Obituary Listing
Anthony Wolkow
Sep 11, 2016
Anthony Peter Wolkow, Jr., age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 10, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Anthony Peter, Sr. & Claire Mae Wolkow he was born on November 11, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Tony retired from Spartan after 30 years of warehouse distribution and was a proud Teamster. He had many outdoor hobbies...

Edith Brown
Sep 11, 2016
Edith L. Brown, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The daughter of John & Lillian (Rogan) Dodson, she was born on May 23, 1927 in Maywood, IL. Edith was raised in the greater Chicago area, and called Grand Rapids home for nearly 60 years. She was preceded in passing by her beloved husband, John...

Rita Basarabski
Sep 11, 2016
Rita Fay (Johnson) Basarabski, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away of natural causes in her home late Sunday, September 11, 2016.The daughter of Rick & Ramona (McDowell) Johnson, she was born on December 1, 1955, in Grand Rapids. She was proceeded in death by her mother; and husband, Mike Basarbski. Surviving are her children, Micheal McDowell of Grant, Maria...

Rufus Simmons
Sep 10, 2016
Rufus Simmons, age 89, of East Lansing, passed away on September 10, 2016 at Care Community surrounded by family. The son of Rufus Sr. & Juanita (Blash) Simmons, he was born on November 19, 1926 in Albion. Burial will take place at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted...

Donald Cavagnaro
Sep 10, 2016
Donald Gilbert Cavagnaro, age 80, of LakeOdessa, passed away Saturday evening, September 10, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Lansing. The son of Russell & Helen (Noble) Cavagnaro, he was born on Janaury 5, 1936 in Grand Rapids. On August 18, 1962, in Grand Rapids, he married Margaret Marie Riley. Survivors include...
Timothy Taylor
Sep 10, 2016
Timothy P. Taylor, age 68, of Wayland, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. The son of Charles & Jane (DeBraber) Taylor, he was born on October 30, 1947 in Racine, Wisconsin. Tim was a proud veteran of the United States Army, honorably serving during the Vietnam war were he received a National Defense Service Medal. Honoring his wishes cremation will...

Jerrie Davis
Sep 9, 2016
Jerrie L. Davis, age 71, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Kairos Dwelling Care Home surrounded by family. The daughter of Horace & Thelma (Littlejohn) Ficklen, she was born on November 11, 1944 in Buckeye, AZ. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Barbara Sanders
Sep 6, 2016
Barbara R. Sanders, age 55, of Grand Rapids, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 05, 2016. The daughter of Lazlo & Grace Farago, she was born on March 30, 1961 in Muskegon. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; Surviving are her loving husband of 25 years, John W. Sanders Jr.; children, Melissa Kucharski, Melinda Kucharski, Anthony Fockler, Mashauna...

Aaron Aspinwall
Sep 6, 2016
Aaron F. Aspinwall, age 67, of Hopkins, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 surrounded by family. The son of Leonard & Rosa (Wren) Aspinwall, he was born on May 27, 1949 in Allegan. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Otsego Church of God, 112 Kalamazoo St. Otsego, with a visitation one...
Verna Mccarrick
Sep 5, 2016
Verna L. McCarrick, age 86, of Allegan and Holland, entered her eternal home quietly on Monday, September 5, 2016 while in a nursing home in Grand Rapids. Verna was an amazing artist who excelled as a watercolor, oil and acrylic painter, ceramicist and author. She served as a past president of the Holland Garden Club, winning innumerous awards for her...

Selma Taylor
Sep 4, 2016
Selma A. Taylor, age 99, of Kalamazoo, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Rose Arbor Hospice. The daughter of Elroy & Alfrida (Olson) Willoughby, she was born in Edgartown, Massachusetts on February 24, 1917. Massachusetts on February 24, 1917. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Joan Edwards
Sep 4, 2016
Joan Edwards, age 83, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Emery & Bessie (Chafin) Lewis, she was born on October 21, 1932 in Logan, West Virginia. Joan will be buried at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted...

Caren Brocker
Sep 4, 2016
Caren J. Brocker, age 62, of Sand Lake, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health Rehab. & Nursing, surrounded by family. The daughter of Wilfred & Pearl (Cooper) Croy, she was born on March 4, 1954 in Palo Alto, CA. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

Robert Buck
Sep 3, 2016
Robert Lee "Bob" Buck, age 60, of Greenville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and Lung Cancer. The son of Jordan Lee & Mary Adaline (Hendrick) Buck, he was born on October 12, 1955 in Sheridan and was a 1973 graduate of Greenville...
Sarahlynn Cowdin
Sep 3, 2016
Sarahlynn Cowdin, age 56, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Faith Hospice. The daughter of Ralph & Sarah (Hill) Cowdin, she was born on December 19, 1959 in Grand Rapids. Sarahlynn enjoyed riding her motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Para-Dice M.C. and Chick Run Association. She was...

Betty Dame
Sep 2, 2016
Betty L. Dame, age 95, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. The daughter of Jerry & Ethel (Bush) Waltz, she was born on July 22, 1921 in Atchison, Kansas. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Laurie Hamer
Sep 1, 2016
Laurie Hamer, age 58, of Alma, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Warwick Living Center in Alma. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Karl Lowenberg
Sep 1, 2016
Karl P. Lowenberg, age 78, of West Olive, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Battle Creek Medical Center. The son of Leslie & Louise (Cookingham) Lowenberg, he was born on June 14, 1938 in Utica, NY. Surviving is his daughter, Kirsten Lowenberg; and son, Kurt Lowenberg. honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...

Walter Freiberg
Sep 1, 2016
Walter J. Freiberg, age 90, of Lansing, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Hospice of Lansing. The son of Walter & Margaret (Schutt) Freiberg, he was born on August 24, 1926 in Jackson. A memorial service for Walter will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Martin Luther Chapel, 444 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. A...