Obituary Listing

Steven Higbee

Steven Higbee

Feb 9, 2016

Steven Craig Higbee, age 66, of Belding, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Gordon & Addie E. (Selleck) Higbee, he was born on February 17, 1949 in Ionia and worked at Light Metals Corporation. Steven Craig Higbee , age 66, of Belding, passed...

Jacqueline Plender

Jacqueline Plender

Feb 9, 2016

Jacqueline Plender, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center-Crestview. The daughter of Lionel & Merle (Ostrander) Williams, she was born on December 23, 1926 in Ann Arbor. Honoring her wishes, donation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Susan Hoogerhyde

Susan Hoogerhyde

Feb 8, 2016

Susan K. Hoogerhyde, age 56, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital. The daughter of Monte & Phyllis (Jardis) Homrich, she was born on February 18, 1959 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Bonnie Dorsey

Bonnie Dorsey

Feb 8, 2016

It is a day of rejoicing in the midst of sorrow, as Bonnie Mae (Blink) Dorsey of Rockford, met her Savior face-to-face on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Bonnie, age 65, was born in Gary, IN on November 18, 1950. She never wanted it said that she "lost her battle to cancer." Rather, "she victoriously left this world to be with...

Beverly Hoekstra

Beverly Hoekstra

Feb 8, 2016

Beverly Jean Hoekstra, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2016. Beverly loved to bake (and share) cookies, bread, and banket, and will be remembered for her beautiful singing voice. She was always smiling and proved that you can overcome any obstacle and difficulty with a positive attitude. Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Martin Hoekstra....

Sandra Holland

Sandra Holland

Feb 7, 2016

Sandra M. Holland, age 78, of Plainwell, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2016 at Fountain View Retirement Village of Portage. The daughter of Everett & Lela (Wilson) Handverker, she was born on November 19, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Idamae Tyler

Idamae Tyler

Feb 6, 2016

Idamae Wilma (Reed) Tyler, age 83, of Kent City, formerly of Rockford, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis LaVerne & Ida Dora (Graves) Reed, and is joined in paradise by her beloved sister-in-law, Mary Reed. Surviving are her children, Catherine & Jim Miller and Daniel C. Adams, Sr.; grandchildren,...

Terri Talbot

Terri Talbot

Feb 4, 2016

Terri Talbot, age 59, of Hersey, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at MediLodge of Monroe. The daughter of Robert & Willa (Dean) Bogert, she was born on January 8, 1957 in Trenton. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Mark Mcfarland

Mark Mcfarland

Feb 4, 2016

Mark J. McFarland, age 56, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at home. The son of Armour & Siola (Velazquez) McFarland, he was born on April 24, 1959 in Nebraska. Honoring his wishes, donation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Elizabeth Svoboda

Elizabeth Svoboda

Feb 3, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Svoboda, age 88, of Sheridan, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at her home under the loving care of her family and Grace Hospice. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, Michigan.

Janet Rasmussen

Janet Rasmussen

Feb 3, 2016

Janet Rasmussen, age 83, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. The daughter of Kenneth & Lela (Hubbell) Card, she was born on August 19, 1932 in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson

Feb 2, 2016

Shawn Thomas Johnson, age 27, of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. The son of Thomas Ross & Carol Jean (Linderman) Johnson, he was born on June 29, 1988 in Grand Rapids and had attended East Kentwood High School. Shawn worked as a carpenter in the construction trade and enjoyed 70's music and playing guitar. He had...

Milada Martin

Milada Martin

Feb 2, 2016

Milada Martin, age 86, of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at McLaren-Greater Lansing. The daughter of William & Milada (Svetly) McGillis, she was born on April 26, 1929 in Detroit. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Martin Vasquez

Martin Vasquez

Feb 1, 2016

Martin Vasquez, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Filomeno & Gregoria (Vasquez) Severino, he was born on March 5, 1937 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 with the Pastor giving words at 6pm at Michigan Cremation &...

Ruth Kanouse

Ruth Kanouse

Feb 1, 2016

Ruth Arlene Kanouse, age 86, of Rockford, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. The daughter of Martin & Lorna (Kage) Witt, she was born on July 8, 1929 in Reed City, where she was raised on the family farm -- which was first homesteaded by her grandparents when they immigrated to the United States...

Rodolfo Salindong

Rodolfo Salindong

Jan 31, 2016

Rodolfo Salindong, age 92, of Sparta, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Pedro & Juanita (Payumo) Salindong, he was born on October 14, 1923 in Pangasinan, Philippines. Rodolfo enjoyed played basketball during his younger days, loves watching sports, crossword puzzles, reading newspapers, watching movies (his favorite movies are classic cowboys movies),...

Gail Ford

Gail Ford

Jan 31, 2016

Mrs. Gail A. Ford, age 69, longtime Greenville High School educator, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2015 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The daughter of Phillip George & Betty Lenore (Irons) Hilzinger, she was born on May 30, 1946 and earned her Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. Mrs. Gail A. Ford , age 69, longtime Greenville High School...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Jan 30, 2016

Robert Taylor, age 67, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Jenison, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital. The son of Martin & Inez (Steele) Taylor, he was born on October 30, 1948 in Grand Rapids. Robert is survived by his siblings, Douglas (Wanda) Taylor, Mary (Tony) Palos, Holly (Allen) Epstein, and Harold (Debby) Taylor; along with...

Lazaro Soto

Lazaro Soto

Jan 30, 2016

Comunicamos el sensible fallecimiento del Sr. Lazaro Soto. Le sobreviven sus hijos; Manuel, Alejandro, Raquel, Leticia, Eliceo, Gamaliel y Jesus Soto. Ademas nietos y bisnietos. Los cuales tenemos la hermosa esperanza que da la biblia en Hechos 24:15. Hechos 24:15 "..y tengo esperanza en cuanto a Dios, esperanza que estos mismos tambien abrigan, de que va a haber resureccion asi...

Kathryn Cousar

Kathryn Cousar

Jan 28, 2016

Kathryn Anne Cousar, age 46, of Spencer Township, died January 28, 2016 at home. The daughter of Eugene Carl Itnyre and Diana Louise (Heuschele) Gates, she was born on February 23, 1969 in Grand Rapids. Kathryn Anne Cousar , age 46, of Spencer Township, died January 28, 2016 at home. The daughter of Eugene Carl Itnyre and Diana Louise (Heuschele)...