Obituary Listing

Mischelle Swartwood
Nov 6, 2017
Mischelle Faye Swartwood, age 62, of Stanwood, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Marvin Alan & Gertrude Louise (Lee) Swartwood, she was born on February 25, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa.

John Wert
Nov 6, 2017
John Frederick Wert, 66, passed away, November 6, 2017 at MidMichigan Medical Center Gratiot. The son of Earl & Laura (Vogel) Wert, he was born on August 5, 1951, in Alma. John was a proud Veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Sharp Shooter M16 award.

Claire Hull
Nov 5, 2017
Claire Edwin Hull, age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. The son of Clarence & Margaret (Nagel) Hull, he was born on June 28, 1946 in East Leroy, Michigan. A committal service with full military honors will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Ft. Custer...

Bruce Earwood
Nov 5, 2017
Bruce Ray Earwood, age 67, of Gobles, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Ray & Maycle (Cooper) Earwood, he was born on June 17, 1950 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Susan Bashore
Nov 5, 2017
Susan L. Bashore, age 86, of Portland, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Horace & Evylan (Crego) Leisure, she was born on July 14, 1931 in Lansing. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Ronald Bain
Nov 5, 2017
Ronald R. Bain, 81, of Gowen, passed away Sunday evening at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital. The son of Ralph & Helen Bain Jr., he was born on December 23, 1935 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Hazel Hohnberger
Nov 4, 2017
Hazel S. Hohnberger, age 75, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Crestview surrounded by family. The daughter of Clifford & Darlene (Woodburn) Kelly, she was born on October 5, 1942 in Evansville, IN. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Oscar Pierson
Nov 3, 2017
Oscar D. Pierson, age 90, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2017 at Battle Creek Veterans Medical Center. The son of Durward & Gladys (Oberlin) Pierson, he was born on June 22, 1927 in Holt. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Donald Jones
Nov 3, 2017
Donald Scott Jones, age 49, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Floyd Sr. & Lauraleen (Herron) Jones, he was born on January 21, 1968 in Gary, Indiana. A memorial service will be held at a later date, pending arrangements. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...

Mary Sickterman
Nov 3, 2017
Mary Cletus Sickterman, age 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Sunrise of Cascade surrounded by family. The daughter of George & Ary (Salter) McDonald, she was born on August 16, 1921 in Vidalia, Georgia. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

William Newville
Nov 3, 2017
William L. Newville, age 73, of Bitely, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of William & Patricia (Higgins) Newville, he was born on November 17, 1943 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Marlin Toy
Nov 3, 2017
Marlin Lester Toy, age 68, of Grand Rapids, Passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Butterworth Hospital. The son of Audley & Jane (Moses) Toy, he was born on November 23, 1948 in Massachusetts. Marlin proudly served in the United States Marines as a Lance Corporal during Vietnam. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider...

Fredrick Thorne
Nov 2, 2017
Fredrick Kenneth Thorne, age 77, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Kenneth & Margarie (Forner) Thorne, he was born on December 21, 1939 in Sparta. Fredrick proudly served his county in the United States Marines. A memorial celebrating Fredrick's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22nd...
Terri Way
Nov 1, 2017
Terri L. Way, age 67, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Merle & Gertrude (Sahlin) Way, she was born on May 8, 1950 in Muskegon. Surviving are her daughter, Brandi J. (Curtis) Orcutt daughter; grand children, Brianna L. O'Neal, Kurtis M. Orcutt, Max D. Orcutt, Scott A. Orcutt, and Sarah...

Wesley Goyne
Oct 31, 2017
Wesley James Goyne, age 40, of Shelbyville, formerly of Arkansas, passed away October 31, 2017. Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Joan Peterson
Oct 30, 2017
Joan E. Peterson, age 85, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Stanley Sr. & Antoinette (D'Amour) Venne, she was born on January 18, 1932 in Gladstone. A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Mary Carveth
Oct 27, 2017
Mary A. Carveth, age 64, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The daughter of Walter & Etta (Bradeen) Kuras, she was born on June 19, 1953 in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Wyoming.

Jacqueline Holroyd
Oct 27, 2017
Jacqueline Holroyd, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Ralph & Pauline (Bean) Taylor, she was born on March 16, 1931 in Kalamazoo. Honoring Jacqueline's wishes cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace...

Terry Parsons
Oct 27, 2017
Terry Lee Parsons, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Center. The son of Robert Sr. & Elaine (Russell) Parsons, he was born on November 17, 1952 in Charlevoix. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

David Vega
Oct 26, 2017
David Vega, age 64, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Manuel & Mary (Martinez) Vega, he was born on February 6, 1953 in Saginaw. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.