Obituary Listing

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 28, 2017
Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...