Obituary Listing
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...

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
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
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
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
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...