Obituary Listing
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.
Daniel Duffy,
Oct 25, 2017
Daniel Joseph Duffy, Jr., 75, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday morning, October 25, 2017, at home under the care of his wife and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Daniel & Patricia (Fox) Duffy, he was born on September 25, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. On April 19, 1975 in Grand Rapids, he married Charrie Ann Wickwire, and together they enjoyed...
Diane George
Oct 25, 2017
Diane Lynn George, age 58, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Herbert & Beverly (Schrouder) Anderson she was born on December 5, 1958 in Muskegon. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Arla Emmons
Oct 22, 2017
Arla Mae Emmons, age 64, of Howard City, passed away Sunday morning, October 22, 2017 under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. The daughter of Gerald & Wilma Lucille (Grabill) Luchies, she was born on July 21, 1953 in Fremont. On November 22, 2003, in Howard City, she married Ward L. Emmons, Jr. and together...
Donna Ashmore
Oct 22, 2017
Donna Mae Ashmore, age 57, of Newaygo, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center. The daughter of Jerry Prince, she was born on September 23, 1960 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Wyoming.
Joseph Steponski
Oct 22, 2017
Joseph "Joe" Gerald Steponski, age 63, of Wyoming, passed away early in the morning of Sunday, October 22, 2017 with his daughters by his side. He was born on December 14, 1953 in Grandville, and graduated from Ferris State University. Joe enjoyed golfing, fishing, cooking, and had a passion for cars. He always had a great story to tell or...
Kathryn Clifford
Oct 21, 2017
Kathryn Anne "Kathy" Clifford, age 41, of Fenwick, passed away early Saturday morning, October 21, 2017 in the emergency room of Sheridan Community Hospital following multiple health challenges. The daughter of Jerome Edward & Patricia Alice (Stevens) Kroll, she was born on January 8, 1976 in Carson City. Kathy attended Davenport University and worked as a cashier at the Greenville...
Virginia Middag
Oct 21, 2017
Virgina Kay Middag, age 70, of West Olive, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Medilodge of Holland with family by her side. The daughter of Eugene & Ann (Sluka) Middag, she was born on April 17, 1947 in Grand Haven. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Edward Nozal
Oct 21, 2017
Edward "Ed" Nozal, age 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of John II & Genevieve (Zyskowski) Nozal, he was born on March 25, 1943 in Grand Rapids. Ed was a proud U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. He went on to be a painter for Steelcase and retired after 27 years. Ed had...
William Gierhart
Oct 20, 2017
William Soper Gierhart, age 73, of Rockford, passed away Friday evening, October 20, 2017 at home under the loving care of his wife and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Harry & Mary Eleanor (Soper) Gierhart, he was born on February 11, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On October 21, 1967 he married Andrea Lee Evakich and together they raised one...
David Bosscher
Oct 19, 2017
David Wayne Bosscher, of Grand Rapids, at the age of 88, on October 19, 2017, ended his earthly journey peacefully at home. The son of Jacob & Nellie (Lucas) Bosscher, he was born on December 8, 1928 in Rehoboth, New Mexico. He was raised in Rehoboth where his father was in charge of Rehoboth Christian School and the students that...
Dorothy Cunningham
Oct 19, 2017
Dorothy "Dot" Cunningham, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Joseph Sr. & Dorothy May (Simmons) Mattone, she was born on September 17, 1952 in Grand Rapids. Dot had many hobbies that consisted of collecting butterflies, coloring and watching Disney movies. Her greatest passion however...
Cynthia Raichert
Oct 16, 2017
Cynthia Raichert, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away October 16, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Gordon S. & Ellen I. (Ottelin) Dahlen, she was born on November 20, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...


