Obituary Listing

Alfrieda Hoke
Jan 5, 2017
Frieda Hoke, age 77, of Irons, formerly of Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Mercy Health Hospital in Muskegon. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Frank; her children, Lori (Tom) Becker, Frank (Valerie) Hoke, Todd (Jodi) Hoke, Dana Hoke, Brent (Juanita) Hoke; her grandchildren Lindsay (Brian) Horlings,...

Jack Thomasson
Jan 5, 2017
Rev. Jack E. Thomasson, age 72, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 in Ionia under the loving care of his family and Ionia Area Hospice. On December 30, 1965, in Fort Worth, Texas, he married the former Sharon Elaine Tatham, and together, they enjoyed fifty-one years of marriage and raised three children. A loyal man of God, Jack served the...
Sondra Madsen
Jan 4, 2017
Sondra "Sonnie" Alyce (VanMaanen) Madsen peacefully went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 at Whispering Woods Senior Living. Sondra was born on September 23rd, 1945 to Leroy & Alyce VanMaanen in Kalamazoo and was raised in Vicksburg MI. An honors graduate from Vicksburg High School, Sondra first began her career at UpJohn and earned a degree...

Roger Lawrence,
Jan 4, 2017
Roger Dale Lawrence, age 66, of Lakeview, passed away January 4, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Coy Otto & Betty Laura (Smith) Lawrence, he was born on January 12, 1950 in Lakeview. In Belding, he married Sandra Kay Robinson, who preceded him in death on November 14, 2015. Surviving are two sons, Roger D. Lawrence, Jr....

Paulle Alexander
Jan 4, 2017
Paulle Jung Morvant Alexander, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Heartland Healthcare Center. The daughter of J.Y. & Billie (Andrews) Gilmore, she was born in Morgan City, Louisiana on December 2, 1947. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Jarrett
Jan 4, 2017
Robert M. Jarrett, age 96, of St. Louis, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis. The son of William & Neda (Zillion) Jarrett, he was born on May 31, 1920 in Oakland, Iowa. A proud veteran, he served in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by...

Julius Moravik
Jan 4, 2017
Julius Moravik, age 93, of Edmore, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of John & Antonia (Mazak) Moravik, he was born on October 25, 1923 in Belleville. A proud veteran of World War II, Julius entered the U.S. Army after graduating high school...

William Dickinson
Jan 4, 2017
William Ray Dickinson, age 87, of White Cloud, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Ray & Ruth (Waters) Dickinson, he was born in White Cloud on August 9, 1929. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Wayne Elliott
Jan 3, 2017
Wayne Leroy Elliott, age 71, of Byron Center, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on January 3rd 2017 in Byron Center, from complications of Agent Orange Parkinson's Disease. Wayne was diagnosed young and fought Parkinson's disease for 40 years by staying active and physically fit. He attended Bryon Center high school and earned a Bachelor's degree in science...

Thomas Johnson
Jan 3, 2017
Thomas E. Johnson Jr., age 48, of Cutlerville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The son of Thomas Sr. & Shirley (Manville) Johnson, he was born on September 25, 1968 in Traverse City. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and niece, Nicole S. Duffield. He is survived by his six older sisters, Jennifer (Ken)...

Freda Jacobs
Jan 3, 2017
Freda Ann Jacobs, age 68, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring & Hospice. The daughter of J. Fred & Margaret Lucille (Bay) Hornbeck, she was born on September 1, 1948 in Oregon. Survivors include her three children, Charlotte Ashley of Greenville, Mona...

Roger Winquest
Jan 3, 2017
Roger A. Winquest, age 74, of Bay City, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Harvey & Theresa (Jasman) Winquest, he was born on February 16, 1942 in Port Huron. A memorial services with full military honors will be held at a later date with burial to follow. Honoring his wishes,...

Ignace Donajkowski
Jan 3, 2017
Ignace J. Donajkowski, age 76, of Kent City, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Joseph & Stella Donajkowski, he was born July 31, 1940 in Posen. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Carter Gordon
Jan 2, 2017
Carter W. Gordon, age 59, of Zeeland, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Laurels of Hudsonville. The son of Harry & Shirley (Bundy) Gordon, he was born on February 3, 1957 in Holland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Maynard Magee
Jan 1, 2017
Maynared J. Magee, age 31, of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at home. The son of Tom & Tina (Moore) Magee, he was born on October 6, 1985 in Sheridan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

James Marvin
Dec 31, 2016
James Ivan Marvin, of Crystal, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Marvin, his daughter, Sheena Marvin, both of Crystal; his adopted daughter, Shirley (Andy ) Kuipers of Byron Center; his brother, Louie & Donna...
William Panich
Dec 31, 2016
William "Bill" Panich, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on New Year's Eve Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of William & Mary Panich, he was born on September 19, 1924 in Detroit and raised. Most recently resided at Crossroads Village in Kalamazoo, and at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was...
Carolyn Harper
Dec 30, 2016
Carolyn Mae Harper, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 85. She was a resident of Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids. Born on December 22, 1931 in Chicago. Carolyn received her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Michigan in the Spring of 1954 and married Thomas A....

Larry Bowers
Dec 29, 2016
Larry L. Bowers, age 80, passed away early Thursday morning, December 29, 2016 at Metron of Belding. The son of Levi & Mable (Ely) Bowers, he was born on April 12, 1936 in Eagle and worked in agriculture in a number of area apple orchards over the years. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.
Harold Broersma
Dec 29, 2016
Harold Broersma, age 84, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake and entered into his eternal resting place with his Lord. The son of Paul and Alice (Dobb) Broersma he was born January 5, 1932 in Muskegon. Harold graduated from Western Michigan Christian High School and then served 2 years in the Military. He...