Obituary Listing

Harley Eaton
Jul 3, 2017
Harley Eaton, age 84, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Earl & Alice (Rose) Eaton he was born on July 24, 1932 in Hastings. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Linda Brenner
Jul 3, 2017
Linda L. Brenner, age 61, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Lee & Minnie (Swoveland) Craddock, she was born on January 17, 1956 in Marne. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Denise Williams
Jul 3, 2017
Denise Rae Williams, age 63, of Coopersville, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Faith Hospice-Trillium Woods. The daughter of Raymond & June (Olsen) Wolfe she was born on September 27, 1953 in Detroit.

David Rakowski
Jul 3, 2017
David A. Rakowski, age 72, of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Anthony & Mary (Pasco) Rakowski, he was born on September 18, 1944 in Grand Rapids. David is survived by his loving wife, Lynda (Van Schie) Rakowski; children, Amy Rakowski, and Cari (Tom) Brooks; along with two grandchildren, Brian...

Cornelia Vanleeuwen
Jul 3, 2017
Cornelia VanLeeuwen (Corky) was born on November 11, 1928 in Hospers, Iowa. She was sweet, strong, and stubborn (her words). She survived being born at just 1.5 pounds, a severe car accident in her late teens, many familial losses, health crises starting in her 30's with the loss of hearing in one ear, a brain tumor removal that left permanent...
Harvey Kunnen
Jul 3, 2017
Harvey Kunnen went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2017 in Grand Rapids, at the age of 85. Harvey was born on December 31, 1931, in Fremont, to Albertus (Ben) and Hazel Dobb Kunnen. Harvey was born on December 31, 1931, in Fremont, to Albertus (Ben) and Hazel Dobb Kunnen. Harvey was preceded in death by his first...

Maria Garcia-Ruiz
Jul 2, 2017
Maria de los Angeles Garcia-Ruiz, de 57 anos, de Wyoming, fallecio el 2 de julio de 2017 en Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Hija de Antonio y Ramona (Ruiz) Heredia, nacio el 3 de agosto de 1959 en La Piedad, Mexico. Haciendo honor a sus deseos, la cremacion tendra lugar. Para enviar un mensaje de simpatia a la familia, firme el...
Jerry Eldridge
Jul 1, 2017
Jerry Lou Eldridge, age 60, of Nashville, passed away Saturday July 1, 2017. The son of Lyle & Uusurulla (Earl) Eldridge, he was born on July 8, 1956 in Hastings. He loved anything outdoors, getting his hands dirty and being with his family and friends. He was a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan! Jerry is...

Dale Vandenberg
Jul 1, 2017
Dale Stewart Vandenberg, age 69, of Saranac, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of George & Delores (Johnson) Vandenberg, he was born on September 17, 1947 in Midland. Dale was a proud U.S. Navy Corpsman. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Richard Andringa
Jun 30, 2017
Richard V. Andringa, age 70, of Cutlerville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Richard V. Andringa & Anna Louise (Sikkema) Andringa, he was born on July 29, 1946 in Grand Rapids. Rich was proud to have served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Maria (Genovese)...

Dawn Selleck
Jun 30, 2017
Dawn Christine Selleck, age 39, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2017. The daughter of Michael & Andrea (Nohr) Johnson, she was born on November 20, 1977 in Denver, Colorado. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

James Mckeown
Jun 30, 2017
James Andrew McKeown, age 75, of Middleville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Andrew & Jerri (Bolhuis) McKeown, he was born on December 12, 1941 in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will take place at a later date pending arrangements.
Arnold Paolucci
Jun 30, 2017
Arnold L. Paolucci, 91 of Grand Rapids, formally of Bad Axe, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born March 22, 1926 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, son of the late Rosi and the late Amelia Paolucci. Due to the onset of WWII, Arnold left school to enlist in the United States Army in...

Azucena Flores
Jun 29, 2017
A Funeral Service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 with visitation one hour prior beginning at 3:00pm. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Robert Applegate
Jun 29, 2017
Bob "Apple" Applegate, was a guy who always liked to say he did everything in moderation!! He has recently left the building at the age of 70. Apple graduated from Caledonia High School in 1965. He made all conference in football his Jr. year and was President of the Student Council his Senior year. He attended Central Michigan University in...

Raymond Troost
Jun 29, 2017
Raymond Troost Sr., age 92, of Holland, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Charles & Josena (De Haam) Troost he was born on September 10, 1924 in Holland. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Cairo
Jun 29, 2017
Robert Duane Cairo, age 72, of Coral, passed away at home on Thursday, June 29, 2017 under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Vera (Granger) & Roy Keith Cairo, Sr., he was born on January 27, 1945 in Plainwell. Robert had worked in the salvage and demolition industry. Survivors include his brother, Archie D. Cario, Sr., and...
Ray Bauer
Jun 28, 2017
Ray Ellis Bauer, 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Elmer & Audrey (Creamer) Bauer, he was born on June 5, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan. In May of 1949 he graduated from Hillman High School. From 1952 to 1954 Ray served his country in the...

Shirley Culver
Jun 27, 2017
Shirley Ann Culver, age 79, of Lowell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday June 27, 2017. The daughter of Albert Charles & Anna (Hayes) Simmons, Sr., she was born on March 30, 1938 in Grand Rapids. Shirley fought a courageous battle against cancer for over five years. But she didn't fight alone! With...
Linda Culver
Jun 26, 2017
Linda Lee Culver, age 80, of Morley, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at The Villa at Silverbell Estates. The daughter of Laun and Freda (Brown) Kollman, she was born on May 22, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Culver, and her son Troy Culver. Surviving are her children, Kathleen &...