Obituary Listing

Joyce Rautio
Aug 17, 2016
Joyce Darlene Rautio, age 76, of Six Lakes, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Edward Coon & Gladys Evelyn (Hale) Myers, she was born on June 9, 1940 in Pleasanton Township. She lived for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren... showing off pictures to every...

Donald Traxler
Aug 11, 2016
Donald E. Traxler Jr., age 60, of Grandville, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Laurels of Hudsonville surrounded by family. The son of Donald & Shirley (Sitzer) Traxler, he was born on April 26, 1956 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gerald Corl
Aug 9, 2016
Gerald D. Corl, Sr., age 75, passed away on Tuesday August 9, 2016 at his daughter's home under the loving care of his family and Gentiva Hospice. The son of Richard & Lena Corl, he was born on February 26, 1941 in Stanton and was a graduate of Carson City High School. He was preceded in death by his parents....

Janet Thering
Aug 9, 2016
Janet M. Thering, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Russell & June (Bragg) Thering, she was born on September 21, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Vera Mihlfeld
Aug 9, 2016
Vera Anne Mihlfeld, age 84, of Greenville, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Metron of Greenville. The daughter of Bertrum & Nellie (Butler) Lansing, she was born on March 27, 1932 in Dearborn. On August 16, 1952, also in Dearborn, she married Lester Lyle Mihlfeld and together they raised three children and enjoyed almost 64...

Allan Sandlin
Aug 7, 2016
Allan B. Sandlin, age 56, of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016. The son of William & Pearl (Bouchard) Sandlin, he was born on August 16, 1956 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Marianne Fritcher
Aug 6, 2016
Marianne Fritcher, age 69, of Middleville, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Blodgett Hospital. The daughter of Raymond & Mary (Peasley) Fritcher, she was born in The Heights, Michigan. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Charline Johnson
Aug 6, 2016
Charline Johnson, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center. The daughter of Webster & Minnie (McGee) Reed, she was born on September 10, 1943. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gary Parkin
Aug 5, 2016
Gary Thomas Parkin, age 57, of Greenville, passed away late Friday evening, August 5, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Ionia Area Hospice. The son of Henry Austin & Mildred Elvira (Paul) Parkin, he was born on June 27, 1959 in Royal Oak and spent most of his career as a journeyman in the...

Marilyne Linderman
Aug 5, 2016
Marilyne M. Linderman, age 87, formerly of Tacoma Lake, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. The daughter of Noel & Aileen (Blakeslee) Nelson, she was born on February 22, 1929 in Muskegon and grew up in Rockford, where she graduated from high school. On July 21, 1950, in Grand Rapids, she married Fay A. Linderman, and together they raised three...
Ralph Parker
Aug 2, 2016
Ralph L. Parker Jr., age 70, of West Olive, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Ralph Sr. & Evelyn (Jacobson) Parker, he was born on November 23, 1945 in Garden City. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dennis Parker; and sister, Aning Parker. Devoted Husband and Father, he...
Gaylon Mckinney
Aug 1, 2016
Gaylon "Mac" McKinney, age 91, a former resident of St. Clair Shores and Warren, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Sam & Dovie (Williams) McKinney, he was born on September 13, 1924 in Clinton, Arkansas. & Dovie (Williams) McKinney, he was born on September 13, 1924 in Clinton,...

Hugh Bennett
Aug 1, 2016
Hugh C. Bennett, age 67, of Ionia, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. The son of Hugh F. & Georgia Bennett, he was born on March 05, 1949 in St. Joseph. Hugh graduated in 1967 from Watervliet High School. He went on to get his B.S. in biology from Loyola University, Chicago, IL in 1971. Hugh went on to...
Phillip Lipp
Aug 1, 2016
Phillip C. Lipp Jr., age 56, of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. The son of Phillip and Barbara (Daisley) Lipp, he was born on December 1, 1959 in Framingham, MA. Phillip was a proud United States Army Veteran and retired honorably after 20 years of service. He was a truck driver...

Craig Rieckman
Jul 30, 2016
Craig A. Rieckman, age 32, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016. The son of Michael & Peggy (Mendelson) Rieckman, he was born November 21, 1983 in Greenville. A celebration of life has been changed from the previous date and time and will be announced at a later date. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...

Christina Kinder
Jul 30, 2016
Christina Kinder, age 69, of Riverdale, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of George Enon and Shirley Mae (Woodruff) Lapaugh, she was born on August 30, 1946 in Lansing.

Rainney Hughes
Jul 29, 2016
Rainney L. Hughes, age 52, of Irons, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing - Fuller Ave. The son of David & Marcella (Lucas) Hughes, he was born February 25, 1964 in Ludington. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Amy Schneider
Jul 29, 2016
Amy Louise Schneider, age 57, of Jenison, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. Beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, friend, and Stargazer Warrior is finally resting from her fierce and brutal battle with pancreatic cancer. Amy was a Project Manager at Dematic for the past 11 years. She was an artist and baked extraordinary cakes for any occasion. She was...

Donald Marsh
Jul 29, 2016
Donald M. Marsh, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed a way on Friday, July 29, 2016 surrounded by family. The son of Alfis & Anna (Baumgart) Marsh, he was born March 03, 1939 in Grand Rapids. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Donald then went on to retire from the Grand Rapids Fire Department after 28 years as a fire fighter....
Lawrence Cook
Jul 28, 2016
Lawrence K. Cook (Larry), age 69, of Sand Lake, passed away on Thursday July 28, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Allen & Dorothy (Walker) Cook, he was born March 10, 1947 in Kanab, Utah. A proud U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam, Larry served aboard the U.S.S. Galveston. After 30 years, Larry retired form...