Obituary Listing

Frederick Ingham

Frederick Ingham

Sep 6, 2017

Frederick Russell Ingham, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the VA Medical Center-Battle Creek. Fred was born on November 1, 1947 in Detroit. Fred was a proud Marine who served with distinction during the Vietnam War. As a member of the India Company, 3rd Battalion, First Marine Regiment, he saw significant combat action. He was decorated...

Faith Grabow

Faith Grabow

Sep 6, 2017

Faith Grabow, 47, of Carson City, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The daughter of John & Carroll (Thomas) Newberg, she was born on February 26, 1970 in Carson City. Surviving her are her mother; Carroll Newberg, husband; Patrick Grabrow, and two sons; Jonathan and Eric Grabow. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Pamela Town

Pamela Town

Sep 5, 2017

Pamela Jean Town, age 54, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Mercy Health Partners- Mercy Campus. The daughter of Donald & Betty (Stoops) Town, she was born on May 26, 1963 in Muskegon. Pam was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her brother, Donald Town Jr. and family; uncle, George Town and family; aunt, Joanne...

Betty Sousa

Betty Sousa

Sep 5, 2017

Betty J. Sousa, age 95, formerly of Greenville and Coral, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Metron of Cedar Springs. The daughter of Byron LeRoy & Ethel (Albright) Boyd, she was born on June 27, 1922 in Butler, Indiana. Betty had owned and operated her own dry cleaning business in Indiana, worked as head cook at Ferris State University...

Christal Hodges

Christal Hodges

Sep 4, 2017

Christal Jane was the first born child of Arthur and Juanita (Williams) Harris. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids. Christal attended Grand Rapids Public Schools and graduated from Creston High School. She went on to attend GRCC where she studied General Education. Christal enjoyed reading, writing poetry, fishing, playing basketball, and loved eating. She was, by all accounts,...

Anna Piersma

Anna Piersma

Sep 3, 2017

Anna Mae Piersma, age 94, of Holland, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Resthaven Care Center surrounded by family. The daughter of Joe & Maggie (Goodyke) Kramer, she was born on August 15, 1923 in Zeeland. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Louis Zawacki

Louis Zawacki

Sep 3, 2017

Louis Joseph Zawacki, age 99, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 3, 2017 at StoryPoint of Rockford. The son of Vincent & Catherine (Lukojty) Zawacki, Louis was born on December 12, 1917 in Bay City. Louis proudly served in the United States Army During World War II earning a Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife Ethel, sons...

Jennifer Raqib

Jennifer Raqib

Sep 3, 2017

Jennifer Ann Raqib, age 42, of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Mercy Health Hospital. The daughter of James & Laurie (Hall) Jablonski, she was born on February 2, 1975 in Muskegon. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Cecil Riley

Cecil Riley

Sep 3, 2017

Cecil Edward Riley, 88, of Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, September 3, 2017, at Spectrum Health - United Hospital in Greenville. The son of Raymond Dennis & Nellie Riley, he was born on July 20, 1929, in Millington. In 1965 he married Irene Headley in Stanton and together they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. Cecil retired from Federal Mogul...

Kevin Heiser

Kevin Heiser

Sep 3, 2017

Kevin L. Heiser, age 49, of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 3, 2017. The son of Kenard & Mary (Hovey) Heiser, he was born on January 6, 1968 in Anihiem, CA. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, exclusive provider of Veterans Funeral Care.

Ivan Walcott

Ivan Walcott

Sep 2, 2017

Ivan W. Walcott, age 87, of Grant, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Claude & Frances (Manns) Walcott, he was born on January 24, 1930 in Grand Rapids. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran. A memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Holy Name of Jesus...

Kevin Yost

Kevin Yost

Sep 1, 2017

Kevin Duane Yost, 58, born May 15th, 1959 in Carson City, went home to Heaven September 1st, 2017. Kev grew up and attended school in Greenville. He was naturally athletic. As a youth he worked on Mackinac Island as a tour guide, then moved on to some interesting jobs that took him through several states. At the age of 31,...

Michael Norquist

Michael Norquist

Sep 1, 2017

Michael Eugene Norquist, 66, of White Cloud, passed away Friday morning, September 1, 2017, at the home of his brother, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Howard & Mary (Parkhust) Norquist, he was born on July 5, 1951, in Wyandotte. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care,...

Helen Crawford

Helen Crawford

Sep 1, 2017

Helen J. Crawford went home to be with the Lord on Friday September 1, 2017. She is now resting in peace with Jesus. Helen was born on February 2, 1931 in Hastings. She moved to Middleville, where she lived and worked for some time. Later in life she decided to move to Brooksville, FL, enjoying the sunshine for 20 years....

Pamela Ulman

Pamela Ulman

Aug 31, 2017

Pamela Ulman, 53, of Six Lakes, passed away Thursday evening, August 31, 2017, with her family by her side, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Lyman Beagle & Anita Verhoric, she was born on December 21, 1963, in East Liverpool Ohio. Surviving are her husband, Darrell Ulman Sr, her children; Alysia Eckert, Darrell Ulman Jr., Daniel...

Sharon Bobb

Sharon Bobb

Aug 31, 2017

Sharon Paulette Bobb, age 72, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Medilodge of Portage surrounded by family. The daughter of Paul & Maxine (Stewart) Miller, she was born on January 16, 1945 in Vicksburg. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Leroy Thompson

Leroy Thompson

Aug 31, 2017

Leroy "Bud" G. Thompson Sr., age 95, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Roy & Pearl (Gleason) Thompson, he was born on January 23, 1922 in Bitely. Bud was joined in marriage to Vonnie Dutcher on January 8, 1948 where they then made their home in Hesperia together. He was...

Donald Barbachym

Donald Barbachym

Aug 30, 2017

Dr. Donald "Doc" R. Barbachym passed away peacefully at Heather Hills on August 30, 2017 in Grand Rapids at the age of 84, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's. Donald was born on November 4, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MI. Doc graduated from Catholic Central. He attended Ferris State and received a degree in pharmacy in 1955. His love for...

Juanita Zeinstra

Juanita Zeinstra

Aug 29, 2017

Juanita F. Zeinstra, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by family. "For the Snark's a peculiar creature, that won't be caught in a commonplace way. Do all that you know, and try all that you don't, not a chance must be wasted to-day!" -L. Carroll was the inspiration behind Juanita's life. Juanita was first...

David Gillson

David Gillson

Aug 29, 2017

David Gillson, 72, of Orleans, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at home under the care of his wife, Dona, and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of George & Doris (Wheeler) Gillson, he was born November 3, 1944 in Ionia. On September 26, 1969, in Jasper, Texas, he married Dona Furman and together, they enjoyed 47 years of marriage. David...