Obituary Listing

Joseph Turnbull

Joseph Turnbull

Oct 31, 2024

Joseph Turnbull, age 61, of Paris, Michigan, passed away Thursday morning, October 31, 2024 at the Meceola Currie Comfort Home. The son of Roy & Nancy (Tatroe) Turnbull, he was born on September 26, 1963 in Gaylord. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned at this time. To send a message of sympathy to...

Lori Friese-Cote

Lori Friese-Cote

Oct 31, 2024

Lori Louise Friese-Cote, age 64, of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born January 19, 1960, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Robert and Mary (Wiseman) Friese. Lori graduated from Onsted High School with the class of 1978. She went on to study...

Adolfo Jaquez-Mata

Adolfo Jaquez-Mata

Oct 31, 2024

Adolfo Jaquez Mata, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was born on May 29, 1962, in Lujan, Mexico. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 3 138 Birchwood Ave SW, Grand Rapids. A Rosary will be prayed...

James Jenkins

James Jenkins

Oct 31, 2024

We are saddened to share the passing of James "Jim" Alden Jenkins, a generous and loving individual, who was born on September 20, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A hardworking man, he was a laborer by profession, but a gardener by passion. His love for the outdoors was only surpassed by his love for his family, who he loved above...

Virginia Lincoln

Virginia Lincoln

Oct 29, 2024

Virginia Lucile “Ginny” Lincoln, age 98, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. One of nine children born to Hugh D. & Lillian Josephine (Sass) Silverthorn, she was born on November 12, 1925 in Greenville and was a 1944 graduate of Greenville High School. On...

Dolores Decker

Dolores Decker

Oct 29, 2024

Dolores “Dee” Darlene (Budnick) Decker, age 88, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She was born July 22, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Stephan and Ella (Borek) Budnick. Dolores graduated from Bedford High School in Ohio with the class of 1955. She married Robert Jay Decker in...

Catherine Straub

Catherine Straub

Oct 28, 2024

The sarcastic wit of a comedian, the grace of a showgirl, the soul of an adventurer and the life of quite literally every party. Catherine Elaine Roberts was gifted to this world on April 4th 1947 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her parents Cleo Roberts and Madelyn Droune both deceased. She is survived by Her siblings:...

Olive Padgett

Olive Padgett

Oct 27, 2024

Olive Irene (Dobson) Padgett, age 92, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was born January 12, 1932, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late John and Pearl (Nelson) Dobson of Kingsley, MI. Olive graduated valedictorian of her Kingsley High School class. She went on to study music at Michigan State and North Texas...

Juan Alejandro Diaz Escobedo

Juan Alejandro Diaz Escobedo

Oct 25, 2024

Juan “Alex” Alejandro Diaz-Escobedo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2024. He was born on May 27, 2002, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Alex graduated from Kelloggsville High School in 2021. He enjoyed playing video games, playing guitar and skateboarding Survivors include his mother & step-father, Mayra & Sergio Alcantara; sisters, Gloria Tapia-Diaz, Leslie Tapia-Diaz, and Denise Tapia-Diaz; grandparents, Juan Diaz...

Charles House

Charles House

Oct 25, 2024

Charles W. House Charles William House, age 67, of Stanton, passed away Friday evening, October 25, 2024 at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital RNC. The son of Gerald & Kathryn (Flaitz) House, he was born on September 27, 1957 in Hornell, New York where he was raised and graduated high school. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, attained...

Brian Starkweather

Brian Starkweather

Oct 25, 2024

Brian Bruce Starkweather, 61, of Ionia, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The son of Helen (Morrison) & Bruce Allan Starkweather, he was born on August 7, 1963 at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brian worked at Matcor Automotive in Ionia and enjoyed cheering for the Detroit Lions with...

Joyce Nickerson

Joyce Nickerson

Oct 24, 2024

Joyce Bernice (Porter) Nickerson, age 84, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was born May 1, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Clifford and Marian (Smith) Porter. Shortly after turning seventeen Joyce married the love of her life, William “Bill” Nickerson on June 15, 1957. They...

Gerald Williams

Gerald Williams

Oct 23, 2024

Gerald James Williams, age 76, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. He was born February 13, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Clifford and Lauretta (Smith) Williams. Gerald graduated from Western High School with the class of 1966. Shortly after graduation he...

William Stulp

William Stulp

Oct 22, 2024

William Michael Stulp, lost his battle with Cancer on October 22, 2024, at the age of 48. His wife and partner in love and life for the last 21 years was by his side holding his hand as requested. William Michael Stulp was born on January 16, 1976, in Muskegon, MI. William, fondly known as Bill, spent most of his...

Rev. Karen Poole

Rev. Karen Poole

Oct 22, 2024

Rev. Karen Beth Poole, age 82, of Big Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Farmington Hills and several other locations in southeast Michigan, passed away late Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her husband and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Delbert Gerald & Mildred Ester (Tunison) Domes, she was born on September 22, 1942...

Nancy Brown

Nancy Brown

Oct 19, 2024

Nancy Carole Brown, age 90, of Wyoming went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was born on July 4 1934. Nancy was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Brown; her parents, Otis and...

Carol Dietz

Carol Dietz

Oct 17, 2024

Carol A. Dietz, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1950, in Sault Ste Marie, to Clayton & Lois Payment. Carol worked for Delta Township and the Delta Township Library. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren, whom she loved to cheer on from the sidelines. She also...

Alvin I. Cole

Alvin I. Cole

Oct 17, 2024

Alvin Issac Cole, 64, passed away October 17, 2024 at Select Speciality Hospital at Corewell Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Burial took place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.

Mary M. Blevins

Mary M. Blevins

Oct 17, 2024

Mary Margaret (Moore) Blevins went home to be with her loved ones and Lord on October 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family, at the age of 80. Born in Belding, MI on November 16, 1943 to Robert and Margaret Moore. At ten years old, she was baptized and received her Lord and Savior. She graduated in 1961...

Carl Tibaldi

Carl Tibaldi

Oct 16, 2024

Carl N. Tibaldi, age 60, of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully at his home, with family by his side on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born on March 12, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio. Carl worked at Stone Plastics for the last 25 years as a maintenance technician. He was skilled at his trade and was a great asset to...