Obituary Listing
Arlo Thrush
Mar 2, 2017
Arlo R. Thrush, age 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Lester & Besse (Beach) Thrush, he was born on June 3, 1934 in Mount Pleasant. Arlo was a proud Air Force Veteran. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017...
Kaila Roark
Mar 1, 2017
Kaila Danae Roark, age 25, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lu Gonzalez, and Barb Faustrum. She is survived by her mother, Wendy Roark-Williams; step-dad, Troy Williams; father, Paul (Carey) Thompson; sister, Iyanna Williams; brother, Josiah Thompson; grandparents, Mary Zeeryp, Micheal Faustrum, Homer & Cheryl Roark,...
Douglas Clayton
Feb 28, 2017
Douglas William Clayton, age 51, passed away on February 28, 2017 at his home in Grand Rapids. He was born January 4, 1966 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Donald Isaiah Clayton Sr. and Edith Jean Clayton, the 7th of 7 children.Douglas was a 1984 graduate of Boardman High School. He worked many years as a roofer and then as...
Rita Williams
Feb 27, 2017
Rita L. Williams, age 86, of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Bernard & Helen (Przysucha) Grecheski, she was born on January 3, 1931 in Chicago, IL. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Byron Cook
Feb 26, 2017
Byron Richard Cook, age 55, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Richard Cook and Colleen Mae Pfifer, he was born on June 7, 1961 in Montpelier, Ohio. Byron was a proud US Navy Veteran. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...
Patricia Drake
Feb 26, 2017
Patricia K. Drake, age 87, of Lowell, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 in the comfort of her home with her husband by her side. The daughter of Peter & Evelyn (Robbins) Karel, she was born in Grand Rapids. Patricia is preceded in passing by her parents; sisters, Iris Allen, and Janice Barr; as well as her brother, Leslie Karel....
Richard Willingham
Feb 26, 2017
Richard P. Willingham, age 51, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017. The son of Frank & Donna (Bumbarger) Bess, he was born on May 27, 1965 in Frederick, MD. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Andries Steketee
Feb 25, 2017
Andries Derk Steketee, age 74, of Norton Shores, passed peacefully away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at home surrounded by loving family and friends. The son of Andries Richard & Emma Jane (Ross) Steketee he was born on March 29, 1942 in Holland. Andries graduated from Holland High School, and then joined the Marines. After his service to his country,...
Robert Bailey
Feb 24, 2017
Robert L. Bailey, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. Robert L. Bailey, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 . The son of Fitzhugh & Daisy (Crow) Bailey, he was born on July 20, 1923 in Wichita, KS. Burial with full military honors will take place at Abraham Lincoln...
James Robinson
Feb 24, 2017
James Thomas Robinson, age 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at Heartland Health Care in Wyoming. The son of James & Maxine (Miller) Robinson, he was born on September 25, 1942 in Stollings, West Virginia. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Randy Miller
Feb 24, 2017
Randy Lyle Miller, age 60, went to be with his Lord Friday, February 24, 2017, surrounded by his family. The son of Marion 'Dusty' and Donna Miller, he was born on August 15, 1956 in Jackson, Michigan. On May 14, 1983 in Brooklyn, Michigan, he married Cynthia Deborah Richardson and together they shared nearly 35 years of marriage. Randy loved...
Judy Wade
Feb 23, 2017
Judy M. Wade, age 73, of Rothburg, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice House surround by family. The daughter of Francis & Margaret (Fielstra) Bourdo, she was born on September 30, 1943 in Muskegon. Surviving are her children, Connie and Bruce; grandchildren, Corinn and Mitch; and sisters, Jill, Jean, and Joan. Honoring her wishes,...
Jonathon Yarrington
Feb 23, 2017
Jonathon Miles Yarrington, age 27, of Grand Rapids, passed away tragically Thursday, February 23. 2017. Jonathon was a proud graduate of Wayland High School. Through his life he held many different jobs but finally landed his dream job at Founders Brewery working the night shift. As much as Jonathon loved his job, nothing compared to the love he had for...
Jesse Bard
Feb 23, 2017
Jesse J. Bard, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away due to influenza on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans where he resided for the last 12 years. The son of Jesse & Mildred (Plummer) Bard, he was born on February 15, 1928 in Grand Rapids. Jesse joined the railroad, where his father worked, at...
Earl Carley
Feb 23, 2017
Earl L. Carley, age 80, of Wyoming, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans surrounded by family. The son of Llyod & Violet (Wilson) Carley, he was born on July 14, 1936 in Cooks. Earl was a proud U.S. Army veteran. A Visitation will be at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Grand...
Jacob Carroll
Feb 22, 2017
Jacob "Jake" Wright Carroll, age 24, of Eaton Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Grand Rapids. The son of James Carroll & Michele (Wright) Johnson, he was born on November 9, 1992 in Lansing. He attended Eaton Rapids Public schools and was a 2011 graduate from Eaton Rapids High School. Growing up, Jacob participated and excelled in...
William Gillespie
Feb 22, 2017
William M. Gillespie, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans surrounded by family. The son of Edward & Ayrdth (Furman) Gillespie, he was born on December 3, 1949 in Pontiac. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Edwin Kroodsma
Feb 21, 2017
Edwin J. Kroodsma, age 66, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. The son of Dick & Margaret (Sikkema) Kroodsma, he was born on September 29, 1950 in Zeeland. Surviving are his children, Derrick (Alexis) Kroodsma, Nathan (Diana) Kroodsma, Rachael Kroodsma, and Steven (Emily) Kroodsma; grandchild, Adelaide; and two brothers, Donald and Roger Kroodsma. Honoring his wishes, cremation will...
Margaret Davidson
Feb 21, 2017
Margaret Kathryn "Peggy" Davidson, age 90, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Green Acres in Greenville. The daughter of William Patrick & Erma Louise Dwyer, she was born on March 5, 1926 in Taylorville, Illinois. On September 4, 1948, in Farmington, she married Norman L. Davidson and together they raised two children and enjoyed 53 years of...
Mary Moffit
Feb 21, 2017
Marylee Moffit, age 96, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Harry & Alice (Babcock) Foglesong, she was born on October 15, 1920 in Rochester, IN. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
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