Obituary Listing

Marilyn Elerick

Marilyn Elerick

Jul 6, 2017

Marilyn Elizabeth Elerick, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth. The daughter of Leon & Mary (Glidden) Elerick she was born on November 29, 1944 in Grand Rapids. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Carolyn & Dennis Troupe, as well and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...

Ann Heether

Ann Heether

Jul 5, 2017

Ann Marie Heether, age 82, of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, morning, July 5, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring & Hospice. The daughter of Ray J. & Ila Louise (Sprague) Collier, she was born on September 26, 1934 in Sheridan and was a graduate of Central Montcalm High School. Ann retired...

Carole Venema

Carole Venema

Jul 4, 2017

Carole Anne Venema born on November 3, 1944, passed away on July 4, 2017 at the age of 72. She was the daughter of the late Ruth and Leonard Seifert. Along with her parents Carole is preceded by her brother Dave. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Pat (Maria) Besta and Laurie (Mark) Besta-Leaf, grandkids Austin Feathers -...

Harley Eaton

Harley Eaton

Jul 3, 2017

Harley Eaton, age 84, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Earl & Alice (Rose) Eaton he was born on July 24, 1932 in Hastings. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Linda Brenner

Linda Brenner

Jul 3, 2017

Linda L. Brenner, age 61, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Lee & Minnie (Swoveland) Craddock, she was born on January 17, 1956 in Marne. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Denise Williams

Denise Williams

Jul 3, 2017

Denise Rae Williams, age 63, of Coopersville, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Faith Hospice-Trillium Woods. The daughter of Raymond & June (Olsen) Wolfe she was born on September 27, 1953 in Detroit.

David Rakowski

David Rakowski

Jul 3, 2017

David A. Rakowski, age 72, of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Anthony & Mary (Pasco) Rakowski, he was born on September 18, 1944 in Grand Rapids. David is survived by his loving wife, Lynda (Van Schie) Rakowski; children, Amy Rakowski, and Cari (Tom) Brooks; along with two grandchildren, Brian...

Cornelia Vanleeuwen

Cornelia Vanleeuwen

Jul 3, 2017

Cornelia VanLeeuwen (Corky) was born on November 11, 1928 in Hospers, Iowa. She was sweet, strong, and stubborn (her words). She survived being born at just 1.5 pounds, a severe car accident in her late teens, many familial losses, health crises starting in her 30's with the loss of hearing in one ear, a brain tumor removal that left permanent...

Harvey Kunnen

Harvey Kunnen

Jul 3, 2017

Harvey Kunnen went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2017 in Grand Rapids, at the age of 85. Harvey was born on December 31, 1931, in Fremont, to Albertus (Ben) and Hazel Dobb Kunnen. Harvey was born on December 31, 1931, in Fremont, to Albertus (Ben) and Hazel Dobb Kunnen. Harvey was preceded in death by his first...

Maria Garcia-Ruiz

Maria Garcia-Ruiz

Jul 2, 2017

Maria de los Angeles Garcia-Ruiz, de 57 anos, de Wyoming, fallecio el 2 de julio de 2017 en Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Hija de Antonio y Ramona (Ruiz) Heredia, nacio el 3 de agosto de 1959 en La Piedad, Mexico. Haciendo honor a sus deseos, la cremacion tendra lugar. Para enviar un mensaje de simpatia a la familia, firme el...

Jerry Eldridge

Jerry Eldridge

Jul 1, 2017

Jerry Lou Eldridge, age 60, of Nashville, passed away Saturday July 1, 2017. The son of Lyle & Uusurulla (Earl) Eldridge, he was born on July 8, 1956 in Hastings. He loved anything outdoors, getting his hands dirty and being with his family and friends. He was a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan! Jerry is...

Dale Vandenberg

Dale Vandenberg

Jul 1, 2017

Dale Stewart Vandenberg, age 69, of Saranac, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of George & Delores (Johnson) Vandenberg, he was born on September 17, 1947 in Midland. Dale was a proud U.S. Navy Corpsman. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Richard Andringa

Richard Andringa

Jun 30, 2017

Richard V. Andringa, age 70, of Cutlerville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Richard V. Andringa & Anna Louise (Sikkema) Andringa, he was born on July 29, 1946 in Grand Rapids. Rich was proud to have served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Maria (Genovese)...

Dawn Selleck

Dawn Selleck

Jun 30, 2017

Dawn Christine Selleck, age 39, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2017. The daughter of Michael & Andrea (Nohr) Johnson, she was born on November 20, 1977 in Denver, Colorado. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

James Mckeown

James Mckeown

Jun 30, 2017

James Andrew McKeown, age 75, of Middleville, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Andrew & Jerri (Bolhuis) McKeown, he was born on December 12, 1941 in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will take place at a later date pending arrangements.

Arnold Paolucci

Arnold Paolucci

Jun 30, 2017

Arnold L. Paolucci, 91 of Grand Rapids, formally of Bad Axe, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born March 22, 1926 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, son of the late Rosi and the late Amelia Paolucci. Due to the onset of WWII, Arnold left school to enlist in the United States Army in...

Azucena Flores

Azucena Flores

Jun 29, 2017

A Funeral Service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 with visitation one hour prior beginning at 3:00pm. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Applegate

Robert Applegate

Jun 29, 2017

Bob "Apple" Applegate, was a guy who always liked to say he did everything in moderation!! He has recently left the building at the age of 70. Apple graduated from Caledonia High School in 1965. He made all conference in football his Jr. year and was President of the Student Council his Senior year. He attended Central Michigan University in...

Raymond Troost

Raymond Troost

Jun 29, 2017

Raymond Troost Sr., age 92, of Holland, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Charles & Josena (De Haam) Troost he was born on September 10, 1924 in Holland. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Cairo

Robert Cairo

Jun 29, 2017

Robert Duane Cairo, age 72, of Coral, passed away at home on Thursday, June 29, 2017 under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Vera (Granger) & Roy Keith Cairo, Sr., he was born on January 27, 1945 in Plainwell. Robert had worked in the salvage and demolition industry. Survivors include his brother, Archie D. Cario, Sr., and...