Obituary Listing

David Park

David Park

Feb 2, 2017

David Laverne Park, age 62, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Ray & Mable (McQuiston) Park he was born on May 14, 1954 in Onekama. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Mertice Ehlert

Mertice Ehlert

Feb 2, 2017

Mertice M. Ehlert, age 89, of Greenville, passed away Thursday evening, February 2, 2017 at Our Place Cares with her children at her side and under the care of Kindred Hospice. The daughter of Kenneth C. & Thelma L. (Frisbie) Foster, she was born on March 7, 1927 in Crystal. On May 2, 1947, in Greenville, she married Richard F....

Catherine Decker

Catherine Decker

Feb 2, 2017

Catherine Ann Decker, age 68, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Mercy Health St. Mary's. The daughter of Daniel & Joan (Fisher) Lafave, she was born on April 8, 1948 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Norbert Tabin

Norbert Tabin

Feb 1, 2017

Norbert Albin Tabin, age 81, of Comstock Park, passed away on Wednesday February 1, 2017. The son of Bolesaw & Julia (Adamowicz) Tabin, he was born on March 1, 1935 in Wyandotte. Norbert was a proud US Army veteran. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Marie Helder

Marie Helder

Feb 1, 2017

Marie LaVonne Helder, age 84, of Newaygo, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Herschel & Kathryn (Smit) Olin she was born on July 28, 1932 in Grand Rapids. Marie was a proud US Navy Veteran. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Shirley Schaeffer

Shirley Schaeffer

Jan 31, 2017

Shirley Ann Schaeffer, age 84, of Coldwater, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Cecil & Myrtle (Nickerson) Shipe, she was born on September 21, 1932 in Kendallville, Indiana. Shirley is preceded in passing by her parents; husbands, Henry William Clevenger, and Wayne D. Schaeffer; siblings, Helen Lucille Shipe, Selma Ruth Shipe,...

Michael Goben

Michael Goben

Jan 31, 2017

Michael Ellias Goben, age 67, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Aulton Daniel & Eleanore Mary (Singaewski) he was born on June 15, 1949 in Charlotte. On June 25, 1971 in Lansing, he married Beverly Ann Yax. Surviving are his wife of nearly 46 years,...

Enrique Ayala

Enrique Ayala

Jan 30, 2017

Enrique C. Ayala, age 66, of Grand Rapids, former proprietor of Supermercado Mexico, the Little Mexico Restaurant, and Gigante Supermall, passed away early Monday morning, January 30, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Atilano Ayala and Gregoria Chaidez, he was born on July 14, 1950 in Mexico and...

Murl Zalud

Murl Zalud

Jan 29, 2017

Murl Jay Zalud, 64, beloved husband and father, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017, in Grand Rapids, following a prolonged illness. Murl was born on January 29, 1953 in Grand Rapids, to parents, William and Bonita Zalud. In 1976, he married the love of his life, Sharon Blanton, and together they raised two sons Brian and Bradley. He...

Kenneth Timmerman

Kenneth Timmerman

Jan 28, 2017

Kenneth J. Timmerman Sr., age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Lucas & Klasina (Kuiper) Timmerman, he was born on March 14, 1956 in Grand Rapids. Kenneth who is also known as Mr. Bubbles, has been the proud owner of Timmerman Power Wash for over 17 years. Surviving...

George Connell

George Connell

Jan 28, 2017

George Connell, age 82, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Maple Creek surrounded by family. The son of Thomas Connell, he was born on March 18, 1934 in Glasgow, Scotland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Jan 27, 2017

Michael Henry Moore, aged 56, of Wayland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 27, 2017. The son of Stanley Moore & Barbara (Brynelsen) Johnson, he was born on April 27, 1960 in Kalamazoo. Mike was best known as the family handyman. He could fix anything and made himself available whenever needed. He took pride in his many...

Patricia Bisard

Patricia Bisard

Jan 26, 2017

Patricia A. Bisard, age 82, of Allegan, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Robert & Veronica (Miller) Crandall she was born on June 11, 1934 in Detroit. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Douglas Beaudoin

Douglas Beaudoin

Jan 26, 2017

Douglas W. Beaudoin, age 84, of Alto, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at The Laurels of Kent surrounded by family. The son of Charles & Florence (Schroeder) Beaudoin, he was born on June 28, 1932 in Watertown, WI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Raymond Krusell

Raymond Krusell

Jan 24, 2017

Raymond F. Krusell, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017. The son of Alphonse & Genevieve (Markoski) Krusell, he was born on June 9, 1935 and was a proud graduate of Catholic Central High School, Class of 1953. After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked as a patrolman with the Grand Rapids Police Department. He...

Willie Southard

Willie Southard

Jan 23, 2017

Willie Sue (Rochelle) Southard, age 83, of Grand Rapids, was called Home and went to be with our Lord peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2017, from Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The daughter of Leonard Leslie & Willie (Banks) Rochelle, she was born on December 17, 1933 in Obion County, Tennessee. In the early-1950's she met the love of her...

Nancy Norton

Nancy Norton

Jan 22, 2017

Nancy Ray Norton, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. The daughter of Oscar & Glenda (Hicksenhiser) Simpson, she was born on June 1, 1932 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted o Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Esther Bartocci

Esther Bartocci

Jan 22, 2017

Esther Veronica Schultz Bartocci passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2017 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois and was a Registered Nurse. Esther went to Nursing School in Chicago, and worked as an RN before joining the Air Force as a lieutenant. Esther loved to sing so she joined the...

William Stuart

William Stuart

Jan 22, 2017

William Alexander Stuart, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Vista Springs Assisted Living. The son of Alexander & Ruth (Hazzard) Stuart, he was born on January 1, 1949 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Alyce Rawson

Alyce Rawson

Jan 21, 2017

Alyce Marie Rawson, age 63, of Kent City, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Robert & Vera (Kaashoek) Trumbull, she was born on April 22, 1953 in Grand Rapids. On September 1, 1979, in Wyoming, she married Clifford M. Rawson, who survives. Memorial...