Obituary Listing
Timothy Pullen
Aug 16, 2017
Timothy Pullen, of Grand Rapids, departed on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 for better fishing on the Eternal Holy Waters with our Lord and Savior. May he have a well deserved vacation with HIM. Fisherman's Prayer God, grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when it comes to my last cast I then must humbly pray...

Cathryn Marler
Aug 16, 2017
Cathryn Renee Marler, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. The daughter of Arthur & Barbara (Thompson) Marler, she was born on October 26, 1956 in Grand Rapids. Cathryn was a dedicated art teacher for 15 years at various elementary and Montessori schools around the Grand Rapids area. A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm...

Roger Ellen
Aug 16, 2017
Roger C. Ellen, age 76, of Walker, passed away after a long battle of Kidney disease on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 surrounded by friends and family. The son of Russel J. & Mildred E. (Courter) Ellen, he was born on June 1, 1941 in Grand Rapids. Roger always made people laugh and had quite the sense of humor until the...

Daniel Simones
Aug 15, 2017
Daniel Wayne Simones, age 55, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017. The son of Myron and Valeria (Frencel) Simones, he was born on September 7, 1961. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville

Scott Morris
Aug 15, 2017
Scott W. Morris, age 53, of Reed City, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Wayne & Veda (Preston) Morris he was born on August 7, 1964. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids

Patricia Decker
Aug 15, 2017
Patricia Ann Decker, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Colonial House in Marshall. The daughter of Orville & Rosemarie (Hoaldey) Mead, she was born on August 24, 1938 in Benton Harbor. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Sylvia Schwartz
Aug 13, 2017
Sylvia A. Schwartz, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Cruz & Maria (Montemyer) Salazar, she was born on November 28, 1955 in Findlay, OH. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Gerald Schwartz; and children, Christopher James Schwartz, Bryan James Schwartz, and Ana Marie...

Coralean Reece
Aug 12, 2017
Coralean Reece, age 75, of Alma, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Carson City Hospital. The daughter of Voice and Hellen (Horton) Hudson, she was born on September 15, 1941 in Grand Rapids. Coralean worked for many years as a press operator. Coralean enjoyed doing crafts, knitting, and spending time with...

Rebecca Drecksler
Aug 12, 2017
Rebecca Vilora Dreksler, age 79, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Gerald & Alice (Wetmore) Hubbard, she was born on November 21, 1937 in Kalamazoo. Rebecca is preceded in passing by her husband, Richard Dreksler; and her parents, Bill & Alice Hubbard. She is survived by her sisters, Julie (Keith)...

John Coon
Aug 12, 2017
John "Bill" William Coon, age 72, of Wayland, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of John O. & Alice V. (Keirns) Coon, he was born on May 12, 1945 in The Plains, Ohio. Bill was a proud U.S. Army National Guard Veteran. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

John Freeman
Aug 11, 2017
John Anthony Freeman, age 72, of Holland, passed away August 11, 2017 at home with loved ones by his side. The son of Alfred & Lucille (Walskis) Freeman, he was born on May 9, 1945 in Douglas, Michigan. John proudly served his county in the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Shirley Hamer
Aug 11, 2017
Shirley Ann Hamer, age 79, of Crystal, passed away early Friday morning, August 11, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Grace Hospice. The daughter of Phil & Dorothy (Sharp) Miles, she was born on August 5, 1937 and retired from the former Electrolux Home Products. Survivors include two sons, Tom Hamer and Jeff Hamer....

Virginia Wiseman
Aug 10, 2017
Virginia A. Wiseman, age 94, of Lansing, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Carl & Hazel (Towne) Tisdale, she was born on April 15, 1923 in Lansing. A committal service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Evergreen Cemetery, 2600 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing. A luncheon will follow at...

Cornelius Mckeown
Aug 10, 2017
Cornelius A. McKeown Jr., age 86, of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at The Brook of Big Rapids Retirement Community. The son of Cornelius & Mathilda (Schubert) McKeown, he was born on September 10, 1930 in Highland Park. Cornelius retired from Michigan Bell Phone Company and enjoyed camping and snowmobiling. Also, was a classic car and a...
Marcus Gordon
Aug 10, 2017
Marcus Alexander Gordon, age 28, left this earth on Thursday, August 10, 2017 with his sense of humor to bring laughter to the Angels, and the Lord. The son of Jammilynn (Boggs) Clouse & Mark Clouse, Marcus was born on July 29, 1989 in Grand Rapids. Marcus will be deeply missed by his parents, Jammi & Mark Clouse, his sister...

Norman Cook
Aug 9, 2017
Norman Damon Cook, age 90, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Sensations Memory Care in Charlotte surrounded by family. The son of Clarence & Martha Cook, he was born on November 9, 1926 in Bellevue. Norman was a proud U.S. Army Veteran having served during World War ll. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...
Shaelyn Klok
Aug 9, 2017
Shaelyn Marie Klok, age 18, of Pierson, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2017. The daughter of Steven & Michelle (Tiffany) Klok, she was born on June 3, 1999 in Grand Rapids. Shaelyn loved to hunt, go snowmobiling, boating and anything outdoors. She is preceded in passing by her grandma, Betty Lyons. Shaelyn is survived by her parents, Steven &...
Joyce Carpenter
Aug 8, 2017
Joyce A. Carpenter, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Joyce was born on January 23, 1937 in California. Surviving are her husband; many children; grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Ann James
Aug 8, 2017
Ann Elizabeth James, age 68, of Ionia, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The daughter of Wesley & Helene (Kuhne) Carder, she was born on June 21, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her life was lived in the United States as well as Germany, where she met and married her soulmate Rudolf "Rudi" Feuster...

Stephen Madar
Aug 8, 2017
Stephen Alexander Madar Jr., age 67, of Royal Oak, passed away August 8, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Stephen & Pauline (McMurtry) Madar, he was born on October 17, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.