Obituary Listing
Franklin Braden
Nov 25, 2017
Franklin Roosevelt Braden, 82, of Gowen, passed away Saturday morning, November 25, 2017, at Samaritas "The Lodge", in Grand Rapids. The thirteenth child of fourteen, he was born on October 29, 1935 to Clinton & Eva (Holmden) Braden, in Greenville. On January 1, 1997 in Cedar Springs, he married Dorothy Elaine Braden and together they enjoyed almost 21 years of...
Keely Salisbury
Nov 25, 2017
Keely Ann Salisbury, 49, of Morley, passed away Saturday evening, November 25, 2017, at home under the care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Darrell & Donna Jean (York) West, she was born July 2, 1968, in Webberville.
Ferris Hocum
Nov 24, 2017
Ferris James Hocum, age 61, of Rockford, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 unexpectedly from vascular disease. The son of Ferris & Esther (Foster) Hocum, he was born on September 13, 1956 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mable, Melba, Doris, and Carol; father-in-law, Gene Snyder and nephew, Zachary Snyder. Jim is survived by...
Tamae Burr
Nov 23, 2017
Tamae Burr, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at home with family by her side. The daughter of Sakushiro & Kiyo (Uemura) Sasaki, she was born on May 10, 1934 in Japan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Laurence Bathurst
Nov 23, 2017
Laurence James "Larry" Bathurst, age 62, of Greenville, died Thursday evening, November 23, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Richard Laurence & Elinor Rose (Bliss) Bathurst, he was born on March 15, 1955 in Mount Clemens. After graduating high school, he earned a Bachelor's degree at Central Michigan...
Fredrick Gleason
Nov 23, 2017
Fredrick "Fred" Selah Gleason passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, in Rockford, on Nov. 23, 2017, after a hard fought, short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Fred was born on January 19, 1943, in Grand Rapids, son of the late Darrell and Edna (Walter) Gleason. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra (Tyner) Gleason; son,...
David Moody
Nov 22, 2017
David Warren Moody, Jr., age 51, passed from this world on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 into the care of our Lord. David was ill for some time and fought until the very end, but it was not to be. He attended Michigan State University and Forest Hills Central High School where he was president of his senior class. He was...
Richard Selden
Nov 22, 2017
Richard F. Selden, age 88, of Lake Oddessa, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Richard Sr. & Mabel (Hugbee) Selden, he was born on December 6, 1928 in Lansing. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Doran Strecker
Nov 22, 2017
Doran H. Strecker Jr., age 52, of Sparta, passed away November 22, 2017 at home. The son of Doran Sr. & Linda (Dewey) Strecker he was born on September 25, 1965 in Grand Rapids. Doran was an intelligent, caring, loving man he was preceded in death by his father, Doran Harry Strecker Sr,; mother, Linda Mae Strecker; step-father, John Joesph...
Ruth Mars
Nov 22, 2017
Ruth Blanch Mars, 89, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, November 22, 2017, at home under the care of her daughter and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Louis & Mable Benner, she was born August 30, 1928 in Wauseon, Ohio.
Michael Durkee
Nov 22, 2017
Michael J. Durkee, age 71, of Fennville, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at home with family by his side. The son of Fredrick & Letha (Rymer) Durkee, he was born January 23, 1946 in Battle Creek. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Mary Austin
Nov 22, 2017
Mrs. Mary Kathleen (Farrey) Austin, age 70, of Comstock Park, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She grew up in Grand Rapids, where she graduated from Catholic Central High School, and went on to attend Grand Rapids Junior College. Kathy was a dental assistant, homemaker, daycare provider, and the bookkeeper for her and her husband John's family business, Midwest...
David Chambers
Nov 21, 2017
David Harry Chambers, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Sanctuary at St. Mary's. The son of Donald & Barbara (Brown) Chambers, he was born on November 7, 1954 in Greenville. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Joshua Braat
Nov 21, 2017
Joshua Neal Braat, age 28, of Jenison, passes away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. The son of Mark & Kristin (Peterson) Braat, he was born on August 15, 1989 in Grand Rapids. Survived by Jacki Traxler fiance, daughter Makenzie Downs, son Joshua Braat Jr, mother Kristin Braat, sister Ashley (Andy) Brown, brother Mark (Mary) Braat II, brother Tony Braat, Grandmother...
Barbara Mcclurken
Nov 21, 2017
Barbara Mary McClurken, age 51, of Jenison, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Junior & Nancy (Harsen) Poore, she was born on March 16, 1966 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Constance Reed
Nov 19, 2017
Constance Sue Reed. 74, of Six Lakes, passed away Sunday morning, November 19, 2017, at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Lester & Bertha (Smith) Ford, she was born December 15, 1942, in Eaton Rapids.
Irmgard Roggow
Nov 19, 2017
Irmgard "Irmie" Natalie Roggow, age 87, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hemlock and Drummond Island, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids surrounded by family. The daughter of Rev. John & Frieda (Kraft) Gauss, she was born on January 27, 1930 in Findlay, Ohio. Irmie graduated from Michigan Lutheran Seminary in 1948. She was the...
Elsbeth Eames
Nov 18, 2017
Elsbeth B. Eames "Betty", age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed gently and peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning, November 18, 2017 at Mercy Health St. Mary's surrounded by family. Betty contracted a serious infection earlier in the week which progressed into her system and ultimately took her life. passed gently and peacefully into the arms of Jesus...
Christopher Wallace
Nov 18, 2017
Christopher M. Wallace, age 38, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. The son of Michael J. Wallace & Paula (Ostrom) Munson, he was born on June 28, 1979 in Lansing. Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Shooltz; father, Michael Wallace; mother, Paula (Ken) Munson; sister, Jessica Wallace; step-sister, Kari Munson; step-brother,...
Julia Navis
Nov 17, 2017
Julia Nell Navis, age 65, of Byron Center, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Byron Center Manor. The daughter of William & Nellowee (Warren) Martin, she was born on June 21, 1952 in Red Bay Alabama. She is survived by two daughters, two step daughters, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, three brothers and their spouses, three brothers in law...
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