Obituary Listing

Francine Frederick

Francine Frederick

May 24, 2012

Francine Deloris Frederick, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Lloyd & Eula Frederick, she was born on June 13, 1943 in Stockton, Illinois and worked in healthcare. Survivors include a son, Rex Owens of Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take...

Annette Heuvelhorst

Annette Heuvelhorst

May 23, 2012

Annette Heuvelhorst, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family. The daughter of Willard & Goldie (Shroyer) Menish, she was born on April 18, 1920 in Huntington, Indiana. Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn Talsma, and Peggy Bender. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Frederick Boertman

Frederick Boertman

May 22, 2012

Frederick L. Boertman, age 61, of Muskegon, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Harbor Hospice. The son of Frederick & Jacqueline (Vorac) Boertman, he was born on July 3, 1951 in Muskegon, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ruth Behling

Ruth Behling

May 19, 2012

Ruth Ann Behling, age 71, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Harbor Hospice. The daughter of Harold & Ruth (Flintoff) Holmes, she was born on October 27, 1940 in Muskegon and worked as a Nurse Aid for 30 years. Survivors include a daughter, Roxanne Russell of Muskegon....

Rosa Calderon

Rosa Calderon

May 18, 2012

Rosa Calderon, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Basilio & Maria (Garcia) Calderon, she was born on April 14, 1953 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Survivors include her sister, Maria Calderon of Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Ronald Nottingham

Ronald Nottingham

May 18, 2012

Ronald James Nottingham, age 66, of Plainwell, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Battle Creek. The son of Lloyd & Doris (Boulter) Nottingham, he was born on June 12, 1945 in Plainwell. Ronald was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps, and worked for General Motors for 30 years. Survivors...

Timothy Cain

Timothy Cain

May 18, 2012

Timothy Lee Cain, Sr., age 33, of Sheridan, passed away Friday morning, May 18, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids from injuries received in an automobile accident. The son of Karen Kaye (Sinclair) and Terry Lee Cain, he was born on August 1, 1978 in Sheridan and had attended Central Montcalm Public Schools. Tim enjoyed riding ATV's, music,...

Gregory Field

Gregory Field

May 17, 2012

Gregory Vance Field, age 66, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. The son of Arthur & Eileen (Eagan) Field, he was born on February 26, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois and worked for Bronson Hospital for 40 years. Survivors include two sons, Mark Field and Brett Field; and a daughter, Jennifer Hirch...

John Dalman

John Dalman

May 15, 2012

John Walter Dalman, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away at his home on May 15, 2012. He was born on March 28, 1931. He will be missed by his wife of 35 years, Genie (Winogene); children, Marcia (Bill) Sokolowski, Barbara Strick, John (Colleen) Dalman, Karen (Danny) Judy, Mary (Brad) Hendricks, Carol (Gary) Frost, Chuck (Vicky) Dalman, Patrick (Melissa) Dalman, Chris...

Patricia Knappen

Patricia Knappen

May 13, 2012

Mrs. Patricia A. Knappen, age 59, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Donald and Glenna (Stevens) Stroben, she was born on January 28, 1953 in Grand Rapids. On January 30th, 1970, she married Dennis Knappen and together they enjoyed over 42 years...

James Carper

James Carper

May 11, 2012

James L. Carper, age 85, of Greenville, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Melvin L. & Elizabeth (McMeins) Carper, he was born on December 2, 1926 in La Prairie, Illinois. On March 11th, 2000 he married Sandra (Snow) VanSyckle and together they enjoyed over...

Gloria Austin

Gloria Austin

May 9, 2012

Gloria Jean Austin, age 59, of Newaygo, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at home in White Cloud under the care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Wayne & Claudia (Tuggle) Straight, she was born on December 21, 1952 in Kentucky and worked as a school bus driver for 17 years. Survivors include her brother, Roger...

Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor

May 7, 2012

Charles Gerald "Buzz" Taylor, age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Robert & Verna Taylor, he was born on October 4, 1940 in Grand Rapids and worked as a Millwright. Surviving are his children, Doug Taylor of Comstock Park;...

Patricia Elkhoff

Patricia Elkhoff

May 6, 2012

Patricia Muriel Eikhoff, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of James & Charlotte (Cunningham) Sala, she was born on February 13, 1928 in Wyoming and worked as a secretary. Survivors include her brother, Jim Sala of Wyoming and sister Delores J. Leslie of Grand Rapids...

Susan Hamer

Susan Hamer

May 6, 2012

Susan Kay Hamer, age 48, of Ionia, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at her home in Ionia under the loving care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of James & Maxine (Streeter) Hamer, she was born on June 19, 1963 in Greenville. Survivors include a sister, Jean Labauve of Lamarque, Texas. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...

Franklin Mcmillan

Franklin Mcmillan

May 5, 2012

Franklin William McMillian, age 69, of Allendale, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. The son of William & Ada (Mindal) McMillan, he was born on July 11, 1942 in Petosky and worked as a long haul truck driver for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Alfreda (Leong) McMillan; and children, Scott McMillan of Houghton,...

Edward Vanallen

Edward Vanallen

May 4, 2012

Edward Van Allen, age 90, died Friday, May 4, 2012 after a short illness. He closed his eyes on earth and opened them in Heaven, stepping into the arms of his Savior. Ed was a faithful servant of God, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 65 years, Jane...

Lavina Conrad

Lavina Conrad

May 4, 2012

Lavina Mae Conrad, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Peter & Florence (Vansingle) Olthof, she was born on May 14, 1922 in Grand Rapids. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy J. Lundy of Owosso. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were...

Judy Shave

Judy Shave

May 4, 2012

Judy Carol Shave, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Glen & Leona (Smit) Myers, she was born on November 28, 1946 in Grand Rapids and worked as a clerical assistant for 40 years. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...

Bessie Cousar

Bessie Cousar

May 2, 2012

Bessie Lorene Cousar, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2012 at The Lodge at Maple Creek in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Simeon & Bessie (Miller) Tompkins, she was born on January 14, 1931 in El Paso, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Philip Cousar, Sr.; and children, Philip Cousar, Jr. & Teresa Anne Cousar-Klaynik. Honoring her...