Obituary Listing

Gary Mantyla

Gary Mantyla

Nov 17, 2017

Gary Hannes Mantyla, age 66, of Grand Ledge, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan. The son of Hannes & Cora Mae (Cox) Mantyla, he was born on August 30, 1951 in Lansing. Gary was an amazing Husband, Dad, Brother, Son and Friend to so many. Family welcomes all to attend a celebration of life...

Marie Smith

Marie Smith

Nov 17, 2017

Marie Smith, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Pete Suttorp she was born on September 28, 1924 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Catherine Werther

Catherine Werther

Nov 15, 2017

Catherine Florence Cochran Werther, age 72, of Newaygo, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Faith Hospice - Trillium Woods in Byron Center. Cochran The daughter of John & Catherine Alice (Dooley) Sam, she was born on January 16, 1945 in Gary, Indiana. Catherine was adopted and raised by Olaf Cochran. was adopted and raised by Olaf Cochran. Surviving are...

Joel Laux

Joel Laux

Nov 14, 2017

Joel F. Laux, age 73, of Galesberg, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Trillium Woods surrounded by family. The son of Donald & Bernice (Wynn) Laux, he was born on August 16, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Joel was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Janet A. Laux; children, Leah...

Frank Spencer

Frank Spencer

Nov 13, 2017

Frank R. Spencer, Jr., age 65, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at home. The son of Sarah Marie (Daniels) & Frank R. Spencer, Sr., he was born on May 17, 1952 and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Committal services, with military honors, are at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Fort...

Betty Cooper

Betty Cooper

Nov 13, 2017

Betty Lois Cooper, 86, of Holland, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Holland at her daughter's home. The daughter of Melvin & Edith (Archer) Ingersoll, she was born on August 19, 1931 in Lowville, New York. In addition to working as an inspector at the former...

James Berry

James Berry

Nov 12, 2017

James J. Berry, age 85, of Sparta, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of James & Helen (Andruszkiewicz) Berry, he was born on August 8, 1932 in Grand Rapids. Jim was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served as a military policeman in the...

Coleen Hartman

Coleen Hartman

Nov 12, 2017

Coleen Marie (McBride) Hartman, of Howard City, Sunrise February 1, 1962, and Sunset November 12, 2017. Coleen is no longer suffering, as she is in a better place we have all heard about; her daughter, father, and friends are waiting to welcome and embrace her free of physical challenges she endured here on earth. Despite those challenges she was the...

Sandra Chrisman

Sandra Chrisman

Nov 11, 2017

Sandra lee Chrisman, age 71, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at home with family by her side. The Daughter of Lyle & Helen (Miller) Chrisman, she was born on August 4, 1946 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ronald Hill

Ronald Hill

Nov 11, 2017

Ronald Dra Hill Sr., age 62, of Hudsonville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Brookcrest Nursing Home in Grandville. The son of John Henry & Vera Vivian (Roberts) Hill, he was born on August 10, 1955 in Gadsden, Alabama. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Terri Smith

Terri Smith

Nov 10, 2017

Terri L. Smith, age 55, of Marne, passed away after a courageous battle with liposarcoma cancer on Friday, November 10, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Shirley (Roger) Reynhout, she was born on October 22, 1962 in Grand Rapids. Terri is survived by her husband of 28 years, Scott; children, Shelby and Ryan Smith; grandchildren, Alyssa, Dimitri,...

Jerome Osga

Jerome Osga

Nov 10, 2017

Jerome J. Osga, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Clarence & Pearl (Francoviak) Osga, he was born on April 26, 1945 in Traverse City. Surviving are his spouse of 50 years, Anne Osga; children, Jason (Tammy) Osga, Jodi (Delia) Osga and Jay (Deanna) Osga; grandchildren, Nate, Jeremy,...

John Chase

John Chase

Nov 10, 2017

John Ray Chase, age 55, of Newaygo, died at home on Friday morning, November 10, 2017 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for the last several months. John Ray Chase, age 55, of Newaygo, died at home on Friday morning, November 10, 2017 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for the last several months. A loving husband and father, John was known...

Denise Sallgren

Denise Sallgren

Nov 10, 2017

Denise A. Sallgren, age 55, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at home. The daughter of Richard & Shirley (Mathews) Sallgren, she was born on June 21, 1962 in Shelby. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Julie Baumgarten

Julie Baumgarten

Nov 10, 2017

Julie passed away peacefully on November 10, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth at the age of 57. She was born on October 4, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan to Kathryn (Moss) Baumgarten and the late Albert Baumgarten III. She graduated from St. Stephen High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Post-graduation, Julie moved to Chicago, where she...

Betty Kruppenbach

Betty Kruppenbach

Nov 10, 2017

Betty Mae Kruppenbach, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at with with family by her side. The daughter of Luther & Verna (Long) Dreibelbis, she was born on September 25, 1926 in Hamburg, PA. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Wyoming.

Lorraine Rivera

Lorraine Rivera

Nov 9, 2017

Lorraine Irene Rivera, 74, of Lakeview, passed away Thursday evening, November 9, 2017 at home under the loving care of her son and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Theodore & Anastasia (Wasink) Megneys, she was born on June 4, 1943 in New York, New York.

Gina Hull

Gina Hull

Nov 9, 2017

Gina Marie Hull, age 54, of Wayland, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at University of Michigan Hospital. The daughter of Harold & Dorthy (West) Snyder, she was born March 30, 1963 in Battle Creek. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Wyoming.

Judith Johnson

Judith Johnson

Nov 9, 2017

Judith M. Johnson, age 56, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Arnold & Janice (Anthony) Johnson, she was born on October 5, 1961 in Battle Creek. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Timothy Loop

Timothy Loop

Nov 8, 2017

Timothy John Loop, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center. The son of John Edward & Helen Amanda (Maki) Loop, he was born on April 20, 1950 in Marquette. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.