Obituary Listing

Lewis Harpster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Sharon Campton

Sharon Campton

Jan 1, 2016

Sharon A. Crampton, age 78, of Dorr, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016. The daughter of Dewey & June (Pollock) Allchin, she was born on November 22, 1937 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, donation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Dana Rausch

Dana Rausch

Jan 1, 2016

Dana June Rausch, age 61, of Trufant, passed away New Year's Day, January 1, 2016 at her home after battling heart disease for many years. The daughter of Ruetta Lee (Jones) & Herman Kosten, Sr., she was born on March 28, 1954 in Greenville. A graduate of Belding High School, she married Darrell Lee Rausch on October 23, 1976 in...

Robert Planck

Robert Planck

Jan 1, 2016

Robert Planck, age 77, of Grand Rapids, went to be with the lord after a long battle with cancer and passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Home. The son of Olville & Violia Planck, he was born on October 3, 1939 in Cadillac. Surviving are his six children, Robert Jr, Ron, Yuonne, Peggy, lynne &...