Obituary Listing

Ellen Driscoll
May 15, 2013
Ellen J. Driscoll, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The daughter of John & Ester (Jersild) Driscoll, she was born on September 30, 1938 in Chicago, IL.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Ellen J. Driscoll, age 74, passed away on...

Barbara Thibodeau
May 14, 2013
Barb L. (Schultz) Thibodeau, age 60, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2013. She was predeceased by her parents Joan and Robert, her brother Bill, her husband Gary and her grandson Graeme. She is survived by her children Krista (Brian) Haapala, Trisha (David) Gielda; brothers Mike (Dawn), Bob (Tawny) and sister-in-law Deb, several nieces and nephews and grandsons, Garrison, Griffin,...

Elton Hodges
May 13, 2013
Elton Hodges, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Heartland Home Care & Hospice. The son of Elton& Ruth (Smith) Hodges, he was born on December 22, 1927 in San Benito, California. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Harry Bissell
May 11, 2013
Harry Elmer Bissell, age 84, of Greenville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Twin Oaks-Gowen. The son of Pearl Belle (Cogswell) and Clarence A. Bissell, Sr., he was born on December 15, 1928 in Greenville -- a town he loved and called home for most of his life. A veteran of World War II, Harry served with the U.S....

Charles Zwald
May 10, 2013
Charles R. Zwald, age 70, of Hopkins, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. The son of Charles & Dorothy (Winchell) Zwald, he was born on October 19, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Randy Busch
May 9, 2013
Randy B. Busch, age 54, of Alma, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at home. The son of William & Arlene (Avison) Busch, he was born on March 17, 1959 in Alma, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Randy B. Busch, age 54, of Alma, passed...

Gloria Candy
May 8, 2013
Gloria J. Candy, age 70,of Fremont, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Transitional Health Center. The daughter of LeRoy & Val Jean (Dow) Johnson, she was born on August 31, 1942 in Marion, MI.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Gloria J. Candy, age 70,of Fremont,...

Anna Rivera
May 7, 2013
Anna Rose Rivera, age 74, of Greenville, passed away Monday evening, May 6, 2013 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of John & Mary (Hale) Kovatch, she was born on December 22, 1938 in Fargo, North Dakota. On August 22, 1955, in Fargo, she married Anastacio E. Pete Rivera, Jr....

Eva Montalvo
May 7, 2013
Eva Montalvo, age 81, of Zeeland, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Providence Health Care. The daughter of Manuel & Julia (Alvarado) Lerma, she was born on September 27, 1931 in Mercedes, Texas. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Janet Halmrast
May 6, 2013
Janet I. Halmrast, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. The daughter of George & Lillian (Jorgenson) Halmrast, she was born on November 28, 1937 in Jamestown, ND.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Iretha Dilno
May 6, 2013
Iretha Dilno, age 89, of Stanton, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Masonic Pathways in Alma. The daughter of Grover C. & Gladys Madge (Gordon) Smith, she was born on December 3, 1923 in Sheridan. On October 17, 1944 she married Edward L. Dilno and together they enjoyed almost 69 years of marriage and raised three daughters. A devoted...

Judith Boice
May 6, 2013
Judith D. Boice, age 70, of Lansing, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at home. The daughter of Olin & Winifred (Arnold) Boice, she was born on November 13, 1942 in Toledo, OH.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Judith D. Boice, age 70, of Lansing, passed...

Paulene Vargez
May 6, 2013
Paulene A. Vargaz, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. She was born on January 11, 1932 in Sioux City, IA.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Paulene Vargaz
May 6, 2013
Paulene A. Vargaz, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. She was born on January 11, 1932 in Sioux City, IA.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

John Loveland
May 5, 2013
John D. Loveland, age 54, of Evart, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Robert & Carmen (Klingkammer) Loveland, he was born on April 27, 1959 in Big Rapids, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. John D. Loveland, age...

Duane Krell
May 5, 2013
Duane J. Krell, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The son of Samuel & Lena (Gunther) Krell, he was born on February 9, 1926 in Latah, Washington. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids Duane J. Krell, age...

Philip Hausman
May 4, 2013
Rev. Philip D. Hausman, age 69, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his home. The son of the Rev. Clarence P. & Esther (Mason) Hausman, he was born on October 7, 1943 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. A Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Navy, he then attended Hobe Sound Bible College. Pastor Hausman served a number of churches in...

Marlene Flint
May 3, 2013
Marlene F. Flint, age 60, of Wyoming, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Archie & Shirley (Keniston) Garrow, she was born on May 14, 1952 in Grand Haven, MI.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Marlene F. Flint, age...

Edmerardo Pecina
May 1, 2013
Edmerardo Pecina, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at home. The son of Baldomero & Leonides Pecina, he was born on August 15, 1932 in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Gordon Nielsen
May 1, 2013
Gordon N. Nielsen, age 81, of Jenison, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Sheldon Meadows. The son of Gordon & Irene (Knopf) Nielsen, he was born on January 15, 1932 in Maple Valley Township, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.