Obituary Listing

John Racine

John Racine

Jan 20, 2017

John Joseph Racine, age 82, of Lowell, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Albert & Nora (Grames) Racine, he was born on April 9, 1934 in Cadillac, Michigan. A proud veteran, John served in the United States Air Force during both the Korean and Vietnam...

Paul Marckwardt

Paul Marckwardt

Jan 20, 2017

Paul Fredrick Marckwardt, age 84, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at home under the care of Ionia Area Hospice. The son of Paul Fredrick & Lee (VanBrothen) Marckwardt, he was born on April 3, 1932 in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Jack Towner

Jack Towner

Jan 19, 2017

Jack Charles Towner, age 92, of Grandville, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Brookcrest Nursing Home. The son of Arthur & Beatrice (Proctor) Towner, he was born on November 25, 1924 in Grand Rapids. A combat decorated Veteran, Jack served as a Platoon Sergeant in the U.S. Army in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theaters. Private interment will be in Grandville...

Janet Scott

Janet Scott

Jan 19, 2017

Janet L. Scott, age 77, of Lansing, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Norris & Wilma (Showers) Smith, she was born on January 30, 1939 in Alma. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at First Congregational Church of Portland, 421 E Bridge St, Portland. Memorial service...

Dolores Anderson

Dolores Anderson

Jan 18, 2017

Dolores M. Anderson, age 87, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Conrad & Laura (Martin) Anderson, she was born on April 01, 1929 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Clifford Russell

Clifford Russell

Jan 18, 2017

Clifford M. Russell, age 101, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Matthew & Etheyl (Underwood) Russell, he was born on May 4, 1915 in Almena Twp. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted by Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Alexandrea Hernandez

Alexandrea Hernandez

Jan 17, 2017

Alexandrea Hernandez, age 24, of Zeeland, passed away January 17, 2017. The daughter of Jose Navarro & Angela Hernandez, she was born on March 15, 1992 in Holland. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Michael Wiegand

Michael Wiegand

Jan 17, 2017

Michael Howard Wiegand, age 67, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The son of Howard & LaVerne (Liefke) Wiegand, he was born on August 9, 1949 in Berwyn, Illinois. Michael was a proud US Navy Veteran, earning The National Defense Service Medal. A committal service with full military honors...

Charles Beardsley

Charles Beardsley

Jan 17, 2017

Charles Beardsley, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away January 17, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Pete M. & Bridget (Calendrino) Beardsley, he was born on November 16, 1946 in Grand Rapids. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Richard, Dave and Carl Crittendon; and sister, Rose Johnson. He is survived by his...

Jeffery Powers

Jeffery Powers

Jan 17, 2017

Jeffery A. Powers, age 57, of Vermontville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Glen & Wilma (Hosey) Powers, he was born on April 29, 1959 in Hastings. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Garold Beyer

Garold Beyer

Jan 17, 2017

Garold J. Beyer, age 65, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Gerald & Mildred (Van Ommen) Beyer, he was born on June 05, 1951 in Zeeland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jeanne Quarry

Jeanne Quarry

Jan 16, 2017

Jeanne L. Quarry, age 84, of Plainwell, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 surrounded by family. The daughter of Bernard & Helen Burns, she was born on June 10, 1932 in Chicago, IL. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Howard Hull

Howard Hull

Jan 15, 2017

Howard McClure Hull Jr., age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. The son of Howard McClure Hull Sr. and Geneva (Cole) Hull, he was born on December 13, 1937 in Grand Rapids. He was an avid sportsman and was involved in many conservation projects. Howard was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by...

Thomas Roslaniec

Thomas Roslaniec

Jan 15, 2017

Thomas Mark Roslaniec, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. The son of Chester & Julia (Kuykendall Choate) Roslaniec, he was born on September 6, 1952 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids

Robert Schild

Robert Schild

Jan 15, 2017

Robert Raymond Schild, age 84, of Allegan, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. The son of Harold & Regina (Marciniak) Schild, he was born on December 21, 1932 in Hastings. A committal service with full military honors will be held at Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, 4100 Clyde Park Ave S.W., Wyoming, on Saturday, January...

Ronald Rettinhouse

Ronald Rettinhouse

Jan 15, 2017

Ronald Clyde Rettinhouse, age 69, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. The son of Clyde & Mary (Furgerson) Rettinhouse, he was born in Grand Haven on November 25, 1947. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents; wife Wanda of 48 years; sister, Paula R.; and daughter-in-law, Missy R.; Surviving are his children, Ricky (Dollie) Rettinhouse, Ronald (Diane)...

George Zinn

George Zinn

Jan 14, 2017

George Philip Zinn, age 78, of Newaygo, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Donald & Louise (Warmouth) Zinn, he was born on September 7, 1938 in Kokomo, Indiana. George was a proud US Army veteran. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

Derrick Hays

Derrick Hays

Jan 14, 2017

Derrick T. Hays, age 64, of Wayland, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 surrounded by family. The son of Aaron & Alma (Schiele) Hays, he was born on May 24, 1952 in Pontiac. A committal service will be held at a later date. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

Kenneth Emaus

Kenneth Emaus

Jan 14, 2017

Kenneth Emaus, age 76, of Grand Rapids, went peacefully in his sleep, January 14, 2017, after enduring years with Parkinson's and Dementia. Ken was a graduate of Catholic Central where he met and later married classmate Caroline. Ken had a passion for the great outdoors enjoying hunting, camping, fishing, golfing, and bonfires with family and friends. Ken was quite the...

Kathleen Nowak

Kathleen Nowak

Jan 14, 2017

Kathleen E. Nowak, age 77, went home to her Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 14, 2017. The daughter of Alonzo J. & Freida (Higgins) Schullo, she was born on December 10, 1939 in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Alonzo J. & Freida (Higgins) Schullo, she was born on December 10, 1939 in Grand Rapids. For...