Obituary Listing

Geraldine Lepisto
Aug 8, 2015
Geraldine Lepisto, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to her parents, Wentworth and Effie (Wilcox) Graham.

Roger Devree
Aug 8, 2015
Roger Dale DeVree, age 76, of Grandville, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home. Roger was born on October 10, 1938 in Grand Rapids, to his parents, Edward & Marian (DeFouw) DeVree. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. According to Roger's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Eric Bond
Aug 7, 2015
Bond, Eric Anthony 9/2/1963 - 8/7/2015 Kentwood, Michigan Eric went to his heavenly home. Eric was born at Fort Riley, Kansas. Preceded in death by his father Gene A. Bond. Survived by his mother Elizabeth (Rohloff) Bond, 2 sisters Laura and Susan, 3 brothers Vincent, Steven and Brian. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Threshold's 56th St. Home and...

Roselie Beemer
Aug 6, 2015
Roselie M. "Rose" Beemer, age 85, of Gowen, passed away Thursday evening, August 6, 2015 at her home under the loving care of her family and Gentiva Hospice. The daughter of George & Hattie (Sharp) Badge, she was born on June 19, 1930 in Six Lakes. On Feb. 27, 1960, in Greenville, she married Garold Dale Beemer and together they...

Mark Skibbe
Aug 5, 2015
Mark Richard Skibbe, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Mark was born on August 25, 1955 in Grand Rapids to his parents, Richard J. & Ruth A. (Bruin) Skibbe. He served his country in the U.S. Army. A Committal with Military honors provided by the U.S. Army will take...

Esequiel Montalvo
Aug 4, 2015
Esequiel Montalvo, age 78, of Holland, formerly of Saginaw, celebrated joining his heavenly Father on August 4, 2015. Esequiel is survived by his wife Linda and many family members. Special thanks to Shekinah Revival Ministries for their constant support. The family also wishes to thank Kevin, Jill, Cheryl, and Hospice of Holland for your love, prayers, and support, and to...

Ruth Harris
Aug 4, 2015
Ruth Arlene (Milliron) Harris, age 93, of Allegan, formerly of Irons, passed on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, fully knowing God's love and grace. Born in Copemish, to Frank & Edna Milliron, she was the last living sibling. Ruth came to Allegan where her children, Carrol Harris (Mike) Tiller, Ron (Corlee) Harris, and Cheryl Harris live after her husband, James S....

Terry Brown
Aug 2, 2015
Terry Lyn Brown, age 56, of Gowen, passed away Sunday morning, August 2, 2015 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Charles & Dixie (Dent) Brown, he was born on September 30, 1958 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Kevin Brown and...
Bernadine Dykstra
Aug 1, 2015
Bernadine C. (Larson) Dykstra, age 88, formally of Grandville and Muskegon went to be with heavenly father Saturday, August 1, 2015. Bernadine retired from General Motors in 1992, and enjoyed traveling with her friends, Lecia, Ann, Florence, and Betty. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph & Fannie (Gardner) Larson; brother, Byron (Skip) Larson; son-in-law, Patrick Frary; daughter-in-law,...

Gilbert Schwenk
Aug 1, 2015
Gilbert W. Schwenk, age 64, of Allendale passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015. The son of Gilbert & Katherine (Felix) Schwenk, he was born on March 24, 1951 in Rochester, IN. Gilbert has been working construction for 50 years. Surviving are his loving wife, Sandra; and his children; A celebration for Gib will be at 11:00am on Saturday, August...

Ronald Nelson
Jul 30, 2015
Ronald W. Nelson, age 64, of Vestaburg, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Ronald Earl & Roma Lucille (Evert) Nelson, he was born on May 16, 1951 in Alma. For most of his working years, Ron was self-employed in the auto body repair trade....

Roy Goad
Jul 28, 2015
Roy Lewis Goad, age 83, of Harrietta, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Born on November 28, 1931 to his parents, Moses & Annie (Austin) Goad in Draper, North Carolina. Roy served his country proudly and retired from the U.S. Air Force. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Grace Arney
Jul 28, 2015
Beautiful lady, beautiful soul. Grace A. Arney, 80, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on the evening of Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in the company of her loved ones. Aptly named by her beloved mother Leona in 1934, Grace met every challenge in her life with an inner strength and toughness that belied her slight, sub-100...
Edith Weber
Jul 28, 2015
Edith H. Weber, age 87, of Benton Harbor, passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at home with family. The daughter of John & Marta (Schoenfeld) Kullik, she was born on April 20, 1928 in St. Joseph. Edith worked for 21 years at The Fabric Shop. Edith loved to sew, quilt and knit and shared her talent...
Gregory White
Jul 27, 2015
Gregory (Greg) Scott, age 58, passed on Monday, July 27th, 2015. Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline White, and father, Jack White. He is survived by his brother Michael (Michele) and sister Micah (Benyounge) Prince; his children, Nick, Garret, Adam, and Paul; their mother, Trudy; his nieces Krystal (Brent) Stuart, Danielle, and Jessica; his great niece Kendall...

Richard Rueger
Jul 26, 2015
Richard A. Rueger, age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Mercy Health St. Mary's Hospital. The son of Delhert & Juanita (Smith) Rueger, he was born on November 19, 1956 in Evansville, IN and has worked in various fields of construction. Surviving is his daughter, Shawna Evans; and sister, Kathy Brown. Honoring his wishes,...

Terri Brott
Jul 26, 2015
Terri L. Brott, age 53, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Glen & Mable (Flora) Momany, she was born on September 5, 1961 in Kalamazoo. She retired as a Nurses Aid and worked various jobs as a CNA throughout her lifetime. Surviving are her loving husband, Robert Brott;...
Richard Burwell
Jul 26, 2015
Richard Jay Burwell, age 62, of Jenison, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was born September 13, 1952 in Colorado Springs, CO to his parents, Roland & Judith (McNary) Burwell. Richard was an avid hunter. He loved collecting guns and antiques. In his spare time he enjoyed music, and was a...
Antonio Gutierrez
Jul 24, 2015
Antonio Gutierrez, age 76, of White Cloud, MI, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by wife, Wanda Gutierrez and son, Steve Gutierrez. Together they will rest in peace. Surviving are his children; Randy and Toni Dells of Wyoming, Tom and Vicky Ciolk of Newaygo, Lola Vandermolen of Grand Rapids, Ed and Bonnie Gutierrez of Grand...
Petra Farrar
Jul 24, 2015
Farrar, Petra (Petie) V. (Nee Carbajal) passed away peacefully on July 24, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born on May 19, 1932 to Eufemia and Manuel Carbajal in Miami, AZ. Petie worked at Pridgeon & Clay Inc., and retired after 34 years of service. She leaves behind many good friends from the workplace and friends made from playing golf and...