Obituary Listing

Shirley Hamer

Shirley Hamer

Aug 11, 2017

Shirley Ann Hamer, age 79, of Crystal, passed away early Friday morning, August 11, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Grace Hospice. The daughter of Phil & Dorothy (Sharp) Miles, she was born on August 5, 1937 and retired from the former Electrolux Home Products. Survivors include two sons, Tom Hamer and Jeff Hamer....

Virginia Wiseman

Virginia Wiseman

Aug 10, 2017

Virginia A. Wiseman, age 94, of Lansing, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Carl & Hazel (Towne) Tisdale, she was born on April 15, 1923 in Lansing. A committal service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Evergreen Cemetery, 2600 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing. A luncheon will follow at...

Cornelius Mckeown

Cornelius Mckeown

Aug 10, 2017

Cornelius A. McKeown Jr., age 86, of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at The Brook of Big Rapids Retirement Community. The son of Cornelius & Mathilda (Schubert) McKeown, he was born on September 10, 1930 in Highland Park. Cornelius retired from Michigan Bell Phone Company and enjoyed camping and snowmobiling. Also, was a classic car and a...

Marcus Gordon

Marcus Gordon

Aug 10, 2017

Marcus Alexander Gordon, age 28, left this earth on Thursday, August 10, 2017 with his sense of humor to bring laughter to the Angels, and the Lord. The son of Jammilynn (Boggs) Clouse & Mark Clouse, Marcus was born on July 29, 1989 in Grand Rapids. Marcus will be deeply missed by his parents, Jammi & Mark Clouse, his sister...

Norman Cook

Norman Cook

Aug 9, 2017

Norman Damon Cook, age 90, of Bellevue, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Sensations Memory Care in Charlotte surrounded by family. The son of Clarence & Martha Cook, he was born on November 9, 1926 in Bellevue. Norman was a proud U.S. Army Veteran having served during World War ll. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...

Shaelyn Klok

Shaelyn Klok

Aug 9, 2017

Shaelyn Marie Klok, age 18, of Pierson, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2017. The daughter of Steven & Michelle (Tiffany) Klok, she was born on June 3, 1999 in Grand Rapids. Shaelyn loved to hunt, go snowmobiling, boating and anything outdoors. She is preceded in passing by her grandma, Betty Lyons. Shaelyn is survived by her parents, Steven &...

Joyce Carpenter

Joyce Carpenter

Aug 8, 2017

Joyce A. Carpenter, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Joyce was born on January 23, 1937 in California. Surviving are her husband; many children; grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ann James

Ann James

Aug 8, 2017

Ann Elizabeth James, age 68, of Ionia, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The daughter of Wesley & Helene (Kuhne) Carder, she was born on June 21, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her life was lived in the United States as well as Germany, where she met and married her soulmate Rudolf "Rudi" Feuster...

Stephen Madar

Stephen Madar

Aug 8, 2017

Stephen Alexander Madar Jr., age 67, of Royal Oak, passed away August 8, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Stephen & Pauline (McMurtry) Madar, he was born on October 17, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Winifred Mitchell

Winifred Mitchell

Aug 6, 2017

W. Margaret Mitchell, age 91, of Lowell, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Margaret was born on October 6, 1925 in Tunstill, England to Joseph and Leah Harrison. She made the long journey to the United States after marrying an American soldier, Durward Duprey, in 1945 where she settled in Michigan. Margaret was a beloved mother...

Carrol Burd

Carrol Burd

Aug 6, 2017

Carrol I. Burd, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Edward & Githa Hoffius, she was born on March 9, 1928 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher

Aug 5, 2017

Margaret Ann Thatcher, age 79, long time resident of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday August 5, 2017 at the home of her son, under the care of Faith Hospice and her family. She was born January 19, 1938 to Frederick & Jeanette (Franks) Maile in Paris Township (Kentwood). She was preceded in death by her parents; Ernest Thatcher, father of...

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Aug 5, 2017

Michael John Jones passed away at home in the loving arms of his parents on Friday, August 4, 2017. The son of Kevin & Mandie Jones, he was born on July 9, 2017 in Grand Rapids. Michael is survived by his parents, Kevin & Mandie Jones; and his sisters, Anslie Jones and Paige Romig. A private family celebration of life...

Jeanne Kott

Jeanne Kott

Aug 5, 2017

Jeanne Karen Kott, age 72, of West Bloomfield, passed away August 5, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Charles Arthur & Rosalie Gail (Pozek) Swope, she was born on April 28, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Craig Yarbrough

Craig Yarbrough

Aug 4, 2017

Craig Jeffery Yarbrough, age 49, of Wyoming, passed away August 4, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital. The son of Jessie & Geraldine (Buchanan) Yarbrough, he was born on July 8, 1968 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Quentin Greening

Quentin Greening

Aug 3, 2017

Quentin Charles Greening, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at First & Main of Metro Health Village surrounded by family. The son of Charles & Esther (Gidley) Greening, he was born on November 2, 1925 in Ithaca. Staff Sergeant Greening served as a Airplane Armorer-Gunner during World War II and was a proud U.S....

Lester Decker

Lester Decker

Aug 3, 2017

Lester G. Decker age 60, of Grandville, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Lacks Cancer Center, after a hard fought battle with Leukemia. Lester was a graduate of Wayland High school. He was retired from Canteen Services, and was an avid accomplished fisherman, NASCAR, Tigers and Lions fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Mae...

Sandrea Workman

Sandrea Workman

Aug 3, 2017

Sandrea K. Workman, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away August 3, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Durwood & Bernadine (Selleck) Workman, she was born on February 21, 1939 in Portland. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Tylee Boyce-Burden

Tylee Boyce-Burden

Aug 3, 2017

Tylee Charles Boyce-Burden, age 23, of Sparta, passed away from accidental injuries Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Howard Burden and Peggy Boyce, he was born on April 6, 1994 in Grand Rapids. In death, Tylee gave the gift of life by being an organ and tissue donor. A memorial luncheon celebrating...

Bob Van

Bob Van

Jul 31, 2017

Bob Van, age 83, of White Cloud, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Paul & Johanna (DeKonig) Vande Bunte he was born on April 6, 1934 in Grand Rapids at his home. A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...