Obituary Listing

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...