Obituary Listing

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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Henny Koopman
May 12, 2017
Henny Annie Koopman, age 82, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Center- Knollview. The daughter of Cornelius & Henderika (Horstman) Herfst she was born on August 13, 1934 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Evelyn Lipscomb
May 12, 2017
Patricia Datema Lipscomb, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 surrounded by family. Pat's interests and curiosity were wide-ranging. She loved flowers and gardening, discussing politics and theology, and beautiful arts and crafts. At home she surrounded herself with paintings and furniture that she treasured and graciously shared with friends and family throughout her life. Pat...
Flora Arasia
May 12, 2017
Flora Arasia, age 91, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Juan & Rafaela (Garza) Rodriguez, she was born on March 28, 1926 in Waelder, Texas. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017 at St. Joseph the Worker, 225 32nd St. S.W.,...

Sharon Danicek
May 12, 2017
Sharon Irene Kasmauski "Dani" Danicek, age 47, of Grand Rapids, formally of Spring Lake, Passed away Friday, May 12th 2017 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Grand Haven to Barbara Ann (Peacock)Kasmauski and William Timothy Kasmauski Sr., Sharon loved camping and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by...

Susan Deline
May 12, 2017
Susan Kay DeLine, age 70, of Langston, passed away Friday morning, May 12, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her son and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Herbert & Ina (Lindamyre) Copeland, she was born on December 19, 1946 in Sheridan. Sue retired from the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville. She was preceded in death...

Louis Castro
May 11, 2017
Louis Castro, age 62, of Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Juan & Lola (Rosas) Castro, was born on August 10, 1954 in Grant. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.