Obituary Listing
Bethany Lyons
Jan 10, 2013
Bethany M. Lyons, age 91, of Alden, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Metro Health Hospital. The daughter of Ira & Flora (Radue) Carley, she was born on March 15, 1921 in Illinois. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids
Dorothy Strach
Jan 9, 2013
Dorothy E. Strach, age 87, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at home. The daughter of Walter & Mary (Gabatz) Edwards, she was born on February 12, 1925 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.
Orlyn Waterman
Jan 9, 2013
Orlyn M. Waterman, age 87, of Allendale, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. The son of Lafayette & Lillie May (Ward) Waterman, he was born on February 27, 1926 in Grand Rapids and was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Warrick. Survivors include his...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...


