Obituary Listing
Karen Rowe
Sep 21, 2017
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Karen G. Rowe, age 70, of Big Rapids, is now at peace. She passed Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Karen Gail Harris was born in Detroit on December 28, 1946, to Dr. Kenneth G. Harris, DVM & Jean P. (Kauderer) Harris. Growing up in Fenton, she helped with her father's animal patients as...
Raymond Donnelly
Sep 20, 2017
Raymond Lee Donnelly, age 60, of Battle Creek, passed away September 20, 2017 at his home. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served during the Cold War era and attained the rank of Senior Airman. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road,...
Robert Higa
Sep 20, 2017
Robert Katsumi Higa, age 87, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 with family by his side. The son of ShinKichi & Oushi (Waniya) Higa, he was born on May 15, 1930 in Hilo, Hawaii. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Ina Price
Sep 20, 2017
Ina Marie Price, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 with family by her side. The daughter of Dorothy Whitehead, Ina was born on September 29, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Janet Roberts
Sep 19, 2017
Janet Jane Roberts, age 74, of Holland, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Appledorn Assisted Living Center North surrounded by family. The daughter of John & Helen (Usas) Petchulis, she was born on January 9, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A memorial mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Our Lady of the...
Doris Anderson
Sep 19, 2017
Doris June Anderson, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Mercy Health St. Mary's hospital with family by her side. The daughter of Samuel & Etta (Kossen) Yahne, she was born on June 9, 1930 in Wyoming. On June 8, 1974, in Grand Rapids, she married Billy Gene Anderson and together they enjoyed 42 years...
Gordon Taylor
Sep 19, 2017
Gordon M. Taylor, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Jacklyn (Jazinski) Taylor he was born on January 14, 1956 in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will be held at a later date with military honors. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive...
Janet Phan
Sep 18, 2017
Janet Ruth Phan, age 59, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Grace of Douglas surrounded by family. The daughter of Alexander & Roberta (Gallup) Krupa she was born on February 14, 1958 in Muskegon. She had a love of laughter, children, and music. Janet is survived by her daughters, Alecia & Janine Phan. A memorial service will...
Frank Lowry
Sep 17, 2017
Frank Bud Lowry, age 81, of Greenville, passed away Sunday evening, September 17, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Ted & Lottie Mae (Clark) Lowry, he was born on February 15, 1936 at Cedar Lake. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Bud proudly served for eight years with the U.S. Army in both Korea and...
Frenchie Marsh
Sep 17, 2017
Frenchie Lee Marsh, age 67, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away September 17, 2017 at Medilodge of Holland. The son of Pleasie Mae Marsh, he was born on January 26, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Frenchie was a proud member of the United States Air Force during Vietnam War. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans...
Willie Atkins
Sep 17, 2017
Willie Atkins Jr., age 84, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The son of Willie & Ava (Moorer) Atkins he was born on November 15, 1932 in Monterey, AL. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.
Jonathan Granfeldt
Sep 16, 2017
Jonathan Robert Granfeldt, age 27, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2017. The son of John & Elizabeth (Swim) Granfeldt, and beloved brother to Scott, he was born on December 24, 1989 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He has many wonderful cousins, aunts, and uncles who loved him very much. Jon attended undergraduate studies at Illinois State University, and...
James Bales
Sep 16, 2017
James L. Bales, age 69, of Battle Creek, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Battle Creek. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta(please meet at 9:45 a.m. at the procession staging area inside the cemetery...
Sharon Proctor
Sep 15, 2017
Sharon Mae Proctor, 73, of Carson City passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Laurels of Carson City surrounded by family and friends The daughter of John & Donna (Johnson) Morrison, she was born on April 13, 1944 in Middleton. Sharon graduated from Fulton High School and earned her Associate's degree in Business from Montcalm Community College. Sharon spent...
Bob O'Casey
Sep 14, 2017
Bob O'Casey, age 77, of Hastings, passed away September 14, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Francis & Selma (Brooks) Casey, he was born on November 27, 1939 in New Brunswick, NJ. Bob was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.
Sharon Scott
Sep 13, 2017
Sharon L. Scott, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Russell & Florence (Frazee) Hall she was born on November 11, 1941 in Grand Rapids. Sharon loved to write and receive hand written letters between friends and family. She also had a very large heart...
David Cole
Sep 13, 2017
David Lee Cole, age 56, of Grand Rapids, passes away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. The son of Ronald & Nancy (Haisley) Cole, he was born on April 17, 1961 in Jackson. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Bonnie Opalewski
Sep 13, 2017
Bonnie Lou Opalewski, age 64, of Zeeland, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at home with family by her side. The daughter of Donald & Shirley (DeBoldt) LaPierre, Bonnie was born on May 20, 1953 in Saginaw. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
John Kulikowski
Sep 13, 2017
John A. Kulikowski, age 67, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Mercy Health Muskegon Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Antoni & Anne (Fox) Kulikowski, he was born on September 28, 1949 in Leicester, England. He was a high school graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central, and college graduate of Western Michigan University. He then proceeded...
Genevieve Tabor
Sep 13, 2017
Genevieve Marie Tabor, age 99, of Hubbardston, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Covenant Village Assisted Living surrounded by family. The daughter of Clarence & Iva (Carr) Brown, she was born on March 30, 1918 in Owosso. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Covenant Village of Great...


