Obituary Listing

Ronald Meabon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ben Hoffman

Ben Hoffman

Dec 22, 2014

Ben G. Hoffman, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Beacon Hill at Eastgate. The son of Nathan & Yetta (Helsman) Hoffman, he was born on April 27, 1925 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Genoveva Pedraza

Genoveva Pedraza

Dec 21, 2014

Genoveva Orozco - Pedraza, age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan The daughter of Mauro & Salud (Pedraza) Orozco, she was born on March 3, 1956 in Michoacan, Mexico. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Michigan Cremation...

Matthew Hines

Matthew Hines

Dec 20, 2014

Matthew C. Hines, age 42, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at home. The son of Charles & Barbara (Graves) Hines, he was born on May 21, 1972 in Kalamazoo. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Matthew C. Hines, age 42, of Battle Creek,...

Robert Lincoln

Robert Lincoln

Dec 20, 2014

Robert W. Bob Lincoln, age 88, of Greenville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, December 20, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Ellsworth & Carrie (Stedman) Lincoln, he was born on July 16, 1926 in Gowen and grew up on the family farm near Lincoln Lake,...

Norma Ceplina

Norma Ceplina

Dec 19, 2014

Norma J. Ceplina, age 78, of Allegan, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014 at home. The daughter of Frank & Harriet (Stedman) Moyer, she was born on September 3, 1936 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Michele Bauman

Michele Bauman

Dec 18, 2014

Michele D. Bauman, age 48, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Tender Care Health Center. The daughter of Joseph & Rose (Czurak) Sobota, she was born on April 8, 1966 in Holland. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Virginia Dalton

Virginia Dalton

Dec 17, 2014

Virginia M. Dalton, age 96, of Kentwood, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at home. The daughter of William & Stella (Miller) Dalton, she was born on July 22, 1918 in Leland, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Edwin Diepenhorst

Edwin Diepenhorst

Dec 17, 2014

Edwin D. Diepenhorst, age 74, of Holland, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Freedom Village Holland. The son of Leonard & Wilma (Meengs) Diepenhorst, he was born on April 6, 1940 in Holland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Joseph Simpson

Joseph Simpson

Dec 17, 2014

Joseph R. Simpson, age 80, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Heritage Community Of Kalamazoo. The son of Albert & Mary (Matheson) Simpson, he was born on June 15, 1934 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Edward Dilno

Edward Dilno

Dec 16, 2014

Edward Laverne Dilno, age 90, of Stanton, passed away Tuesday evening, December 16, 2014 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Elzie & Viva (Snider) Dilno, he was born on July 10, 1924 in Douglas Township. A proud U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Ed served in the American, European, and Asiatic-Pacific theatres and was a...