Obituary Listing

Robert Jarrett

Robert Jarrett

Jan 4, 2017

Robert M. Jarrett, age 96, of St. Louis, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis. The son of William & Neda (Zillion) Jarrett, he was born on May 31, 1920 in Oakland, Iowa. A proud veteran, he served in the Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by...

Julius Moravik

Julius Moravik

Jan 4, 2017

Julius Moravik, age 93, of Edmore, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of John & Antonia (Mazak) Moravik, he was born on October 25, 1923 in Belleville. A proud veteran of World War II, Julius entered the U.S. Army after graduating high school...

William Dickinson

William Dickinson

Jan 4, 2017

William Ray Dickinson, age 87, of White Cloud, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at home surrounded by family. The son of Ray & Ruth (Waters) Dickinson, he was born in White Cloud on August 9, 1929. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Wayne Elliott

Wayne Elliott

Jan 3, 2017

Wayne Leroy Elliott, age 71, of Byron Center, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on January 3rd 2017 in Byron Center, from complications of Agent Orange Parkinson's Disease. Wayne was diagnosed young and fought Parkinson's disease for 40 years by staying active and physically fit. He attended Bryon Center high school and earned a Bachelor's degree in science...

Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson

Jan 3, 2017

Thomas E. Johnson Jr., age 48, of Cutlerville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The son of Thomas Sr. & Shirley (Manville) Johnson, he was born on September 25, 1968 in Traverse City. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and niece, Nicole S. Duffield. He is survived by his six older sisters, Jennifer (Ken)...

Freda Jacobs

Freda Jacobs

Jan 3, 2017

Freda Ann Jacobs, age 68, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2017 at her home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring & Hospice. The daughter of J. Fred & Margaret Lucille (Bay) Hornbeck, she was born on September 1, 1948 in Oregon. Survivors include her three children, Charlotte Ashley of Greenville, Mona...

Roger Winquest

Roger Winquest

Jan 3, 2017

Roger A. Winquest, age 74, of Bay City, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Harvey & Theresa (Jasman) Winquest, he was born on February 16, 1942 in Port Huron. A memorial services with full military honors will be held at a later date with burial to follow. Honoring his wishes,...

Ignace Donajkowski

Ignace Donajkowski

Jan 3, 2017

Ignace J. Donajkowski, age 76, of Kent City, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Joseph & Stella Donajkowski, he was born July 31, 1940 in Posen. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Carter Gordon

Carter Gordon

Jan 2, 2017

Carter W. Gordon, age 59, of Zeeland, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Laurels of Hudsonville. The son of Harry & Shirley (Bundy) Gordon, he was born on February 3, 1957 in Holland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Maynard Magee

Maynard Magee

Jan 1, 2017

Maynared J. Magee, age 31, of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at home. The son of Tom & Tina (Moore) Magee, he was born on October 6, 1985 in Sheridan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

James Marvin

James Marvin

Dec 31, 2016

James Ivan Marvin, of Crystal, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Marvin, his daughter, Sheena Marvin, both of Crystal; his adopted daughter, Shirley (Andy ) Kuipers of Byron Center; his brother, Louie & Donna...

William Panich

William Panich

Dec 31, 2016

William "Bill" Panich, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on New Year's Eve Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of William & Mary Panich, he was born on September 19, 1924 in Detroit and raised. Most recently resided at Crossroads Village in Kalamazoo, and at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was...

Carolyn Harper

Carolyn Harper

Dec 30, 2016

Carolyn Mae Harper, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 85. She was a resident of Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids. Born on December 22, 1931 in Chicago. Carolyn received her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Michigan in the Spring of 1954 and married Thomas A....

Larry Bowers

Larry Bowers

Dec 29, 2016

Larry L. Bowers, age 80, passed away early Thursday morning, December 29, 2016 at Metron of Belding. The son of Levi & Mable (Ely) Bowers, he was born on April 12, 1936 in Eagle and worked in agriculture in a number of area apple orchards over the years. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Harold Broersma

Harold Broersma

Dec 29, 2016

Harold Broersma, age 84, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake and entered into his eternal resting place with his Lord. The son of Paul and Alice (Dobb) Broersma he was born January 5, 1932 in Muskegon. Harold graduated from Western Michigan Christian High School and then served 2 years in the Military. He...

John Walker

John Walker

Dec 27, 2016

John F. Walker, age 76, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Rose Arbor surrounded by family. The son of Leon & Wanda (Tucker) Walker, he was born on February 10, 1940 in Robinson, IL. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Hindenach

John Hindenach

Dec 27, 2016

John William Hindenach, age 47, of Sand Lake, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Dick & Ruth Topple, he was born in Grand Rapids, on June 20, 1969. John is survived by his son, Blake. A Celebration of Life is currently pending, and will beheld at a later date. Honoring his wishes...

Dora Behl

Dora Behl

Dec 27, 2016

Dora Eva Behl, age 72, of Potterville, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at home. The daughter of Charles & Althea (Skinner) Martin, she was born in St. Johns on October 22, 1944. Dora is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Behl, of Maple Rapids. Dora is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Behl of Maple Rapids. She...

Russell Ordway

Russell Ordway

Dec 27, 2016

Russell L. Ordway, age 81, of Middleville, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Battle Creek Medical Center surrounded by family. The son of Leona Ordway, he was born on May 26, 1935 in Battle Creek. A memorial service with full military honors will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 2:30pm. Honoring...

Kenneth Peterson

Kenneth Peterson

Dec 26, 2016

Kenneth Wilmer Peterson, age 85, of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at Clark Retirement Community. The son of Milton & Lelia (Coleman) Peterson, he was born on February 1, 1931 in Geneva, Illinois. Kenneth served as a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...