Obituary Listing

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
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...
Frances Ales
Nov 23, 2016
Frances (Seguin) Culver Ales passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born to Alexander and Eleanor (Callahan) Seguin, in River Rouge, on April 12, 1926, she was the youngest of 12 children. Frances attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in River Rouge, and often visited New York City in the summers, where she...

Joan Nelson
Nov 23, 2016
Joan B. Nelson, age 84, of Newaygo, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Altercare in Big Rapids. The daughter of George & Marion (Boss) Schlecht, she was born on June 3, 1932 in Ann Arbor. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Allen Pueblo
Nov 23, 2016
Allen Pueblo, age 60, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at home in the arms of his loving wife, Debby, and other family members. The son of Dorothy Pueblo and the late Julius Pueblo, he was born on September 14, 1956 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Allen had open heart surgery at a young age, even with heart problems and murmurs all...
Stephen Meeter
Nov 22, 2016
Stephen Douglas Meeter, age 71, was peacefully swept out of the arms of his loving wife, Kimberly, and into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ at his home the morning of November 22, 2016. Steve was a lifelong resident of West Michigan, born at Butterworth Hospital to his parents, Douglas Sylvester and Frances Katheryn Meeter. He was preceded in...

Ida Pulaski
Nov 22, 2016
Ida A. Pulaski, age 96, of Branch, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. The daughter of Clifford & Murel (Pell) Doolittle, she was born on August 13, 1920 in Tekonsha. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
David Deboer
Nov 20, 2016
David Allen De Boer, son of the late Robert & Leola (Mulder) De Boer, was born on January 28, 1965 in Grand Rapids. He passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was lovingly cared for throughout his illness by his sister, Benita, and her husband in their home. David had worked at...

Jonathan Wright
Nov 20, 2016
Jonathan R. Wright, age 64, of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Roger Johnson & Mildred (Cottrell) Wright, he was born on February 21, 1952 in Greenville. Jonathan served in the Community of Christ Church (formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) and...

Dawn Young
Nov 19, 2016
Dawn L. Young, age 72, of Williamston, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. The daughter of Bertie & Betty (Leonard) McNeilly, she was born on February 27, 1944 in Lansing. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Betty Cook
Nov 19, 2016
Betty J. Cook, age 68, of Lawton, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Bronson Hospital. The daughter of James & Euphrosine (Olszewski) Block, she was born on October 2, 1948 in Saginaw. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Cornelius Meulenberg
Nov 19, 2016
Cornelius W. Meulenberg, age 83, of Kentwood, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Cornelius & Marian (Kline) Meulenberg, he was born on September 23, 1933 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Laura Strube
Nov 19, 2016
Laura E. Strube, age 91, of Howard City, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of George & Hildur (Wickland) Hall, she was born on May 4, 1925 in Muskegon. Surviving are her children, Charles (Dianne) Strube, Eleanor (Clayton) Smith, Donald (Susan) Strube, James (Carol) Strube, Edward (Brenda) Strube, and...

Daniel Hyma
Nov 18, 2016
Daniel J. Hyma, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Arthur & Suzanne (Hilbrand) Hyma, he was born on April 16, 1954 in Grand Rapids. Surviving are his loving wife of 33 year, Joni; and children, Dana (Luke) Pearson, Jake Hyma and Evan Hyma. A memorial service...
Vivian Weston
Nov 18, 2016
Vivian "Nana" Helen Weston, age 93, of Cascade, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2016. The daughter of August & Nellie (Phillips) Rauser, she was born in Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Chuck; her parents; and two brothers, Ken, and Don. She is survived by her children, Carol (Bob) Wright, Bill Weston (Nancy...

Andrew Dean
Nov 18, 2016
Andrew G. Dean, age 41, of Grandville, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. The son of George & Brenda (Burke) Dean, he was born on May 21, 1975 in Grand Rapids. A private family service will take place at a later date. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

Bradley Garrison
Nov 18, 2016
Bradley M. Garrison, age 66, of Ionia, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital surrounded by family. The son of William & Senta (Furrow) Garrison, was born of June 26, 1950 in Muskegon. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Joyce Sandelin
Nov 18, 2016
Joyce E. Sandelin, age 86, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Friendship Village surrounded by family. The daughter of Merton & Theta (VanSchoick) Ayres, she was born on September 3, 1930 in Hanover. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Sharnessa Lyons
Nov 17, 2016
Sharness R. Lyons, age 38, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Ike & Virigina (Brown) Lyons, she was born on July 1, 1978 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Thomas Ratchford
Nov 17, 2016
Thomas G. Ratchford, age 63, of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Sanctuary at the Shore, surrounded by family. The son of John & Ann (Crowley) Ratchford, he was born on July 12, 1953 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.