Obituary Listing
Marilyn Thompson
Sep 3, 2015
Marilyn Sylvan Thompson, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing after a brave battle with recurring lymphoma. Marilyn was born in Chicago, IL on January 15, 1934 as an only child to Joe & Kitty Sylvan. She lived in suburban Detroit, until 1973, when she moved to East Lansing. She graduated with bachelors,...

Lawrence Renfroe
Sep 3, 2015
Lawrence "Bud" Renfroe, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, September 3, 2015. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on Jan. 11, 1944. He enlisted into the Navy at age 17. He went on to become a car salesman, mechanic, and a welder/fabricator. When he wasn't hard at work you could find him competing for a...

Michael Dixon
Sep 3, 2015
Michael E. Dixon, age 63, of Mecosta, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Ernest & Rhea (VanConant) Dixon, he was born on January 10, 1952 in Lansing, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kelly Cronk
Sep 1, 2015
Kelly S. Cronk, age 57, of Ionia, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Richard & Jean (Hother) Cronk, he was born on July 23. 1958 in Ionia, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Robert Kennedy
Sep 1, 2015
Robert E. Kennedy, age 89, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Ludington Woods Specialized Care. The son of John & Elsie (Bailey) Kennedy, he was born on May 14, 1926 in Clinton, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Elizabeth Houseman
Sep 1, 2015
Elizabeth (Betty) J Houseman, age 82, passed away September 1st 2015, into Jesus' arms. She was born February 2, 1933 in Grand Rapids, to Clarence (Nick) & Bertha Houseman. Betty worked for Dekker Bookbinders until her retirement in 1998. She was preceeded in death by her parents; Surviving is her sister, Joyce and Frank (Bud) Bolt; nephews, William (Angela) Bolt,...

Dale Tarte
Aug 30, 2015
Dale D. Tarte, age 37, of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at home. The son of Roger & Bonnie (Maitland) Tarte, he was born on June 13, 1978 in Muskegon. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Richard Singer
Aug 30, 2015
Richard L. Singer, age 59, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Greenville. The son of Ellsworth & Judy Singer, he was born on November 26, 1955. Richard worked as a machine operator for over 10 years, in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and attended Greenville Community Church. He...
Gleneda Falstrom
Aug 29, 2015
Gleneda G. Falstrom of Grandville, born December 18, 1955 went to be with her heavenly Father on August 29, 2015, ending her thirty year battle with Lupus. She is sharing heaven with her parents, Emma & Roland; brothers, Tommy and James Falstrom. Gleneda is survived by her children, Nicole, Garr, Holli, and Ricky; eight grandchildren; and her siblings, Sue and...
Josephine Olund
Aug 29, 2015
Josephine Olund, age 91, of Grandville, MI passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 29, 2015. The daughter of Max & Mary (Woychak) Malinowski, she was born June 4, 1924 in Superior, WI. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of 30 years, Hugo Olund; sister, Marcella Davis; and brother, Clarence Malinoski. She will be...
Lonny Morningstar
Aug 28, 2015
Lonny J. Morningstar, of Wyoming, age 60, passed away early morning Friday, August 28, 2015 due to natural causes. The son of Harold & Evelyn (Johnson) Morningstar he was born in August 5, 1955 in Muskegon. From early on in Lonny's life, everything had always been accomplished at one speed, 110mph. This showed in all aspects of his life, especially...
Johnny Blackmore
Aug 28, 2015
Johnny C. Blackmore, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Levi Blackmore & Annie Myers, he was born June 22, 1931 in Centerville, MS. A highly decorated veteran of the Korean War, Johnny proudly served in the U.S. Army and was awarded a Purple Heart. Once...

Gary Fox
Aug 27, 2015
Gary Lloyd Fox, 78, of Greenville, formerly of Alpena, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 27, 2015 while at home with his wife. Gary was raised in Alpena, served in the United States Marine Corps and returned home to work at Fletcher paper for 40 years. On May 20, 1988 he married Barbara Lawrence. Gary enjoyed hunting,...

Charles House
Aug 25, 2015
Charles Raymond House, age 82, of Edmore, passed away Tuesday morning, August 25, 2015 at Warwick Living Center in Alma. The son of John & Marion (Martindale) House, he was born on May 26, 1933 in Vestaburg and following high school served in the United States Army. Charles retired from Vestaburg Silo, spending his whole career building and repairing silos....

Ronald Snyder
Aug 24, 2015
Ronald Thomas Snyder, age 67, of Delton, passed away at home early Monday, August 24, 2015. Ronald was born on February 11, 1948 in Cheboygan, to his parents, James & Arlene (Garvey) Snyder. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. Ronald was a Supervisor at Mollers North America, Inc. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Connie Poll
Aug 24, 2015
Connie Ann Dowdy Poll, age 73, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015 at her home. She was born in Lowell, to her parents, Donald & Vivian (Knapp) Hinman. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald Poll and George Dowdy, Sr. Connie is survived by her son, George Dowdy; sister, Terrie Henderson; brothers, Bill and...
Patty Bare
Aug 22, 2015
Patty (Ludwig) Bare, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Patty was born May 12, 1948 in Kalamazoo, to Donald and Myrtle (Reil) Ludwig. She retired from JCPenney after many years. Patty was very involved with her daughter's softball, and cherished the precious time she spent with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader...

Karen Post
Aug 22, 2015
Karen Mae "Kerry" Post, age 72, of Stanton, formerly of Lansing, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Robert & Irene Cowan, she was born on September 4, 1942 in Fort Scott, Kansas, and on June 8, 1963 she married Richard Lyle Post. For...

Estel Depoy
Aug 22, 2015
Estel J. Depoy, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center. The daughter of Earl & Catherine Brant, she was born on April 17, 1927 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Melody Simpson
Aug 21, 2015
Melody L. Simpson, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center. The daughter of Lloyd & Doris (Hahn) Simpson, she was born on June 21, 1956 in Los Angeles, California. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.