Obituary Listing

Larry Gordon

Larry Gordon

Aug 22, 2017

Larry D. Gordon, age 59, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. The son of Harry & Shirley (Bundy) Gordon he was born on March 13, 1958 in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids

Mary Heiney

Mary Heiney

Aug 22, 2017

Mrs. Mary Frances (Batchelor) Heiney, age 89, of Buchanan, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. The daughter of Newton Wyman & Marjorie Frances (Phillips) Batchelor she was born May 28, 1928 in Niles. A devoted wife married to her loving husband, Robert (Bob) Heiney for nearly...

Ronald Thorington

Ronald Thorington

Aug 22, 2017

Ronald L. Thornington, age 59, of Kalkaska, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017. The son of Cecil * Ernestine (Horner) Thorington, he was born on December 29, 1957 in Grayling. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Leola King

Leola King

Aug 20, 2017

Leola King, 94, of Gowen, passed away August 19, 2017 with her niece at her side, under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice. The daughter of Harry & Flossie (Hinkle) Wilbur, she was born March 12, 1923. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Thomas Loucks

Thomas Loucks

Aug 19, 2017

Thomas Loucks, 72, of Ionia, passed away Saturday August 19, 2017 at Heartland Heath Care Center in Ionia. Son of Kenneth & Hellen (Clark) Loucks, he was born on January 29, 1945. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenvill

Mae Eitniear

Mae Eitniear

Aug 19, 2017

Mae Lorraine Eitniear, age 78, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, August 19, 2017 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. The daughter of Alfred & Dixie (Schreiner) Kemp, she was born on December 27, 1938 in Houghton Lake.

John Thrush

John Thrush

Aug 17, 2017

John Thrush, 89, of Greenville passed away Thursday morning, August 17, 2017 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma. The son of Leroy and Minnie (Doyle) Thrush, he was born July 5, 1928 in St. Johns. In his spare time John enjoyed working on clocks and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Robert Munsey

Robert Munsey

Aug 17, 2017

Robert Jack Munsey, age 91, of Byron Center, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Railside Assisted Living Center, surrounded by family. The son of Arthur Francis & Lillian (Bell) Munsey, he was born on February 15, 1926 in Flint. A memorial service will be held at 1:30pm on September 9, 2017 at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, 5425 Burlingame Ave....

Oliver Amelia

Oliver Amelia

Aug 17, 2017

Oliver Marcellus Amelia, cherished infant son of Kenneth & Sara (Morris) Amelia was born on May 1, 2017 and passed away August 17, 2017. Oliver is survived by his parents; and siblings, Whitney Amelia, Logan Amelia, Isabella Amelia, Mikaia Amelia, and his twin brother Samuel Amelia. Arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Timothy Pullen

Timothy Pullen

Aug 16, 2017

Timothy Pullen, of Grand Rapids, departed on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 for better fishing on the Eternal Holy Waters with our Lord and Savior. May he have a well deserved vacation with HIM. Fisherman's Prayer God, grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, And when it comes to my last cast I then must humbly pray...

Cathryn Marler

Cathryn Marler

Aug 16, 2017

Cathryn Renee Marler, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. The daughter of Arthur & Barbara (Thompson) Marler, she was born on October 26, 1956 in Grand Rapids. Cathryn was a dedicated art teacher for 15 years at various elementary and Montessori schools around the Grand Rapids area. A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm...

Roger Ellen

Roger Ellen

Aug 16, 2017

Roger C. Ellen, age 76, of Walker, passed away after a long battle of Kidney disease on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 surrounded by friends and family. The son of Russel J. & Mildred E. (Courter) Ellen, he was born on June 1, 1941 in Grand Rapids. Roger always made people laugh and had quite the sense of humor until the...

Daniel Simones

Daniel Simones

Aug 15, 2017

Daniel Wayne Simones, age 55, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017. The son of Myron and Valeria (Frencel) Simones, he was born on September 7, 1961. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville

Scott Morris

Scott Morris

Aug 15, 2017

Scott W. Morris, age 53, of Reed City, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Wayne & Veda (Preston) Morris he was born on August 7, 1964. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids

Patricia Decker

Patricia Decker

Aug 15, 2017

Patricia Ann Decker, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Colonial House in Marshall. The daughter of Orville & Rosemarie (Hoaldey) Mead, she was born on August 24, 1938 in Benton Harbor. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Sylvia Schwartz

Sylvia Schwartz

Aug 13, 2017

Sylvia A. Schwartz, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Cruz & Maria (Montemyer) Salazar, she was born on November 28, 1955 in Findlay, OH. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Gerald Schwartz; and children, Christopher James Schwartz, Bryan James Schwartz, and Ana Marie...

Coralean Reece

Coralean Reece

Aug 12, 2017

Coralean Reece, age 75, of Alma, passed away after a long battle with breast cancer on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Carson City Hospital. The daughter of Voice and Hellen (Horton) Hudson, she was born on September 15, 1941 in Grand Rapids. Coralean worked for many years as a press operator. Coralean enjoyed doing crafts, knitting, and spending time with...

Rebecca Drecksler

Rebecca Drecksler

Aug 12, 2017

Rebecca Vilora Dreksler, age 79, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Gerald & Alice (Wetmore) Hubbard, she was born on November 21, 1937 in Kalamazoo. Rebecca is preceded in passing by her husband, Richard Dreksler; and her parents, Bill & Alice Hubbard. She is survived by her sisters, Julie (Keith)...

John Coon

John Coon

Aug 12, 2017

John "Bill" William Coon, age 72, of Wayland, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of John O. & Alice V. (Keirns) Coon, he was born on May 12, 1945 in The Plains, Ohio. Bill was a proud U.S. Army National Guard Veteran. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

John Freeman

John Freeman

Aug 11, 2017

John Anthony Freeman, age 72, of Holland, passed away August 11, 2017 at home with loved ones by his side. The son of Alfred & Lucille (Walskis) Freeman, he was born on May 9, 1945 in Douglas, Michigan. John proudly served his county in the United States Army. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.