Obituary Listing

James Coleman

James Coleman

Sep 17, 2016

James C. Coleman, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital surrounded by family. The son of James & Hilda (Norman) Coleman, he was born on September 08, 1948 in Pontiac. James was a proud U.S. Army veteran and after the service went on to work for 38 years for Steelcase...

William Trap

William Trap

Sep 16, 2016

William Cornelius "Bill" Trap, age 72, of Newaygo, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home. The son of William & Lillian (Wilcome) Trap, he was born on September 14, 1944 in Grand Rapids and retired from ADAC Automotive. An avid outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order...

John Scott

John Scott

Sep 15, 2016

John E. Scott, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. The son of Nathanal & Louise (Williams) Scott, he was born on June 17, 1953 in Frenchman Bayou, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Scott; mother, Louise Traylor; sons, Eric Scott, and Antonio Scott; step sons, Jason (Kim) Natte, and Lance Natte. John was...

Timothy Papa

Timothy Papa

Sep 15, 2016

Timothy J. Papa passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2016. The son of Vincent & Emma Papa, he was born on September 3, 1964 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Stephen Rollins

Stephen Rollins

Sep 14, 2016

Stephen W. Rollins, age 68, of Manton, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. The son of Thomas & Nellie (Knoch) Rollins, he was born in Wexford on January 14, 1948. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

George Tribett

George Tribett

Sep 14, 2016

George A. Tribett, also known as "Porgy", age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. The son of LeRoy & Wincie (Bradley) Tribett, he was born on July 23, 1945 in Chicago, IL. He was raised in Chicago and moved to Detroit where he retired from Chrysler after 30 years. George had a passion for model cars,...

Robert Casler

Robert Casler

Sep 14, 2016

Robert R. Casler, age 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. The son of Earle & Loral (Slee) Casler, he was born on August 24, 1942 in Lansing. Lansing . Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Ave. S.E. at 36th St....

Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

Sep 12, 2016

Gordon James "Pete" Brown, age 81, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2016. The son of Ceil & Hazel (Anderson) Brown, he was born on June 1, 1935 in Mancelona. Pete was a fun loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, woodworking and wintering in Florida. He was preceded in death...

Donald Curell

Donald Curell

Sep 12, 2016

Donald LeRoy Curell, age 84, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016. He was born on January 24, 1932. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Sep 12, 2016

Paul G. Johnson, age 97, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Heather Hills Retirement Village surrounded by family. The son of Hjalmar & Elsie (Peterson) Johnson, he was born on May 18, 1919 in Newport, RI. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 306 N....

Russell Mitchell

Russell Mitchell

Sep 12, 2016

Russell E. Mitchell, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 after a long illness, at home surrounded by family. The son of Floyd & Edna (VanVuren) Mitchell, he was born on November 11, 1938 in Grand Rapids. Russell attended South High School and went on to be a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. Russ retired from...

Leslie Hall

Leslie Hall

Sep 12, 2016

Leslie E. Hall, age 69, of Zeeland, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Samuel & Nannie (Robertson) Hall, he was born on May 15, 1947 in Austin, IN. Memorial services are at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Holland Baptist Church, 906 E. 24th St., Holland. Honoring his wishes,...

Anthony Wolkow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...