Obituary Listing
Carolyn Lindberg
Aug 16, 2015
Carolyn L. Phillips-Lindberg, age 53, of Ionia, slipped away to the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Heartland Health Care in Ionia. The daughter of Leslie C. & Fannie Y. (Miller) Field, she was born on August 14, 1962 in Greenville. Carolyn loved to spend time with her family and friends. Carolyn was known to be...
Lewis Foss
Aug 15, 2015
Lewis Russell Foss, age 77, of rural Belding, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Russell & Lavina (Braford) Foss, he was born on April 17, 1938 in Belding and was a veteran of the U.S Air Force. A master craftsman, he worked for...
Lawayne Bare
Aug 15, 2015
Wayne D. Bare, "Bare" age 73, of Portage, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015 surrounded by family at home. He was born on November 05, 1941 in Sturgis to Jacob & Mildred (Lash) Bare. He retired from Aero- Motive Mfg. after 34 years as a warehouse attendant. An avid NASCAR fan, Jimmie Johnson was his favorite driver. Bare was...
Albert Steil
Aug 13, 2015
Albert C. Steil, age 71, of Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at home under Spectrum Hospice care. The son of William & Maxine (Strickland) Steil, he was born on November 23, 1943 in Grand Rapids. Albert was a proud U.S. Army veteran, who later went on to work as an inspector for a steel fabrication Co. One...
Luis Blanco
Aug 13, 2015
Luis Blanco, age 68, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods surrounded by family. The son of Ruperto & Carmelita (Divino) Blanco, he was born on June 21, 1947 in Zambales, Philippines. As a hard worker, Luis graduated with a bachelor degree and went on to be a dentist. Surviving is his loving...
Lawrence Pealine
Aug 12, 2015
Lawrence Peaine, age 68, of Fennvile, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Grace of Douglas. The son of Archie & Edna Washegesic, he was born on September 10, 1946 in Charlevoix, Michigan. Honoring his wishes donation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Robert Shortsle
Aug 12, 2015
Robert L. Shortsle, age 69, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed Wednesday morning on August 12, 2015 from natural causes. Robert was born and raised within the Grand Rapids area. He graduated with his diploma from Rogers High School and continued on with his education in welding. He joined the United States Navy in 1966, serving four years in the Vietnam...
Dorothy Sluka
Aug 11, 2015
Dorothy May Sluka, age 87, of Jenison, passed away on August 11, 2015 at the American House in Jenison. She was born on June 1, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan. She was born to her parents, Theodore and Vera (Branigan) Marvel.
Phillip Petersen
Aug 11, 2015
Chief Petty Officer Phillip Leroy Petersen, U.S Navy retired, age 75, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The son of Clifford Leroy & Hannah J. (Mills) Petersen, he was born on September 17, 1939 in Greenville and following high school he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a decorated combat...
Marilyn Harrison
Aug 10, 2015
Marilyn J. Harrison, age 61, of Caledonia, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Blodgett Hospital. The daughter of Charles & Esther (Lee) Howard, she was born on January 7, 1954 in Jackson, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
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...


