Obituary Listing
Harley Blanchard
Mar 28, 2012
Harley Howard Blanchard, age 31, of Reed City, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The son of Catherine Ruth (Grice) & Craig Howard Blanchard, he was born on March 30, 1980 in Reed City. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Catherine Blanchard of Reed City. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take...
Virginia Waller
Mar 26, 2012
Virginia Mildred Waller, age 97, of Kentwood, passed away Mondayday, March 26, 2012 at Spectrum Health Nursing and Rehab Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of James & Lorena (Pal) Sillix, she was born on September 25, 1914 in Alexandria, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ralph Waller. Surviving are her children, Jill Ann...
Roger Palmatier
Mar 26, 2012
Roger Stanley Palmatier, age 68, of Coldwater, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Mr. Palmatier was born on July 5, 1943 in Coldwater and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his good friend, Donald K. Sweeting, also of Coldwater. Committal services, with full military honors, will be...
Jeffrey Miller
Mar 26, 2012
Jeffrey Gerard Miller, age 54, of Manistee, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Richard & Joanne (Linacre) Miller, he was born on February 8, 1958 in Grand Rapids and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Surviving are his wife, Vickie Miller of Manistee; two daughters, Ashley Miller,...
Ronald Larabel
Mar 24, 2012
Ronald James Larabel, age 84, born July 11, 1927, owner of Larabel's Super Service, passed away March 24, 2012 at home with his loving daughters, Karen, Mary, Cathy, Jane, Sue; and sons, Ron and Tim, along with other close family members by his side. Ron is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. An open house bereavement luncheon is...
Harold Benson
Mar 22, 2012
Harold Lawrence Benson, age 88, of Edmore, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his home. The son of Anton & Ella (Olson) Benson, he was born on December 29, 1923 in Muskegon and worked as a civil engineer for the U.S. Army for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Betty Benson...
Ted Perry
Mar 21, 2012
Ted Darrel Perry, age 65, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his home in Battle Creek. The son of Duane & Grace (Cole) Perry, he was born on December 23, 1946 in Battle Creek and worked as a Machine Operator. Surviving is his wife, Jeanne Perry also of Battle Creek. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take...
Glen Slater
Mar 21, 2012
Glen Rexford Slater, age 85, of Kentwood, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The son of Rexford & Dorothy (Smith) Slater, he was born on December 18, 1926 in Grand Rapids and worked in the Manufacturing Industry for 30 years. Survivors include his daughters, Kristine Meeuwsen of Caledonia; and Diane...
Alan Schmeling
Mar 19, 2012
Alan Schmeling, age 61, of Howard City, passed away early Friday morning, March 16, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending and incomplete at this time. www.ChristiansenCares.com
Maria Czeher
Mar 18, 2012
Maria Elizabeth Czeher, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away on March 18, 2012. The daughter of Arnold & Maria (Houben) Pelzer, she was born on March 18, 1945 in Niewenhagen, Limburg. Surviving are children Bill Czeher and Lisa Czeher of Lowell. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.
Gordon Pant
Mar 16, 2012
Gordon Pant, age 73, of Caledonia, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Greenville. www.ChristiansenCares.com
Robert Maxson
Mar 15, 2012
Robert (Bob) Maxson, age 63 of Portage, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Battle Creek. One of four sons born to R. Jack and Miriam (Haveman) Maxson, he was born on December 8, 1948 in Kalamazoo and was a 1967 graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School. Sgt. Maxson was a proud Vietnam era veteran of the...
Jean Oneill
Mar 15, 2012
Jean E. O'Neill, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by Jim O'Neill, her husband of 53 years, and infant daughter, Catherine Colleen. She will be greatly missed by her children, Patricia and Ben Bruinsma, Terry and Julie O'Neill, Denny and Kathy...
Weldon Edes
Mar 14, 2012
Weldon Timothy Edes, age 60, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at his home. The son of Weldon & Germaine (Donnely) Edes, he was born on November 15, 1951 in Los Angeles, California and worked as a teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include a son, and a daughter. Honoring his wishes, cremation...
Jesus Flores
Mar 13, 2012
Jesus Joe Flores, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center in Grand Rapids under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of Estella (Ortega) & Jesus Joe Flores, Sr., he was born on June 4, 1950 in Lubbock, Texas and worked as a certified welder. He was...
Gary Hartsock
Mar 11, 2012
Gary Allen Hartsock, age 61, of Zeeland, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 at his home. The son of Hetzer & Fern (Downy) Hartsock, he was born on May 20, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana and worked as a health educator. Survivors include his wife, Sue Ellen Kennedy of Zeeland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to...
Stella Trasky
Mar 11, 2012
Stella T. Trasky, age 88, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 after a brief illness. Stella was preceded in death by her husband Russell, daughter in law Connie and a granddaughter Valeria. She is survived by her five sons, Tim Trasky Lansing Mi, Jay [Carol] Trasky Comstock Park Mi, Eric [Shirley] Trasky Sanford Mi, Russell Trasky Helena Mt, and...
Hazel Hyde
Mar 11, 2012
Hazel Pearl Hyde, age 76, of Gowen, passed away late Sunday evening, March 11, 2012 at Spectrum Health Kelsey Campus in Lakeview. The daughter of Veral and Elizabeth (Cummins) Griffin, she was born on November 3rd, 1935 in Ada, Michigan. On July 22, 1961, in Belding, she married Harold L. Hyde and together they enjoyed 26 years of marriage. Hazel...
Betsey Chase
Mar 9, 2012
Betsey Margaret Chase, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away, Friday, March 9, 2012 at Whispering Woods Retirement Village in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Horace & Margaret (Bird) Chase, she was born on January 31, 1921 in Hart and worked as a bookkeeper for 38 years. She is survived by her twin sister, Fran Brown of Grandville. Honoring her...
Lois Madura
Mar 9, 2012
Lois Mae Madura, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away early Friday morning, March 9, 2012 at home under the loving care of her family and Faith Hospice. The daughter of Joseph B. & Jacona Sophia (Kiste) Fischer, she was born on May 28, 1938 in Grand Rapids and retired from the former Butterworth Hospital where she worked as a...
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