Obituary Listing

Leah Swanson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Wayne Buttermore

Wayne Buttermore

Dec 16, 2013

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Alfred Puckett

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

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

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

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

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.