Obituary Listing

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...

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
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
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
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
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
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 -...