Obituary Listing
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.


