Obituary Listing

Richard Rueger

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

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

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

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

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...

Lillian Haworth

Lillian Haworth

Jul 23, 2015

Lillian Haworth, age 97, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Yorkshire Manor. The daughter of Leonard & Bertha (Williams) Clemmons, she was born on December 28, 1917 in Kentucky. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jerry West

Jerry West

Jul 23, 2015

Jerry Russell West Sr., age 80, of Wyoming, entered peacefully into the gardens of heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Jerry will be extremely missed by the love of his life of 60 years Sharon (Schutt); son, Scott, son, Gregory (Beverly), daughter, Jennifer (Karl) Sharp, son, Jerry, Jr. (Jennifer), son, Kenneth (Cyndee), daughter,...

Cheryl Sova

Cheryl Sova

Jul 22, 2015

Cheryl Sova, age 60, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center. The daughter of Harvey & Sally (McDonald) Reyst, she was born on March 28, 1955 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Silvia Castro

Silvia Castro

Jul 21, 2015

Silvia Castro, age 55, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 while at work in Allegan County. The daughter of Anastasio & Annita (Villanueva) Chavez, she was born on November 3, 1959 in Cerano Guanajuato, Mexico. She enjoyed working in her garden and loved flowers... but her greatest enjoyment was sitting outside with her family and watching...

Doris Knipple

Doris Knipple

Jul 17, 2015

Doris Knipple, known by many as simply "grandma", went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 17, 2015 in the early morning hours. She was known for her unconditional love and support to those that have been blessed to have her in their lives. At the time of her death she was surrounded by her grandson, Chad, his fiance...

George Mantyla

George Mantyla

Jul 17, 2015

George M. Mantyla, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Clark Retirement Community. The son of George & Marian (Helgren) Mantyla, he was born on August 12, 1933 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Carolyn Brisbin

Carolyn Brisbin

Jul 17, 2015

Carolyn Brisbin, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Heartland Care Center - Grand Rapids. The daughter of Henry & Doris (Simon) Foreman, she was born on March 31, 1935 in Constantine, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Harold Sundberg

Harold Sundberg

Jul 15, 2015

Harold Charles Sundberg, age 89, of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. The son of Harold & Lillian (Anderson) Sundberg, he was born on April 13, 1926 in Red Wing, MN. Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. After his time in the...

Lois Delauer

Lois Delauer

Jul 14, 2015

Lois M. Delauer, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Elmcroft of Kentwood. The daughter of Addison & Edna Leiter, was born on October 3, 1920 in Battle Creek. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Thomas Jobse

Thomas Jobse

Jul 13, 2015

Thomas R. Jobse, age 72, of Comstock Park, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at home. The son of John & Irene (Molhoek) Jobse, he was born on September 6, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Louise Watmough

Louise Watmough

Jul 13, 2015

Louise Watmough, age 69, of Allegan, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Wings of Hope Hospice. The daughter of Anthony & Allie (Hogmire) Lobretto, she was born on December 15, 1945 in Allegan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jacqueline Geldersma

Jacqueline Geldersma

Jul 13, 2015

Jacqueline "Jackie" Geldersma, age 68, born in Muskegon County on July 18, 1946 to John and Ann (Sokolowski) (Conklin) Braley passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at home in Sidney. She attended Bates School and then Ravenna High School where she graduated with honors and was a member of the National Honor Society for three of her four high school...

James Foreman

James Foreman

Jul 12, 2015

James "Jim" Warren Foreman, age 65, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home. The son of Warren & Violet (Oros) Foreman, he was born on August 29, 1949 in Grand Rapids. Jim worked for 23 years for CSX Railroad as a Machinist. In his spare time he loved to spend time with his family and...

Ruth Lenartz

Ruth Lenartz

Jul 12, 2015

Ruth L. Lenartz, age 86, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center - Crestview. The daughter of Vernon & Lelia (Cronk) Reed, she was born on April 28, 1929 in Battle Creek. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Cynthia Riedel

Cynthia Riedel

Jul 11, 2015

Cynthia Riedel, age 53, of Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. The daughter of Robert & Dorothy (Monroe) Hayward, she was born on June 27, 1962 in Wyoming, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.