Obituary Listing
Phyllis Dawson
Jan 3, 2015
Phyllis Pauline Dawson, age 84, of Greenville, formerly of Lansing and Muskegon, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Lester Charles & Viola Louise (Maasden) Bushnell, she was born on December 16, 1930 in Grand Rapids and grew up in Muskegon where she graduated from Muskegon High School. On June 20, 1947,...
Valeria Simones
Jan 2, 2015
Valeria Sophie Simones, age 77, of Greenville, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Joseph & Angeline (Robak) Frencel, she was born on February 17, 1937 in East Chicago, Indiana. She attended Roosevelt High School in East Chicago and on April 14, 1956, in...
Jerry Allred
Jan 2, 2015
Jerry E. Allred, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus. The son of Julius & Ila (Wall) Allred, he was born on May 8, 1934 in Charleston, North Carolina. May the winds of heaven blow softly... and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish that...
Helen Burns
Dec 31, 2014
Helen Louise Burns, age 82, formerly of Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, December 31, 2014 at Mercy Health-St. Marys Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Robert & Beryl (Parker) Martin, she was born on November 30, 1932 in Greenville. Although primarily a homemaker, Helen had worked outside the home at the old Jiffy Burger Drive-In in Greenville, had been...
Judith Norder
Dec 31, 2014
Judith A. Norder, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of William & Rose (Black) Norder, she was born on November 28, 1937 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
James Halliwill,
Dec 30, 2014
James Halliwill, age 57, of Riverdale, passed away Tuesday morning, December 30, 2014 at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice. Arrangements are pending and incomplete at this time.
William Thorpe
Dec 30, 2014
William J. Thorpe, age 93, of Walker, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at home. The son of William & Hazel (Miller) Thorpe, he was born on August 22, 1921 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care.
Shirley Esterley
Dec 29, 2014
Shirley J. Esterley, age 88, of Greenville, passed away Monday morning, December 29, 2014 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice. The daughter of William & Johanna (Bowman) VanDyke, she was born on September 21, 1926 in Grand Rapids. On April 9, 1946, she married Lester B. Esterley and together they raised eight children and...
Valerie Davis
Dec 29, 2014
Valerie L. Davis, age 59, of East Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Spectrum Health Blodgett. The daughter of Wayne & Nancy Cork, she was born on April 3, 1955 in Akron, Ohio. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Philip Whitbeck
Dec 28, 2014
Philip N. Whitbeck, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus. The son of Ralph & Bernice (Pennington) Whitbeck, he was born on September 6, 1924 in Rockford. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Ronald Meabon
Dec 27, 2014
Ronald E. Meabon, age 68, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The son of Elmer & Ruth (Murawchik) Meabon, he was born on August 22, 1946 in South Haven, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Kenneth Orr
Dec 27, 2014
Kenneth R. Orr, age 55, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 surrounded by friends and family. The son of John & Mary Orr, he was born August 9, 1959 in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his children, Stephanie (Brian) Williams, Samantha (Dennis) Mead, Katlyne Orr; grandchildren, Damian, Regan, Declan, Kennedi...
Judson Brake
Dec 27, 2014
Grand Rapids - Judson McDonald Brake III "Mac", age 75, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 27th while at his home. Mac will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mac is survived by his loving wife, Joan Kline. Also surviving are four children: Don (Margaret) Brake, Kimberly (Bob) Stephenson, Deanna Brake, & Debbie Brake. He also...
Dale Vanorden
Dec 26, 2014
Dale William VanOrden, age 80, of Vestaburg, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at home under the loving care of his family and Mid-Michigan Home Care & Hospice. The son of Edward & Eva Irene (Wallace) VanOrden, he was born at home on August 23, 1934 in Chippewa Township, Isabella County. For over 60 years Dale was self-employed as a...
Doris Culver
Dec 26, 2014
Doris V. Culver, age 87, of Allendale, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. The daughter of Otis & Florence (Raymond) Masters, she was born on July 3, 1927 in Detroit. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Edward Bielawsky
Dec 25, 2014
Edward G. Bielawsky, age 55, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at home. The son of Anthony & Evelyn (Schuttz) Bielawsky, he was born on December 22, 1959 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Richard Smith
Dec 25, 2014
Richard T. Smith, age 71, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at home. The son of Robert & Barbara (Renz) Smith, he was born on April 17, 1943 in Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Donald Shirah
Dec 25, 2014
Donald D. Shirah, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The son of Lee & Onie (West) Shirah, he was born on November 15, 1928 in Kalamazoo. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Tamara Bennett
Dec 24, 2014
Tamara Sue Bennett, age 54, of Grand Rapids, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born June 20, 1960, in Flint, becoming the youngest daughter of Doyle & Naomi (Gilmour) Bennett. Tamara (Tammy) grew up in Harbor Springs, MI. She graduated from Harbor Springs High School in 1978. Here...
Bradley Leete
Dec 24, 2014
Leete, Brad 11/18/1958 - 12/24/2014 Grand Rapids, MI Dec. 24, 2014, after a tough fight with cancer, Brad, 56, made his triumphant entrance into heaven. No doubt on a Harley Hog! He was cared for at home by his beloved wife, Dawn. We are greatful for the wonderful times we shared with him. At Brad's request there will be a...
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