Obituary Listing

Elaine Gallant
Oct 11, 2012
Mary Exilda Elaine Maternowski (nee Gallant) died in her home in East Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 11, 2012, surrounded by her family and following a brief illness. Born October 29, 1930, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the curly-headed daughter of Alice and Omer Gallant was schooled by French nuns who while strict (they slapped her wrists for writing with her left...

Robert Tuller
Oct 10, 2012
Robert Stewart "Papa Baby" Tuller, age 98, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Clyde & Bessie (Slade) Tuller, he was born on September 25, 1914 in Grand Rapids. A decorated veteran of World War II, Mr. Tuller served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle...

Sophia Smith
Oct 10, 2012
Sophia Smith, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away on October 10, 2012 at home. The daughter of John & Tillie (Buncak) Smith, Sophia was born on January 30, 1919 in Muskegon, MI. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.
Phyllis Van Dorp
Oct 9, 2012
Phyllis K. Van Dorp, age 68, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. She is survived by her children: Joe Van Dorp, Mike Van Dorp, daughter-in-law, Kim, two grandchildren, Calli and Mason, sister Ruth Tuinstra and sister-in-law, Vonnie Tuinstra. A memorial service will held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 3:00PM at...

Carol House
Oct 7, 2012
Carol Ann House, age 70, of Oakfield Township, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 6, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The daughter of Arthur Lee & Ethel Matilda (Visger) Gress, she was born on Dec. 19, 1941 in Holland, Michigan. On August 5, 1967, at the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, she married Lyle A. House and...
Elizabeth Hall
Oct 6, 2012
Elizabeth (Buzz) Louise Hall 79, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 6, 2012. Buzz was born on November 10, 1932. She was preceeded in death by her parents James and Eileen Shuker. Her brother Robert Shuker, her sister Helen Carpenter and brother-in-law Willard Carpenter. She is survived by her loving sister Patricia...

Clifford Clark
Oct 5, 2012
Clifford O. Clark, age 69, of Stanton, passed away on October 5, 2012 at home. The son of Joe & Anna (Howard) Clark, Clifford was born on July 26, 1943 in Lansing, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Clifford O. Clark, age 69, of Stanton, passed away...

Frank Kosinski
Oct 4, 2012
Frank Jerome Kosinski, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on October 4, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Frank & Ann (Milewski) Kosinski, Frank was born on May 4, 1932 in Hamtramck Mi. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Faye Holmes
Oct 4, 2012
Faye L. Holmes, age 58, of Twin Lake, passed away on October 4, 2012 at home. The daugter of Glen & Jean (Nagelhout) Cadwell, Faye was born on November 4, 1953 in Grand Rapids Mi. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Douglas Corwin
Oct 4, 2012
Douglas Eugene Corwin, Sr., age 72, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Lewis & Florence (Henry) Corwin, he was born on Nov. 23, 1939 in Grand Rapids. Following his high school graduation, he served in the U.S. Army, and then worked as a sheriff's...

Richard Herroon
Oct 3, 2012
Richard Elmer "Dick" Herroon, age 68, of Greenville, lost his battle with lung cancer on Tuesday afternoon, October 2, 2012 while at home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Jodi & Amy from Hospice of Michigan. Richard, the son of Raymond J. & Viola (Barringer) Herroon, was born on December 29, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio. He...

Elizabeth Morales
Oct 2, 2012
Elizabeth Morales, age 47, of Wyoming, passed away on October 2, 2012 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. The daughter of Ovet and Adelina (Basaldva) Leija, Elizabeth was born on June 29, 1965 in Manistee Mi. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Bernard Basch
Oct 1, 2012
Bernard E. Basch, age 79, of Muskegon, passed away on October 1, 2012 at home. The son of Bernard & Martha (Rumps) Basch, Bernard was born on April 18, 1933 in Muskegon, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Maria Berrios
Sep 30, 2012
Maria J. Berrios, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on September 30, 2012 at Home. The Daughter of Bernabet and Dominga (Rivera) Berrios, Maria was born on March 19, 1920 in Barannquitas Puerto Rico. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kenneth Jones
Sep 30, 2012
Kenneth Wayne Kenny Jones, age 40, of Greenville, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 30, 2012 at Metron of Greenville. Born on May 8, 1972, in Grand Rapids, with multiple health and developmental challenges, Kenny lived a life full of love and warmth. Besides the love of his Momma, he responded to those with kind hearts by sharing his beautiful smile....

Homer Gatewood
Sep 30, 2012
Homer D. Gatewood, age 77, of Lansing, passed away on September 30, 2012 at Mid Michigan Hospice House in Lansing. The son of Carlis D. and Gladys (Adkins) Gatewood. Homer was born on July 25, 1935 in Martin Tennessee. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Marjorie Hughes
Sep 29, 2012
Marjorie Mae Hughes, age 88, of Greenville, passed away early Saturday morning, September 29, 2012, at Metron of Greenville. Following his discharge from the U.S. Army, she married Joseph E. Hughes, Jr., on Nov. 27, 1943, in Lansing. Together, they made in their home in Lansing for over 30 years and enjoyed traveling, as well spending weekends at their Turk...

Ivan Sooy
Sep 26, 2012
Ivan Mac Sooy, age 51, of Otsego Twp, passed away on September 26, 2012 at home. The son of Ivan M. and Donna Jean (Davis) Mead, Ivan was born on April 21, 1961 in Kalamazoo Mi. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Leroy Walters
Sep 24, 2012
LeRoy Walters, age 75, of Caledonia, passed away on September 24, 2012 at his home. The son of LeRoy Walters & Mildred (Sadowski), LeRoy was born on May 07, 1937 in Ludington. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Cecil Palmer
Sep 22, 2012
Cecil LeRoy Palmer, age 74, of Greenville, passed away early Saturday morning, September 22, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of Harry & Vida (Atkinson) Palmer, he was born on Dec. 12, 1937 in Greenville. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany and retired...