Obituary Listing
Earl Crankshaw
Sep 7, 2013
Earl Crankshaw, age 88, of Gowen, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Metron of Greenville. The son of L.J. & May (Melosh) Crankshaw, he was born on April 25, 1925 and was a farmer most of his life. In later years he operated his own repair shop. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Hoyte Crankshaw...
Lillian Lowry
Sep 7, 2013
Lillian May Lowry, age 68, of Lakeview, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan after a battle with lung cancer. The daughter of Robert & Ruth (Dooling) Lepley, she was born on February 4, 1945 in Grand Rapids. On January 6, 1962 she married David Ross Lowry...
Arthur Wright
Sep 5, 2013
Arthur John Wright Sr., age 54, of Grand Rapids, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, went to keep his Mom & Dad company with our Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from his home after a long battle with diabetes and its' complications. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him through family, work...
Donald Glessner
Sep 5, 2013
Donald P. Glessner, age 56, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. The son of Ernest & Vivian (Wuis) Glessner, he was born on November 10, 1956 in Paw Paw. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Cynthia Burzynski
Sep 3, 2013
Cynthia D. Burzynski, age 62, of Muskegon, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. The daughter of Victor & Estelle (Welskop) Burzynski, she was born on July 19, 1951 in Bay City, MI.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Van Jones
Sep 3, 2013
Van Allen "Buddy" Jones, age 58, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, September 3, 2013 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital. The son of John Paul & Carrie Ward (Midgette) Jones, he was born on June 9, 1955 in New Jersey. Memorial services, to be held at the First United Methodist Church, are being planned and will be announced at...
Frances Rentsman
Sep 2, 2013
Mrs. Frances Aleene Rentsman, age 92, of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday morning, September 2, 2013 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Emerson & Edna (Hudle) Budd, she was born on February 23, 1921 in Sears. On November 20, 1940, in Greenville, she married Arden O. Renstman and together they enjoyed nearly 67 years of marriage and...
Bruce Friesner
Aug 31, 2013
Friesner, Bruce L., age 77, ceased his struggle with COPD on August 31, 2013. He is survived by his adoring wife, January; sons: Bruce Lee (Michelle) and Donald Friesner and their mother, Shelby; stepchildren: Suzanne (Roy) Fedewa, James (Laurie) Potter, Craig (Debbie) Potter, Scott Potter and Cheryl Lucas; currently, grandchildren number 19 and great-grandchildren 12. Siblings are: Jack Friesner, Kay...
El Omo-Olodumare
Aug 30, 2013
El Guerreros Joel St - Barbara Omo - Olodumare, age 51, of Miami, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013 at William Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital. The son of Barbara (Robinson) Sams, he was born on August 21, 1962 in Miami, Florida. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Carol White
Aug 28, 2013
Carol A. White, age 52, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at David's House Nursing Home. The daughter of Harry & Frances (Kelleher) White, she was born on January 30, 1961 in Bethesda, MD.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
John Alden
Aug 28, 2013
John H. Alden, age 63, of Isabella, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The son of Herbert & Mary (Hull) Alden, he was born on May 2, 1950 in Highland Park, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
George Brady
Aug 26, 2013
George L. Brady, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Care Community Assisted Living. The son of Edgar & Myrtle (York) Brady, he was born on November 4, 1921 in Kentucky. Committal services, with full military honors, are at 12:30pm on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to...
Maryann Moore
Aug 25, 2013
Maryann Moore, age 82, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Spectrum Health Rehab Center. The daughter of James & Harriet (Rembowski) St.Peter, she was born on January 17, 1931 in Detroit. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Curtis Bradley
Aug 23, 2013
George Curtis Bradley, age 89, of Greenville, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of William E. & Jane Phelps (Mills) Bradley, he was born on July 10, 1924 in Greenville. A 1942 graduate of Greenville High School, Curt lettered in golf and football, and in 1956 served as president of the...
Jan Muuse
Aug 21, 2013
Jan Muuse, age 63, of Alto, passed away on Wednesday 21, 2013 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital. The son of Jan & Pearl (Berman) Muuse, he was born on September 4, 1949 in New York. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Charles Wickering
Aug 21, 2013
Charles E. Wickering, age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Metro Health Hospital. The son of James & Shirley (VanderMark) Wickering, he was born on August 27, 1954 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Thomas Mix
Aug 21, 2013
Thomas L. Mix, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The son of Lawrence & Thelma (Groesser) Mix, he was born on May 20, 1939 in Frankfort, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Richard Schaap
Aug 20, 2013
Richard H. Schaap, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Harry & Grace (McClure) Schaap, he was born on June 7, 1923 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Gizelle Coria
Aug 20, 2013
Gizelle Coria, age 16, of Zeeland, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Helen Devos Children's Hospital. The daughter of Hugo & Josefina (Escutia) Coria, she was born on February 8, 1997 in Holland. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Donald Chase
Aug 20, 2013
Donald R. Chase Jr. (Rick) born 11/15/1952, Died 08/20/2013 Rick was a Vietnam Vet, and retired from Ameri-tech. He loved animals, family, and reading science fiction. He passed at the Battle Creek VA hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Sr. and Wanda Chase. Surviving are his siblings, Cheryl (Doug) Leversee,...


