Obituary Listing
Cody Whaley
Oct 3, 2014
Cody Dean Whaley, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 3, 2014 in Tallassee, Alabama. Born on April 5, 1991 in Grand Rapids, he attended Greenville Public Schools and will be remembered by those who loved him with a smile on his face. Cody Dean lived a life of adventure and was a four-time state champion motorcross rider, loved...
Gladys Patterson
Oct 2, 2014
Formerly from Siloam Springs, Arkansas Gladys (Miller) Patterson, born March 14, 1924 in Liberal, Kansas to Walter and Lydie Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Patterson after 61 years of marriage. She is Survived by her children, Steve, (Kathy) Pattterson, Terry, (Ruth) Patterson, Kyra, Steve Franz, and Kathie, (Dan) Mullins, Grand Children, Karen, Steve Matthew,...
Larry Venneman
Oct 1, 2014
Larry L. Venneman, age 64, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at home. The son of Phillip & Maybelle (Clemenshaw) Venneman, he was born on February 11, 1950 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Gregory Bigler
Oct 1, 2014
Gregory L. Bigler, age 58, of Orleans, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at home. The son of Bruce & Madaline (Jones) Bigler, he was born on October 30, 1955 in Orleans, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Harley Wagner
Oct 1, 2014
Harley T. Wagner, age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Trueman & Doris (Schermerhorn) Wagner, he was born on May 3, 1931 in Grawn, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Anne Smith
Sep 30, 2014
Anne Y. Smith, age 78, of Whitehall, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Mercy Health Mercy Campus. The daughter of Louis & Mildred (Buttleman) Troughton, she was born on October 14, 1935 in Muskegon, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Rose Ward
Sep 30, 2014
Rose E. Ward, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Oak Crest of Kentwood. The daughter of Forrest & Eve Johnson, she was born on June 1, 1926 in Decatur, Indiana. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Diana Jensen
Sep 30, 2014
Diana L. Jensen, age 67, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday evening, September 30, 2014 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Alton M. & Frances J. (Murray) she was born on December 15, 1946 in Greenville. Over the years she worked in a number of places including Ore-Ida Foods, Electrolux Home Products, and Tractor Supply Company (TSC),...
Marjorie Devries
Sep 29, 2014
Marjorie D. DeVries, age 93, of the Belding-Greenville area, passed away Monday morning, September 29, 2014 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital Rehab & Nursing Center in Greenville. The daughter of Walter & Dorothy (Bannister) Duemler, she was born on May 23, 1921 and was a graduate of Grand Rapids South High School. Marjorie was a long-time member of Holy Cross Lutheran...
Jimmy Carpenter
Sep 28, 2014
Jimmy J. Carpenter fell asleep in death on September 28, 2014 after a battle with lung cancer. He just had celebrated his 50 Wedding Anniversary with his wife, Margie A. Carpenter. He left behind three children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he served as an elder in the East Muskegon Congregation. Service will be held...
Frederick Palmer
Sep 28, 2014
Frederick A. Palmer, age 78, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Magnum Care-Hastings. The son of Amos & Elizabeth (DeVree) Palmer, he was born on November 9, 1935 in Hudsonville, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Elsie Gowell
Sep 26, 2014
Jimmy J. Carpenter, age 75, of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at home. The son of James & Getrude (Leroy) Carpenter, he was born on November 7, 1938 in Muskegon. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Matilde Davila
Sep 26, 2014
Matilda D. Davila, age 65, of Wyoming, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at home. The daughter of Bernade & Anita Vasquez, she was born on September 27, 1948 in Antonito, Colorado. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Janet Lodholtz
Sep 25, 2014
Janet M. Lodholtz, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Rufus & Mable (Krider) Burson, she was born on April 21, 1933 in Sears, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Daniel Zelecki
Sep 23, 2014
Daniel W. Zelecki, age 56, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Grand Rapids Home For Veterans. The son of Harry & Helen (Ungvarsky) Zelecki, he was born on August 23, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Robert Mcewen
Sep 23, 2014
Robert H. McEwen, age 85, of Allegan, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Wings of Hope Hospice. The son of Justin & Ruth (Alwood) McEwen, he was born on April 23, 1929 in Portage Township, Ohio. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Sharon Booth
Sep 23, 2014
Sharon was born April 23, 1933 at the Booth homesteaded farm in Homer, MI. Sharon was one of the first deliveries made by Dr. R. K. Curry. His parents were Norman and Berniece Booth. He is survived by his son Earl of Jackson, MI, brother Jerry and his wife, Susan, of The Villages, FL, three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Sharon's...
Thomas Johnson
Sep 20, 2014
Thomas L. Johnson, age 79, of Big Rapids, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at home. The son of Harry & Joyce (Higgins) Johnson, he was born on June 6, 1935 in Belding, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Stanley Sardinha
Sep 19, 2014
Stanley S. Sardinha, age 52, of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Sanctuary at the Shore. The son of Joe & Catherine (Mack) Sardinha, he was born on October 1, 1961 in Santa Clara, California. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Doris Gould
Sep 19, 2014
Doris May Gould, age 88, of Comstock Park, passed away under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice on Friday evening, September 19, 2014 at her son's home at Tek-E-Nink Lake in Oakfield Township. The daughter of Adrian & Anna (Secourt) Van Ess, she was born on July 9, 1926 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation...


