Obituary Listing
Thomas Bennett
May 22, 2013
Thomas R. Bennett, age 76,of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Theadore & Mary (Bennett) Gaffke, he was born on May 26, 1936 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Thomas R. Bennett,...
Michael White
May 22, 2013
WHITE, MICHAEL LEE Michael Lee White, age 52, of Pierson, MI passed away unexpectedly May 23, 2013. Mike was born in Valparaiso, IN, but grew up in West Michigan. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Roland E Rowe. He is survived by his wife, Christine; mother,...
Luana Bolser
May 22, 2013
Luana Bolser, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. The daughter of Harrison & Evelyn (Williams) Fuller, she was born on August 11, 1926 in Belding, MI.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.
Janet Brewington
May 21, 2013
Janet Brewington, age 70, of Lincoln Lake, formerly of Greenville, passed away at home on Monday, May 20, 2013. The daughter of Herbert Roy & Evelyn Bobbie (Taylor) Worthy, she was born on November 21, 1942 in Taylor. On October 24, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa she married Wallace R. Brewington and together they enjoyed nearly 45 years of marriage....
William Sammut
May 18, 2013
William Sammut, age 85, of Evart, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Butterworth Hospital. The son of Michael & Concette (Briffa) Sammut, he was born on January 23, 1928 in Detroit, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.
Barbara Shannon
May 18, 2013
Barbara J. Shannon, age 75, of Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The daughter of Samuel & Mazie (Hudson) Mitchell, she was born on July 14, 1937 in Ellijay, GA.. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Barbara J. Shannon, age 75,...
Ridgeway Burns
May 18, 2013
Ridgeway Alden Burns, age 84, of Greenville, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, May 18, 2013 from Spectrum Health-United Hospital. The son of Delia (Buchner) & Robert A. Burns I, he was born on January 30, 1929 in Belding and was a graduate of Belding High School. On May 4, 1963, in Petoskey, he married the...
Florence Dopp
May 17, 2013
Florence A. Dopp, age 83, of Holland, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Hospice of Holland - Hospice House. The daughter of Alfred & Florence (Gorton) Halsted, she was born on December 22, 1929 in Ionia, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Florence A. Dopp,...
Elmer Olson
May 17, 2013
OLSON, ELMER BERNARD Elmer Bernard Olson died peacefully in his sleep Friday, May 17, 2013. He goes to join in heaven his parents, Elmer and Viola; and his beloved life partner of nearly forty years, Cecilia. His sister, Annamae Fry; niece, Darlene (Eric) Jordan; great-nephews, Eric and Spenser; and Cecilia's sons, Doug (Dena) Emery and Duane will miss him. Elmer...
Richard Yeager
May 16, 2013
Richard V. Yarger, age 87, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The son of Vern & Lucille (Demary) Yarger, he was born on December 9, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
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.


