Obituary Listing
Faith Zitter
Sep 26, 2024
Faith Rebecca (Hocking) Zitter, age 84, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was born July 21, 1940, in a small mud hut near Manaus, Brazil, to the late John Charlie and Martha (Lucas) Hocking who were missionaries at the time. Faith graduated from Wheaton Academy High School with the class of 1959. She...
Carolyn Richardson
Sep 26, 2024
Carolyn Jean Richardson, born on April 22, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, left us on September 26, 2024. She was a testament to the beauty of resilience and the power of compassion. As Helen Keller once said, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart."...
Allen Schalk
Sep 26, 2024
Allen “Al” James Schalk was born on June 24, 1958, to Janet (Poelman) and Norman R. Schalk. Allen passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. Al was a hardworking man his entire life. A master electrician, a carpenter, and all-around handyman who always had the right tool for the job. Al was a proud veteran of...
Randy Pifer
Sep 25, 2024
Randy Ennis Pifer, age 65, of Holland, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born March 11, 1959, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Anna (Krywy) Pifer. Randy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a dedicated employee and worked over 35 years at ODL Incorporated in...
Elizabeth Moore
Sep 25, 2024
Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Moore of Holland went to dance with abandon in the streets of heaven on Wednesday, September 25 at her home surrounded by loved ones following years of physical challenges and a brief struggle with cancer. Beth was born March 11, 1958 to Harold and Berniece Moore. Her love of animals sparked her long career as a veterinary...
Jerry Misner
Sep 25, 2024
Jerry L. Misner, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1965, in Grand Rapids, to Jack & Claudia Misner. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jerry’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...
Leon Parker
Sep 24, 2024
Leon Parker (LD) , 86, of Sand Lake, MI passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Leon grew up in Sand Lake, a town he loved and never left. He worked and retired from Dykema Excavators or 30 years. His farm and tractors were his life collection, and he spent every chance enjoying...
Carole Chamberlain
Sep 23, 2024
Carole June (DeGraaf) Chamberlain, age 86, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at her home on Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born October 25, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Abraham and Hazel (Rusche) DeGraaf. Carole graduated from Creston High School with the class of 1955. She was married to...
Rosa Bennett
Sep 23, 2024
Rosa Elizabeth Bennett, age 97, of Dickerson Lake, Stanton, passed away Monday evening, September 23, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. One of ten children, Rosa was born on September 15, 1927, in Hamburg, Iowa and on October 11, 1964, in Greenville, she married Larry Lee Bennett. Together they raised five...
Thomas Smith
Sep 22, 2024
Thomas Joseph Smith, age 86, of Greenville and Palmetto, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at home. The son of George Wallace & Gladys Muriel (Foulkes) Smith, he was born on July 4, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. Tom enlisted in the United States Navy after graduating from Greenville High School in 1956. After his service to our country,...
Kim Mitchell
Sep 21, 2024
Kim Sarahjane Mitchell, 69, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. One of five children of Edward F. and Lorraine (Jung) Kittrell, Kim was born on November 19, 1954, in Geneseo, Illinois, where her father owned and operated Kittrell Chevrolet & Oldsmobile. She attended Geneseo’s St. Malachy grade school and...
Deborah Weiler
Sep 21, 2024
Deborah Sue Weiler, age 69, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, September 21, 2024 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Ronald Nathan & Barbara Jean (Stiles) Packard, she was born on January 12, 1955 in Greenville, Michigan. Deborah’s work had very little to do with what her life was about. She was a free spirit who went...
Michael Markee
Sep 21, 2024
Michael William Markee - 36 Born April 1 1988 Died Sept. 21, 2024 Michael, Mike, Dad, Brother, Son, & Friend as he was called by many, led a life of character, laughter, charisma and inspired joy in others. Michael leaves behind two Children, Chloee & Blake Markee, Brothers - Patric & Christopher Markee, Parents - William & Debra Markee, Grandparents,...
Shirley Billings
Sep 19, 2024
After 89 years of loving her family and her Savior, Shirley May Billings left this Earth for her heavenly home on September 19, 2024. Born the only daughter of William and Emma Shepherd in Pontiac, Illinois, Shirley spent her early years in Kentucky until moving to Davison where she met the love of her life and future husband, Rex. After...
Loren Schultz
Sep 19, 2024
Loren Adam Schultz, age 92, of Bellevue, Washington, formerly of Greenville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2024. The son of Adam Joseph Schultz and Matilda Josephine Sass, he was born on September 2, 1932 in Sheridan, Michigan. A 1949 graduate of Greenville High School, Loren went on to collect various degrees from Ferris State...
Bonnie Orr
Sep 19, 2024
Bonnie Ida Ruth Orr, a spirited and empathetic soul, left the world a little less bright on September 19, 2024. Born in Lexington, VA, on June 20, 1948, to Garland and Mary Daniel, Bonnie's life was a testament to the courage, creativity, and boundless love she had for those around her. Her vibrant spirit and the nickname given to her...
Mary Ellsworth
Sep 16, 2024
Mary Nell (Smith) Ellsworth, age 74, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary was born November 15, 1949, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Henry and Nellie (Hoogendoorn) Smith. Mary was survived by her children, Christian James (Beth) Betts and Sara Nell (Brian) Smith; grandchildren, Kelsee (Christopher),...
Donna Crisman
Sep 16, 2024
Donna Jean Crisman, age 92, of Sparta, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 16, 2024 from her home and surrounded by family and friends. The daughter of John D. & Ellen Christina (Bell) Longcore, she was born on March 6, 1932 in rural northern Kent County. She attended Longcore School through the eighth grade,...
John Cobane
Sep 12, 2024
John Robert Cobane, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. He was born on March 30, 1954, in Detroit, to Robert & Elizabeth Cobane. John proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Private interment will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign John’s online guest book,...
Barbara O'Brien
Sep 10, 2024
Barbara J. O'Brien entered through the gates of heaven on September 10, 2024. She was born on January 5, 1943 in Detroit and lived there in her childhood. She attended St. Mary of Redford and wrote, "all the nuns I had in school helped me to learn about God. I wanted to be a nun". One of her favorite memories...
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