Obituary Listing

Larry Fulger,

Larry Fulger,

May 31, 2017

Larry Lee Fulger, Sr., age 73, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, May 31, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Donna Marie (Cross) Guild & Daniel Fulger, he was born on February 8, 1944 in Lansing. After graduating high school, Larry worked at GM's Fisher Body plant and attended Lansing Community College where he earned...

Patricia Mcnamara

Patricia Mcnamara

May 31, 2017

Patricia Carol McNamara, age 74, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Patrick & Catherine (Adams) Kelly, she was born on October 15, 1942 in Lansing. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ilene Thomsen

Ilene Thomsen

May 31, 2017

Ilene Ruth Thomsen, age 90, of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at home. The daughter of Victor E. & Ilah (Jack) Morgan, Ilene was born on October 9, 1926 in Amble and was a graduate of Morley High School. On June 1, 1946, in Sidney, she married George Henry Thomsen, and together they enjoyed 48 years of marriage...

Marjorie Fuhrman

Marjorie Fuhrman

May 30, 2017

Marjorie L. Fuhrman, age 85, of Turk Lake, Greenville, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 30, 2017 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville after a brief illness. The daughter of Vern & Hazel (Huffman) Cooper, she was born on June 22, 1931. On September 30, 1950, in Greenville, she married LeRoy John "Jack" Fuhrman and just two months later he...

Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis

May 30, 2017

Richard Allen Lewis, age 60, of Edmore, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. The son of Stanley & Dora (Taylor) Lewis, he was born on June 6, 1956. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Donald Barnes

Donald Barnes

May 30, 2017

Donald L. Barnes, age 56, of Wayland, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at The Laurels of Sandy Creek. The son of John & Diane (De Young) Barnes, he was born on August 13, 1960 in Lansing. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Barney Zierleyn

Barney Zierleyn

May 30, 2017

Barney "Tony" Anthony Zierleyn Jr., age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Barney & Harriette (Haines) Zierleyn Sr., he was born on October 31, 1956 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

William Duley

William Duley

May 30, 2017

William J. Duley, age 77, of Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of John & Pearl (Skinner) Duley, he was born on October 16, 1939 in Grand Rapids. William was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Janet S. (Sutton) Duley; parents; and brothers, John & Kenneth. Surviving are his...

Vera Duzan

Vera Duzan

May 29, 2017

Vera M. Duzan, age 88, of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods surrounded by family. The daughter of Peter & Nellie (Sifford) Blackstad, she was born on January 18, 1929 in St. James, MN. A visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Swanson Funeral Chapel, 665 3rd Ave....

Dennis Morlock

Dennis Morlock

May 28, 2017

Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Lynn Renfro

Lynn Renfro

May 28, 2017

Lynn Robert "Bob" Renfro, age 72, of Alto, passed away peacefully at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 28, 2017. The son of Ralph & Arlene (Negus) Renfro, he was born in Jackson, MI. Bob was a veteran Vietnam war, serving with the U.S. Army. He retired from Light Metals Corporation. Bob is preceded in passing...

Phyllis Ryerson

Phyllis Ryerson

May 27, 2017

Phyllis W. Ryerson, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Edward & Louise (Jayme) Westlake, she was born on March 26, 1929 in Evanston. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Michael Boruta

Michael Boruta

May 26, 2017

Michael D. Boruta II, age 40, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. The son of Michael & Mary (LaPonsie) Boruta, he was born on July 15, 1976 in Grand Rapids. Michael is survived by his parents; daughter, Jordan Mae and Kennedy Grace; siblings, Rose (Andrew Orcutt) Winquest, Katie (Adam) Finkler, Joe (Becky) Boruta, Robert Boruta and Anna (Ben)...

Blake Siesling

Blake Siesling

May 26, 2017

Blake C. Siesling, age 48, was called home to his Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017. Blake was happily employed for the last four years at ABC Supply and was nearing completion of his CDL-A License. He especially loved his family, friends, and heavy metal music. His generosity was lastly expressed as an organ donor through the Gift of Life...

Pamala Vantuinen

Pamala Vantuinen

May 26, 2017

Pamala J. VanTuinen, age 63, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. The daughter of Raymond & Sally (Ziebalth) Hartwell, she was born on April 27, 1954 in St. Joseph. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ruth Kitelinger

Ruth Kitelinger

May 25, 2017

Ruth E. Kitelinger, age 74, of Evart, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. The daughter of Charles & Anna (Anthony) Ames, she was born on November 4, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Steven Card

Steven Card

May 23, 2017

Steven R. Card, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. The son of Robert & Marsha Card, he was born on February 8, 1957 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Beverly House

Beverly House

May 22, 2017

Beverly Ann House, age 74, of Gowen, passed away early Monday morning, May 22, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Maurice & Katherine (Shelden) Linderman, she was born on October 18, 1942 in Greenville and was a graduate of Greenville High School. On March 28, 1964, in Greenville,...

Billy Knight

Billy Knight

May 22, 2017

Billy Alan Knight, age 45, of Cadillac, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Billy Johnson & Margaret Knight, he was born on October 22, 1971 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Billy is preceded in passing by his grandparents, Alan & Theresa Knight; and aunt, Colleen Gilbreath. He will be forever missed by...

Russell Duprey

Russell Duprey

May 21, 2017

Russell Fred Duprey, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center. The son of Louis & Eva (Williams) Duprey, he was born on December 6, 1955 in Caseville. Russell is survived by his daughters and grand children, Nicole ( Jason) Haillie, Madison, and Emmah ( his little wild one) Jennifer...