Obituary Listing
Sherry Redding
Jun 14, 2016
Sherry Redding (aka Joyce Karosi) of Ada died at home surrounded by her family on June 14, 2016. June 14, 2016. She is survived by her partner and spouse of 36 years Karen Clahassey. In addition to Karen she leaves her daughter Sandra Karosi and her spouse Deb Gould of Vernon, Connecticut and sister Ruth Redding Brand and husband Robert...
Matthew Herch
Jun 14, 2016
Matthew C. Herch Sr., age 46, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at St. Mary's Mercy Health Hospital. The son of Charles & Sandra (Lawson) Herch, he was born on September 03, 1969 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Beth Palmer
Jun 13, 2016
Beth A. Palmer, age 67, of Fremont, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The daughter of Roy & Sylvia (Cross) Palmer, she was born on July 29, 1948 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Alice Winright
Jun 13, 2016
Alice L. Winright, age 50, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Darro & Sandra (Hoyt) Winright, she was born on September 08, 1965 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, donation has been selected. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Alvin Velting
Jun 11, 2016
Alvin Velting, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The son of Albert & Henrietta (Vis) Velting, he was born on November 18, 1926 in Plainwell. Alvin was an avid fisherman, spending many hours fishing at the Big Manistee River. He also was a do-it yourself type...
Roger Lebeck
Jun 11, 2016
Roger W. Lebeck, age 89, of Sidney, passed away early Saturday morning, June 11, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of William D. & Elva (Strong) Lebeck, he was born on November 6, 1926 and was a proud veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. On...
Helen Salazar
Jun 10, 2016
Helen R. Salazar, age 77, of Allegan, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Ely Manor. The daughter of J.T. & Mary (Chapman) Burke, she was born on August 04, 1938 in Smithers, WV. Honoring her wishes, donation has been selected. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Jimmie Hartl
Jun 10, 2016
Jim Hartl, age 60, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. Jim was in trade school and a proud Marine. He enjoyed repairing his classic cars, fishing and camping with family and friends. Surviving are his son, Jimmie Hartl Jr.; daughters, Jennifer Hartl and Jessica VanDussen; grandchildren; and girlfriend, LouAnn Tasma. A memorial service will be held at Michigan Cremation...
Elizabeth Briggs
Jun 10, 2016
Elizabeth Johnson Briggs, age 58, of Montague, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016, at The Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. The daughter of Howard & Carolyn (Baird) Johnson, she was born on September 23, 1957 in Hinsdale, Illinois. Surviving are her husband, Alan Briggs of Montague; a daughter, Kathryn Briggs of Montague; and a son and...
Alice Valentine
Jun 8, 2016
Alice Justine Valentine, age 90, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health-United Rehab & Nursing Center in Greenville. The daughter of William & Mildred (Acosta) Sullwold, she was born on December 20, 1925 in Jacksonville, Florida. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Justine served during the Korean War , and met a fellow Marine, Marvin...
Robert Ashworth
Jun 7, 2016
Robert R. Ashworth, Jr., age 68, formerly of Livonia, Michigan and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, where Rob had resided the past three years. The son of Hazel May (Postlethwaite) & Robert Reniger Shaw Ashworth, Sr., he was born on February 17, 1948 in Lansing. A decorated combat...
Michael Morin
Jun 6, 2016
Michael J. Morin, age 34, of Spring Lake, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at The Laurels of Hudsonville. The son of Jimmy & Robbin (Robins) Morin, he was born September 29, 1981 in Pompano Beach, FL. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Donald Barnes
Jun 5, 2016
Donald William Barnes Jr., age 65, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Donald & Phylliss (Brown) Barnes, he was born November 11, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Mary Robidoux
Jun 4, 2016
Mary Kay (Stiles) Robidoux, age 68, of Lowell, went to Heaven to see all God's beauty on June 4, 2016. Mary was born on January 9, 1947, the daughter of Jack and Lila Stiles of Lowell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud Robidoux; an stepson Timothy Robidoux. Surviving are a daughter, Staci & Joe Naab; two stepsons,...
Junior Willison
Jun 3, 2016
Junior H. "Jay" Willison, age 90, of Lakeview, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Herbert & Addie (Hansen) Willison, he was born on July 23, 1925 in Lakeview. Following his graduation from high school, Jay quickly went from being a farmer's son to...
James Yoder
Jun 2, 2016
James Robert Yoder Jr., age 68, of Gobles, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The son of James & Wanda (Sanders) Yoder, he was born November 5, 1947 in Cold Water, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Reva Betser
Jun 2, 2016
Reva Betser, age 91, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Kelsey Hospital in Lakeview. The daughter of James & Ethel (Jeffrey) Klingensmith, she was born on March 23, 1925 in Edmore and grew up during the hard times of the Great Depression. When she was just 16 years old, she met George Robert Betser, Sr. and...
Debra Moody
Jun 2, 2016
Debra S. Moody, age 45, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Butterworth Hospital surrounded by family. The daughter of Gary & Judith (Morehouse) Hooyenga, she was born April 5, 1971, in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted in Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care.
Dennis Tassell
Jun 2, 2016
Dennis Scott Tassell, age 68, of White Cloud, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Spectrum Health Hospital. The son of Charles & Edna (VanMiddlesworth) Tassell, he was born June 17, 1947 in Kalamazoo. Honoring his wishes, donation has been chosen. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Peter Miko
Jun 1, 2016
Peter J. Miko, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Metro Health Hospital. The son of Pete & Helen (Wallace) Miko, he was born on August 26, 1948 in Toledo, OH. Memorial services will be held at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 1:00 PM with visitation one hour...


