Obituary Listing

Franklin Rienstra

Franklin Rienstra

Dec 6, 2016

Rienstra, Franklin, Celebrating with Frank in heaven this 'Christmas Morning' are his grandson Danny 'Waffle' Ransome, father Howard Rienstra, and mom-in-love Mary Kok. Frank will be remembered as the Perfect Husband for Linda (39 years of practice!). Beloved Dad (and Papa) to Steve and Jessica Rienstra (Alex, David, Nathan), Mary and Chris Ransome (Brandon, Akayla, Keziah, Breanna, Keren, Frank, Calvin,...

Javier Madera-Medina

Javier Madera-Medina

Dec 5, 2016

Javier Madera-Medina, de 59 anos de edad, de Kentwood, fallecio el Lunes, 5 de Diciembre, 2016 en el hospital Butterworth de Spectrum Health. El hijo de Higinio Madera y Justina Medina, nacio el 3 de Diciembre, 1957. Javier ahora descansa en la gloria de Dios junto a sus padres Higinio Madera y Justina Medina; es sobrevivido por su querida esposa...

Sandi Christensen

Sandi Christensen

Dec 4, 2016

Sandi Sue Christensen, age 55, of Stanton, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Fred & Shirley Joan (Gray) Marsh, she was born on July 1, 1961 in Redford Township, Wayne County. Sandi was a dedicated and passionate caregiver to those she helped in her job with the Montcalm County Commission...

Timothy Walters

Timothy Walters

Dec 4, 2016

Timothy Michael Walters, age 57, of Wyoming, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. The son of Jewel & Patricia (Sullivan) Walters, he was born on August 29, 1959 in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Pentecostals of Kentwood, 2627 44th St SE, Kentwood. Honoring his wishes cremation will take...

Norma Jones

Norma Jones

Dec 3, 2016

Norma J. Jones, age 70, of Fife Lake, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 surrounded by family. The daughter of Wavie & Florance (Holmes) Dennison, she was born on November 8, 1946 in Louisville, KY. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Amal Smith

Amal Smith

Dec 3, 2016

Amal Smith, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 surrounded by family. The daughter of Wadi & Wardi (Assaf) Bawardi, she was born on August 21, 1953 in Beirut, Lebanon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Delbert Stevens

Delbert Stevens

Dec 2, 2016

Delbert L. Stevens II, age 56, of Lyons, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 surrounded by family. The son of Delbert & Barbara (Goben) Stevens, he was born March 6, 1960 in Norfolk, VA. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Terry Marsh

Terry Marsh

Dec 1, 2016

No obituary available for Terry L. Marsh

Charlotte Carson

Charlotte Carson

Dec 1, 2016

Charlotte, R. Carson, age 66, of Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 surrounded by family. The daughter of Leo & Charlotte (Day) Hof, she was born on September 29, 1950 in Souix Falls, SD. Honoring her wishes, cremation may take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Hoke

John Hoke

Nov 30, 2016

John Arthur Hoke, age 77, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his home. The son of Earl & Beatrice (Mast) Hoke, he was born on October 21, 1939 in Goshen, Indiana, and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea, Germany, and a number of stateside bases. John was also...

Ethel Istendal

Ethel Istendal

Nov 29, 2016

Ethel Ann Van Istendal, age 81, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the American House of Holland. The daughter of Matthew & Ethel Hazel (Heneveld) Peelen, she was born on July 4, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Karyl Bergakker

Karyl Bergakker

Nov 28, 2016

Karyl Jean Bergakker, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, after suffering a massive stroke. The daughter of John Louis & Olive (McCord) Comp, she was born on March 8, 1937 in Stickney, South Dakota. On June 9, 1956, in Grand Rapids, she married Dale Leon Bergakker and together they...

Roxane Hill

Roxane Hill

Nov 25, 2016

Roxane L. Hill, age 57, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth. The daughter of James & Mary Ann (Veeneema) Nelson, she was born on October 1, 1959 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Tommy Hill

Tommy Hill

Nov 25, 2016

Tommy Lee Hill, age 60, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. The son of Charles William & Aileen Delores (Thomas) Hill, he was born on June 26, 1959. Tommy honorably served in the U.S. Navy for 19 1/2 years, attaining the rank...

Gertrude Vanvorst

Gertrude Vanvorst

Nov 25, 2016

Gertrude J. VanVorst, age 85, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Hospice House of Mid Michigan. The daughter of George & Mabel (Martin) Kongstvedt, she was born on March 17, 1931 in Three Rivers. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Billy Anderson

Billy Anderson

Nov 25, 2016

Billy Gene Anderson, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Jesse D. & Rosa Mabel (Williams) Anderson, he was born on October 12, 1932 in Columbus, Georgia, and had been the owner of his own lawn care business for many...

Catherine Burns

Catherine Burns

Nov 24, 2016

Catherine Belle Burns, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2016 peacefully at her home. Catherine "Kitty" was born on November 8, 1944, the daughter of Carl and Susan (Thrush) Caesar, was raised on Island Road and attended Hubbardston Elementary and Carson City High School. Soon after graduating she met the love of her life William Burns. Considering...

Loretta Main

Loretta Main

Nov 24, 2016

Loretta May Main, age 70, of Rockford, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 24, 2016 while at her home with family by her side. She was the daughter of Cecil James & Cecele (Graves) Jones and born on August 5, 1946 in Rockford, Michigan. On July 28, 1967 in Stanton, she married Charles...

Janice Gates

Janice Gates

Nov 24, 2016

Janice Gates, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016. The daughter of Fred & Evelyn (Dehass) Vandenboogert, she was born on October 20, 1953 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

James Micklatcher

James Micklatcher

Nov 24, 2016

James A. Micklatcher, age 49, of Jenison, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Patricia Joe McNinch, he was born on August 21, 1967 in Grand Rapids. Jimi was a one of a kind genuine man that loved to sit by a bonfire with all of his friends and family. He loved...