Obituary Listing
Jimmie Collett
Jul 30, 2024
To a man who knew how to squeeze every ounce of joy from life. Jimmie Collett, also known as Rainbow Charlie to his many friends, embarked on his last great adventure on July 30, 2024. Born on December 13, 1960, in Beverly, Kentucky, he spent his 63 years collecting experiences and spreading laughter like a contagion. Jimmie was a spirited...
Sandra Towns
Jul 30, 2024
Sandra L. Towns, affectionately known as "Sandy", age 72, of Stanwood, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The daughter of Dale & Jayne (Stilson) Towns, she was born on April 7, 1952 in Big Rapids, Michigan. Sandy dedicated herself and her home to over twenty years of...
Margaret Cavagnaro
Jul 30, 2024
Margaret Marie Cavagnaro, age 83, of Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of , she was born on October 10, 1940 in . On August 18, 1962, in Grand Rapids, she married Donald Gilbert Cavagnaro, and together they enjoyed 62 years of...
Bonita Guernsey
Jul 29, 2024
Bonita Rae (Childers) Guernsey was a woman of resilient spirit, a creative mind, and an inspiring heart. Born on January 6, 1952, in Cadillac, Michigan, Bonita's life was a testament to courage and love. Her journey from her birthplace to her final 25-year-long residence in Sheridan, Michigan, was punctuated by the countless lives she touched and the memorable moments she...
Larry Bixler
Jul 29, 2024
Larry G. Bixler, age 79, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born on December 4, 1944, in Spencer, IN, to Allen & Ruby Bixler. Larry married Linda Shoop on June 27, 1964, in Grand Rapids. Together they shared 60 years of marriage. He worked as a truck driver for over 50 years. Larry enjoyed working...
Cheryl Shapiro
Jul 29, 2024
Cheryl A. Shapiro, R.N., age 64, of Greenville, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of George Donald “Don” & Violet “Sylvia” (Westerinen) Paselk, she was born on April 5, 1960 in Mount Clemens, Michigan and spent her formative years in Southern California. In 1973,...
Jeffrey Bowen
Jul 29, 2024
Jeffrey Duane Bowen, 53, passed away from a freak infection on July 29th, 2024. Jeff was a brilliant technician, beloved father, and helpful tinkerer. Born on March 7th, 1971, Jeff attended Corunna High School and Lansing Community College. His early career included sales work for Emery-Pratt, before he joined Rent-Way as a repair technician. While there, he was sent to...
Sammy Hooks Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Sammy “Sam” Lee Hooks Jr., age 70, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Sammy Lee and Mary Lee (Mack) Hooks Sr. Sam graduated high school in 1972, then attended Brown Institute where he focused on broadcasting. He moved to Grand Rapids,...
Timothy Ellis
Jul 26, 2024
Timothy Michael Ellis, age 79, of Hartland, passed away at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born on March 21, 1945, in Detroit, to John & Ruth Ellis. Tim married Marsha Stahl on April 4th, 1970. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He was stationed on the...
Irene Mengel
Jul 25, 2024
Irene A. Mengel, age 90, of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1934, in Akron, OH, to Vincent & Alicia Blindauer. Irene married Gerald Mengel. He preceded her in death. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Irene's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please...
Nora Radel
Jul 24, 2024
Nora Rose (Phelps) Radel, age 77, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born February 19, 1947, in Muskegon, to the late Alice Pauline (Miszewski) Phelps. Nora worked many years in the restaurant industry as both a waitress and a cook. Survivors include her husband, Kevin Radel; son, Daryl Ripley; granddaughter, Jordan Larabee; and brother, Dennis...
Guy Mccurry
Jul 24, 2024
With great love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Guy A. McCurry, a funny, loving, talented, and resilient man, who left us on July 24, 2024. Born in Holland, MI, on October 28, 1954, Guy spent most of his life in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he was adored and cherished by all who knew him. Guy was a...
Ross Taylor
Jul 24, 2024
Ross H. Taylor, age 75, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1949, in Lansing, to Walter & Meta Taylor. Ross proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in South Korea, 2nd Infantry Division. He was awarded the National Defense Serve Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal....
John Funk
Jul 23, 2024
John Funk Jr., age 86, of Dorr, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:25 am. John is survived by his wife, Sharon Funk of 19 years; step-parents, Richard and Irene Ward; his children, Amy and Vaughn Frentz, Lisa Giammalva, Jeff Funk and Angie Gensler, Bobby and Val Satterfield, and Chris...
Marjorie Timiney
Jul 22, 2024
Marjorie "Bonnie" Timiney, age 80, of Stanton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her daughters and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of George & Marjorie (nee Morgan) Timiney, she was born on June 6, 1944 in Monroe, Michigan. Bonnie dedicated herself to her children and family. After receiving her degree...
Philip Bassler
Jul 22, 2024
Philip Edward Bassler, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 22, 2024 at the age of 66. He was greeted by his loving parents Forest and Gertrude Bassler, his son Eric Bassler , his nephew Job Nederveld, father and mother in law Dale and Leona Hubers, and many others whom he loved and...
Dale Lentz
Jul 22, 2024
Dale E. “Whipp” Lentz, age 90, of Reed City, passed peacefully Monday morning, July 22, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Cloyce and Catherine (Lanham) Lentz, he was born on November 10, 1933 in Chelsea, Michigan. He was raised early on by his grandmother Maud near Gun Lake,...
Francis Wilson
Jul 21, 2024
Francis L. Wilson, age 90, of rural Sheridan, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and farmer by heart, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 with his daughter by his side. Fran was born in August of 1933. He was one of ten children born to Arthur and Esther (Morris) Wilson. Fran grew up poor on a farm on Lincoln Lake Road...
Thomas Fuller
Jul 19, 2024
Thomas D. Fuller, age 78, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born on November 5, 1945, in Lansing, to Dewey & Reva Fuller. Tom proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He worked as a truck driver. To send a message of sympathy to the...
Diana Ashley
Jul 19, 2024
Diana Marie Ashley, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Friday July 19th, 2024. She was born on May 5th, 1941in Battle Creek Michigan to Richard and Juanita (McLiechey) Smith. She was united in marriage to the late Mack Ashley Jr. of Albion MI. Known to most as “Diane” and affectionately known as “Grammie” to her beloved grandchildren and...
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