Obituary Listing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
David Duncan
Mar 12, 2017
David Richard Duncan, age 67, of Greenville, passed away Sunday evening, March 12, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of Richard Duncan & Betty Lois (Ingersoll) Cooper, he was born on November 5, 1949 in Greenville. A talented musician, David's lifelong work and passion was playing the guitar and harmonica...
Mary Furgeson
Mar 12, 2017
Mary L. Furgeson, age 92 years, formerly of Goreville, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, March 12, 2017, at Metron of Greenville. The daughter of Gilbert Anthony "Jake" & Beulah Lee (Isabel) Speckem, she was born on March 4, 1925 in Goodwin, Arkansas. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Bailey Funeral Home, 705 N. First Street, Vienna,...
Robert Tunnison
Mar 11, 2017
Robert "Bob, Bobby" William Tunnison, age 89 years young, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Spectrum Health Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by family. of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Spectrum Health Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by family. The son of Gerald Tunison & Ida (Weaver) Holifield, he was born on...
Robert Magnuson
Mar 10, 2017
Robert S. Magnuson, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Gerald & Clarabelle (Koonce) Magnuson, he was born on March 5, 1933, in Warren, PA. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Douglas Dean
Mar 10, 2017
Douglas G. Dean, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Douglas Sr. & Suzie (Jessee) Dean, he was born on December 12, 1946 in Detroit. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, 3000 Monroe...


