Obituary Listing

Timothy Pullen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.