Obituary Listing
Sheryl Smitter
Mar 26, 2017
Sheryl Rene Smitter, age 60, of Delton, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Trillium Woods surrounded by family. The daughter of Edward & Thelma (Ayers) Erway, she was born on May 10, 1956 in Hastings. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Barbara Levan
Mar 26, 2017
Barbara Lorraine (Berg) LeVan entered this world on June 3, 1929 and took her last breaths on March 26, 2017. She said herself "I've had 87 good years". Barb's dash had many highs (quitting smoking) and a few lows (like losing 160 pounds!), all of which shaped her into the tenacious woman she was. Barb loved her family fiercely. Barb...
Dorothy Koziol
Mar 26, 2017
Dorothy M. Koziol, aged 88, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after her latest bout with cancer. Dorothy got the most enjoyment from playing cribbage, staying at Sandy Pines (especially with her grandchildren), bowling, spending time with her family and helping family and friends. She dedicated many years of service to the VFW Old Kent Post 830, including serving...
Robert Drew
Mar 25, 2017
Robert L. Drew Sr., age 69, of West Olive, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Robert was born on June 13, 1947 in Burlington, KY. He was employed by Herman Miller. , KY. He was employed by Herman Miller. Surviving are his wife, Patricia; sons, Chris (Sue) Drew of Melbourne, FL, Brian Drew of...
Donald Schaible
Mar 25, 2017
Donald E. Schaible, age 86, of Williamston, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Elmer & Olga (Tirb) Schaible, he was born on September 7, 1930 in Lainsburg. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Crystal Gravelin
Mar 24, 2017
Crystal (Kirby) Gravelin, age 82, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned.
Ramiro Reyes-Nater
Mar 24, 2017
Ramiro Reyes, 41 anos, de Wyoming, fallecio el Viernes 24 de Marzo de 2017. Hijo de Juan Ramiro Reyes y Ana Delia Nater, nacio el 15 de Enero de 1976 en Arecibo, Puerto Rico. A Ramiro le encantaba pasar tiempo con su hija, y disfrutaba escuchar reggaeton y salsa. La visita es el Jueves de 5-6 y 7-9 p.m. en...
Edward Klinge
Mar 24, 2017
Edward A. Klinge, age 81, of Dorr, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Henery & Rosalie (Homrich) Klinge, he was born on September 15, 1935 in Byron Center. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Brian Gonda
Mar 23, 2017
Brian James Gonda, age 51, of Portage, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice with his wife by his side. Brian was tenacious in life and death--a persistent, loving, and lasting spirit--and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. The son of Bernard Joseph & Betty Jane (Lang) Gonda, he was born on April...
Gordon Goudzwaard
Mar 23, 2017
Gordon (Gordy) Goudzwaard, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Trillium Woods Hospice. He had suffered for many years from the complications of diabetes, which eventually took his life. The son of Warren E. & Geraldine (Morsman) Goudzwaard he was born on January 29, 1953 in Grand Rapids. Gordon was a 1971 graduate...
Geneva Peer
Mar 21, 2017
Geneva Pearl Peer, age 88, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday morning, March 21, 2017 at home under the loving care of her daughters and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of John M. & Anna (Lee) Ostrom, she was born on February 18, 1929 in Pontiac. On December 7, 1946, in Greenville, she married Louis Clinton Peer, Jr. and together they...
William Wilson
Mar 21, 2017
William E. Wilson, age 55, of Battle Creek, passed away March 21, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Charles & Barbara (Powell), he was born on March 14, 1962 in Battle Creek. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Michael Oldenburg
Mar 19, 2017
Michael Dean Oldenburg, age 64, of Portage, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice. The son of Duane & Lillah (Young) Oldenburg, he was born on March 6, 1953 in Three Rivers.
Gary Higgins
Mar 19, 2017
Gary Paul Higgins, age 62, of Mecosta, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Robert & Shirley (Ellis) Higgins, he was born on November 14, 1954 in Marquette.
Michael Melley
Mar 19, 2017
Michael L. Melley, age 56, of Battle Creek, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at home. The son of Ellen Melley, he was born on March 10, 1961 in Marshall. Michael was preceded in death by his mother; brother, Daniel Melley; and grandmother, Avice Melley. Surviving are his aunt; uncle; nephew; and several cousins. Michael was preceded in...
John Seaman
Mar 19, 2017
John E. Seaman, age 69, of Grand Ledge, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Eaton Community Palliative Care, surrounded by family. The son of Lauren & Constance (Gregory) Seaman, he was born on May 12, 1947 in Swaziland, Africa. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Jeffrey Blair
Mar 17, 2017
Jeffrey Ivan Blair, age 52, of Wyoming, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. The son of Grover & Ruby (Arndt) Blair, he was born on March 7, 1965 in Grand Rapids. Jeffrey was preceded in passing by his father, Grover Blair. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Blair; sons, Douglas (Katie) Blair, Andrew (Megan) Blair, and Travis Simmons;...
Robert Ruster
Mar 17, 2017
Robert Dean Ruster, age 79 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2017 while watching his beloved Spartans in his home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of Sam & Genyeth (Wright) Ruster was born on June 22, 1937 in Leslie. A graduate of both Michigan State University and Aquinas College, Robert...
Anthony Nieto
Mar 16, 2017
Anthony Nieto, age 38, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. The son of Antonio & Peggy (Pickens) Nieto, he was born on December 19, 1978 in Adrian. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Vernell Pickens, and Manuela Nieto. Surviving are his daughters, Aryanna Nieto, and Lyla Nieto; son, Kalvyn Isom; parents, Tony and Peggy; siblings,...
Harry Ypma
Mar 16, 2017
Harry Ypma Jr., age 86, of Middleville, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Spectrum Health Pennock. The son of Harry Ypma Sr. and Margretta Johanna (Shunneson) Ypma, he was born on August 19, 1930 in Grand Rapids.
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