Obituary Listing

John Avram
Apr 8, 2017
John Adelbert Avram, age 82, of Lakeview, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.
Judith Holland
Apr 7, 2017
Judith Ann (Oprea) Holland, age 72, of Kentwood, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at home in the arms of her husband of 53 years. The beloved daughter of George & Margaret (Skorin) Oprea, she was born on July 18, 1944 in Detroit. Surviving are her loving husband, Brenton Holland; sons, Kevin & Mary Holland and Jeff Holland; grandchildren, Jacob...

Franklin Wright
Apr 7, 2017
Franklin J Wright, age 47, of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, April 07, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Harold & Virginia (Franklin) Wright, he was born on September 30, 1969 in Lacrosse, WI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Peggy Huffman
Apr 7, 2017
Peggy L. Huffman, age 65, of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Robert & Deloras (Palmer) Sutherland, she was born on September 22, 1951 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Craig Verburg
Apr 6, 2017
Craig A. VerBurg, age 54, of Morley, passed away on April 6, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Kenneth & Esther (Wietsma) VerBurg, he was born on November 16, 1962 in Kalamazoo. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Dennis Mcdonough
Apr 5, 2017
Dennis Michael McDonough, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Trillium Woods. The son of William L. McDonough & Patricia M. Kilpatrick, he was born on October 1, 1951 in Bay City.

Chester Walker
Apr 5, 2017
Chester "Chet" Earl Walker, Jr., age 67, of Evart, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, after a short illness. Chet was preceded in death by his parents, Chester & Rose Walker; paternal and maternal grand parents; aunts and uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews. Chet is survived by his wife, Susan (Anderson) Walker; daughters, Maggie...

Dorothy Sirmier
Apr 5, 2017
Dorothy M. Sirmier, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Pilgrim Manor surrounded by family. The daughter of John & Ula (Barding) Barnes, she was born on November 27, 1925 in Decatur, IL. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Vona Linsley
Apr 4, 2017
Vona Kay Linsley, age 69, of Luther, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Spectrum, Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Luther & Elva (Lagrow) Duffield, she was born on August 8, 1947 in Grand Rapids.

Eileen Moloney
Apr 4, 2017
Eileen M. Moloney, age 93, of Williamston, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Martin & Lottie (Rose) Ganssley, she was born on August 23, 1923 in Clayton Twp. A memorial service with burial will take place at a later date. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Thomas Flynn
Apr 4, 2017
Thomas Dale Flynn, age 58, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of John & Geraldine (Reath) Flynn, he was born on May 20, 1958 in Grand Rapids and retired from the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed by two sisters,...

Vernon Downs
Apr 3, 2017
Vernon E. Downs Jr., age 76, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Ely Manor surrounded by family. The son of Vernon & Betty (Owens) Downs, he was born on November 15, 1940 in Wyoming. A celebration of life will be from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at American Legion Post...
Marlene Parker
Apr 2, 2017
Marlene Nell Parker, age 83, of Mason, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Samuel & Myrtle (Compton) Evans, she was born on April 17, 1933 in Morrow, Ohio. Marlene is survived by her five children, Ricky, Brenda, Billy, Katie, and Wendy; sister, Karen (Dave) Beal; brother, Ronald (Lenore) Evans; as well as...

William Wickwire
Mar 30, 2017
William Reaves Wickwire, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Julian & Mildred (Reaves) Wickwire, he was born on June 13, 1929 in Southbend, Indiana.

Ronald Gilpin
Mar 30, 2017
Ronald Eugene Gilpin, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Clark Retirement Community. The son of Donald & Dorothy (Risch) Gilpin, he was born on May 2, 1936 in Oakland, California. Ronald was a proud U.S. Army Veteran.

Wesley Carroll,
Mar 29, 2017
Wesley Arthur Carroll, Jr., age 52, of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Grand Rapids. Cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Dorothy Laughlin
Mar 29, 2017
Dorothy F. Laughlin, age 92, of Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Glen & Ethel (Sousley) Quackenbush, she was born on April 15, 1924 in Lake Worth, FL. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Lawrence. Surviving are her children, David (Lori) Laughlin and Susie (Tim) Eggertsen;...

Michael Baughan
Mar 29, 2017
Michael Ray Baughan, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of John & Mary (Smith) Baughan, he was born on December 30, 1947 in Marion. Michael is preceded in passing by his parents; brother, Gerald Baughan; sister, Deborah Hill; granddaughter, Marrissa VanAlstine; and niece, Amanda Baughan. He is...

Ismael Ramos
Mar 27, 2017
Ismael Ramos, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Trillium Woods surrounded by family. The son of Angel & Gregoria (Ramos) Padilla, he was born on February 10, 1931 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted in Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Casey Stickel
Mar 27, 2017
Casey Lynn Stickel, age 27, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 27, 2017. The daughter of Robin Lynn Stickel & Charles Duane Vroman, she was born on May 21, 1989 in Kalamazoo.