Obituary Listing
Vernon Downs
Apr 3, 2017
Vernon E. Downs Jr., age 76, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Ely Manor surrounded by family. The son of Vernon & Betty (Owens) Downs, he was born on November 15, 1940 in Wyoming. A celebration of life will be from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at American Legion Post...
Marlene Parker
Apr 2, 2017
Marlene Nell Parker, age 83, of Mason, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Samuel & Myrtle (Compton) Evans, she was born on April 17, 1933 in Morrow, Ohio. Marlene is survived by her five children, Ricky, Brenda, Billy, Katie, and Wendy; sister, Karen (Dave) Beal; brother, Ronald (Lenore) Evans; as well as...
William Wickwire
Mar 30, 2017
William Reaves Wickwire, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Julian & Mildred (Reaves) Wickwire, he was born on June 13, 1929 in Southbend, Indiana.
Ronald Gilpin
Mar 30, 2017
Ronald Eugene Gilpin, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Clark Retirement Community. The son of Donald & Dorothy (Risch) Gilpin, he was born on May 2, 1936 in Oakland, California. Ronald was a proud U.S. Army Veteran.
Wesley Carroll,
Mar 29, 2017
Wesley Arthur Carroll, Jr., age 52, of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Grand Rapids. Cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Dorothy Laughlin
Mar 29, 2017
Dorothy F. Laughlin, age 92, of Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Glen & Ethel (Sousley) Quackenbush, she was born on April 15, 1924 in Lake Worth, FL. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Lawrence. Surviving are her children, David (Lori) Laughlin and Susie (Tim) Eggertsen;...
Michael Baughan
Mar 29, 2017
Michael Ray Baughan, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of John & Mary (Smith) Baughan, he was born on December 30, 1947 in Marion. Michael is preceded in passing by his parents; brother, Gerald Baughan; sister, Deborah Hill; granddaughter, Marrissa VanAlstine; and niece, Amanda Baughan. He is...
Ismael Ramos
Mar 27, 2017
Ismael Ramos, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Trillium Woods surrounded by family. The son of Angel & Gregoria (Ramos) Padilla, he was born on February 10, 1931 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted in Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Casey Stickel
Mar 27, 2017
Casey Lynn Stickel, age 27, of Kalamazoo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 27, 2017. The daughter of Robin Lynn Stickel & Charles Duane Vroman, she was born on May 21, 1989 in Kalamazoo.
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...
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