Obituary Listing

William Denison

William Denison

Aug 25, 2016

William H. Denison, age 92, of Holland, passed way on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Resthaven Rehab Center surrounded by family. The son of Roy & Lillian (Snedicor) Denison, he was born on December 06, 1923 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Smalling

John Smalling

Aug 24, 2016

John J. Smalling, age 62, of Sparta, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 surrounded by family. The son of Gerald & Evelyn (Embrow) Smalling, he was born on July 13, 1954 in New York, NY. John is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Gerald Smalling. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...

Andrew Nichols

Andrew Nichols

Aug 24, 2016

Andrew James Nichols, age 36, of Comstock Park, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of Garlan & Anetta (Prettyman) Nichols, he was born on July 31, 1980 in Grand Rapids. Andrew attended and graduated from Wyoming Park High School. He then went on to be a package truck driver for United Parcel Service...

Marilyn Malinowski

Marilyn Malinowski

Aug 23, 2016

Marilyn M. Malinowski, age 89, formerly of Oakland Township, passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids on August 23, 2016. Born in Wyandotte on April 18, 1927, she attended Michigan State University and the Detroit College of Business. She worked for several years as an executive secretary at J Walter Thompson Advertising Agency in Detroit until her marriage to Witold Malinowski...

Joesph Bessette

Joesph Bessette

Aug 23, 2016

Joesph Dean Bessette, age 49, of Tustin, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Jean & Joanna (Drill) Bessette, he was born on December 28, 1966 in Cadillac. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Reginald Yaple

Reginald Yaple

Aug 23, 2016

Reginald O. Yaple, age 74, of Pentwater, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 surrounded by family. The son of Clarence & Dorothy (Engle) Yaple, he was born on August 01, 1942 in Ludington. A memorial service will take place at a later date with military honors. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...

Linda Carmon

Linda Carmon

Aug 22, 2016

Linda Lou Carmon, age 71, of St. Johns, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at her home under the loving care of her family and Sparrow Home Hospice. The daughter of Frank & Frances (Roat) Swagart, she was born on June 16, 1945 in St. Johns, where she graduated from high school. On October 19, 1974, in St. Johns, she...

Tad Jensen

Tad Jensen

Aug 22, 2016

Tad J. Jensen, age 50, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Laurels of Sandy Creek surrounded by family. The son of Thomas & Karen (Read) Jensen, he was born September, 21, 1965 in Lagrange, IL. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Arthur Miller

Arthur Miller

Aug 22, 2016

Arthur J. Miller Sr., age 92, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, August 22,2016 at Heartwood Lodge Hospice. The son of Jess & Elvia (Gilson) Miller, he was born on May 27, 1924 in Muskegon. Arthur was the most loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and man that will be missed by all who knew him. Arthur was the most loving...

Patricia Mitchell

Patricia Mitchell

Aug 21, 2016

Patricia Ann Mitchell, age 79, of Comstock Park, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Chester & Viola (Poole) Thayer, she was born February 07, 1937 in Jackson. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gary Outz

Gary Outz

Aug 20, 2016

Gary H. Outz, age 57, of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016. The son of Leland & Betty (Denny) Outz, he was born August 16, 1959 in Cambride, England. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Lemar Hill

Lemar Hill

Aug 19, 2016

Rev. Lemar Hill, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 surrounded by family. The son of Willie & Jessie (Taylor) Hill, he was born December 13, 1947 in Portage, MO. Lemar was the founder of House of Prayer Ministry, and his passion and dream was helping the homeless. Surviving are his wife of 41 years,...

Cathy Brown

Cathy Brown

Aug 19, 2016

Cathy Ann Brown, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at her home. The daughter of Earl T. & Catherine A. (Perrin) Glocheski, she was born on October 5, 1946 and worked as an artist and clerk with Service Reproduction in Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Robert Lee...

Mary Balboni

Mary Balboni

Aug 17, 2016

Mary E. Balboni, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at The American House surrounded by family. The daughter of Joseph & Olivia (Silva) Neves, she was born June 24, 1925 in Hyannis, MA. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Joyce Rautio

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

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

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

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

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

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.