Obituary Listing
Judy Wade
Feb 23, 2017
Judy M. Wade, age 73, of Rothburg, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice House surround by family. The daughter of Francis & Margaret (Fielstra) Bourdo, she was born on September 30, 1943 in Muskegon. Surviving are her children, Connie and Bruce; grandchildren, Corinn and Mitch; and sisters, Jill, Jean, and Joan. Honoring her wishes,...
Jonathon Yarrington
Feb 23, 2017
Jonathon Miles Yarrington, age 27, of Grand Rapids, passed away tragically Thursday, February 23. 2017. Jonathon was a proud graduate of Wayland High School. Through his life he held many different jobs but finally landed his dream job at Founders Brewery working the night shift. As much as Jonathon loved his job, nothing compared to the love he had for...
Jesse Bard
Feb 23, 2017
Jesse J. Bard, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away due to influenza on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans where he resided for the last 12 years. The son of Jesse & Mildred (Plummer) Bard, he was born on February 15, 1928 in Grand Rapids. Jesse joined the railroad, where his father worked, at...
Earl Carley
Feb 23, 2017
Earl L. Carley, age 80, of Wyoming, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans surrounded by family. The son of Llyod & Violet (Wilson) Carley, he was born on July 14, 1936 in Cooks. Earl was a proud U.S. Army veteran. A Visitation will be at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Grand...
Jacob Carroll
Feb 22, 2017
Jacob "Jake" Wright Carroll, age 24, of Eaton Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Grand Rapids. The son of James Carroll & Michele (Wright) Johnson, he was born on November 9, 1992 in Lansing. He attended Eaton Rapids Public schools and was a 2011 graduate from Eaton Rapids High School. Growing up, Jacob participated and excelled in...
William Gillespie
Feb 22, 2017
William M. Gillespie, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans surrounded by family. The son of Edward & Ayrdth (Furman) Gillespie, he was born on December 3, 1949 in Pontiac. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Edwin Kroodsma
Feb 21, 2017
Edwin J. Kroodsma, age 66, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. The son of Dick & Margaret (Sikkema) Kroodsma, he was born on September 29, 1950 in Zeeland. Surviving are his children, Derrick (Alexis) Kroodsma, Nathan (Diana) Kroodsma, Rachael Kroodsma, and Steven (Emily) Kroodsma; grandchild, Adelaide; and two brothers, Donald and Roger Kroodsma. Honoring his wishes, cremation will...
Margaret Davidson
Feb 21, 2017
Margaret Kathryn "Peggy" Davidson, age 90, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Green Acres in Greenville. The daughter of William Patrick & Erma Louise Dwyer, she was born on March 5, 1926 in Taylorville, Illinois. On September 4, 1948, in Farmington, she married Norman L. Davidson and together they raised two children and enjoyed 53 years of...
Mary Moffit
Feb 21, 2017
Marylee Moffit, age 96, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Harry & Alice (Babcock) Foglesong, she was born on October 15, 1920 in Rochester, IN. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Rose Wells
Feb 20, 2017
Rose Mary Wells, age 77, of Newaygo, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital surrounded by her family. The daughter of Homer & Margaret Mae (Charters) Wells, she was born on January 26, 1940 in Traverse City. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017 at...
Randall Tibble
Feb 19, 2017
Randall R. Tibble, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Center. The son of Robert & Patsy (Johnson) Tibble, he was born on October 02, 1951 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Robert Woodward
Feb 18, 2017
Robert "Woody" Allen Woodward, age 91, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Loved ones who preceded him in death were his parents, Carl and Annabelle (Norton) Woodward; and his wife, Marjory. He leaves behind his loving wife, Anita; his children, Alana (Jim) Reifel, Renae Woodward, and Brian Dean; grandchildren, Tonya (A.J.) Borris, Jami (Kevin) Hoeksema, Terry...
Robert Kelley
Feb 17, 2017
Robert P. Kelley II, age 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. The son of Robert & Lavonia Kelley, he was born on January 8, 1954 in Inidiana. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Richard Blair
Feb 17, 2017
Richard Alan Blair, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed on peacefully at home on Friday, February 17, 2017. He lived a good life and will be reunited with his father, Paul; mother, Victoria; as well as many friends and relatives. Rick relished spending time with his sister, Patricia Wood; three sons, Eric, Michael and Tony; his seven grand-kids; and Jean...
Janice King
Feb 16, 2017
Janice Marie King, age 73, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital. The daughter of Bernard & Alice (Traxler) Nelson, she was born on March 29, 1943 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
James Blair
Feb 14, 2017
James S. Blair, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Feb.14th 2017. Jim was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served in Japan. He enjoyed singing in the Navy choir while he was there. He then took his career to Citizens Bank. From there he started a 23 year career at ICB Bank of BH as VP of Operations. Jim had...
Lee Pattison
Feb 14, 2017
Lee Michael Pattison, age 40, formerly of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Sidney Township. The son of Allen & Lynne Lorraine (Wilson) Pattison, he was born on December 13, 1976 in Manistee. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.
Jeanne Hollerbach
Feb 14, 2017
Jeanne Lou Hollerbach (Babka), age 58, of Grand Rapids, was called home to Heaven, on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Surviving are her husband and love of her life, David A. Hollerbach; children, Eric and Lindsey Kolenda; parents, Mike and Barb Babka; siblings, Mike (Grace) Babka, Bonnie Sawinski, and Tim (Tonya) Babka; nieces and nephews,...
Allan Spangenberg
Feb 13, 2017
Allan Spangenberg, age 54, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital. The son of Allan Spangenberg and Joann Palmer, he was born on August 3, 1962 in Grand Rapids. Allan worked in the lab at Pridgeon & Clay. He enjoyed riding on his motorcycle, and spending quality time with family and friends. Allan was...
Ann Dent
Feb 13, 2017
Ann B. Dent, age 53, of Holland, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. The daughter of Wilford & Virginia (Nicholson) Dent, she was born June 28, 1963 in Ann Arbor. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.


