Obituary Listing

Shirley Mccarty
Jun 8, 2012
Shirley Beth McCarty, age 77, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. The daughter of Aubrey & Hazel (Jackson) Carstens, she was born on August 6, 1934 in Kalamazoo and worked as a dental assistant. Survivors include two children, Robert A. McCarty, and Susan Walters. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Susan Gill
Jun 6, 2012
Susan Jane (Bolt) Gill, age 51, of Grand Rapids, MI, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, following a brief illness. Susan was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and a good friend to many. We will miss Susan's sense of humor, warm personality, and her loving Christian example. Her passion was working with children and...

C. Neumann
Jun 6, 2012
C. June Neumann, of Greenville, passed away on her 83rd birthday, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Frederick Gordon & Loda Merle (Linderman) Mier, she was born on June 6, 1929 in Orleans. On March 12, 1948, at Bath, she married Ronald G. Neumann and together they enjoyed 54 years of marriage until...

Louise Andree
Jun 3, 2012
Louise Germaine Andree, age 87, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Lelia and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. The daughter of Raymond & Cecile (Lasnier) Franklin, she was born on November 6, 1924 in Muskegon. Survivors include a son, Bruce (Dawn) Andree; and a grand daughter, Jane Andree. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...

William Hansen
Jun 2, 2012
William John Hansen, age 85, of St. Johns, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of George & Hazel (Boone) Hansen, he was born on Feb. 26, 1927 in Cheboygan, Michigan, and was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Hansen retired from the Clinton County...

Steven Ruiter
Jun 2, 2012
Steven R. Ruiter, age 58, of Walker passed away Wednesday June 2, 2012 at home. The son of Robert W. and Bethlyann K. (Anderson) Ruiter, Steve was born March 24, 1954 in Grand Haven and worked in masonry. Surviving are his three sisters; Peggy Hoogewind of Lowell, Mary Godley of Illinois, and Karen Bumgarner. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken...

Ronald Maple
May 31, 2012
Ronald Max Maple, age 86, of Wyoming, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center-Crestview in Wyoming. The son of Virles & Fay (Burch) Maple, he was born on December 2, 1925 in Grand Rapids and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include a son, Mitchell Dean Maple of Wyoming; and a daughter, Beverly...

Hazel Hansen
May 31, 2012
Hazel Marguerite Hansen, age 88, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, March 31, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Edward Charles & Lena Maude (Cramer) Smith, she was born on Nov. 20, 1923 in Belding. Following her graduation from Greenville High School in 1942, she worked at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company helping build gliders...

Joe Coburn
May 30, 2012
Joe Nathan Coburn, age 66, of Kentwood, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of John & Laura (Grandberry) Coburn, he was born on June 13, 1945 in Collierville, Tennessee and worked in sales for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Mercedes Randolph-Coburn of Kentwood....

Albert Deboer
May 30, 2012
Albert J. (Bud) DeBoer, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his home. The son of Klaas and Grietje (Konning) DeBoer, Bud was born May 2, 1922 in Grand Rapids. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Bud served in World War II in the Philippines and the Aleutian Islands, he enjoyed traveling, reading, fishing...

Ada Post
May 29, 2012
Ada Edna Post, age 88, of Beaverton, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Cashmir & Agnes (Clem) Mazur, she was born on February 2, 1924 in Winnipeg, Canada. Survivors include a daughter, Gail Herold of Byron Center. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place....

Donald Burton
May 29, 2012
Donald George Burton, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The son of George & Mattie Burton, he was born on February 6, 1918 in Guyman, Oklahoma. Survivors include two daughters, Charlene D. Gillies of Ada, and Karen S. Dekoker. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted...

Donlad Burton
May 29, 2012
Donald George Burton, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The son of George & Mattie Burton, he was born on February 6, 1918 in Guyman, Oklahoma. Survivors include two daughters, Charlene D. Gillies of Ada, and Karen S. Dekoker. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Sherman Ellis
May 27, 2012
Sherman Ellis, age 96, of Hudsonville, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Facility in Hudsonville. The son of Oscar & Alta (McGillem) Ellis, he was born on August 1, 1915 in Essex, Missouri and worked as an Advertising Manager for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Dunn Ellis; and a daughter, Karen Suzanne...

John Vanschagen
May 27, 2012
John Christian VanSchagen, age 73, of Ada, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at his son's home under the loving care of his family and Faith Hospice. The son of Cornelis & Johanna (Proper) VanSchagen, he was born on September 8, 1938 in Amsterdam, Holland and worked as a Technical Engineer for 36 years. Survivors include two sons, Dr. John...

Nancy Lehigh
May 26, 2012
Nancy Shirley LeHigh, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Faith Hospice. The daughter of Edwin & Anna (Zudar) Fri, she was born on September 4, 1941 in Muskegon. Survivors include two sons, Scott and Rob Ryerson, both of Kentwood. Honoring her wishes, cremation will...

Curtis Sousa
May 26, 2012
Curtis E. "Sarge" Sousa, age 83, of Greenville, passed away early Friday morning, May 25, 2012 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital, Greenville. The son of Thomas F. & Christine C. (Burris) Sousa, he was born on October 3, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Curtis left home as a teenager to work as a cabin boy aboard the "Milwaukee Clipper" on Lake Michigan....

Joyce Klamer
May 25, 2012
Joyce Ann Klamer, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Ora & Geraldine (Nelson) Thompson, she was born on June 16, 1935 in Union, Missouri and worked in sales. Surviving are her children, Larry Birdsell of Wyoming, Terry Davis of...

Faye Burhance
May 25, 2012
Faye C. Burhance, age 77, of Greenville, passed away late Friday evening, May 25, 2012 at Spectrum Health - United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Herman H. and Hattie (O'Shields) Greenhill, Faye was born on August 7, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia. Faye worked for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the offices of Dr. Bird, Dr. Ruiz...

Joyce Klammer
May 25, 2012
Joyce Ann Klamer, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Ora & Geraldine (Nelson) Thompson, she was born on June 16, 1935 in Union, Missouri and worked in sales. Surviving are her children, Larry Birdsell of Wyoming, Terry Davis of...