Obituary Listing

Joyce Mccune
Sep 11, 2017
Joyce L. McCune, 77 of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday afternoon, September 11, 2017 with her family by her side at Spectrum Health United Hospital, Greenville. The daughter of Raymond & Kathy (Tompson) Chesbro, she was born in Grand Rapids, on April 29, 1940.
Lorelei Foscardo
Sep 10, 2017
Lorelei "Lee" Foscardo, 82, left this earth for her next great adventure September 10, and is now dancing with the angels (most likely to the "Friday Song"). In addition to the ancestors that left before her, on the other side she has joined her daughter, Debe, son, William, and daughter-in-law, Mary Stapleton, as well as the great love of her...
James Gleason
Sep 10, 2017
James Douglas Gleason, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at home surrounded by family. He attended the University of Missouri, and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. James was a past president of the Chicago Board of Underwriters, and the Detroit Underwriters Association. He enjoyed a career spanning 44 years in...

Richard Keely
Sep 9, 2017
Richard L. Keely, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Leo & Dorothy (Fields) Keely he was born on November 26, 1948 in Flint. Richard was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Grand Rapids...

Susan Huerta
Sep 8, 2017
Susan K. Huerta, age 52, of Holland, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Charles & Ruth (Seyuin) Kelley, she was born on October 9, 1964 in Pontiac. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Harvey Ruperd
Sep 7, 2017
Harvey Eugene Ruperd, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at home with family by his side. The son of Calvin & Sylvia (Stratton) Ruperd, Harvey was born on March 29, 1952 in Newberry. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Patricia Zivick
Sep 6, 2017
Patricia A. Zivick, age 87, of Zeeland, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Thomas & Jeannette (Miller) Kent, she was born on April 25, 1930 in Wadsworth, Ohio. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Banfield
Sep 6, 2017
John Leslie Banfield, age 64, of Howell, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 with family by his side. The son of Ralph & Rayola Barfield, he was born on September 1, 1953 in Farmington. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Paul Milberger
Sep 6, 2017
Paul J. Milberger Jr., age 82, of Lansing, passed away on September 6, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Paul Sr. & Doris (Davis) Milberger, he was born on July 31, 1935 in Kansas City, MO. Paul was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ruthann Haus
Sep 6, 2017
Ruthann Elizabeth Haus, 83, of Cedar Lake, passed away Wednesday morning at Tendercare of Gaylord. The daughter of Carl & Lisa (Larsen) Lindfors, she was born October 20, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date.
Frederick Ingham
Sep 6, 2017
Frederick Russell Ingham, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the VA Medical Center-Battle Creek. Fred was born on November 1, 1947 in Detroit. Fred was a proud Marine who served with distinction during the Vietnam War. As a member of the India Company, 3rd Battalion, First Marine Regiment, he saw significant combat action. He was decorated...
Faith Grabow
Sep 6, 2017
Faith Grabow, 47, of Carson City, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The daughter of John & Carroll (Thomas) Newberg, she was born on February 26, 1970 in Carson City. Surviving her are her mother; Carroll Newberg, husband; Patrick Grabrow, and two sons; Jonathan and Eric Grabow. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Pamela Town
Sep 5, 2017
Pamela Jean Town, age 54, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Mercy Health Partners- Mercy Campus. The daughter of Donald & Betty (Stoops) Town, she was born on May 26, 1963 in Muskegon. Pam was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her brother, Donald Town Jr. and family; uncle, George Town and family; aunt, Joanne...

Betty Sousa
Sep 5, 2017
Betty J. Sousa, age 95, formerly of Greenville and Coral, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Metron of Cedar Springs. The daughter of Byron LeRoy & Ethel (Albright) Boyd, she was born on June 27, 1922 in Butler, Indiana. Betty had owned and operated her own dry cleaning business in Indiana, worked as head cook at Ferris State University...

Christal Hodges
Sep 4, 2017
Christal Jane was the first born child of Arthur and Juanita (Williams) Harris. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids. Christal attended Grand Rapids Public Schools and graduated from Creston High School. She went on to attend GRCC where she studied General Education. Christal enjoyed reading, writing poetry, fishing, playing basketball, and loved eating. She was, by all accounts,...

Anna Piersma
Sep 3, 2017
Anna Mae Piersma, age 94, of Holland, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Resthaven Care Center surrounded by family. The daughter of Joe & Maggie (Goodyke) Kramer, she was born on August 15, 1923 in Zeeland. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Louis Zawacki
Sep 3, 2017
Louis Joseph Zawacki, age 99, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 3, 2017 at StoryPoint of Rockford. The son of Vincent & Catherine (Lukojty) Zawacki, Louis was born on December 12, 1917 in Bay City. Louis proudly served in the United States Army During World War II earning a Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife Ethel, sons...

Jennifer Raqib
Sep 3, 2017
Jennifer Ann Raqib, age 42, of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Mercy Health Hospital. The daughter of James & Laurie (Hall) Jablonski, she was born on February 2, 1975 in Muskegon. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Cecil Riley
Sep 3, 2017
Cecil Edward Riley, 88, of Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, September 3, 2017, at Spectrum Health - United Hospital in Greenville. The son of Raymond Dennis & Nellie Riley, he was born on July 20, 1929, in Millington. In 1965 he married Irene Headley in Stanton and together they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. Cecil retired from Federal Mogul...

Kevin Heiser
Sep 3, 2017
Kevin L. Heiser, age 49, of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 3, 2017. The son of Kenard & Mary (Hovey) Heiser, he was born on January 6, 1968 in Anihiem, CA. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.