Obituary Listing
Martha Taylor
Jul 23, 2017
Irene M. (Duncan) Taylor went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at her long-time home in Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her best friend and beloved husband, Charles Taylor; and her son, Donald "Donnie" Taylor (KIA Vietnam War, U.S. Army Ranger). Irene is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Kenneth) Dicks,...

Stacey Eldred
Jul 21, 2017
Stacey Edmund Eldred, age 52, of Greenville, formerly of the Blanchard area, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland after battling Huntington's Disease. The son of Leonard & Ella Lavina (Esch) Eldred, he was born on August 24, 1964 in Lakeview and had worked as a carpenter in the construction trades. Stacey was a kind...
Juanita Chesher
Jul 21, 2017
Juanita Clyde Chesher, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans surrounded by family. The daughter of Walter & Etta (Atkins) Rutherford, she was born on June 21, 1926 in Bristol Tennessee. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Claude Chesher; son, Charles Chesher; and brothers, Ben, James, Harrison,...

James Prystash
Jul 20, 2017
James Michael Prystash, age 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Joseph & Ann (Bacyinski) Prystash, he was born on February 19, 1943 in Detroit. James was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Ann Prystash. He is...

Michael Mcguire
Jul 20, 2017
Michael D. McGuire, age 75, of East Grand Rapids, passed away at home Thursday, July 20, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Francis & Clara (Kaufman) McGuire, he was born on April 14, 1942 in Detroit. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Mariellen Robbins
Jul 19, 2017
Mariellen Robbins, 68, of Carson City, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The daughter of Thomas & Nova (Dunbar) Corey, she was born March 30, 1949. Mariellen was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a former Corrections Officer with the Michigan Department of Corrections. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted...
Matthew Conley
Jul 19, 2017
Matthew Edward Conley, age 58, from Grand Rapids, formerly of Westland, Michigan, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at St. Mary Mercy hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. Matthew was born August 13, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan; son of John E. Conley and Mary Agnes (Lantz) Conley. He was married to Rebecca Jane (Moore) Conley since 1982. He resided...

Faith Ellis
Jul 19, 2017
Faith Ann Ellis, age 58, of Grand Ledge, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. The daughter of Norman & Myrna (Valentine) Ellis, she was born on October 7, 1958 in Lansing. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Burdette Gray
Jul 18, 2017
Burdette "Burr" Lee Gray, age 101, of Grand Rapids, formally of Cocoa Beach, FL, Syracuse, IN, and Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 surrounded by many of his loved ones. The son of Charles & Margeret (Burket) he was born on May 26, 1916 in Merritt. Burr Gray was raised on a livestock ranch in northern Michigan....

Claude Dean
Jul 18, 2017
Claude F. Dean, age 74, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Claude & Ruth (Grill) Dean, he was born on February 25, 1943 in Grand Blanc. Surviving are his loving wife of 20 years, Darlene; children, Jessica Dean, Aaron (Krista) Peters, Elicia (Chris) Raymond, and Pam (Dave)...

Ernest Browne
Jul 18, 2017
Ernest Christopher Browne, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The son of Alice Rogers he was born on December 20, 1946 in Wapperings Falls, New York. Ernest proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Barbara Simonds
Jul 18, 2017
Barbara J. Simonds, age 89, of Hickory Corners, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Claud & Dollie (Phillips) Keckler, she was born on December 23, 1927 in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Micheal Leavitt
Jul 16, 2017
Micheal Leavitt, age 32, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Grand Rapids. The son of Paul & Denise (Clark) Leavitt, he was born on December 29, 1984 in Dearborn. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Roger Mosketti
Jul 16, 2017
Roger Mosketti, age 73, of Grand Rapids, left this earth to go to his heavenly home after a three month struggle on Sunday, July 16, 2017. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine and toured in Vietnam. Roger was an employee for GM for 32 years. He retired and spent time in South Carolina, till he returned...

Ana Jenson
Jul 16, 2017
Ana Teresa Jenson, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Jorge & Alice (Hine) Cardona, she was born on August 30, 1929 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Loretta Hicks
Jul 16, 2017
Loretta Mae Hicks, age 78, of Six Lakes, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2017 at Medilodge of Mount Pleasant. The daughter of Walter & Ethel Marie (Dupure) Kopaez, she was born on October 4, 1938 in Detroit. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Loretta's online guest book, or...
Clifford Stewart
Jul 15, 2017
Clifford B. Stewart, age 59, of Wayland, passed away peacefuly Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Lloyd & Mary (Rutherford) Stewart, he was born on April 18, 1958 in Holly. Cliff was a proud U.S. Army and Navy veteran. Clifford is proceeded in death by his wife, Corrine Stewart; parents; and his...

Jon Strzyzewski
Jul 15, 2017
Jon R. Strzyzewski, age 61, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. The son of Richard & Rosemary (Despres) Strzyzewski, he was born on September 22, 1953 in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Betty Hoogewind
Jul 14, 2017
Betty Hoogewind, age 97, of Byron Center, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Peter & Catherine (Vanderley) Wind, she was born on July 13, 1920 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Mary Wood
Jul 12, 2017
Mary Lou Wood, age 89, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at St. Ann's Home surrounded by family. The daughter of Carl & Cora (Loeber) Le Compte, she was born on October 28, 1927 in Oswego, Illinois. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.