Obituary Listing

Robin Barr

Robin Barr

Jun 1, 2016

Robin E. "Rob" Barr, age 71, of Muskegon, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 1, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Roy & Ruth (Stevens) Barr, he was born on July 9, 1944 in Grand Rapids and worked as a welder and fabricator at Rail Components, a custom staircase and railing manufacturer in Muskegon. Rob...

Charles Jr.

Charles Jr.

May 29, 2016

Charles Henry "Charlie" Gerlach, Jr. III, age 46, formerly of Manistee, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016 at home in Wyoming under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Joyce Ann (Kellogg) & Charles Henry Gerlach, Jr. II, he was born on January 18, 1970 in Manistee. Charlie spent 25 years as a river...

Charlotte Hartman

Charlotte Hartman

May 29, 2016

Charlotte Hartman, age 84, of Comstock Park, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Maple Creek. The daughter of Johanne & Maria (Weioinger) Biebl, she was born on May 28, 1932, in Germany. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Thelma M.Thornton

Thelma M.Thornton

May 26, 2016

Thelma Maxine Thornton, age 84, of Delhi Township, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at home. The daughter of Roy Jackson & Nola Francis (Bea) Winn, she was born on February 3, 1932 in Columbia, MO. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gregory Young

Gregory Young

May 26, 2016

Gregory W. Young, age 54, of Holland, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The son John Wendell & Louise (Langeley) Young, he was born on July 12, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland, and was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On July 8, 2011, in Holland, he married the former Penny...

James Swafford

James Swafford

May 25, 2016

James Douglas Swafford, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at home. The son of Frederick & Maudi (Culver) Swafford, he was born on March 29, 1945 in Albion, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Sandra Rehberg

Sandra Rehberg

May 24, 2016

Sandra Kay Rehberg, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2016, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Bradley & Edna (Favreau) Skopek, she was born on December 6, 1947, in Lansing. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Catherine Mcmanus

Catherine Mcmanus

May 24, 2016

Catherine Mary McManus, age 58, of Allegan, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Wings of Hope Hospice House. The daughter of Timothy & Marjorie (Clapp) McManus, she was born November 18, 1957, in Kalamazoo, MI. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Irene Mcmullen

Irene Mcmullen

May 24, 2016

Irene Elizabeth McMullen, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at home under the care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter on Annette Marie Louise Lafreniere, she was born July 9, 1928 in New Bedford, MA. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jeremy Hudson

Jeremy Hudson

May 24, 2016

Jeremy D. Hudson, age 33, of Holland, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The son of David & Patricia (Lucas) Hudson, he was born January 28, 1983, in Portland, OR. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Carole Beebe

Carole Beebe

May 24, 2016

Carole Kathleen Beebe, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center. The daughter of Harold & Evelyn (Stoepker) Russell, she was born on August 28, 1947 in Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, and son-in-law, Denise & Dale Sanford; grandson, Cody Whaley; three brothers, and...

Lucinda Knowlton

Lucinda Knowlton

May 23, 2016

Lucinda Ann Knowlton, age 60, of Allegan, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Robert William & Patricia Ann (Taggert) Knowlton, she was born on May 12, 1956, in Allegan, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Larry Babcock

Larry Babcock

May 23, 2016

Larry F. Babcock, age 80, of Kent City, passed way on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Heather Hills Rehab & Care Center surrounded by family. The son of Layne Franklin & Lula Mae (George) Babcock, he was born June 17, 1935, in Grand Rapids. Larry had a passion for cars, and was a mechanic for over forty years, he also...

Ellen Colston

Ellen Colston

May 23, 2016

Ellen F. Colston, age 68, of Lawton, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Borgess Medical Hospital. The daughter of William & Harriet (Parker) Foard, she was born on April 15, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Darlene Richmond

Darlene Richmond

May 23, 2016

Darlene Evette Richmond, age 49, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 23, 2016. The eleventh child and the baby of the family, she was born to Carl A. & Marilyn (Trammell) Richmond on January 5, 1967 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Darlene was baptized by the Rev. William C. Abney at Bethel Pentecostal at a young...

James Swanzy

James Swanzy

May 22, 2016

James B. Swanzy, age 62, of Comstock Park, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at home, under the care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of George Taylor & Violet Junia (Alger) Swanzy, he was born on June 9, 1953, in Birmingham, Alabama. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation &...

Wayne Lund

Wayne Lund

May 22, 2016

Wayne L. Lund, age 58, of Paris, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Bruce & Eileen (Livingston) Lund, he was born on February 12, 1958, in Ludington. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...

Robert Strowenjans

Robert Strowenjans

May 22, 2016

Robert D Strowenjans, age 63, of Fennville, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Robert & Elaine (Chrispell) Strowenjans, he was born on January 20, 1953, in Holland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Lyle Smead

Lyle Smead

May 21, 2016

Lyle D. Smead, age 83, of Lawton, passed away, Saturday, May 21, 2016, at White Oaks Assisted Living. The son of Verne & Grace (Stanley) Smead, he was born on February 24, 1933, in Comstock. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Barbara Martin

Barbara Martin

May 20, 2016

Barbara J. Martin, age 83, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Thornapple Manor. The daughter of Charles and Iva (Newcomer), she was born on January 17, 1933, in Pontiac. A visitation (10am), followed by a service (11am) will take place on Thursday May 26, 2016, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church located at: 549 E Mt. Hope Ave Lansing, MI...