Obituary Listing

Rebecca Hanson

Rebecca Hanson

Jun 22, 2012

Rebecca Rita Hanson, age 61, of Mason, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. The daughter of Vern & Katherine (Taylor) Garlow, she was born on July 11, 1950 in Mason and worked for General Motors. Survivors include a son, Gregory L. Hanson of Holland. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were...

Vickie Gooden

Vickie Gooden

Jun 22, 2012

Vickie E. Gooden, age 56, of Muskegon passed away Friday morning June 22, 2012 at Mercy Health Partners-Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. The daughter of Robert L. and Jacqueline E. (Minzey) Heaton, Vickie was born on December 18, 1955 in Flint. Surviving are her daughters; Samantha and Lynn Gooden of Muskegon, a son Marcus Gooden; grandchildren, Taylor Bonham, Madysyn Pankow and...

Marilyn Steegstra

Marilyn Steegstra

Jun 21, 2012

Marilyn Ann Steegstra, age, 73, of Haslett, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Okemos Health and Rehab Center in Okemos. The daughter of Andrew & Mildred (Hample) Steegstra, she was born on July 20, 1938 in Grand Rapids and worked as a teacher for 42 years. Surviving is her nephew; Andrew Steegstra of Tennesee, her friend Sandra Norton of...

Sandra Collins

Sandra Collins

Jun 19, 2012

Sandra D. Collins, Age 54, of Reed City, passed away Tuesday June 19, 2012 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of William and Mary Jane (Overly) Harrington, Sandra was born March 13, 1958 in Hillsdale, Michigan and worked as an executive secretary for over 25 years. Surviving are her two sisters, Sherry Hartigan of Rocksprings,...

Susan Delmar

Susan Delmar

Jun 19, 2012

Susan (Kurtz) Delmar, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of John & Luretha (Butler) Kurtz, she was born on July 3, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pa. and worked in sales for Viva International. Surviving are her husband, David H. Delmar...

Fannie Randolph

Fannie Randolph

Jun 19, 2012

Fannie B. Randolph, age 90, of Kentwood passed away at her daughter's home Tuesday June 19, 2012 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of William and Irene (Thurman) Palmer, Fannie was born on December 22, 1921 in Earle, Arkansas. Surviving are her Children, Mercedes Randolph-Coburn of Kentwood, Terry Dumas of Grand Rapids, Janice...

May Polega

May Polega

Jun 18, 2012

May L. Polega, age 85, of Ludington, passed away Monday June 18, 2012 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. The daughter of Franklin and Beatrice (Fleischer) Polega, May was born on November 21, 1926 in Chicago and worked as a waitress for many years. Surviving is her son, Tim Collum, of Apollo Beach Florida. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place....

Douglas Beebe

Douglas Beebe

Jun 18, 2012

Douglas M. Beebe, age 70, of Lake City, passed away Monday June 18, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. The son of Raymond and Ada (Carpenter) Beebe, Douglas was born May 22, 1942 in Highland Twp, Mi and owned a small engine shop for many years. Surviving is his wife Mary (Nordquist) Beebe of Lake City. Honoring his wishes, cremation...

Carol Meyer

Carol Meyer

Jun 18, 2012

Carol (King) Meyer, age 68, of Holland, passed away Monday morning at the Hospice House of Holland. The daughter of John and Helen (Baddeley) King, Carol was born July 24, 1943 in Chicago. Surviving is her loving husband, Donald; a daughter, Jennifer Hawkins and a son, Jonathan Meyer. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan...

Thomas Farrell

Thomas Farrell

Jun 17, 2012

Thomas Earl Farrell, age 82, of Haslett, passed away Sunday morning, June 17, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Thomas was born on July 1, 1929 and worked as a shipping supervisor for 7UP. Surviving is his daughter, Pamela Kramer of Holt. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place and burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery,...

Barbara Hussey

Barbara Hussey

Jun 17, 2012

Barbara L. Hussey, age 50, of Casnovia passed away June 17, 2012. The daughter of Wayne and Ruth (Beers) Reid, Barbara was born May 17, 1962 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care. Barbara L. Hussey, age 50, of Casnovia passed away June 17, 2012. The daughter of Wayne...

James Riemens

James Riemens

Jun 15, 2012

James Martin Riemens, age 85, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice Care of South West Michigan. The son of James & Marie (Vanzweden) he was born on March 19, 1927 in Kalamazoo and spent most of his working years as a cab driver and truck driver....

Lanny Gibson

Lanny Gibson

Jun 15, 2012

Lanny Eugene Gibson, age 77, of Grand Junction, passed away Friday afternoon, June 15, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Holland. The son of Jewel & Elsie May (Montgomery) Gibson, he was born on Feb. 6, 1935 in Elvins, Missouri. Lanny spent most of his working years as a heavy equipment operator...

Dick Pikaart

Dick Pikaart

Jun 14, 2012

Lois Viola Pikaart, age 97, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at The Sanctuary at Saint Mary's in Walker. The daughter of Martin & Mary (Knowlton) Messinger, she was born on July 24, 1914 in Polkton Township. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Creamation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids

Robert Shields

Robert Shields

Jun 14, 2012

Robert L. Shields, age 67, of Grand Rapids passed away Thursday June 14, 2012 in Grand Rapids. The son of William and Ruth (Buckhout) Shields, Bob was born on August 9, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan and worked in Maintenance for many years. Surviving are his siblings, Lena Haven of Wyoming. Brenda Blumer of Hudsonville, David Shields of Newaygo and William...

David Streich

David Streich

Jun 14, 2012

Lavern Streich, age 79, of Lawton, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice Care of South West Michigan. The son of Henry & Margeret (Ness) Streich, he was born on April 2, 1933 in Sisseton, South Dakota and worked as a welder for General Motors for 35 years, in...

Horace Roderick

Horace Roderick

Jun 13, 2012

Horace Leonard Roderick, age 78, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo. The son of Francis & Rose (Bastine) Roderick, he was born on May 31, 1934 in Sharon Twp. and worked as a heavy equipment operator. Surviving are his children, Robert Roderick, Rodney Roderick, and Robin Reeder of Kalamazoo. Honoring his wishes, cremation will...

Martin Hamstra

Martin Hamstra

Jun 12, 2012

Martin J. Hamstra of Grand Rapids (M.J. To friends, Poppie to grandchildren). Age 85. Martin John was taken to his Eternal Home on June 12, 2012 by his precious Lord. We thank our Heavenly Father for ending his suffering from pneumonia and the indignities and hopelessness of Alzheimer's disease. He was a man of faith and prayer. He passed away...

Sharon Sallmen

Sharon Sallmen

Jun 11, 2012

Sharon Kay Sallman, age 62, of Saginaw, died Monday, June 11, 2012 in Saginaw. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Phillip Dykeman

Phillip Dykeman

Jun 10, 2012

Phillip James Dykman, age 58, of Fremont, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of Melbourne & Elizabeth (Arendsen) Dykman, he was born on November 2, 1953 in Grand Rapids and worked as a cabinet maker. Survivors include two children, Andrew B. Dykman, and Melina J....