Obituary Listing
David Quakkelaar
Feb 24, 2013
David J. Quakkelaar, age 65, of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Heartland Health Care, Beltline. The son of Jasper & Cornelia (Koster) Quakkelaar, he was born on November 19, 1947 in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Carroll Tobey
Feb 23, 2013
Carroll B. Tobey, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Laurels of Bedford. The son of Ernest & Effie Pearl (Belson) Tobey, he was born on March 22, 1935 in Battle Creek, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
William Buroccki
Feb 20, 2013
William J. "Bill" Buroccki, age 50, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully February 20, 2013 at Trillium Woods Faith Hospice. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Irene Buroccki. He is survived by his siblings, Linda (Jerry) Zahm, Larry (Lynne) Buroccki and David Buroccki. A memorial service will be held at a later date for family and...
Evelyn Hollinger
Feb 18, 2013
Evelyn Esther Epler Hollinger, of Wayland Michigan, died Monday, February 18th, 2013, at age 91. Evelyn Hollinger was born on May 20th, 1921 in Reading Pennsylvania to Mary Haan Epler and George B. Epler. She was the youngest of eight children;Wayne,Russel,Ruth,Verna,Luther(Jim),Elsie and Helen, all of whom predeceased her. Evelyn graduated form High School in 1939 and married Roy Franklin Hollinger,...
Richard Barrett
Feb 16, 2013
Richard Barrett, age 65, of Detroit, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Metro Health Hospital. The son of Thomas & Dorothy (Miller) Barrett, he was born on August 01, 1947 in Detroit, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.
Julie Loss
Feb 13, 2013
Julie A. Loss, age 54, of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at home. The daughter of Kenneth & Shirley (Bixler) Loss, she was born on August 7, 1958 in Kalamazoo, MI. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Julie A. Loss, age 54, of Allegan, passed...
Darwin Williams
Feb 13, 2013
Darwin C. Williams, age 85, of Comstock Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at home. The son of D.C & Emma (Stukkey) Williams, he was born on August 27, 1927 in Sand Lake, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
George Kirby
Feb 13, 2013
George L. Kirby, age 93, of Galesburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at The Laurels of Galesburg. The son of John & Catherine Kirby, he was born on February 7, 1920 in Kalamazoo, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids
James Bayles
Feb 12, 2013
James Bayles, age 77, of Kentwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at home. The son of Herbert & Rheonda (Cumberledge) Bayles, he was born on May 12, 1935 in Littleton West Virginia. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. James Bayles, age 77, of Kentwood, passed away...
Stanley Bentley
Feb 12, 2013
Stanley E. Bentley, age 71, of Cadillac, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Osceola County. The son of Glen & Vera (Hood) Bentley, he was born on November 30, 1941 in Marion, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Stanley E. Bentley, age 71, of Cadillac,...
Richard Warren
Feb 11, 2013
Richard A. Warren, age 64, of Grand Rapids passed away February 11, 2013 following a long illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Mellinger. Surviving are his loving wife of 25 years, Laurel Warren; his father, Wilbur Mellinger; his children, Dylan Warren, Christina Neading (David Seif), and Pamela Savage; sisters, Sandra Stedman (Bill), Janet Warren, Patty Miller...
Elaine Lake
Feb 9, 2013
Elaine Lynn Edith Lake, age 68, of Ionia, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at her home under the care of her family and Ionia Area Hospice. The daughter of Peter & Jeanette (Sinkback) McCarthy, she was born on June 3, 1944, in Jackson, Michigan. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Elaine delighted most in her family and friends and...
Gary Thibodeau
Feb 9, 2013
Gary H. Thibodeau, 75, of Wyoming, passed away suddenly, February 9, 2013. He was born October 20, 1937 in Detroit. He was in the military and went on to earn a degree from Michigan State University. Gary is survived by his wife Barb, three children, Glenn, Todd, and Gail, two stepchildren, Krista and Trisha, and their spouses, eight grandchildren, Angela,...
Hattie Roberts
Feb 8, 2013
Hattie M. Roberts, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 08, 2013 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center. The daughter of Elgin & Nora (Harry) Melvin, she was born on April 1, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Hattie...
John Main
Feb 8, 2013
John William Main, age 73, of Lakeview, passed away Friday morning, February 8, 2013 at Metron of Cedar Springs. The son of Howard & Violet (Rose) Main, he was born on September 8, 1939 in Lakeview and operated his own tree trimming service for many years. His beloved wife, Helen Irene Sue Main, preceded him in death this past Monday,...
Lavern Forbes
Feb 8, 2013
Lavern F. Forbes, age 65, of Barryton, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Mecosta County Medical Center. The son of Fay & Virgilene (Letson) Forbes, he was born on July 14, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Victor Farnham
Feb 6, 2013
Victor A. Farnham, age 64, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center. The son of Lloyd & Loraine (Loehr) Farnham, he was born on February 26, 1948 in Kalamazoo, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.
Melvin Oisten
Feb 6, 2013
Melvin C. Oisten, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Battle Creek VA Hospital. The son of William & Caroline (Belden) Oisten, he was born on November 10, 1924 in Herndon, Kansas. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Melvin C. Oisten, age...
Frank Hagadus
Feb 5, 2013
Frank Hagadus, age 96, of Stanton, formerly of Trufant, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at home. The son of Julianna (Push) & Frank Hagadus, Sr, he was born on April 28, 1916 in Saskatchewan, Canada, and was a decorated combat veteran of World War II. Staff Sgt. Hagadus served in the U.S. Army in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre and was...
Joan Grimm
Feb 5, 2013
Joan M. Grimm, age 74, of Baldwin, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at home. The son of John & Rose (Sebesta) Tafil, she was born on July 27, 1938 in Allegan, MI. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.


