Obituary Listing
Caleb Edgar
Feb 3, 2015
Caleb J. Edgar, age 21, of Bangor, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at South Haven Health System. The son of Gary & Nora (Rupright) Edgar, he was born on December 12, 1993 in New Jersey. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Kathryn Parks
Feb 2, 2015
Kathryn Louise Parks, age 68, of Ionia, passed away on Monday morning, February 2, 2015 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice at her home. The daughter of Gilbert R. and Kathleen Marie (Lehman) Rowley, she was born on June 19, 1946 in Ionia. Kathryn spent her entire life in the Ionia area and after attending...
Cecelia Holdman
Feb 1, 2015
Cecelia G. Holdmann, age 101, of Newaygo, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Newaygo Medical Care Center. The daughter of John & Marie (Van Tatenhoven) Ridderikhoff, she was born on January 28, 1914 in Amsterdam, Holland. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Pauline Vandenbosch
Feb 1, 2015
Pauline Luella VandenBosch, age 80, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, February 01, 2015 at The Lodge at MapleCreek were she resided. The daughter of Earl & Helen (Bruton) Noah, she was born on August 30, 1934 in Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Henrey VandenBosch. Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn (Doug) Wood; two...
Dale Smith
Jan 31, 2015
Dale R. Smith, age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of George & Florence (Ellis) Smith, he was born on February 7, 1951 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Evangeline Nickelson
Jan 31, 2015
Evangeline E. Nickelson, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Whispering Woods. The daughter of Donald & Florence (Stadler) Hanson, she was born on July 18, 1920 in Ecrose, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Kathleen Sobel
Jan 30, 2015
Kathleen Mary Sobel (Sucky) passed away January 30, 2015 after an extended illness. Kathy was a dedicated nursing professional for over 50 years. She cared for patients in many different settings, but excelled as an operating room surgical nurse. Kathy loved going to the library and picking up a stack of books to read. Her biggest love was surf fishing...
Edward Ancans
Jan 27, 2015
Edward A. Ancans, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at home. He was born on January 26, 1923 in Latvia, Europe. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Ethelyn Wheeler
Jan 27, 2015
Ethelyn Bernice "Bea" Wheeler, age 85, of Trufant, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville, with her loving family at her bedside. The daughter of Richard & Ethelyn (Kocher) Sutherland, she was born on December 27, 1929 in Howard City. On January 21, 1950, she married Richard G. Wheeler in the Justice of the Peace's...
Walter Pixley
Jan 27, 2015
Walter John Pixley Sr. age 72 passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 27, 2015. Walter was born January 18, 1943 in Grand Rapids,and worked at Kelvinator until they closed the shop around 2000. Walter was a good man and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone. His hobbies included bowling, cooking, fishing and hunting. He...
Betty Vaughn
Jan 26, 2015
Betty Jean Vaughn, age 83, formerly of Belding, passed away late Monday evening, January 26, 2015 under the loving care of her family and Grace Hospice at her daughters home in Ionia. The daughter of William & Ida Post, she was born on January 20, 1932 in Belding and was a graduate of Belding High School. On November 1, 1963,...
Donald Lane
Jan 26, 2015
Donald Ray Lane, age 73, of Dailey, Texas, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at Bronson Specialty Care Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Lane was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Funeral services will be held in Sherman, Texas, with burial following at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman, Texas. Local arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care,...
Nila Laisure
Jan 25, 2015
Nila Rae Laisure, age 78, of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, January 25, 2015 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Howard & Mae (Fisher) Kronewitter, she was born on September 23, 1936 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Nila retired from the former Gibson Refrigerator Company where she had been a member of UAW Local 137. She enjoyed crocheting...
Jack Smith
Jan 25, 2015
Jack E. Smith, age 83, of Byron Twp., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. The son of Roy & Margaret (Strieter) Smith, he was born on march 31, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Marion Hoffman
Jan 24, 2015
Marion F. Hoffman, age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at home. The daughter of Edward & Frieda (Gunteberg) Reinharot, she was born on January 4, 1932 in Toquin, MI. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Robert Winters
Jan 23, 2015
Robert J. Winters, age 66, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at home. The son of Robert & Muriel (Webber) Winters, he was born on January 24, 1948 in Giessen, Germany. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Christine Johnson
Jan 23, 2015
Christine L. Johnson, age 63, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. The daughter of Edwin & Helen (Ackley) Johnson, she was born on July 13, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Olivia Rucker
Jan 21, 2015
Olivia E. Rucker, age 77, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Isaac & Olivia (McKinne) Huske, she was born on August 14, 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Rosemary Kubasiak
Jan 21, 2015
Rosemary Kubasiak, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Mercy Health Saint Mary's Campus. The daughter of Joseph & Mary (Yowaish) Bancevich, she was born on August 8, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
William Elliott
Jan 21, 2015
William H. Elliott Jr., age 46, of Walker, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at home. The son of William & Beverly (Miller) Elliott, he was born on April 29, 1968 in Washington, Pennsylvania. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.


