Obituary Listing
Letha Debruine
Jun 12, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Letha Mae DeBruine, who left us peacefully in her home in Grand Rapids, MI, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the age of 87. Letha was born on May 26, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MI. She worked diligently in data entry for Spartan Stores, showcasing her...
Henry Hurula
Jun 11, 2024
Major H. William "Bill" Hurula, 83, of Holland, Michigan, was Promoted to Glory, surrounded by family, on June 11, 2024, after battling rapidly progressing Alzheimer’s Disease. Bill was born on July 18, 1940, and graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1958. Following high school, he enlisted in the US Army. After completing his military service, Bill married Donna Larkins....
Francis Awere
Jun 11, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Francis Awere, who departed this life on June 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was 76 years old. Francis was born in 1948 and was a pioneer student at Ghana National College, where he graduated in the late 50s....
Janet Pike
Jun 11, 2024
Janet Maxine Pike, 77, of Jenison, MI died in her home on June 11, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 28, 1947. She worked as a waitress at Rainbow Grill restaurant for many years. Jan was a loving mother and grandmother. She was very involved in her kids and grandkids lives, she went to all their...
Jerri Elsinga
Jun 10, 2024
Jerri Rochelle (Muehlenbeck) Elsinga, age 81, of Saugatuck, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born December 8, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Charles and Dorothy (Krivan) Muehlenbeck. Jerri graduated from Fennville High School with the class of 1961. She went on to receive her Bachelors degree from...

Marinus Veldkamp
Jun 9, 2024
Marinus J. Veldkamp, age 82, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away with his wife by his side on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital. The son of Herman & Dena Veldkamp, he was born on July 4, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI. After graduating from Rogers High School in Wyoming, he decided to enlist and serve his...
Janet Dzwonek
Jun 9, 2024
Janet Lynn Dzwonek, age 65, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Robert Ernest & Marjorie June (Asdell) Dunn, she was born on January 30, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, no services will be held. To send a message...
Rickey Melville
Jun 9, 2024
Rickey Melville, a beloved brother and step-father, passed away on June 9, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on March 7, 1953, Rickey was a man of immense resilience and strength, a pillar of love, and a beacon of inspiration to all who had the honor of knowing him. As Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you...
David Abbott
Jun 9, 2024
David Elson Abbott passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by his closest friends and family after his seventh and most heroic cancer journey. Born April 13, 1964, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, David graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1982. He studied Fashion Merchandising at Central Michigan University and earned his degree in 1986. David dedicated his...
Matthew Mcintosh
Jun 8, 2024
Matthew M. McIntosh, age 50, of Holland, passed away on June 9, 2024. He was born on January 1, 1974, in Douglas, to James & LaDonna McIntosh. Matt enjoyed working on old cars, loved art, writing poetry, and listening to music. He was a published author with a book of poems. He also won an award for a song that...
Joyce Wildeboer
Jun 7, 2024
Joyce Marie (Birdsall) Wildeboer, age 67, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born December 6, 1956, in Bay City, MI to the late Clare and June Birdsall. Joyce graduated from Bay City Central High School with the class of 1975. She was a caregiver at heart which led her to study at Mercy...
Miguel Correa Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
Miguel Angel Correa Jr, age 28, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born on June 8, 1995, in New York City. He is survived by his parents; son; and many others. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627...
James Ashley
Jun 5, 2024
James Kelley Ashley, a man of extraordinary personality, bid his final farewell to this world on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born January 16, 1939, in the cozy town of Summit, Mississippi, to the late A.C. Butler and Ollie Robinson. James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He then worked many years in the railroad...
Eva Powell
Jun 5, 2024
Eva Ruth Powell, age 84, of Crystal, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at home under the care of Sparrow Hospice, with her family by her side. One of eleven children born to James & Nellie (Murphy) Ferguson, she was born on March 24, 1940 in Evart. On September 20, 1958, she married William D. Powell and together they...

Joyce Royce
Jun 4, 2024
Joyce E. Royce, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born on April 30, 1940, to Robert & Bernice Smith. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Joyce's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...
Barry Ridgeway
Jun 4, 2024
Barry Alton Ridgeway, Sr., age 63, of Greenville, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at home. The son of Ceil Aldon “Al” & Sandra Lee (Porter) Ridgeway, he was born on July 21, 1960 in Greenville and spent over 25 years working for Bud Playter at Bud’s Auto Parts in Gowen. Barry was always willing to help his friends and family,...

Gayle Durkee
Jun 4, 2024
Gayle Louise (Lipscomb) Durkee, age 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born October 16, 1942, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Charles and Katherine (Criner) Lipscomb. Gayle is survived by three children and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, James "Jimmy" A full obituary...
Linda Obaseki
Jun 4, 2024
It is with a sense of profound love and admiration that we celebrate the life of Linda Susan Obaseki, affectionately known as "LADY C". Born to the late Henry and Willie Mae Caldwell on May 19, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. Linda was a vibrant, inspiring, and talented individual whose zest for life was contagious. A creative soul, she had an...
George Giggey
Jun 4, 2024
George Arthur Giggey Jr., age 66, of Kentwood, Michigan, previously of Elyria, OH, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born January 3, 1958, in Wayne, Michigan, to the late George and Patricia (Smith) Giggey Sr. During George's lifetime he enjoyed spending his time outdoors watching nature. He also enjoyed watching football (Lions and...
Clarence Kellogg
Jun 3, 2024
Clarence C. Kellogg, age 81, of Greenville, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice (just two days short of his 82nd birthday). The son of Emery & Dorothy (Carnes) Kellogg, he was born on June 5, 1942 in Howard City, Michigan. On May 23, 1970, in Greenville, he...