Obituary Listing

Charles Galaszewski

Charles Galaszewski

Jan 4, 2018

Charles W. Galaszewski, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 4, 2018. The son of Caximer Galaszewski, he was born on August 10, 1950 on Grand Rapids. Charles proudly served his county in the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. An exclusive provider of Veteran's Funeral Care Arrangements...

David Buffum

David Buffum

Jan 4, 2018

David Jonathon Buffum, age 79, of Belding, passed away Thursday evening, January 4, 2018 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of the Rev. Earl Francis & Marjorie Pearl (Oachampaugh) Buffum, he was born on November 7, 1938 in Grand Rapids. On December 16, 1972 he married the former Evelyne Mae (Orvis)...

Dorothy Arnold

Dorothy Arnold

Jan 4, 2018

Dorothy M. Morgan-Arnold, age 93, of Greenville, passed away early Thursday morning, January 4, 2018 at Twin Oaks Retirement Assisted Living in Gowen. The daughter of Frank & Eacil (Ross) Dalton, she was born on July 19, 1924 in Carson City. After graduating from Ionia High School, she married Basil Morgan. who preceded her in death. She then married John...

Rachel Clark

Rachel Clark

Jan 3, 2018

Rachel Arriaga (nee Gonzalez) Clark, age 91, passed away peacefully in Kalamazoo, on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Sue's Loving Care. Rachel was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on March 2, 1926 to Manuel & Mercedes (Ayala) Gonzalez, where she came from a large family of 12 brothers and sisters. Rachel was married in 1948 in San Luis Potosi...

Joseph Sutherlin

Joseph Sutherlin

Jan 3, 2018

Joseph Boyd Sutherlin, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Trillium Woods and went home to be in the loving arms of Jesus. The son of Vard & Helen Sutherlin, he was born on July 29, 1955 in Grand Rapids. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law Nancy...

Carl Brandow

Carl Brandow

Jan 2, 2018

Carl Henry Brandow, age 63, of Grandville, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Spectrum Health Nursing & Rehab Center. The son of John "Jack" Brandow & Velma Mae (Griffin) Brandow, he was the youngest of five siblings and was born on July 28, 1954 in Grand Rapids. John "Jack" Brandow & Velma Mae (Griffin) Brandow, he Carl is...

Robert Gibbs

Robert Gibbs

Jan 2, 2018

Robert Lee Gibbs, age 58, of Highland Park, passed away January 2, 2018. Born on August 14, 1959, Robert was a veteran of the United States Army. Committal services, with military honors, are at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly. To send a message of sympathy, sign Robert's online guest...

Kenneth Hughes

Kenneth Hughes

Dec 31, 2017

Kenneth Dale Hughes, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. A proud veteran, Ken served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. On April 24, 1965, in Flint, he married the former Penelope Nadine "Penny" Hobson and together they enjoyed 52...

Bruce Starkweather

Bruce Starkweather

Dec 31, 2017

Bruce Allan Starkweather, 77, of Mackinac Island and Lowell, passed away early Sunday morning, December 31, 2017, at Trillium Woods, under the care of Faith Hospice and his family. The son of Earl & Elsie (Tissron) Starkweather, he was born on May 10, 1940 in Pontiac. Bruce loved to spend his time with family and friends. He enjoyed golfing and...

Helen Sweers

Helen Sweers

Dec 30, 2017

Helen Rose (Keathley) Sweers, age 77, of Grand Rapids, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Helen Rose (Keathley) Sweers, age 77, of Grand Rapids , went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Beloved wife of John Sweers; sister of Linda (Tony) Davis; mother of Debra (Bob) Zieger,...

Young M.D.

Young M.D.

Dec 30, 2017

Young Won Cho, M.D., age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Dai-hyun & Jung-tai (Kim) Cho, he was born on March 3, 1931 in Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Cho served alongside the United States military with the Republic of Korea Defense Forces during...

Vera Davis

Vera Davis

Dec 29, 2017

Mrs. Vera Elizabeth Davis, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 29,2017. She resided at Maple Lawn Medical Care in Coldwater, Michigan at the time of her death. Friday, December 29,2017 Vera was born in Newport, Rhode Island to James D. and Bertha E. (Frenzel) Neely. She was the youngest of four children. Brothers...

Shirley Newburry

Shirley Newburry

Dec 27, 2017

Shirley Ann Newburry, age 82, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. The daughter of Lloyd & Nellie Bolles, she was born on December 22, 1935 in Fennville. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Larry Mcdaniel

Larry Mcdaniel

Dec 27, 2017

Larry Gene "Bud" McDaniel, age 71, of Stanton, passed away at home on Wednesday evening, December 27, 2017. The son of Wesley & Pauline (Gender) McDaniel, he was born January 11, 1946 in Greenville. After graduating from Greenville High School in 1964, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He later made his home in Georgia...

David Beemer

David Beemer

Dec 27, 2017

David Roy Beemer, age 57, of Gowen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at his home. The son of Garold Dale & Roselie M. "Rose" (Badge) Beemer, he was born on January 29, 1960 in Greenville. While still in high school Dave began working nights at the former Electrolux Home Products and earned his GED later in life....

Diane Pease

Diane Pease

Dec 27, 2017

Diane June Pease, 63, of Dewitt, passed away Wednesday morning, December 27, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Russell & Ardis (Stampfly) Sibley, she was born September 26, 1954 in Lansing. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family gathering is being planned for a later date.

Terry Powers

Terry Powers

Dec 27, 2017

Terry Lee Powers, age 52, of Lowell, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Marvin & Alice (Huey) Powers he was born on April 28, 1965 in Greenville. He loved spending his time outdoors no matter the weather. He was an avid ice fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed hunting for mushrooms. Terry was...

David Mooney

David Mooney

Dec 26, 2017

David Ricky Mooney, age 63, of Saranac, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of David Lee & Barbara Anne (Santos) Mooney, he was born on March 16, 1954 in Grand Rapids. Rick had lots of hobbies that he enjoyed. A favorite of his was hanging...

Ivy Hootman

Ivy Hootman

Dec 24, 2017

Ivy Margaret Hootman, age 82, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of John & Iris Rebecca (Gordanier), she was born on January 25, 1935 in Detroit. Surviving are her children, John & Lisa Hootman of Brighton, Michael & Karen Hootman of Brighton, Lloyd & Madeleine Hootman of New Boston, Lisa & John...

Govinda Timsina

Govinda Timsina

Dec 23, 2017

Govinda Timsina, age 40, of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at home with family by his side. The son of Padma & Dhan (Neopaney) Timsina, he was born on January 1, 1977 in Gelephu, Bhutan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.