Obituary Listing

Phyllis Ryerson

Phyllis Ryerson

May 27, 2017

Phyllis W. Ryerson, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Edward & Louise (Jayme) Westlake, she was born on March 26, 1929 in Evanston. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Michael Boruta

Michael Boruta

May 26, 2017

Michael D. Boruta II, age 40, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. The son of Michael & Mary (LaPonsie) Boruta, he was born on July 15, 1976 in Grand Rapids. Michael is survived by his parents; daughter, Jordan Mae and Kennedy Grace; siblings, Rose (Andrew Orcutt) Winquest, Katie (Adam) Finkler, Joe (Becky) Boruta, Robert Boruta and Anna (Ben)...

Blake Siesling

Blake Siesling

May 26, 2017

Blake C. Siesling, age 48, was called home to his Lord on Friday, May 26, 2017. Blake was happily employed for the last four years at ABC Supply and was nearing completion of his CDL-A License. He especially loved his family, friends, and heavy metal music. His generosity was lastly expressed as an organ donor through the Gift of Life...

Pamala Vantuinen

Pamala Vantuinen

May 26, 2017

Pamala J. VanTuinen, age 63, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. The daughter of Raymond & Sally (Ziebalth) Hartwell, she was born on April 27, 1954 in St. Joseph. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ruth Kitelinger

Ruth Kitelinger

May 25, 2017

Ruth E. Kitelinger, age 74, of Evart, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. The daughter of Charles & Anna (Anthony) Ames, she was born on November 4, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Steven Card

Steven Card

May 23, 2017

Steven R. Card, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. The son of Robert & Marsha Card, he was born on February 8, 1957 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Beverly House

Beverly House

May 22, 2017

Beverly Ann House, age 74, of Gowen, passed away early Monday morning, May 22, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Maurice & Katherine (Shelden) Linderman, she was born on October 18, 1942 in Greenville and was a graduate of Greenville High School. On March 28, 1964, in Greenville,...

Billy Knight

Billy Knight

May 22, 2017

Billy Alan Knight, age 45, of Cadillac, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Billy Johnson & Margaret Knight, he was born on October 22, 1971 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Billy is preceded in passing by his grandparents, Alan & Theresa Knight; and aunt, Colleen Gilbreath. He will be forever missed by...

Russell Duprey

Russell Duprey

May 21, 2017

Russell Fred Duprey, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center. The son of Louis & Eva (Williams) Duprey, he was born on December 6, 1955 in Caseville. Russell is survived by his daughters and grand children, Nicole ( Jason) Haillie, Madison, and Emmah ( his little wild one) Jennifer...

Joan Brown

Joan Brown

May 21, 2017

Joan Nadine Brown, age 65, of Caledonia, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital. The daughter of Frederick & Margie (Smith) Nesky she was born on April 11, 1952 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Crossroads Conference Center, 6569 Clay Ave...

Kenneth Hall

Kenneth Hall

May 19, 2017

Kenneth C. Hall, age 75, of Mulliken, passed away Friday evening, May 19, 2017 at McLaren-Great Lansing Hospital in Lansing. Ken was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict, proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.

Nada Snyder

Nada Snyder

May 19, 2017

Nada Marcile Snyder, age 87, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Carveth Village. The daughter of James & Ella (Turner) Calvert, she was born on October 1, 1929 in Parsons, West Virginia. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Lana Eringaard

Lana Eringaard

May 19, 2017

Lana Walden Eringaard, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Stewart & Louise (Walden) Darling, she was born on February 24, 1936 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Albert Bleakley

Albert Bleakley

May 18, 2017

Albert "Bert" Gregory Bleakley, 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Born in Northern Ireland, Bert came to the United States at the age of 6. He was raised in Pennsylvania and eventually began working for businessman Louis Reisenstien in a variety of capacities ultimately leading him to Falk Company. After attending...

Christopher Hilliker

Christopher Hilliker

May 18, 2017

Christopher Earl Hilliker, age 43, of Paris, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 from injuries received in an automobile accident. The son of Larry and Sandra (Morrow) Hilliker, he was born on November 25, 1973 in Pendleton, Oregon. A celebration of Christopher's life will be held on Friday, May 26 at 11:00 am at the First Church of God -...

James Beach

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

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,

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

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

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.