Obituary Listing

Ruthann Robinson
Aug 14, 2013
Ruthann Robinson, age 54, of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at home. The daughter of Bert & Mary (McGowen) Robinson, she was born on December 6, 1958 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

John Outly
Aug 14, 2013
John C. Outly, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Spectrum Health Nursing & Rehab - Fuller Avenue. The son of John & Juanita (Smith) Outly, he was born on August 23, 1950 in Chicago. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Florence Pasukenis
Aug 14, 2013
Florence E. Pasukonis, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Whispering Woods Nursing Home. The daughter of Anthony & Florence (Heimall) Vorndran, she was born on June 9, 1926 in Newark, NJ.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Richard Speerstra
Aug 13, 2013
Richard H. Speerstra, age 89, of Lowell, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Grand Rapids Home For Veterans. The son of Benjamin & Matilda (Fase) Speerstra, he was born on September 11, 1923 in Lowell. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Philip Cyrocki
Aug 13, 2013
Philip K. Cyrocki, age 82, of Lowell, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Fountain View Of Lowell. The son of John & Harriet (Kokoczka) Cyrocki, he was born on January 13, 1931 in Jackson. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Edwin Terry
Aug 12, 2013
Edwin V. Terry, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Pilgrim Manor. The son of Edwin & Edna (Meece) Sherouse, he was born on April 26, 1921 in Norwalk, Ohio. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Brian Shear
Aug 12, 2013
Brian F. Shear, age 67, of Muskegon, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at home. The son of Albert & Betty (Brian) Shear, he was born on July 16, 1946 in Brighton. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Patricia Weber
Aug 12, 2013
Patricia J. Weber, age 82, of Caledonia, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at home. The daughter of Earl & Cecilia (Schmidt) Kenyon, she was born on August 24, 1930 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Dena Christensen
Aug 11, 2013
CHRISTENSEN (ROSS), DENA DARLENE Wyoming Age 46, of Wyoming, born October 1, 1966 to Donald M. Ross and Carol Sue Stratton of Grand Rapids, received her own Angel Wings that she so richly deserved on August 11, 2013. She is survived by her most colorful creation, her children; April, Nathan, and Nicholas Christensen and Dakota Hudson; four grandkids, Jaycob, Riley,...

Albert Boyce
Aug 10, 2013
BOYCE, ALBERT MARVIN 1/1/1940 - 8/10/2013 Marvin "Al" Boyce, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 10, 2013. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Albert and Laura Boyce, his sister Roxy Wilkins, and his brother Leslie Boyce. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife...
Thomas Blackport
Aug 9, 2013
Thomas William Blackport, age 45, went to be with his Lord, Friday August 9, 2013. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Tammie and his sons, Thomas, Nolan and Owen; his parents Ronald and Donna Blackport; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Marlene Knottnerus; sister Mary Jo Blackport: brother Michael (Debbie) Blackport; sister-in-law Tawnie (Randy) Reitsma; brother-in-law Mark (Sandy) Knottnerus;...

Alton Sherman
Aug 9, 2013
Alton E. Sherman, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Spectrum Health Nursing and Rehabilitation. The son of Arthur & Lucille (Brandon) Sherman, he was born on May 25, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Barbara Hoogewind
Aug 9, 2013
HOOGEWIND, BARBARA Barbara Hoogewind, age 63, passed away August 9, 2013. Barbara is survived by spouse, Terry Ziski; mother, Catherine Hoogewind; brothers, Gary (Lonna) Hoogewind and Ronald (Brenda) Hoogewind; nephews, Jonathan (Emily) Hoogewind, Adam Hoogewind, Ronald Hoogewind; and nieces, Samantha Hoogewind and Beth Hoogewind. She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Hoogewind. In keeping with Barb's wishes, there...

Alana Stone
Aug 7, 2013
Alana K. Stone, age 54, of Wyoming, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at home. The daughter of Bart & Shirley (Stoevsand) Knapp, she was born on August 13, 1958 in Evanston, Illinois. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Jean Williams
Aug 7, 2013
Jean Ann (Fellows) Williams, age 74 of Wyoming, born March 13, 1939 to Reynold and Helen Fellows of Cleveland Ohio, received her own angel wings that she so richly deserved on August 7th, 2013 with her family at her side. And as unique as the watercolor brushstroke of her hand, she is survived by her most colorful creations, her children:...

Grover North
Aug 7, 2013
Grover Cleveland North, age 72, of Greenville, passed way Wednesday morning, August 7, 2013 at his home under the loving care of his family after a brief illness. The son of Walter & Madeline (Turner) North, he was born on November 7, 1940 in Munising. He married the love of his life, Susann E. Babcock on July 15, 1961 in...

Arthur Hiller
Aug 7, 2013
Arthur E. Hiller, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Spectrum Health Hospital. The son of Floyd & Daisy (Millis) Hiller, he was born on July 16, 1925 in Muskegon. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Linda Westenbroek
Aug 6, 2013
Linda Ruth Westenbroek (Kiekintveld- Bakker), age 60, of Holland, died peacefully Tuesday evening, August 6, 2013, at her home following complications with cancer. Born in Holland, she is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph and Bernice Bakker. She had been a Holland resident all her life, and an active member at Central Wesleyan Church. She served special...

Joseph Belfiori
Aug 4, 2013
Joseph P. Belfiori, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Mercy Health St. Marys. The son of Joseph & Helen (Palmer) Belfiori, he was born on May 10, 1951 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Joan Schmidt
Aug 4, 2013
Joan Y. Schmidt, age 83, of Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center - Crest View. The daughter of Claude & Anna (Kresesers) Howard, she was born on March 1, 1930 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.