Obituary Listing

Julia Smith

Julia Smith

Jan 8, 2013

Julia K. Smith, age 52, of Webberville, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at home. The daughter of Jay & Idella (Rexroat) Nordberg, she was born on November 3, 1960 in Waukegan, IL. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Julia K. Smith, age 52, of Webberville, passed...

Cristine Wykstra

Cristine Wykstra

Jan 8, 2013

Cristine Ann Wykstra (Hancock) aged 61, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Jackie Hancock and sister Cathy Malone. Surviving are her husband, Jim Wykstra; children, Jennifer (Dave) Roelofs, Jason (Sarah) Rose, and Joshua Wyckoff; step-children, Jamie (Joe) Iacovoni and Kristy Wykstra;...

Burton Tushman

Burton Tushman

Jan 7, 2013

Burton S. Tushman, age 76, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Spectrum Health. The son of Samuel & Ethel (Bacalor) Tushman, he was born on May 20, 1936 in Detroit, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Roy Reinhard

Roy Reinhard

Jan 6, 2013

Roy R. Reinhard, of Grand Rapids, passed away on January 6, 2013, surrounded by loving family. Dear Brother & Uncle Roy, a truly best and beloved friend. Our hearts will always be with you. When we all were in need, you gave us your everything. We will miss you and love you forever. Now it is your turn to rest...

Andrew Tolley

Andrew Tolley

Jan 6, 2013

Andrew L. Tolley, age 15, of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at home. The son of Nicholas & Amy (Culhane) Wilinski, he was born on June 18, 1997 in Grand Rapids, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Fannie Wilkins

Fannie Wilkins

Jan 4, 2013

Fannie Mae Wilkins was born on October 7, 1930 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the union of William and Ida Sterling. Fannie was a God fearing woman, accepting Christ at an early age. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. Fannie served in her church on the Usher Board, Hospitality Committee (kitchen duties), Nursing Guild, among many other capacities...

Muriel Stalker

Muriel Stalker

Jan 4, 2013

Muriel M. Stalker, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Holland Home Raybrook Manor. She was born on December 17, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Gregory Wyeth

Gregory Wyeth

Jan 2, 2013

Gregory E. Wyeth, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Spectrum Health Nursing and Rehab Center. The son of Norman & Mary (Faber) Wyeth, he was born on February 19, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Edward Hansen

Edward Hansen

Jan 2, 2013

Edward Bernard Hansen, age 87, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Hospice. The son of Vina C. & Ada M. (Nelson) Hansen, he was born on July 28, 1925 on the family farm in Montcalm Township. After graduating from Greenville High School, Edward furthered...

Frederick Shaver

Frederick Shaver

Jan 1, 2013

Frederick W. Shaver, age 78, of Eaton, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. The son of Frederick & Harriet (Wilder) Shaver, he was born on January 6, 1934 in Lansing, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Frederick W. Shaver, age 78, of Eaton, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. The son of Frederick & Harriet (Wilder)...

Doris Mccoy

Doris Mccoy

Dec 29, 2012

Doris McCoy Williamston Doris Yvonne McCoy passed away peacefully on December 29, 2012 at age 82 after a brief illness, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. She was born February 24, 1930, in Bell Oak, MI, daughter of Clive Wilbur and Vesta (Roosa) Wilbur. Doris enjoyed cooking, bargain shopping, and listening to talk radio. She was a wealth of knowledge on...

Doris Mccoy

Doris Mccoy

Dec 29, 2012

Doris Yvonne McCoy passed away peacefully on December 29, 2012 at age 82 after a brief illness, at Eaton Community Palliative Care. She was born February 24, 1930, in Bell Oak, MI, daughter of Clive Wilbur and Vesta (Roosa) Wilbur. Doris enjoyed cooking, bargain shopping, and listening to talk radio. She was a wealth of knowledge on many subjects including...

Jillian Hayes

Jillian Hayes

Dec 29, 2012

Jillian M. Hayes, age 23, of Hudsonville, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at home. The daughter of Steven & Susan (Visch) Hayes, she was born on September 24, 1989 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Jillian M. Hayes, age 23, of Hudsonville, passed...

Norman Burns

Norman Burns

Dec 27, 2012

Norman Robert Burns, age 75, of Idlewild, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of Bert and Grace (Thomas) Burns, he was born on December 30, 1936 in Irons, Michigan. A proud veteran Mr. Burns served in the U.S. Army. He is survivied by his wife, Maryilyn (Labadie) Burns; two daughters, Deborah...

Walter Marks

Walter Marks

Dec 26, 2012

Walter Marvin Marks, age 74, of Greenville, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.

Frances Merren

Frances Merren

Dec 26, 2012

Frances M. Merren, age 98, of Greenville, passed away Christmas morning, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Hugh & Lillian (Sass) Silverthorne, she was born on December 2, 1914 in Greenville. On June 6, 1935, in Greenville, she married Milton B. Merren and together they...

Lois Eppinga

Lois Eppinga

Dec 22, 2012

Mrs. Lois (Cote) Eppinga, 84, of Grand Rapids, returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father, on Saturday evening, December 22, 2012 from Clark Retirement Home in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Hector and Sara Edith (Wade) Cote, she was born on June 29, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan. After many years working in the Emergency Room as a nurse,...

Steven Sochor

Steven Sochor

Dec 21, 2012

Steven Joseph Sochor, age 50, of Portland, passed away on December 20, 2012 after a valiant fight with melanoma cancer surrounded by his loved ones at the family cottage at Lincoln Lake. The son of Charles & Rose Marie (Tichvon) Sochor, Steve was born September 14, 1962. An avid outdoorsman and sportsman, Steve worked outdoors and owned his own business...

James Shoulders

James Shoulders

Dec 21, 2012

James D. Shoulders, age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of James & Doris (Murley) Shoulders, he was born on November 27, 1954 in Douglas, MI. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Kay Vlcek

Kay Vlcek

Dec 21, 2012

Kay L. Vlcek, age 64, of Muskegon, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Mercy Health Hospital. The Daughter of Steve & Diana (Hoffman) Chvala, she was born on November 29, 1948 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.