Obituary Listing

Robert Saller
Nov 22, 2012
Robert William Saller, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of William & Janet (Pietcher) Saller, he was born on April 30, 1918 in Rochester, New York and retired from the Holtz House of Vehicles in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes,...

Linda Smith
Nov 21, 2012
Linda Jean Smith went to Heaven on November 21, 2012 from her home at 512 S. Baldwin St., Whitehall with family surrounding her in love. Linda was born to Duane D. and Bonnie (Koning) Smith on September 5, 1960 in Montague. On September 5, 1981 she married Roger Gillan, divorcing in 1992. She is survived by a daughter, Jessyca Jean...

Richard Stedman
Nov 19, 2012
Richard Dean Stedman, age 76, of Langston, passed away Monday evening, November 19, 2012 at Metron of Greenville. The son of Carol Richard & Frances Adelia (McDiarmid) Stedman, he was born on April 25, 1936 in Lake Odessa and grew up in the Gowen area. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Richard served following the Korean War and then worked...

Jerry Emery
Nov 18, 2012
Jerry Emery, aged 78 of Hudsonville, passed away at home on Sunday, November 18, 2012. He was born on March 21, 1934. Jerry is survived by his wife of 28 years Patricia (Cleland) Emery, his children Lori & Mark Wells, Dan Emery, Lisa & Bob Hetrick, Stacy & Brian Burton, by his stepchildren Mike & Heather Brent and Debra Brent,...

Dennis Lilly
Nov 16, 2012
Dennis E. Lilly, age 55, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Metron of Big Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Thomas Shirey
Nov 15, 2012
Thomas F. Shirey, age 79, of Douglas, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Hospice House of Holland. The son of Thomas & Grace (Root) Shirey, he was born on September 28, 1933 in Detroit and worked with the Iron Workers Local No. 25 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Donald May
Nov 14, 2012
Donald W. May, age 66, of Ionia, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at home. The son of Donald & Marcella (Stuybenerg) May, he was born on September 9, 1946 in Garden. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Bradley Bonebrake
Nov 14, 2012
Bradley D. Bonebrake, age 49, of Twin Lake, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at home. The son of Harley Bonebrake & Joyce (Bunting) Stauffer-Wiley, he was born on May 11, 1963 in Santa Ana California. Honoring his wishes, cremation willtake place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Lee Gerber
Nov 9, 2012
Lee Roland Gerber, age 85 of Holland, passed away on November 9, 2012 at the Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. The son of Leon and Regina (Zelinski) Gerber, he was born on September 15, 1927 in Rochester, Wisconsin. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Brucine Lukaart
Nov 9, 2012
Brucine Valarie Lukaart, age 62, passed away November 9, 2012. She is now pain free and resting in the arms of Jesus. She was a kind, strong willed and compassionate woman who always put others before herself. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Randy; her children, Ben and...

Mazie Hancock
Nov 9, 2012
Mazie G. Hancock, age 87, of Dickerson Lake, Stanton, passed away Friday afternoon, November 9, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The daughter of William P. & Edna Marie West, she was born on March 9, 1925 in Muir and had worked at the former Ore-Ida Foods in Greenville. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Robert Austin
Nov 7, 2012
Robert Lee Austin passed away peacefully Wednesday November 7th, 2012 at the age of 62. Born to William and Patricia Austin on August 28th, 1950, Bob or B.A.as he was known to others, loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, William; and his brother, Jeff. Surviving are his mother, Patricia Austin; brothers,...

Donald Drayton
Nov 6, 2012
Donald Arthur Drayton, age 85, of Walker, passed away on November 6, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of William and Elise (Basset) Drayton, he was born on August 23, 1927 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation &...

John Sternaman
Nov 5, 2012
John Harold Sternaman, age 45, of Spring Lake, passed away on November 5, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Kenneth and Ruth (Hunter) Sternaman, John was born on April 29, 1967 in Traverse City, Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Mary Morgan
Nov 4, 2012
Mary Maureen Morgan, age 56, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The daughter of John Charles and Dorothy Finley (Merkel) McCarty, she was born on June 14, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio. Surviving is her husband Thomas Morgan and her daughter, Meaghan Banister. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.
Mary Morgan
Nov 3, 2012
Mary Maureen Morgan, age 56, passed away Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 after a long struggle with cancer. She will be remembered as a caring wife and mother, a beloved friend, and a cheerful spirit. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Morgan; daughter, Meaghan Murphy (Scott) Banister; mother, Dorothy McCarty; brother, John (Patricia) McCarty; four step-children, Chris, Sarah, Melissa, and...

Margaret Mccauley
Nov 3, 2012
Margaret Marie McCauley, age 83 years young, of Lakeview, transitioned gracefully from this earth on Saturday, November 3, 2012 after a long difficult illness. Margaret was a complex, strong-minded, amazing woman who lived life large, wide and with gusto to the very end. Her most recent residence that she called home for several years was Lakeview, Michigan, however she was...

Walter Norton
Nov 3, 2012
Walter D. Norton, age 74, of Burton, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Health Care System. The son of Robert & Velma (Barner) Norton, he was born on March 22, 1938 in Kenton and worked with Michigan State University in Burton. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...

Lillian Helmus
Nov 3, 2012
Lillian Helmus, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob. She is survived by two children, Maureen (Paul) Sweet and Keith (Sheryl) Helmus of Kentwood; grandchildren, Kristen (David) Bentley of Grand Rapids, Marc (Kathy) Hes of Colorado, Scott (Tikki) Hes of Illinois, Ruth (Drew) Nissly of Pennsylvania,...

Robert Payton
Nov 1, 2012
Robert Kent Payton, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility in Allegan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Robert Kent Payton, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility in Allegan. Honoring his...