Obituary Listing

Robert Keeler
Oct 2, 2017
The Keeler family invites you and guests to join us for the Bob Keeler's military service and interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Friday, June 14th, 2019 at 2:30 P.M. Furthermore please join us for a celebration dinner which will be held at the Sweet House on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 beginning at 5:30 P.M., with dinner to follow...
Martin Ippel
Oct 2, 2017
On Sunday night Martin John Ippel went to sleep at his favorite place on earth, his cabin up north, and on Monday October 2 he woke up in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Marty enjoyed his last weekend with his son, Scott, and son-in-law, Mike, doing one of his favorite activities, bird hunting with his dog Gauge....

Paul Nuckolls
Sep 29, 2017
Paul Lance Nuckolls, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital. Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 18, 1944. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country in the Vietnam war. Paul then went on to work for the CSX Railroad for 42 years before...

Marie Stencel
Sep 29, 2017
Marie E. Stencel, age 75, of Livonia, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at Metron of Forest Hills of Grand Rapids. The daughter of Roman & Anna (Sleiter) Stencel, she was born on January 30, 1942 in Detroit. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Nancy Tocco. Surviving are her brother, Anthony (Connie) Stencel; nieces, Cheryl (Sam)...
Tommie Thomas
Sep 29, 2017
Tommie James Thomas, age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2017. The son of Samuel & Veola (King) Thomas, he was born on March 22, 1959 in Flint. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Veola; and siblings, Lottie, Wilma, Deborah, Tonya, Wilbert, Timothy, LesPaul, and Paul Lester. Tommie is Survived by his...
Violet Slack
Sep 28, 2017
Violet Slack, age 65, of Wayland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI. age 65, of Wayland, The daughter of Edwin & Bessie (Moses) Slack, she was born on November 15, 1951 in Kalamazoo. She was raised in Plainwell, Michigan and later resided in Wayland, MI. The daughter of Edwin &...
Maria Luna
Sep 28, 2017
Maria N. Luna, de 88 anos, de Grand Rapids, fallecio el jueves 28 de septiembre de 2017 en Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center rodeado de familiares. Hija de Eulogio y Juana Luna, nacio el 12 de abril de 1929 en Tzitzio, Michiacan, Mexico. Los servicios funerarios volveran a su ciudad natal en una fecha posterior. Jehova es mi pastor,...

Dalena Parsons
Sep 27, 2017
Dalena Marie Parsons, age 72, of Lakeview, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 27, 2017 at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Francis F. & Leona E. (Bevier) Miller, she was born on September 12, 1945 in Grand Rapids. Dalena retired from Meijer, where she worked as a deli clerk, after 20...

Alexander Landreth
Sep 25, 2017
Alexander Patrick Landreth, age 31, of Big Rapids passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. The son of Larry & Barbara (Snider) Landreth, he was born on August 28, 1986 in Big Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Pamela Smith
Sep 24, 2017
Pamela J. Smith, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Nathan Sr. & Joan (Molag) Williams, she was born on August 25, 1957 in Grand Rapids. Pamela enjoyed reading, crafting and was an avid collector of Mickey Mouse items. However one of her greatest joys was...

Imogene Galloway
Sep 24, 2017
Imogene Marion "Jean" Galloway, age 87, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan . The daughter of John & Bessie May (Sherman) Allen, she was born June 22, 1930 in Lakeview. On September 22, 1948, in Belding, she married Arthur Robert Galloway and they recently celebrated...

Thomas Payne
Sep 23, 2017
Thomas Allen Payne Sr., age 69, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Nina; grandson, Shane Cole Denslow Jr.; parents, Alfred and Marion (Hammer) Payne; siblings, Alfred (Sonny) Payne, Ken Payne, Roger (Butch) Payne, and Ron Payne. Tom is survived by his son, Tom Jr. (Amy) Payne, of Wyoming,...

Terry Troupe
Sep 22, 2017
Terry Glenn Troupe, age 67, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2017. The son of Bernard & Frances (Pell) Troupe, he was born on March 4, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Richard Dines
Sep 22, 2017
Richard Junior Dines Jr., age 63, of Jenison, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center. The son of Richard Lee & Shirley (Rose) Dines, he was born on February 12, 1954 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Clayton Jastifer
Sep 22, 2017
Clayton Joseph Jastifer, 83, of Stanton, passed away Friday evening, September 22, 2017, surrounded by family at Metron of Greenville. The son of Francis & Mary (Brandt) Jastifer, was born at home, September 17, 1934. He attended St. Patrick's school in Parnell. Clayton lived in Ada most of his life, where he raised his family. In his early years, he...
Maria Rodriguez
Sep 21, 2017
Maria De los Angeles Rodriguez, age 70, of Wyoming, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Mercy Health St. Mary's. The daughter of Mateo Garcia & Maria Flores, she was born on January 29, 1947 in El Rancho el Burral Municipio de San Miguiel Del alto Jalisco. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Karen Rowe
Sep 21, 2017
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Karen G. Rowe, age 70, of Big Rapids, is now at peace. She passed Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Karen Gail Harris was born in Detroit on December 28, 1946, to Dr. Kenneth G. Harris, DVM & Jean P. (Kauderer) Harris. Growing up in Fenton, she helped with her father's animal patients as...

Raymond Donnelly
Sep 20, 2017
Raymond Lee Donnelly, age 60, of Battle Creek, passed away September 20, 2017 at his home. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during the Cold War era and attained the rank of Senior Airman. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road,...

Robert Higa
Sep 20, 2017
Robert Katsumi Higa, age 87, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 with family by his side. The son of ShinKichi & Oushi (Waniya) Higa, he was born on May 15, 1930 in Hilo, Hawaii. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ina Price
Sep 20, 2017
Ina Marie Price, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 with family by her side. The daughter of Dorothy Whitehead, Ina was born on September 29, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.