Obituary Listing

Carol Bookie
Nov 10, 2016
Carol A. Bookie, age 58, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Lawrence & Waneta (Losey) EmaLander, she was born on February 4, 1958 in Ionia. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

David Cliff
Nov 9, 2016
David A. Cliff, age 58, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 2016 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Kent County. The son of Shirley Mae (Tillapaugh) & Arthur Allen Cliff, Jr., he was born on December 21, 1957 in Greenville and was a graduate of Greenville High School. On July 13, 1990, in Ionia, he married...

William Fly
Nov 8, 2016
William Fly, age 65, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Samuel Griffin
Nov 8, 2016
Samuel Griffin, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Washington & Core (Furnches) Griffin, he was born on February 25, 1931 in Ruville, Mississippi. Samuel was a proud U.S. Army veteran. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at...

Gary Dorland
Nov 8, 2016
Gary William Dorland, age 34, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The son of Gary Lee & Phyllis Marie (Burns) Dorland, he was born on February 1, 1982 in Belding and was a 2001 graduate of Greenville High School. Gary had worked at the former Electrolux Home Products and enjoyed stock car and...

Janice Decker
Nov 7, 2016
Janice E. Decker, age 60, of Holland, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Janice was born on December 2, 1955 in Kalamazoo. Surviving are her son, Nathan (Alicia) Hayes; four grandchildren, Tristen, Lincoln, Thessasly, and Grayson; and special friend, Paul. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12th, at...

Ward Braun
Nov 5, 2016
Ward S. Braun, age 57, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The son of Walter & Natalie (Smith) Braun, he was born on November 13, 1958 in Seattle, Washington. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Underhill
Nov 5, 2016
Robert G. Underhill Sr., age 59, of Blanchard, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at home surround by family. The son of William & Lola (Sanders) Underhill, he was born on March 25, 1957 in Rexton. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Lewis Ypma
Nov 4, 2016
Lewis L. Ypma, age 64, of Grandville, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Delores Gardner, he was born on August 22, 1952, in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Diane Best
Nov 3, 2016
Diane Esther Best, aged 75, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home after a reoccurrence of renal cell cancer, with daughter, Amy, at her bedside, on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was born on October 2, 1941, in Albion, Michigan, to Glenn Richard and Janice Faythe (Angell) Cooper. She is preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, April Rozelle,...

Sherri Schroeder
Nov 3, 2016
Sherri Ann Dollaway-Schroeder, age 46, of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. The daughter of Richard & Nella Wardine (Clouse) Dollaway, she was born on June 1, 1970 in Fremont. Sherri worked for many years in food service and delighted in visiting with patrons and friends....

Claude Ronan
Nov 3, 2016
Claude Freeman "Buck" Ronan, age 90, loving husband and father passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 after suffering a stroke. Born in Grand Rapids, he attended St. Thomas grade school and Catholic Central High School before entering the Army, where he served in England and France during World War II. After the war, while attending college, he met his...

Nancy Garza
Nov 3, 2016
Nancy (Thompson) Garza, age 62, of Howard City, and formerly of Pharr, TX, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016. Nancy was born in Fremont, on November 17, 1953 to Walter & Rosilea (Holcomb) Thompson, and married Arnoldo Garza December 28, 1998. Nancy enjoyed spending time with family/friends, her dog JR, and taking casino trips. She was preceded in death by...
Evelyn Holder
Nov 2, 2016
Evelyn L. Holder, age 92, long time resident of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The daughter of Hale & Lena (Kitsmiller) Whisler, she was born on July 17, 1924 in Allegan. After graduating from Paw Paw High School, Evelyn married her "sailor boy" Frank Holder on January 19, 1946. A devoted wife and mother Evelyn enjoyed family...

Melvin Reese
Nov 2, 2016
Melvin Reese, age 82, of Hudsonville, is now at peace, resting in Glory. Passing away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marge (Elliott) Reese; children, Rick & Debra Reese, Cris & Bob VanderVeen; 5 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother and sisters-in-law, Harvey and LouRena Reese; Marilyn Elliott,...

Ronald Stocker
Nov 2, 2016
Ronald D. Stocker, age 59, of Huntsville, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Eaton Community Palliative Care. The son of Dale & Hermina (Feikema) Stocker, he was born on March 22, 1957 in Lansing. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Donald Owen
Nov 1, 2016
Donald E. Owen, age 87, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Battle Creek Medical Center, surrounded by family. The son of James & Loretta (Dean) Owen, he was born on September 11, 1929 in Benton Harbor. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Ft....

Titus Fletcher
Nov 1, 2016
Titus Ray Fletcher, precious infant son of Aurora Kathleen Rydel and Dakota Ray Fletcher, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 1, 2016 at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. Private family services will be held. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Frederick Eaton
Nov 1, 2016
Frederick L. Eaton, age 71, of Jenison, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Brookcrest surrounded by family. The son of Louis & Dorothy (Hertig) Eaton, he was born on March 23, 1945 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jerald R.Hughes
Oct 31, 2016
Jerald R. Hughes Sr., age 80, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Glen & Florence Hughes, on June 10, 1936 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, his body has been donated to Michigan State University for the advancement of medical education. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...