Obituary Listing
Bernice Palen
Jan 12, 2016
Bernice Kay Palen, age 72 of Bitely, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. The daughter of Paul Christopher and Elizabeth (Brusman) Zoerner, she was born on November 23, 1943 in Grand Rapids. On November 21, 1964 in Grand Rapids, she married Lester Lee Palen. Honoring Bernice's...
David French
Jan 11, 2016
David Lee French, age 46, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 after an extended illness. David lived a life full of adventures hiking, biking and camping in the great outdoors. He was a gifted musician bringing joy to family and friends with acoustic vocals and blues guitar. He will be greatly missed. Surviving are his daughter,...
Terry Grimwood
Jan 10, 2016
Terry Lynn Grimwood, age 63, of Carson City, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The son of Maxine Eloise (Ward) & Robert Max Grimwood, Sr., he was born on October 29, 1952 in Lansing. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, following his honorable discharge Terry was self-employed as a handyman. A true "jack-of-all-trades", he...
Lewis Harpster
Jan 7, 2016
Lewis J. Harpster, age 52, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016. The son of James & Valene (Cysewski) Harpster, was born on August 31, 1963 in Long Beach, California. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Duane Heath
Jan 6, 2016
Duane R. Heath, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The son of Richard & Mable (Trumbly) Heath, he was born February 7, 1930 in Grand Rapids. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Duane served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he worked over 30 years at SteelCase as a millwright...
April Vanwieren
Jan 6, 2016
April Lynn VanWieren, age 39, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 surrounded by family. The daughter of Roger & Judith (Fox) VanWieren, she was born on May 7, 1976 in Grand Rapids. She is preceded in death by her father, Roger VanWieren. Surviving are her mother, Judy VanWieren; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will...
Donald Peterson
Jan 6, 2016
Donald C. Peterson, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in St. Joseph, MI. His wife, Marilyn Peterson, his "Queenie", for whom he cared daily during her long battle with Parkinson's disease, went before him in October, 2009. He was an enthusiastic businessman who liked to be in charge, mainly because he enjoyed helping others, was a proud...
Robert Wisniewski
Jan 5, 2016
Robert Wisniewski, age 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Blodgett Hospital. The son of Henry & Margaret (Kasper) Wisniewski, he was born on July 12, 1919 in Bay City, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Donald Scholten
Jan 4, 2016
Donald Dean Scholten, age 60, of Sheridan, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Donald Irving & Jane Irene (Preston) Scholten, he was born on December 9, 1955 in Clare and was a 1974 graduate of Greenville High School. On June 5, 1999, at their...
Paula Vincent
Jan 4, 2016
Paula Vincent, age 52, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health Rehab Center. The daughter of Eugene & Angelyn (Bosch) Vincent, she was born on June 10, 1963 in Grand Rapids. Paula is preceded in death by her father; and her beloved Brandy. Surviving are her mother; sister, Karen (Kevin) Johnston; brother, Mike (Kathryn)...
Debra Hooks
Jan 4, 2016
Debra Annette Hooks, age 55, of rural Stanton, passed away early Monday morning, January 4, 2016 at home under the loving care of her family. The daughter of Charles Laverne and Nalmajean Mae (Houseman) Wells, she was born on August 26, 1960 in Kalamazoo. On December 16, 1995, in Stanton, she married John Leonard Hooks. Surviving are her husband, John;...
Farrand Holt
Jan 4, 2016
Farrend Holt, age 85, of White Cloud, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Butterworth Hospital. The son of Farrend & Maida (Pull) Holt, he was born on May 16, 1930 in Muskegon, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Frances Weber
Jan 4, 2016
Frances Ann Weber, age 71, of St. Johns, passed away Monday afternoon, January 4, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital. The daughter of Stanley and Hazel M. (Button) Levitski, she was born on August 6, 1944 in Owosso. On July 18, 1981, in St. Johns, Michigan, she married Leo Urban Weber. Frances was a wonderful cook, enjoyed camping and would give the...
Ruth Ensick
Jan 3, 2016
Ruth May Ensink, age 91, of Hudsonville, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. The daughter of Howard & Elma (Guilinger) Wertz, she was born on February 3, 1924 in Jackson, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...
Roger Branden
Jan 3, 2016
Roger J. Van Den Branden, age 70 of Newaygo, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at home. The son of George & Evelyn (Gregory) Van Den Branden, he was born on July 3, 1945 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Donald Schooley
Jan 3, 2016
Donald R. Schooley, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans on Sunday, January 3, 2016. The son of Clyde & Verna (Conlon) Schooley, he was born January 11, 1924. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Don served during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated Donalco Trucking Company, a freight...
Lanita Rumney
Jan 3, 2016
Lanita J. (Walter) Rumney, age 77 of Byron Center, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at home surrounded by family. The daughter of Lloyd & Geraldine (Price) Walter, she was born November 17, 1938 in Great Bend KS. Lanita retired from being a rural letter carrier after 28 years, and was also the owner of Yankee Peddler Craft. She...
Allan Hoekzema
Jan 2, 2016
Allan Hoekzema, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. The son of Jack & Anne (Cooper) Hoekzema, he was born on June 8, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Patricia Durga
Jan 2, 2016
Patricia Ann Durga, age 75, of Carson City, passed away early Saturday morning, January 2, 2016 at home under the loving care of her family and Sparrow Hospice. The daughter of Oliver Francis and Melissa (Parker) Morse, she was born on February 18, 1940 in Mt. Morris, Michigan. Honoring Patricia's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services will...
Brenda Traxler
Jan 1, 2016
Brenda S. Traxler, age 60, of Grandville, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at home. The daughter of Anthony & Lavada (Anderson) Burke, she was born on June 13, 1955 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
