Obituary Listing
Anne Gorveatte
Dec 10, 2016
Anne Louise (Brittain) Gorveatte, age 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and woman of God, passed from this earth into the presence of her Savior on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her daughter's home in Michigan. Anne was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on July 21, 1939 to Jack and Winnifred (Shaw) Brittain. She was predeceased by her parents; and...
John Svoboda
Dec 10, 2016
John Stephen Svoboda, age 94, of Sheridan, Michigan, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. John Stephen Svoboda , age 94, of Sheridan, Michigan, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. The...
Patricia Welsh
Dec 10, 2016
Patricia S. Welsh, age 86, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of John & Jean (Black) Scott, she was born on April 23, 1930 in Portland, ME. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Lynne Parks
Dec 9, 2016
Lynne Carol Parks, age 84, of Lansing, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Willard & Mildred (Keyes) Bates she was born on June 15, 1932 in Lansing. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Joan Eggebeen
Dec 9, 2016
Joan Eggebeen, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Robert & Mabel (Barber) Gardiner she was born on January 9, 1922 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Basil Powell
Dec 9, 2016
Basil W. Powell, age 85, of Montague, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Lyman & Mildred(Kellogg) Powell, he was born on October 1, 1931 in Howard City. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
William Michaels
Dec 8, 2016
William C. Michaels, age 67, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, December 08, 2016 surrounded by family. The son George & Betty (Zoll) Michaels, he was born on April 04, 1949 in Allegan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Charlotte Taylor
Dec 7, 2016
Charlotte Helen Taylor, age 93, of Middleville, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Charles & Daisy (McElroy) Boyd, she was born on April 28, 1923 in Chewton, Pennsylvania. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Franklin Rienstra
Dec 6, 2016
Rienstra, Franklin, Celebrating with Frank in heaven this 'Christmas Morning' are his grandson Danny 'Waffle' Ransome, father Howard Rienstra, and mom-in-love Mary Kok. Frank will be remembered as the Perfect Husband for Linda (39 years of practice!). Beloved Dad (and Papa) to Steve and Jessica Rienstra (Alex, David, Nathan), Mary and Chris Ransome (Brandon, Akayla, Keziah, Breanna, Keren, Frank, Calvin,...
Javier Madera-Medina
Dec 5, 2016
Javier Madera-Medina, de 59 anos de edad, de Kentwood, fallecio el Lunes, 5 de Diciembre, 2016 en el hospital Butterworth de Spectrum Health. El hijo de Higinio Madera y Justina Medina, nacio el 3 de Diciembre, 1957. Javier ahora descansa en la gloria de Dios junto a sus padres Higinio Madera y Justina Medina; es sobrevivido por su querida esposa...
Sandi Christensen
Dec 4, 2016
Sandi Sue Christensen, age 55, of Stanton, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Fred & Shirley Joan (Gray) Marsh, she was born on July 1, 1961 in Redford Township, Wayne County. Sandi was a dedicated and passionate caregiver to those she helped in her job with the Montcalm County Commission...
Timothy Walters
Dec 4, 2016
Timothy Michael Walters, age 57, of Wyoming, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. The son of Jewel & Patricia (Sullivan) Walters, he was born on August 29, 1959 in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Pentecostals of Kentwood, 2627 44th St SE, Kentwood. Honoring his wishes cremation will take...
Norma Jones
Dec 3, 2016
Norma J. Jones, age 70, of Fife Lake, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 surrounded by family. The daughter of Wavie & Florance (Holmes) Dennison, she was born on November 8, 1946 in Louisville, KY. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Amal Smith
Dec 3, 2016
Amal Smith, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 surrounded by family. The daughter of Wadi & Wardi (Assaf) Bawardi, she was born on August 21, 1953 in Beirut, Lebanon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Delbert Stevens
Dec 2, 2016
Delbert L. Stevens II, age 56, of Lyons, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 surrounded by family. The son of Delbert & Barbara (Goben) Stevens, he was born March 6, 1960 in Norfolk, VA. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Charlotte Carson
Dec 1, 2016
Charlotte, R. Carson, age 66, of Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 surrounded by family. The daughter of Leo & Charlotte (Day) Hof, she was born on September 29, 1950 in Souix Falls, SD. Honoring her wishes, cremation may take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
John Hoke
Nov 30, 2016
John Arthur Hoke, age 77, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his home. The son of Earl & Beatrice (Mast) Hoke, he was born on October 21, 1939 in Goshen, Indiana, and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea, Germany, and a number of stateside bases. John was also...
Ethel Istendal
Nov 29, 2016
Ethel Ann Van Istendal, age 81, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the American House of Holland. The daughter of Matthew & Ethel Hazel (Heneveld) Peelen, she was born on July 4, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Karyl Bergakker
Nov 28, 2016
Karyl Jean Bergakker, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, after suffering a massive stroke. The daughter of John Louis & Olive (McCord) Comp, she was born on March 8, 1937 in Stickney, South Dakota. On June 9, 1956, in Grand Rapids, she married Dale Leon Bergakker and together they...


