Obituary Listing

Ramiro Reyes-Nater

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Janie Goza

Janie Goza

Mar 15, 2017

Janie L. Goza, age 63, of Cadillac, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. The son of Jessie & Mabel (Bell) Hickman, she was born on October 14, 1953 in Hornersville, MO. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, MI.

Willie Saddler

Willie Saddler

Mar 15, 2017

Willie Lee Saddler, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of William & Lillian (Collier) Saddler, he was born on January 11, 1928 in Columbia, Georgia. Willie was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who received a World War II Victory Medal during his time in the service....

Vicki Hofacker

Vicki Hofacker

Mar 15, 2017

Vickie was born on July 8th, 1955 in Allegan, daughter of Arnold "Hootch" and Marian (Porter) Jones. Vickie was raised in the Otsego area and married Mark Hofacker of Plainwell on July 27th, 1996. She spent her days as a shift manager for Wendy's. She loved taking care of her customers. Her passion was her concession stand (Vic's Intersection) at...

David Cameron

David Cameron

Mar 14, 2017

David G. Cameron, age 88, of Grant, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Transitional Health Services of Fremont surrounded by family. The son of David & Sally (Lees) Cameron, he was born on November 16, 1928 in Buffalo, NY. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gweneth Howe

Gweneth Howe

Mar 14, 2017

Gweneth G. Howe, age 75, of Ferrysburg, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Elmer & Winifred (Sundell) Schmiedeknecht, she was born on June 30, 1941 in Shelby. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kenneth Canfield

Kenneth Canfield

Mar 12, 2017

Kenneth Canfield, age 80, a life long resident of Orleans, passed away early Sunday morning, March 12, 2017 at his home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.