Obituary Listing
Michael Sams
May 6, 2024
Michael (Mike) Lee Sams, born on October 18, 1955, passed away on May 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and a younger sister. He is survived by his loving son, Robert (Robby) J Kovach, his six remaining siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, and his extended Kovach family. Mike was known for his quick wit...
Jose Gaytan-Lopez
May 5, 2024
Jose Soledad Gayton-Lopez, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born on October 31, 1983, in Uriangato, Mexico. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jose's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. José...
Carla Gordon
May 5, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Carla Rae Gordon. Carla was born on April 22, 1930 to Hannah and Robert Palmer in Plattsburgh, New York. She was the second of four during the depression and she was raised in a hardworking, creative, and lively household. Carla was gifted at oil painting, many of...
Elisabeth Redding
May 4, 2024
Elisabeth Gertrude Redding, age 72, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1952, in Esslingen, Germany, to William & Brigitta Redding. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Elisabeth’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...
Robert Ferman
May 3, 2024
Robert Ferman, age 70, of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024. He was born to the late Robert and Donna Ferman on September 27, 1953. We welcome you to share your memories of Robert, and invite you to upload photos to his memorial page as a tribute to his beautiful life.
Luella Shader
May 2, 2024
LuElla Alora Shader, born LuElla Brown, passed away on May 2, 2024, at the age of 101. Born on March 2, 1923, in Ferndale, Michigan, LuElla was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. She lived an incredibly vibrant life, moving to Kalamazoo, Michigan after stints in Dearborn, Michigan, and Sebring, Florida. A beloved wife, mother,...
Shelbia Evans
May 1, 2024
Shelbia R. Evans, age 83, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her daughter, son-in-law, and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Hubert & Myrtle (Pitts) Kelley, she was born on January 23, 1941 in Alexander City, Alabama. In 1986, she married the love of her life, William "Bill"...
June Cross
Apr 30, 2024
June Louise Cross, age 73, of Lakeview, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Ralph Merlin & Anna Tina (Schriver) Spencer, she was born on October 23, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On November 8, 1968, in Grandville, she married Kenneth Harrison Cross, Jr., and...
Jeffrey Redmond
Apr 29, 2024
Jeffrey Redmond, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. He was born on May 10, 1953. He attended colleges at Davenport University, Michigan State University, UCLA, and Lund Universitet in Sweden, among others. He has Bachelors degrees in American History (with minors in Psychology and Education), Business Administration, and International Business, and a Masters Degree...
Richard Quinn
Apr 28, 2024
Richard Anthony Quinn, 74, of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on June 21, 1949 in Niles, Michigan. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Richard served honorably with the United States Army, having attained the rank of Specialist (SP4). Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on...
Gary Kochin
Apr 28, 2024
On April 28th 2024, our beloved Gary Michael Kochin (better known as "Koch"), a man whose ambition was as large as his ever-growing library, has retired from the grand hustle and bustle of life. Born in Muskegon, MI, on November 8, 1950, Gary embarked on a journey that would take him all over the country after graduating from Muskegon High...
Alice Geselman
Apr 28, 2024
Alice Marie Geselman, age 90, of Crystal, Michigan, passed away Sunday morning, April 28, 2024 at the Laurels of Carson City. One of eleven children born to James & Nellie (Murphy) Ferguson, she was born on June 9, 1933 in Evart, Michigan. Alice loved people, animals, dancing, taking walks, and campfires and will long be remembered for her cake baking...
Neal Empie
Apr 27, 2024
Neal Raymond, age 87, of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at home under the care of his family and Gentiva Hospice. The son of Vern Lyle & Lena Emma (Prins) Empie, he was born on September 15, 1936 in Cedar Springs. He met his future bride out front of Wolverine World Wide, after his Aunt Lorraine Day...
Isabella Beckman
Apr 26, 2024
Isabella “Ruth” Beckman, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor, Place. She was born on August 2, 1932, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to the late Rollie and Margaret (Watson) Hall. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School. It was during that time, she met the love of her life, Frederick Beckman. They were...
Luis Gonzalez
Apr 26, 2024
Luis Angel Colon Gonzalez “Kittin”, age 70, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born November 27, 1953, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, to the late Jacobo and Georgina Colon and raised by the late Angel and Sara Rivera. Kittin worked many years throughout his career as a cab driver. Survivors...
Penny Martine
Apr 25, 2024
Penny Lynn Martine, 58, of Branch, MI, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, with her daughter by her side. Penny was born on April 28, 1965, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Leon and Shelby (Rutherford) Hardy. She was an adventurous spirit, a loving soul who embraced life with resilience, reliability, and an infectious zest for living. She left us...
Germaine Mol
Apr 25, 2024
Germaine C. "Gerry" Mol, age 92, of Carp Lake, passed away at her daughter's home in Greenville on Thursday, April 25, 2024 under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Charles Francis & Catherine Rita (Chlapowski) Koprowski, she was born on March 9, 1932 in Grand Rapids. On September 8, 1951, she married Martin...
Ronald O'Berry
Apr 25, 2024
Ronald L. O’Berry, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1950, in Washington D.C., to the late Bernard & Angeline (Rinaldi) O’Berry. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He owned and operated Rinaldi Pizza & Sub Shop for over 40...
James Vandenberge
Apr 23, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Vandenberge, age 65, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, joined his best friend and heavenly father on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born March 9, 1959, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Janice (Dreuth) Vandenberge Jr. Jim worked in the printing industry for ten years before becoming a nurse’s aide and went on to work...
Laurie Wilson
Apr 22, 2024
Laurie Jo Wilson, age 84, passed away on April 22, 2024. She was born in Belmont, Wisconsin in 1939. Thank you to the wonderful caregivers at Clark Retirement Home (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and Faith Hospice for your loving care and attention to Laurie. Laurie was an independent woman of adventure and kindness who lived a full life. She survived breast...
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