Obituary Listing

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...

Robert Newton
Sep 1, 2016
Robert Duane Newton, age 57, of Sunfield, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, at McClaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing. The son of Francis & Barbara (Mayes) Newton, he was born on November 10, 1958 inHastings. Robert worked maintenance for Speedway convenience stores for 17 years, retiring in 2009. he has been retired since 2009. He enjoyed riding his Harley...

Raymond Boozer
Aug 31, 2016
Raymond L. Boozer, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of John & Florence (Butler) Boozer, he was born on April 30, 1927 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Florence West
Aug 31, 2016
Florence R. West, age 105, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016. The daughter of William, she was born on March 28, 1911 in Newcastle-upon-tyne, England. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7211 Oakland Dr., Portage, with luncheon to follow. St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7211 Oakland...
Jose Olivares
Aug 31, 2016
Jose Olivares, de 57 anos de edad, de Holland, fallecio el Miercoles, 31 de Agosto, 2016 debido a Cancer. El hijo de Juan Olivares Avila y Altagracia Arias Pantoja, nacio el 23 de Noviembre, 1958. Jose ahora descansa en la gloria de Dios acompanando a sus padres; y es sobrevivido por su querida esposa y companera de vida Grasiela Olivares,...

Thomas Grosser
Aug 31, 2016
Thomas Grosser, age 65, of Grand Rapids, walked into the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. The son of Frank & Dolores (Tissler) Grosser, he was born on August 5, 1951 in Detroit. Tom was a veteran of the Vietnam War, proudly serving with the U.S. Army, and was a long-time resident of the Grand Rapids...

Lulu Meyers
Aug 30, 2016
Lulu Ann Meyers, age 82, of Delton, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. The daughter of Leonard & Laura (Collins) Rietkerk, she was born on May 23, 1934 in Kalamazoo. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Oak Hill Cemetery, 6942 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell. A luncheon will be held after at Orangeville...

Ebbie Griffith
Aug 30, 2016
Ebbie N. Griffith, age 86, of Brohman, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. The son of Ebenezer Sr. & Alice (Clear) Griffith, he was born on January 12, 1930 in Otsego, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Pantano
Aug 28, 2016
Robert J. Pantano, age 83, of Holland, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Appledorn Assisted Living surrounded by family. The son of Emilio & Mary (Quintier) Pantano, he was born on December 15, 1932 in Belle Vernon, PA. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.