Obituary Listing

Randall Griffen

Randall Griffen

Apr 3, 2015

Randy Griffen, age 54, of Jenison, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 3, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. The Son of Ed & Bonnie (Verstrate) Griffen, he was born on July 26, 1960 in Grand Rapids. Randy was a blessing to all who knew him with a wonderful heart and great sense of humor. He will...

Michel Mitch

Michel Mitch

Apr 2, 2015

Michel F. Mitch, age 64, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at home. The son of Francis & Dorothy (Brist) Mitch, he was born on November 15, 1950 in South Bend, Indiana. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Candace Bailey

Candace Bailey

Apr 1, 2015

Candace Anne Bailey, born April 22 1979, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at home in Lowell, MI. Candie was preceded in death by her grandmother and grandfather, Barb and Terry Meyers, her great-grandmother and great-grandfather, Clara and Marvin Meyers, and her grandmother Roberta Reinsma. She is survived by her loving and devoted mom...

Marylu Hilliker

Marylu Hilliker

Apr 1, 2015

Marylu Martha Hilliker age 61, formerly of Greenville, moved on to eternal life on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. She went through her journey with her battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. No matter the obstacles that she faced she still managed to make those around her smile and laugh. Right to the end she showed her determination and strength. She is...

Shirley Gwozdz

Shirley Gwozdz

Mar 31, 2015

Shirley Ann Gwozdz, age 74, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday morning, March 31, 2015 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Joseph Webster & Helia Josephine (Koski) Young, she was born on August 24, 1941 in Cadillac. Shirley retired from the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville. She was preceded...

Nelda Miller

Nelda Miller

Mar 31, 2015

Nelda Miller, age 89 of Gowen, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center - United Hospital. The daughter of Theo and Liddie (Opper) Swartz she was born March 28, 1926 at Turk Lake. On June 22, 1946, in Greenville, she married Ernest G. Miller, Sr. who preceded her in death on October 6, 1999....

Timothy Tremayne

Timothy Tremayne

Mar 31, 2015

Timothy J. Tremayne, age 43 of Grand Rapids passed away early Tuesday morning, March 31, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his parents, Bruce & Katharine (Tolman) Tremayne & a brother Steven. He was born on April 19, 1971 in Grand Rapids. A celebration of Life Gathering is scheduled for 6-8 p.m., on Friday...

Daniel Winright

Daniel Winright

Mar 30, 2015

Daniel J. Winright, age 45, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Butterworth Hospital. The son of Darro & Sandra (Kelm) Winright, he was born on January 15, 1970 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gregory Pirkola

Gregory Pirkola

Mar 30, 2015

Gregory R. Pirkola, age 60, of Byron Twp., passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Son of Kenneth & Gerrie (Malina) Pirkola, he was born on April 4, 1954 in Plainwell. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Richard Dennis

Richard Dennis

Mar 29, 2015

Richard Douglas "Dick" Dennis, age 79, of Coral, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2015 at Metron of Greenville. The son of Raymond M. & Nellie L. (Riley) Dennis, he was born on March 15, 1936 in Flint and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War era as part of the Army of Occupation...

Billie Bott

Billie Bott

Mar 28, 2015

Billie J. Bott, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of George & Audrey (Teufel) Merson, she was born on May 21, 1949 in Towson, Maryland. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take please. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Reba Williams

Reba Williams

Mar 28, 2015

Reba L. Williams, age 76, of Greenville, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 28, 2015 at her home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring & Hospice. The daughter of Lester George & Lillian Mae (Barber) Mayo, she was born on March 3, 1939 in Ridgely, Tennessee. On March 27, 1954, in Mississippi,...

James Milligan

James Milligan

Mar 28, 2015

James L. Milligan, age 61, of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at home. The son of Donald & Julia (Todink) Milligan, he was born on November 12, 1953 in Mt. Pleasant. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care Grand Rapids.

Julie Douse

Julie Douse

Mar 27, 2015

Julie L. Douse, age 40, of Grand Rapids. passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital. The daughter of Peter & Yvonne (Powell) she was born on January 24, 1975 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Theodore Ecker,

Theodore Ecker,

Mar 25, 2015

Theodore E. "Ted" Ecker, Sr., age 55, of Howard City, passed away Wednesday evening, March 25, 2015 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. The son of Theodore Allen & AnnaBelle (Wiltse) Ecker, he was born on December 30, 1959 near Alaska, Michigan and had worked as a technician for Smitter Pest Control in Grand Rapids. On February 16, 1977, in...

Jack Pylman

Jack Pylman

Mar 24, 2015

Jack G. Pylman, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of George & Florence (Courtwright) Pylman, he was born on December 19, 1933 in Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Phyllis Sturgis

Phyllis Sturgis

Mar 20, 2015

Phyllis M. Strurgis, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of John & Marion (Wolford) Blair, she was born on December 23, 1942 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Florence Helmick

Florence Helmick

Mar 18, 2015

Florence M. Helmick, age 92, of Wayland, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at The Laurels of Sandy Creek. The daughter of Wade & May (Robinson) Morgan, she was born on October 20, 1922 in Kalkaska, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gregory Root

Gregory Root

Mar 18, 2015

Gregory Allen Root, age 51, of Montcalm Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 upon arrival at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The son of Wilford H. & Norma Jean (Whaley) Root, he was born on November 1, 1963 in Saginaw and had worked as an asbestos abatement technician. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving...

Winona Yothers

Winona Yothers

Mar 17, 2015

Winona L. Yothers, age 64, of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Sparrow. The daughter of Leander & Winona (Largen) Yothers, she was born on July 8, 1950 in Illinois. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.