Obituary Listing

Willie Southard

Willie Southard

Jan 23, 2017

Willie Sue (Rochelle) Southard, age 83, of Grand Rapids, was called Home and went to be with our Lord peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2017, from Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The daughter of Leonard Leslie & Willie (Banks) Rochelle, she was born on December 17, 1933 in Obion County, Tennessee. In the early-1950's she met the love of her...

Nancy Norton

Nancy Norton

Jan 22, 2017

Nancy Ray Norton, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. The daughter of Oscar & Glenda (Hicksenhiser) Simpson, she was born on June 1, 1932 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted o Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Esther Bartocci

Esther Bartocci

Jan 22, 2017

Esther Veronica Schultz Bartocci passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2017 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois and was a Registered Nurse. Esther went to Nursing School in Chicago, and worked as an RN before joining the Air Force as a lieutenant. Esther loved to sing so she joined the...

William Stuart

William Stuart

Jan 22, 2017

William Alexander Stuart, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Vista Springs Assisted Living. The son of Alexander & Ruth (Hazzard) Stuart, he was born on January 1, 1949 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Alyce Rawson

Alyce Rawson

Jan 21, 2017

Alyce Marie Rawson, age 63, of Kent City, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Robert & Vera (Kaashoek) Trumbull, she was born on April 22, 1953 in Grand Rapids. On September 1, 1979, in Wyoming, she married Clifford M. Rawson, who survives. Memorial...

John Racine

John Racine

Jan 20, 2017

John Joseph Racine, age 82, of Lowell, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Albert & Nora (Grames) Racine, he was born on April 9, 1934 in Cadillac, Michigan. A proud veteran, John served in the United States Air Force during both the Korean and Vietnam...

Paul Marckwardt

Paul Marckwardt

Jan 20, 2017

Paul Fredrick Marckwardt, age 84, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at home under the care of Ionia Area Hospice. The son of Paul Fredrick & Lee (VanBrothen) Marckwardt, he was born on April 3, 1932 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Jack Towner

Jack Towner

Jan 19, 2017

Jack Charles Towner, age 92, of Grandville, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Brookcrest Nursing Home. The son of Arthur & Beatrice (Proctor) Towner, he was born on November 25, 1924 in Grand Rapids. A combat decorated Veteran, Jack served as a Platoon Sergeant in the U.S. Army in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theaters. Private interment will be in Grandville...

Janet Scott

Janet Scott

Jan 19, 2017

Janet L. Scott, age 77, of Lansing, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Norris & Wilma (Showers) Smith, she was born on January 30, 1939 in Alma. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at First Congregational Church of Portland, 421 E Bridge St, Portland. Memorial service...

Dolores Anderson

Dolores Anderson

Jan 18, 2017

Dolores M. Anderson, age 87, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Conrad & Laura (Martin) Anderson, she was born on April 01, 1929 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Clifford Russell

Clifford Russell

Jan 18, 2017

Clifford M. Russell, age 101, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Matthew & Etheyl (Underwood) Russell, he was born on May 4, 1915 in Almena Twp. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted by Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Alexandrea Hernandez

Alexandrea Hernandez

Jan 17, 2017

Alexandrea Hernandez, age 24, of Zeeland, passed away January 17, 2017. The daughter of Jose Navarro & Angela Hernandez, she was born on March 15, 1992 in Holland. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Michael Wiegand

Michael Wiegand

Jan 17, 2017

Michael Howard Wiegand, age 67, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The son of Howard & LaVerne (Liefke) Wiegand, he was born on August 9, 1949 in Berwyn, Illinois. Michael was a proud US Navy Veteran, earning The National Defense Service Medal. A committal service with full military honors...

Charles Beardsley

Charles Beardsley

Jan 17, 2017

Charles Beardsley, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away January 17, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Pete M. & Bridget (Calendrino) Beardsley, he was born on November 16, 1946 in Grand Rapids. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Richard, Dave and Carl Crittendon; and sister, Rose Johnson. He is survived by his...

Jeffery Powers

Jeffery Powers

Jan 17, 2017

Jeffery A. Powers, age 57, of Vermontville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Glen & Wilma (Hosey) Powers, he was born on April 29, 1959 in Hastings. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Garold Beyer

Garold Beyer

Jan 17, 2017

Garold J. Beyer, age 65, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Gerald & Mildred (Van Ommen) Beyer, he was born on June 05, 1951 in Zeeland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jeanne Quarry

Jeanne Quarry

Jan 16, 2017

Jeanne L. Quarry, age 84, of Plainwell, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Bernard & Helen Burns, she was born on June 10, 1932 in Chicago, IL. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Howard Hull

Howard Hull

Jan 15, 2017

Howard McClure Hull Jr., age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. The son of Howard McClure Hull Sr. and Geneva (Cole) Hull, he was born on December 13, 1937 in Grand Rapids. He was an avid sportsman and was involved in many conservation projects. Howard was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by...

Thomas Roslaniec

Thomas Roslaniec

Jan 15, 2017

Thomas Mark Roslaniec, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. The son of Chester & Julia (Kuykendall Choate) Roslaniec, he was born on September 6, 1952 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids

Robert Schild

Robert Schild

Jan 15, 2017

Robert Raymond Schild, age 84, of Allegan, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. The son of Harold & Regina (Marciniak) Schild, he was born on December 21, 1932 in Hastings. A committal service with full military honors will be held at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, 4100 Clyde Park Ave S.W., Wyoming, on Saturday, January...