Obituary Listing

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...

Ray Bauer

Ray Bauer

Jun 28, 2017

Ray Ellis Bauer, 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Elmer & Audrey (Creamer) Bauer, he was born on June 5, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan. In May of 1949 he graduated from Hillman High School. From 1952 to 1954 Ray served his country in the...

Shirley Culver

Shirley Culver

Jun 27, 2017

Shirley Ann Culver, age 79, of Lowell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday June 27, 2017. The daughter of Albert Charles & Anna (Hayes) Simmons, Sr., she was born on March 30, 1938 in Grand Rapids. Shirley fought a courageous battle against cancer for over five years. But she didn't fight alone! With...

Linda Culver

Linda Culver

Jun 26, 2017

Linda Lee Culver, age 80, of Morley, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at The Villa at Silverbell Estates. The daughter of Laun and Freda (Brown) Kollman, she was born on May 22, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Culver, and her son Troy Culver. Surviving are her children, Kathleen &...

Daniel Speck

Daniel Speck

Jun 25, 2017

Daniel L. Speck, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Harry & Mary (Ballard) Speck, he was born on November 25, 1947 in Findlay, OH. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith

Jun 24, 2017

Kathleen I. Smith, age 91, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Charles Edwsin MacDonald & Victoria Regina (Davis) Smith, she was born on January 25, 1926 in St. Clair, Michigan. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Leonard Northrop

Leonard Northrop

Jun 23, 2017

Leonard Northrop, age 72, of Wayland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 23, 2017. The son of Howard & Mary Jane (Kingman) Northrop, he was born on February 19, 1945 in Shelbyville. Leonard was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Jeannette of 46 years. He was always making people laugh, there was never a dull...

Richard Cimochowicz

Richard Cimochowicz

Jun 23, 2017

Richard "Dick" Clarence Cimochowicz, age 86, of Wyoming, passed away on June 23, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard's parents were Walter Adelbert and Valerie "Violet" (Niedzwicki) Cimochowicz. Richard, also known to many as Dick, was born in Grand Rapids on April 26, 1931. He graduated from Union High School in 1948. Richard married Edith Darlene Johnson...

Bonnie Burchett

Bonnie Burchett

Jun 23, 2017

Bonnie Sue Burchett, age 67, of Leroy, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Kell & Phyllis (Johnson) Meade, she was born on January 20, 1950 in Pikeville, Kentucky. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Dustin Bunnell

Dustin Bunnell

Jun 23, 2017

Dustin K. Bunnell, age 29, of Jenison, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. The son of Lori Bunnell, he was born on June 30, 1987 in Grand Rapids. Dustin is survived by his mother, Lori (Andy Cal); six children, Ayden & Brooklynn and their mother, Robyn Bunnell; Savanna and her mother, Sarah Mansfield; Hannah, Camden and Dakota and their mother,...

Stephen Gemmill

Stephen Gemmill

Jun 22, 2017

Stephen Bryce Gemmill, age 61, of Hamilton, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Bryce & Ruth (Baker) Gemmill, he was born on February 2, 1956 in Muskegon. Stephen was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Roger Bean

Roger Bean

Jun 22, 2017

Roger Everett Bean, age 70, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 peacefully in the house he built and loved, a house that was a reflection of him - everything was carefully thought out and chosen to be the finest in craftsmanship and quality. Roger was a man who lived on his own terms. He was a polymath...

Jamuna Chauhan

Jamuna Chauhan

Jun 21, 2017

Jamuna Chauhan, age 55, of Wyoming, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Dhan & Thagi (Khadka) Budathoki, she was born on January 1, 1962 in Dagana, Bhutan. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Helen Kelly

Helen Kelly

Jun 20, 2017

Helen Irene Kelly, age 80, of Sumner, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 20, 2017 under the loving care of her family and Sparrow Home Hospice at her daughter's home in Sumner. The daughter of John & Mabel (Johnson) Howe, she was born on April 26, 1937 in Sumner. She married Bud Duane Kelly in 1959 and was a devoted...

Nicholas Veenkamp

Nicholas Veenkamp

Jun 19, 2017

Nicholas J. Veenkamp, age 73, of Cascade Twp., entered his heavenly home on Monday, June 19, 2017. A graduate of South High School he also attended GRCC. Nick loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed music, camping at Grand Haven, Spring Breaks in FL and bonfires in the back yard with friends and family. Nick was preceded...