Obituary Listing
Robert Densmore
Oct 18, 2016
Robert L. Densmore, age 59 of Eaton Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. The son of Clifford L. & Ruth (Parmenter) Densmore, he was born on January 20, 1957 in Lansing. As a young man Bob spent countless hours with his father and brothers in the garage working on cars. This inspired him as he served in the Armed...

James Blatchford,
Oct 18, 2016
James Edwin Blatchford, Jr., age 59, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at his home. Born on March 14, 1957, James was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta....

Milo Holroyd
Oct 17, 2016
Milo F. Holroyd II, age 88, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Milo & Emma (Bigelow) Holroyd, he was born on August 12, 1928 in Kalamazoo. Honoring Milo's wishes cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made...

Charles Buczynski
Oct 17, 2016
Charles W. Buczynski, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. The son of Stanley & Iola (Curths) Buczynski, he was born on August 31, 1948 in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his siblings, Stanley Foster, Mary Terrell, James Buczynski, and Kathy Stevens. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...
William Blankenstein
Oct 16, 2016
William R. "Bill" Blankenstein, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home in Grand Rapids. (Sentinel Point). The son of Adrian & Henrietta (Mulder) Blankenstein, he was born on April 29, 1927 in Harvey, IL. Bill loved cars and spent his early career managing car dealerships...
Deborah Ensing-Millhuff
Oct 13, 2016
Deborah Lynn Ensing-Millhuff, age 62, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from an unexpected stroke and complications of cancer. The daughter of Eugene "Spud" & Alma (Weller) Ensing, she was born on March 4, 1954 in Great Lakes, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; and in-laws, Fred "Sonic" & Shannon (Snyder) Millhuff. Surviving are...

Annabelle Cross
Oct 12, 2016
Annabelle Brenda Cross, precious infant daughter of Aaron & Danielle (Spivey) Cross, was born on at 6:56 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, and returned to Heaven at 12:14 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Graveside committal services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville, with...
David Slovinski
Oct 12, 2016
David A. Slovinski, a U.S. Navy veteran, age 80, of Kentwood, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 after a short illness. The son of Anthony & Dorothy (Faught) Slovinski, he was born on May 27, 1936 in Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Honoring his...

Margaret Jones
Oct 11, 2016
Margaret Therese Jones, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her home. The daughter of Robert P. & Helga E. (Carlson) Jones, she was born on December 10, 1938 in East Grand Rapids. After earning her Master's degree, she taught English at Ottawa Hills High School, until her health prevented her from continuing her teaching...

Maie Allison
Oct 11, 2016
Maie Allison, age 70, of Spring Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The daughter of Walter & Kyra (Toon) Schief, she was born on January 31, 1946 in Germany. A memorial service will be held at Rebecca Lenoir Center, 75 E. River Rd., Muskegon, on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place....

Gary Starlin
Oct 10, 2016
Gary Phillip Starlin, age 73, of Vestaburg, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma. The son of Elzy & Elizabeth Adelle (Fraser) Starlin, he was born on January 10, 1943 in Lake City. A proud Army veteran, he served his country during the Vietnam War. On June 30, 1968, in Fremont, he married Crystal Frances...

Jeffery Lyon
Oct 9, 2016
Jeffery B. Lyon, age 63, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Honoring his wishes, his body was donated to science for the advancement of education and research. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Roger Dyal
Oct 8, 2016
Roger A. Dyal, age 67, of Stanton, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of James & Louise (Woodward) Dyal, he was born on April 28, 1949 in Frankfurt, Germany. A memorial service for Roger will be announced at a later date. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to...

Wallace Newnum
Oct 8, 2016
Wallace R. Newnum Jr., age 56, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Wallace Sr. & Harleen (Cosby) Newnum, he was born on January 14, 1960 in Kalamazoo. A memorial service will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at The Clubhouse & Pavilion...

John Barnes
Oct 8, 2016
John R. Barnes, age 88, of Ionia, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Raymon & Mildred (Barnes) Barnes, he was born on April 20, 1928 in Lansing. John was a proud U.S. Army veteran, who served his county. He went on to become an attorney were he retired after 50 years....

Robert Bowman
Oct 7, 2016
Robert W. Bowman, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, October 07, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. The son of James & Marylou (DeVries) Bowman, he was born on May 5, 1957 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care.

Donald Lamb
Oct 6, 2016
Donald L. Lamb, age 58, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. The son of Lester & Sharon (McKeeby) Lamb, he was born on July 1, 1958 in Kalamazoo. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Basil Flowers
Oct 5, 2016
Basil Harry Flowers, age 67, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Greenville, passed away Wednesday morning, October 5, 2016 at The Lodge at Samaritis in Grand Rapids. The son of Harry B. & Velta Ione (Vredenberg) Flowers, he was born on May 4, 1949 in Lakeview and had attended Greenville Public Schools. Basil had a lifelong appreciation for music and especially...

Sheldon Ackels
Oct 5, 2016
Sheldon B. Ackels, age 52, of Nashville, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. The son of Sheldon & Thelma (Smith) Ackels, he was born on May 20, 1964 in Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Karl Aune
Oct 5, 2016
Karl Erik-Davidson Aune, age 47, of Fremont, lost his battle with liver cancer on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. The son of David & Mary (Lundberg) Aune, he was born on April 1, 1969 in Oak Park IL, and lived in Chicago for many years. He is a graduate of Morgan Park High school in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago and Ivy...