Obituary Listing

Barbara Collins

Barbara Collins

Oct 23, 2016

Barbara Ann Collins, age 76, of Edmore, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 23, 2016. The daughter of Michael & Catherine (Weinhardt) Gares, she was born on June 7, 1940 in Romeo. On September 12, 1959, in Greenville, she married the love of her life, Michael, and they spent 57 beautiful years together....

Raymond Orzehoski

Raymond Orzehoski

Oct 23, 2016

Raymond J. Orzehoski, age 87, of Saugatuck, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Holland Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Joseph & Irene (Davis) Orzehoski, he was born on August 23, 1929 in Grand Rapids. Surviving is his loving wife of 55 years, Marianne L. Orzehoski. A private family Mass of Christian Burial was held on October...

Kenneth Wright

Kenneth Wright

Oct 23, 2016

Kenneth E. wright, age 63, of Marion, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of John & Anne (Smith) Wright, he was born on May 26, 1953 in Birmingham, Alabama. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Mildred Dykstra

Mildred Dykstra

Oct 22, 2016

Mildred R. Dykstra, age 91, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at her daughter's home near Sheridan. The daughter of Cornelius & Florence Anna (Zylema) Korhorn, she was born on April 25, 1925 in Walker. On July 9, 1948 she married Andrew Dykstra, who passed away on June 28, 1977. She was also preceded in death...

Doralynn Rodriguez

Doralynn Rodriguez

Oct 21, 2016

Doralynn Rodriguez, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Samuel & Guajardo (Coregoria) Gutierrez, she was born on March 13, 1935 in Donna, TX. The family will be having a private memorial service at a later date. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted...

Thomas Vanalten

Thomas Vanalten

Oct 20, 2016

Thomas J. VanAlten, age 69, of Hudsonville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Laurels of Hudsonville surrounded by family. The son of Joe & June (Balkema) VanAlten, he was born on November 18, 1946 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

William Spencer

William Spencer

Oct 20, 2016

William Earl Spencer, age 77, of Gowen, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Mr. Spencer was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Susan Klewicki

Susan Klewicki

Oct 20, 2016

Susan J. Klewicki, age 77, of Lansing, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Lloyd & Elizabeth (Chapman) Montgomery, she was born on April 4, 1939 in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...

Robert Horton

Robert Horton

Oct 20, 2016

Horton, Robert "Bob" Reverend Robert E. Horton, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2016 surrounded by family. He and his wife Bea became residents of Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, in July 2001. The son of Carl & Celestia (Benson) Horton, he was born in 1927 in Sand Lake. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Bob served in Japan...

Robert Cottrell

Robert Cottrell

Oct 18, 2016

Robert Eugene Cottrell, age 71, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday evening, October 18, 2016 at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. Bob was a veteran of the Vietnam war, having proudly served with the United States Navy. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and final interment will take place at Fort Custer National...

Robert Densmore

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....