Obituary Listing

Diane Best

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

James Levy

James Levy

Oct 31, 2016

James E. Levy, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Vista Springs surrounded by family. The son of Jack & Helen (Simon) Levy, he was born on April 18, 1937 in Saginaw. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Dorothy Lahnum

Dorothy Lahnum

Oct 31, 2016

Dorothy Mae (Robertson) Lahnum passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 6:50 p.m. with her family by her side. She was surrounded by all her kids that love her dearly. Dorothy was happily married for a long 63 years before her beloved one had passed away on December 24, 2008. She was surrounded by all her kids that love...

Verna Libants

Verna Libants

Oct 30, 2016

Verna Jean Libants, age 74, of Newaygo, passed away early Saturday morning, October 30, 2016 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Herbert Barringer

Herbert Barringer

Oct 30, 2016

Herbert "William" Barringer, a proud U.S. Marine, age 79, of Gobles, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at The Willows Assisted Living. The son of William & Edna (Minshall) Barringer, he was born on April 28, 1937 in Watervliet, MI. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, grand Rapids.

Stephen Dunning

Stephen Dunning

Oct 29, 2016

Stephen A. Dunning, age 65, of Kentwood, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital. The son of Allen & Martha (Jones) Dunning, he was born on April 6, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. He is preceded in passing by his dad. Surviving are his mom; siblings, David Dunning, Peggy (Mark) Cousineau, and Peter (Trina) Dunning; as well as...

Raymond Johnson

Raymond Johnson

Oct 27, 2016

Raymond "Ray" Albertus Johnson Sr, 75, of Stanwood Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, October 27th, 2016. Raymond was born January 22, 1941 in Battle Creek Michigan to Albertus (Bert) and Ruth Johnson. His presence will be sorely missed by his wife Mary Lou of Stanwood; children Sheila (Johnson) Kaminski, Ray Johnson II, Jody Nail, Carl Warren, Kris Hester...

Patricia Zellers

Patricia Zellers

Oct 27, 2016

Patricia Gaye (Blumber) Zellers, age 67, of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the home of her sister, Jodi Lewis in Grand Rapids, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her two sons, Geoffrey (Sara) Blumber, and Michael Zellers; daughters, Kimberly (John) Carlson, and Stacey (Varren) Davis; grandchildren, Caleb, Cooper, Joshua,...

Joseph Brown

Joseph Brown

Oct 26, 2016

Joseph I. Brown, age 59, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 suddenly at home. The son of Claire & Corey Brown, he was born February 06, 1957 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Eugene Bryant

Eugene Bryant

Oct 25, 2016

Eugene D. Bryant, age 67, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. The son of Eugene W. & Lillie (Pendelton) Bryant, he was born on September 11, 1949 in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sharie L. Bryant; five brothers; two sisters; as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial...