Obituary Listing
Leah Swanson
Jan 2, 2014
Leah (Levleit) Swanson, 84 Leah M. Swanson, formerly of Aurora, Illinois, died peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday, January 2, 2014. Born June 30, 1929, she was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School and worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital before starting her family. She relocated to the Chicago area with her late husband Gene, and after raising...
Patricia Burton
Dec 31, 2013
Patricia Anne Burton, age 80, of Otsego, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. The daughter of Douglas & Emma (McDonald) Hess, she was born on April 13, 1933 in Detroit and lived in California for several years before returning to Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...
Gary Dorland
Dec 30, 2013
Gary L. Dorland, age 58, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013 at his home after battling diabetes and arthritis for several years. The son of Bonnie Louise (Billett) & William A. Dorland, Jr., he was born on July 24, 1955 in Cadillac and grew up in McBain. For 17 years, Gary worked at the former Electrolux Home...
Kenneth Bennetts
Dec 29, 2013
Kenneth Earl "Bud" Bennetts, age 91, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2013, surrounded by his family at his home. The son of James R. and Sigrid (Ohmen) Bennetts, he was born on March 19, 1922 in Iron Mountain and attended Lansing Eastern High School and Michigan State University. He initially began his military career by...
Elvira Rodriguez
Dec 27, 2013
Elvira Rodriguez, age 60, of Holland, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at Holland Hospital. The daughter of Marcos & Remedios (Diaz) Rodrigues, she was born on November 29, 1953 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care.
Ladawna Duncan
Dec 25, 2013
LaDawna S. Duncan, age 22, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at The Lodge at Maple Creek Nursing Home in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Earlee Duncan and Dawn Bacon, she was born on March 16, 1991 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...
Ramona Mcdowell
Dec 25, 2013
Ramona May McDowell, age 84, of Grant, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at home. The daughter of Earnest and Anna (Niesen) Reed, she was born on February 23, 1929, in Coleman, Michigan, and worked for the Michigan Bulb Company. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Richard Plumb
Dec 23, 2013
Richard Lee Plumb, age 60, of Bitely, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at home. The son of Max & Mildred (Johnson) Plumb, he was born on July 30, 1953 in Grand Rapids. Richard had worked at Steelcase and Wolverine World Wide and was a talented artist. Surviving are his wife, Roxanne Plumb; his children, Jasen...
Adah Sherrod
Dec 23, 2013
Adah A. Sherrod, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Elmcroft Of Kentwood. The daughter of Floyd & Mildred (Smith) Falkenstein, she was born on May 25, 1938 in Sturgis, MI. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Sylvia Rydahl
Dec 21, 2013
Sylvia Jean Rydahl, age 77, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2013 at her home. The daughter of Cleo & Blanche (Johnston) Hall, she was born on April 7, 1936 in Greenville. On October 7, 1961, at the South Sidney Church, she married Norman Carl Rydahl and together they enjoyed over 42 years of marriage and raised two...
John Mcghan
Dec 20, 2013
John D. McGhan, age 88, of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Mercy Health Hackley Hospital. The son of George & Minnie (Rosenburger) McGhan, he was born on August 8, 1925 in Scottville, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Diana Gable
Dec 19, 2013
Diana S. Gable, age 67, of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at home. The daughter of Don & Mildred (Hanvy) Bersano, she was born on January 30, 1946 in Detroit. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Juanita Crawford
Dec 18, 2013
Juanita T. Crawford, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Sunrise Senior Living. The daughter of James & Alta (Rich) Graham, she was born on February 20, 1925 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Elmer Bookie
Dec 17, 2013
Elmer P. Bookie, age 79, of Saranac, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at his home. The son of Louis & Lila (Hopkins) Bookie Sr., he was born on November 9, 1934 in Ionia and worked with Laurels of Kent Nursing Home in Lowell. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...
Alfred Puckett
Dec 16, 2013
Alfred Lee Puckett, age 83, of passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of John & Mafrea (King) Puckett, he was born on November 17, 1930 in Oakman, Georgia. A decorated veteran of Korean War, he served multiple enlistments in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Air Force. Committal...
Charles Jackson
Dec 15, 2013
Charles E. Jackson, age 74, of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Sanctuary at the Park - Muskegon. The son of James & Elethine (King) Jackson, he was born on December 7, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Noah Williams
Dec 13, 2013
Noah T. Williams, age 35, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Saint Mary's Hospital. The son of Otis & Barbara (Mitchell) Williams, he was born on March 22, 1978 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Betty Wilkowski
Dec 13, 2013
Betty K. Wilkowski, age 89, of Allendale, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Allendale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The daughter of Earl & Marjorie (Tuttle) Bradford, she was born on January 5, 1924 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
David Baker
Dec 12, 2013
David J. Baker, age 72, of Alto, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at home. The son of William & Helen (Robertson) Baker, he was born on May 8, 1941 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.


