Obituary Listing

Mazie Hancock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donald Howe

Donald Howe

Nov 1, 2012

Send Flowers | Send Card Donald M. Howe, age 68, of Orleans, passed away Wednesday evening, October 31, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Floyd E. & Myrtle I. (Parrish) Howe, he was born on August 18, 1944 in Owosso. On December 18, 1965, in Lansing, he married Suzanne E. Choate and together they enjoyed...

Michael Charbonneau

Michael Charbonneau

Oct 31, 2012

Michael Jerome Charbonneau, age 76, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The son of Louis Henry and Mary Ellen (Young) Charbonneau, he was born on August 10, 1936 in Detroit. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Attila Illemezky

Attila Illemezky

Oct 31, 2012

Attila S. Illemszky, age 72, of Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the Hospice House of MidMichigan. The son of Sandor and Anna (Sully) Illemszky, he was born on January 7, 1940 in Gyor, Hungary. Attila S. Illemszky, age 72, of Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the Hospice House of MidMichigan. The son...

Elaine Kane

Elaine Kane

Oct 28, 2012

Elaine Marie Kane, age 76, of Hudsonville, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Platinum Living Center in Hudsonville. The daughter of Robert Joseph and Rose Marie (Marino) Kane, she was born on December 28, 1935 in New York, New York. Surviving are her siblings Robert (Dorothy) Kane of Grandville and Barbara (Ronald) Volonino of Manorville, New York. Honoring...

Rosella Miller

Rosella Miller

Oct 28, 2012

Rosella Mae Miller, age 52, of Plainwell, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. The daughter of John Henry and Fern Eileen (Champlin) Fox, she was born on December 24, 1959 in Kalamazoo. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Shannon O'Fallon

Shannon O'Fallon

Oct 28, 2012

Shannon K. O'Fallon, age 48 of Spring Lake, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Byron Center. She was born on January 29, 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by her parents, John and Carol Johnson; daughter, Erika Kopulos; brother, Matt Riemersma; niece, Hayley; nephews, Jordan and Mathew; and boyfriend, Jeff Pelk....

Judith Smith

Judith Smith

Oct 28, 2012

Judith L. Smith, age 67, of Jarratt, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born on October 23, 1945 in Muskegon, Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Judith L. Smith, age 67, of Jarratt,...

Donald Goodwin

Donald Goodwin

Oct 25, 2012

Donald L. Goodwin, age 75, of rural Stanton, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 25, 2012, at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Elliott L. & Eleanor A. (Britzman) Goodwin, he was born on July 30, 1937 in Lansing and was a 1955 graduate of Greenville High School. On December 16,...

Rosalie Luz

Rosalie Luz

Oct 24, 2012

Rosalie Joyce Luz, age 84, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the East Lansing Health Care Center in East Lansing. She is survivied by her sons, Christian R. and Clayton A. Luz. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Thomas Mcnamara

Thomas Mcnamara

Oct 23, 2012

Thomas James McNamara, age 76, of Mason, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at home. The son of Thomas J. & Marion C. (Mepham) McNamara, He was born on August 16, 1939 in Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids