville), left this earthly life to join her Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 18, 2018 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Marcia worked for many years as a legal secretary, and later in life as a secretary in a realty office. She was known for her sweet and loving...

Amos Sharp

Amos Sharp

Jan 18, 2018

Amos Eugene Sharp, 75, of Spencer Township, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center - Fuller Avenue in Grand Rapids. The son of Fred & Anna (Smith) Sharp, he was born August 12, 1942, in Morley. He is survived by his two children, Gene Sharp and Christine Dykema; and eight grandchildren, Brittany, Steven, Hadley,...

Howard Payne

Howard Payne

Jan 17, 2018

Howard Glenn Payne, age 54, of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The son of Raymond Glenn & Janice Kay (Strickfaden) Payne, he was born on July 31, 1963 in Allegan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Eleanor Shimmel

Eleanor Shimmel

Jan 17, 2018

Eleanor Jean "Bunny" (Molinosky) Shimmel, 90, of Ada, entered her heavenly home Wednesday morning surrounded by her family and friends, under the care of Faith Hospice. The daughter of Barney & Lula (Joslyn) Molinosky, was born September 4, 1927 in Grand Rapids. Eleanor was known to be artistically inclined in multiple mediums such as; baking, cooking, gardening, calligraphy, gift wrapping,...

Ulyssess Wade

Ulyssess Wade

Jan 16, 2018

Ulyssess Charles Douglas Wade, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at home with family by his side. The son of William & Lorraine (Barksdale) Wade, he was born on January 18, 1948 in Ohio. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Edward Merritt

Edward Merritt

Jan 15, 2018

Edward Francis Merritt, age 76, of Grandville, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at home surrounded by family. The son of Edward D. & Margaret T. (Cawley) Merritt, he was born on March 22, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts. Edward was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran. Burial will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, at a later...