Obituary Listing

Glenn Ricketson

Glenn Ricketson

Mar 25, 2024

Glenn Lee Ricketson, age 81, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 25, 2024. He was born February 9, 1943, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late William and Lucille (Cutshaw) Ricketson. Glenn proudly served his county in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and later on worked as a electronics technician for the...

Patricia Farmer

Patricia Farmer

Mar 25, 2024

Patricia Ann Farmer, born November 12 1942, sadly passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. She is survived by her children, her one and only girl, Tammy Merchant (Kerry Randall) Randall; her sons, Daniel Merchant, Randy Merchant, and Bobby Farmer Jr., also her sister, Janet(Dennis) Duffield; and brother, Ron Sehr. She is further survived by her 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and...

Danny Shepard

Danny Shepard

Mar 24, 2024

Danny P. Shepard, age 64, of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at his home. The son of Howard & Beulah (Dowell) Shepard, he was born on November 4, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Danny dedicated himself to his two daughters and he enjoyed fixing and racing his race cars. He also was a veteran of the United...

Lillian Clary-Welti

Lillian Clary-Welti

Mar 24, 2024

With hearts full of love and memories, we celebrate the life of Lillian Clary-Welti. Born in Glasgow, Kentucky on January 29, 1941, to her late parents, Jasper and Nina Thomas, Lillian lived in Baldwin, Michigan, making a significant impact on her community and the people she met. As Jane Austen once wrote, "There is a stubbornness about me that never...

Carolyn Carrier

Carolyn Carrier

Mar 23, 2024

Carolyn H. Carrier, age 80, of White Cloud, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born on June 28, 1943, in Downers Grove, IL, to the late Charles & Margaret Zmrzlik. Carolyn worked in housekeeping at Gerber Hospital for over 22 years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and photography but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and...

Richard Angstman

Richard Angstman

Mar 23, 2024

Richard J. Angstman "Ricker", age 81, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his home under the care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Edward & Shirley (Corder) Angstman, he was born on October 26, 1942 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On January 13, 1998, he married Debra Deason in Las Vegas, Nevada....

Walter Frame

Walter Frame

Mar 22, 2024

Walter William Frame, age 73, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born February 6, 1951, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Lester and Virginia (Norman) Frame. Walter was a long time roofer. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. To send...

Joseph Swiatek

Joseph Swiatek

Mar 22, 2024

Joseph E. Swiatek age 76 of Muskegon passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born on November 13, 1947, in Muskegon, to Alfred & Dorothy (Sturgeon) Swiatek. Joseph proudly served his country from 1966-1968 in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of Specialist 4th Class. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal....

Roger Jones

Roger Jones

Mar 21, 2024

Roger D. Jones, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Roger will be lovingly remembered by his children, Dawn (Mike) TenBrink and Nicholas Jones (granddaughter Payton); significant other Marcella Rockwell; sister Linda (John) Rupert; many nieces and nephews and their families; and numerous friends. Roger was born March 23, 1941 to James and Gladys Jones of Greenville,...

Candida Perez

Candida Perez

Mar 20, 2024

Candida Perez, age 95, of Grand Rapids, passed away on March 20, 2024. She was born on December 1, 1928, in Bani, Dominican Republic. Candida will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren and many others.

Paul Sisson

Paul Sisson

Mar 20, 2024

Paul Michael Sisson, age 68, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a short battle with liver and lung cancer. He was born September 16, 1955, in Flint, Michigan to the late Albert and Joann (Johnson) Sisson. Survivors include his wife, Esther; daughters, Nicole (Craig)...

Oletha Knight

Oletha Knight

Mar 20, 2024

Oletha Marilyn Knight (nee: Buckner), age 87, passed away peacefully March 20, 2024, in Grand Rapids, MI. Oletha was born November 3, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska to Leona and William Buckner. She was their 14th child. Soon after William and Leona moved the family to Chicago where Oletha welcomed a sister, Linda. Oletha was no longer the baby of the...

Barbara Boone

Barbara Boone

Mar 19, 2024

Barbara J. Boone, age 82, of Saugatuck, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was born on January 15, 1942, in Hattiesburg, MS, to Ivan & Florance Magnuson. Barbara married James Ray Boone on June 20, 1964, in Union Lake, Michigan. Survivors include her husband, Jim Boone; and many other cherished family members. To send a message of sympathy...

Mary Lue Morton

Mary Lue Morton

Mar 19, 2024

Mary Lue Morton of Big Rapids, Michigan passed away on March 19, 2024. Born in Detroit on October 16, 1943, she is survived by her daughter, Sheryl (Gary) Kendrick, brothers Thomas (Carol) Morton, Richard (Kathy) Morton and Bruce (Erlinda) Morton; grandchildren Rich McCarroll, Anthony Kendrick, Cody Kendrick, Dennis Kendrick; and great grandchildren Jason McCarroll, Joseph McCarroll and Joshua McCarroll. She...

Dennis Ortiz

Dennis Ortiz

Mar 19, 2024

Dennis Thomas Ortiz, age 67, of Greenville, MI passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Tuesday March 19, 2024, after a long-fought battle with diabetes. Dennis, known to many as “Chief”, was born on April 13, 1956, to Jesus & Jovita (Cornego) Ortiz in Carson City, MI. He was a devoted family man who cherished his loved ones...

Sue Zemaitis

Sue Zemaitis

Mar 18, 2024

Sue Ann Zemaitis, age 77, formerly of Lansing and Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at home under the loving care of her family and Emmanuel Hospice. The daughter of Clarence Johannes & Irene ValKorg (Hansen) Eisenga, she was born September 17, 1946 in Grand Rapids. On June 22, 1974 in Grand Rapids, she married Donald Michael...

Juan Quiroga

Juan Quiroga

Mar 15, 2024

Juan Carlos Quiroga, age 69, of Wyoming, MI, formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Juan Julio & Maria Elena (Nunez) Quiroga, he was born on June 21, 1955, in Sucre, Boliva. Juan earned his Urban Development and Architectual...

Susan Cousineau

Susan Cousineau

Mar 14, 2024

Susan Elenora Cousineau, affectionately known as Big Mama to her loved ones, gracefully concluded her earthly journey on Thursday, March 14, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home after bravely battling cancer for over five years. Born to Donald and Diana Garno on October 11, 1961, Susan was preceded in death by her father, Donald Garno. She is survived by...

Craig Bolling

Craig Bolling

Mar 14, 2024

Craig Eric Bolling, age 66, of Grand Haven, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born October 21st, 1957, in Grand Haven, MI to the late Roger and Vivian (Dahlman) Bolling. After graduating from Grand Haven High School in 1976, Craig moved to Florida, where he attended Florida Atlantic University graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Nancy Tyler

Nancy Tyler

Mar 13, 2024

Nancy L. Tyler, affectionately known as "Fancy Nancy", passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at home under the care of Hospice of Michigan, her children, and some very special independent caregivers. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 17, 1939 and graduated from Creston High School in 1957. This funny, loving, smart, and witty woman brought joy and...