Obituary Listing
Connie Barber
Jul 11, 2017
Connie Jo Barber, age 60, of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Charles & Shirley (Bushrey) Pitchford, she was born on December 9, 1956 in Lansing. Connie is survived by her 2 sons, Terry Barber Jr., and Joe Barber; daughter, Kelly Barber; as well as 9 grandchildren. A memorial service...
John Backensto
Jul 11, 2017
John A. Backensto, age 59, of Muskegon, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. The son of John & Beverly (Mayette) Backensto, he was born on July 25, 1957 in Muskegon. The son of John & Beverly (Mayette) Backensto, he was born on July 25, 1957 in Muskegon. He was...
George Keeler
Jul 10, 2017
George Keeler, 79, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2017 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. George was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Larry Keeler, a sister-in-law Pam Jackson Baldwin, and two brother-in -laws Donald Lipp and Harry Knipe. George is survived by his wife of 49 years, Laura (Jackson) Keeler; children, Jon &...

Olive Harvey
Jul 10, 2017
Olive Ethel Harvey, age 76, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Spectrum Health Nursing & Rehab Center surrounded by family.
Donald Yearsovich
Jul 9, 2017
Donald Lynn Yearsovich, age 64, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2017 surrounded by his children and their spouses. The son of Alex & Hazel (Yost) Yearsovich he was born on March 13, 1953, in the hills of West Virginia. As a baby, he moved with his family to Michigan, and would call Wyoming, MI his home....

Daniela Gonzalez-Cruz
Jul 9, 2017
Daniela L. Gonzalez-Cruz, age 25, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Luis Gonzalez-Robles & Sandra Cruz, she was born on December 2, 1991 in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Margie Mcarthur
Jul 8, 2017
Margie V. McArthur, age 80, of Lake Isabella, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Josephine Sears
Jul 8, 2017
Josephine J. Sears, age 94, of Trufant, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Waldema W. "Walter" & Mildred V. (Warner) Johnson, she was born on November 17, 1922 in Trufant. She previously had been a member of Settlement Lutheran Church in Gowen, where with her late husband,...

Irene Cameron
Jul 7, 2017
Irene Lois Cameron, age 90, of Portage, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at Fountain View Care Facility. The daughter of Paul & Edith (Bush) Dopfeld she was born on July 6, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her children Wendy Gregor and David Cameron, as well as their families. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...

Daniel Goodwin
Jul 7, 2017
Daniel L. Goodwin, age 75, of Rockford, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at The Laurels of Kent in Lowell following a brief illness. The son of Wilbur & Thelma M. (Waldron) Goodwin, he was born on July 30, 1941 in Greenville and was a graduate of Greenville High School. Daniel retired from Federal-Mogul Corporation in Greenville and enjoyed two-step...

Edith Cline
Jul 7, 2017
Edith Mae Cline, age 81, of White Cloud, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of William & Evelyn (DuPree) Cline, she was born on November 10, 1935 in Grand Rapids. Edith had worked as a cashier at Wesco. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were...

Marilyn Elerick
Jul 6, 2017
Marilyn Elizabeth Elerick, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth. The daughter of Leon & Mary (Glidden) Elerick she was born on November 29, 1944 in Grand Rapids. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Carolyn & Dennis Troupe, as well and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...

Ann Heether
Jul 5, 2017
Ann Marie Heether, age 82, of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, morning, July 5, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring & Hospice. The daughter of Ray J. & Ila Louise (Sprague) Collier, she was born on September 26, 1934 in Sheridan and was a graduate of Central Montcalm High School. Ann retired...

Carole Venema
Jul 4, 2017
Carole Anne Venema born on November 3, 1944, passed away on July 4, 2017 at the age of 72. She was the daughter of the late Ruth and Leonard Seifert. Along with her parents Carole is preceded by her brother Dave. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Pat (Maria) Besta and Laurie (Mark) Besta-Leaf, grandkids Austin Feathers -...

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...