Obituary Listing

Joan Brown

Joan Brown

May 21, 2017

Joan Nadine Brown, age 65, of Caledonia, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital. The daughter of Frederick & Margie (Smith) Nesky she was born on April 11, 1952 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Crossroads Conference Center, 6569 Clay Ave...

Kenneth Hall

Kenneth Hall

May 19, 2017

Kenneth C. Hall, age 75, of Mulliken, passed away Friday evening, May 19, 2017 at McLaren-Great Lansing Hospital in Lansing. Ken was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict, proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.

Nada Snyder

Nada Snyder

May 19, 2017

Nada Marcile Snyder, age 87, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Carveth Village. The daughter of James & Ella (Turner) Calvert, she was born on October 1, 1929 in Parsons, West Virginia. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Lana Eringaard

Lana Eringaard

May 19, 2017

Lana Walden Eringaard, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Stewart & Louise (Walden) Darling, she was born on February 24, 1936 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Albert Bleakley

Albert Bleakley

May 18, 2017

Albert "Bert" Gregory Bleakley, 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Northern Ireland, Bert came to the United States at the age of 6. He was raised in Pennsylvania and eventually began working for businessman Louis Reisenstien in a variety of capacities ultimately leading him to Falk Company. After attending...

Christopher Hilliker

Christopher Hilliker

May 18, 2017

Christopher Earl Hilliker, age 43, of Paris, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 from injuries received in an automobile accident. The son of Larry and Sandra (Morrow) Hilliker, he was born on November 25, 1973 in Pendleton, Oregon. A celebration of Christopher's life will be held on Friday, May 26 at 11:00 am at the First Church of God -...

James Beach

James Beach

May 17, 2017

James Edward Beach, age 54, of Lowell, formerly of Rockford and Belding, passed away Wednesday evening, May 17, 2017 at his home under the care of Grace Hospice. The son of Patricia (DeLine) and George A. Beach, Sr., he was born on December 19, 1962 and was a graduate of Belding Area Schools. As a child, James developed an interest...

Beverly Morey

Beverly Morey

May 16, 2017

Beverly Jean Morey, age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 surrounded by her entire immediate family and many other loved ones. The daughter of George & Margaret (Peterson) Husted, she was born on December 08, 1946 in Ludington. Beloved wife of Richard for nearly 47 years; Bev is the dearly loved mother of Lisa (Larry) Shepard, Richard...

Barry Ridgeway,

Barry Ridgeway,

May 16, 2017

Barry A. Ridgeway, Jr., age 38, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home. The son of Renae Annette (Smith) & Barry Alton Ridgeway, Sr., he was born on December 23, 1978 in Grand Rapids and worked as a truss builder with Truss Technologies in Cedar Springs. Barry enjoyed pitching horseshoes, OhioState football, camping, mushroom...

James Newman

James Newman

May 16, 2017

James Alan Newman, age 62, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice. The son of Chester Newman, he was born on August 6, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. James was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. A memorial service will be held at a later date, pending arrangements.

Helene Snodgrass

Helene Snodgrass

May 16, 2017

Helene E. Snodgrass, age 93, of Byron Center, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Stanley & Esther (Richter) Giesler, she was born on March 23, 1924 in Hartford. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Margaret Hoffman

Margaret Hoffman

May 15, 2017

Margaret A. Hoffman, age 86, of Belding, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at Fulton Manor Nursing Home surrounded by family. Margaret was born in Chicago, Illinois where she endured a tumultuous childhood. The middle of three children, she was known as feisty and full of grit. She was a person of action, wrapped in love. Margaret was never one...

Marjorie Blaszak

Marjorie Blaszak

May 15, 2017

Marjorie M. Blaszak, age 95, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017. Mom was the second child of Clyde & Verna (Conlon) Schooley, born on October 7, 1921. She graduated from Godwin High School in 1939 and shortly thereafter, on a outing to Ramona Park, met Dad, Raymond Blaszak. Mom enjoyed many activities and hobbies. There were very few...

Brenda Daniel

Brenda Daniel

May 15, 2017

Brenda L. Daniel, age 56, of Newaygo, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 after enduring a long battle with cancer. The daughter of Shirley (Redder) Martin, she was born on December 29, 1960 in Zeeland. Brenda enjoyed BINGO and was know for being a strong woman for her family. Brenda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Irene Redder;...

Phoebe Donajkowski

Phoebe Donajkowski

May 14, 2017

Phoebe L. Donajkowski, age 76, of Kent City, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Metron of Cedar Springs surrounded by family. The daughter of Harold & Jeanette (Wheelock) Reiman she was born June 05, 1940 in Cheboygan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Arden Deloof

Arden Deloof

May 13, 2017

Arden "Jane" DeLoof, born May 27, 1943 in Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at the age of 73, on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Glenn Arbor Hospice surrounded by family. Jane worked for many years in the food and beverage industry. Her hobbies included reading, cooking, and playing bingo. Her greatest gift was the joy she brought to others through...

Oliver Brock

Oliver Brock

May 13, 2017

Oliver W. Brock, age 74, of Plainwell, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Fred & Kathrine Brock, he was born August 14, 1942 in Pineville, KY. A memorial service will be held at Galesburg City Hall at a later date. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...

Terry Johnson

Terry Johnson

May 13, 2017

Terry G. Johnson, age 77, of Grand Ledge, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Edmound & Cornelius (Jones) Johnson, he was born on May 14, 1939 in Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kenneth Gobert

Kenneth Gobert

May 13, 2017

Kenneth Charles Gobert Jr., age 49, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Center in Grand Rapids. The son of Kenneth Sr. & Linda (Johnson) Gobert, he was born on June 10, 1967 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Patricia Kobza

Patricia Kobza

May 13, 2017

Patricia Joan Kobza, age 73, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Patrick & Betty (Prahin) McGowan, she was born on July 10, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.