Obituary Listing

Ruth Hartgerink

Ruth Hartgerink

Oct 6, 2017

Ruth A. Hartgerink, age 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Sanctuary of St. Mary's. The daughter of John & Myra (Stanton) Houseman, she was born on January 1, 1921 in Kalamazoo. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and she will be buried next to her husband at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later...

Bryan Soss

Bryan Soss

Oct 6, 2017

Bryan Keith Soss, 58, of Belding, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Norman & Marcia (King) Soss, he was born on August 7, 1959, in Greenville. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol "Sue" Johnston. Surviving are his children, Nichole...

Randy North

Randy North

Oct 6, 2017

Randy Lee North, age 59, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Laurels of Bedford surrounded by family. The son of George Allen & Mary Katherine (Lamb) North, he was born on January 14, 1958 in Flint. Randy was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Randy was preceded in passing by his parents; brothers, Adolf Mitchell, and...

Velma Stephens

Velma Stephens

Oct 6, 2017

Velma L. Stephens, age 83, of Hudsonville, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Ben & Annie (MCCausland) Boggs, she was born on September 29, 1934 in Fair Fax, OK. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care

Mary Lessard

Mary Lessard

Oct 6, 2017

Mary E. Lessard, age 74, of Spencer Township, passed away Friday morning, October 6, 2017 at home under the loving care of her family and Kindred Hospice. The adopted daughter of Elwyn Earl & Betty Ann (Love) Olmstead, she was born on May 8, 1943 in Evart. On August 28, 1965, in Ludington, she married Luther F. Lessard and together...

Elizabeth Galloup

Elizabeth Galloup

Oct 5, 2017

Elizabeth Galloup, age 81, of Paris, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids. The daughter of Ernest & Julie (Ronald) Loucks, she was born on April 26, 1936 in Baldwin. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Oct 4, 2017

Robert "Bob" E. Wilson, age 74, of Grand Rapids, Passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Robert & Caroline (Groters) Hall, he was born on September 16, 1943 in Grand Rapids. Bob was a hard worker and retired from Steelcase after 33 years. His favorite hobby was camping and spending time with his...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Oct 3, 2017

Jerry Lee Smith, age 77, of Canadian Lakes, passed away on October 3, 2017 after a short and unexpected illness. Jerry was born on January 23, 1940 in Cadillac, and graduated from Howell High School in 1959 as a multi-sport athlete. He and his wife Nancy (Fournier) Smith were married on September 27, 1958 in Mason. Jerry spent most of...

Cindy Walker

Cindy Walker

Oct 3, 2017

Cindy Lou Walker, age 62, of Twin Lake passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 with family by her side. The daughter of Louis & Glenda (Colson) Novak, she was born on April 7, 1955 in Omaha, Nebraska. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Joann Beckom

Joann Beckom

Oct 2, 2017

Joann Beckom, age 51, of Lansing passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at home with family by her side. The daughter of Nathanial & Cora (Clotman) Beckom she was born on January 16, 1966 in Chicago, Illinios. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Keeler

Robert Keeler

Oct 2, 2017

The Keeler family invites you and guests to join us for the Bob Keeler's military service and interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Friday, June 14th, 2019 at 2:30 P.M. Furthermore please join us for a celebration dinner which will be held at the Sweet House on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 beginning at 5:30 P.M., with dinner to follow...

Martin Ippel

Martin Ippel

Oct 2, 2017

On Sunday night Martin John Ippel went to sleep at his favorite place on earth, his cabin up north, and on Monday October 2 he woke up in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Marty enjoyed his last weekend with his son, Scott, and son-in-law, Mike, doing one of his favorite activities, bird hunting with his dog Gauge....

Paul Nuckolls

Paul Nuckolls

Sep 29, 2017

Paul Lance Nuckolls, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital. Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 18, 1944. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country in the Vietnam war. Paul then went on to work for the CSX Railroad for 42 years before...

Marie Stencel

Marie Stencel

Sep 29, 2017

Marie E. Stencel, age 75, of Livonia, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at Metron of Forest Hills of Grand Rapids. The daughter of Roman & Anna (Sleiter) Stencel, she was born on January 30, 1942 in Detroit. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Nancy Tocco. Surviving are her brother, Anthony (Connie) Stencel; nieces, Cheryl (Sam)...

Tommie Thomas

Tommie Thomas

Sep 29, 2017

Tommie James Thomas, age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2017. The son of Samuel & Veola (King) Thomas, he was born on March 22, 1959 in Flint. He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Veola; and siblings, Lottie, Wilma, Deborah, Tonya, Wilbert, Timothy, LesPaul, and Paul Lester. Tommie is Survived by his...

Violet Slack

Violet Slack

Sep 28, 2017

Violet Slack, age 65, of Wayland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI. age 65, of Wayland, The daughter of Edwin & Bessie (Moses) Slack, she was born on November 15, 1951 in Kalamazoo. She was raised in Plainwell, Michigan and later resided in Wayland, MI. The daughter of Edwin &...

Maria Luna

Maria Luna

Sep 28, 2017

Maria N. Luna, de 88 anos, de Grand Rapids, fallecio el jueves 28 de septiembre de 2017 en Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center rodeado de familiares. Hija de Eulogio y Juana Luna, nacio el 12 de abril de 1929 en Tzitzio, Michiacan, Mexico. Los servicios funerarios volveran a su ciudad natal en una fecha posterior. Jehova es mi pastor,...

Dalena Parsons

Dalena Parsons

Sep 27, 2017

Dalena Marie Parsons, age 72, of Lakeview, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 27, 2017 at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Francis F. & Leona E. (Bevier) Miller, she was born on September 12, 1945 in Grand Rapids. Dalena retired from Meijer, where she worked as a deli clerk, after 20...

Alexander Landreth

Alexander Landreth

Sep 25, 2017

Alexander Patrick Landreth, age 31, of Big Rapids passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. The son of Larry & Barbara (Snider) Landreth, he was born on August 28, 1986 in Big Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Pamela Smith

Pamela Smith

Sep 24, 2017

Pamela J. Smith, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Nathan Sr. & Joan (Molag) Williams, she was born on August 25, 1957 in Grand Rapids. Pamela enjoyed reading, crafting and was an avid collector of Mickey Mouse items. However one of her greatest joys was...