Obituary Listing

Betty Bard

Betty Bard

Jul 30, 2012

Mrs. Betty Lou Bard is either watching "WHEEL! Of Fortune" or tending God's many birds with her precious mother, Gertrude Crandle, and her faithful dog, Raven. She will be painfully missed by her daughter, Diane Geelhoed, and her son, Scott J (Dee Getty) Bard. Betty's sister, Carol (Skip) Weymouth and brother, Patrick (Wanda) Crandle will deeply miss their sister. Her...

George Lewis

George Lewis

Jul 26, 2012

Dr.George H. Lewis M.D., age 89, of Allegan passed away Thursday morning July 26, 2012 at Ely Manor in Allegan. The son of George and Mabel (Fluhrer) Lewis, George was born on August 5, 1922 in Britton, Mi and was self employed as a physician for 50 years. Surviving are his two sons, J. Craig Lewis and Todd Lewis. Honoring...

Margie Lunsford

Margie Lunsford

Jul 24, 2012

Margie L. Lunsford, age 86, of Fennville passed away at Hospice House of Holland on July 24, 2012 under the loving care of her grand daughter and Hospice of Holland. The daughter of Thomas and Gladys (Basinger) Harrell, Margie was born on December 15, 1925 in Missouri and worked as a Nurse's Aid for over 40 years. Surviving is her...

Terry Donaker

Terry Donaker

Jul 21, 2012

Terry Allen Donaker, age 68, of Kentwood, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family. The son of Willis Donaker & Alice (Choate) Boyd, he was born on October 25, 1943 in Grand Rapids and worked as an air traffic controller for 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Lareda June (Huravitch) Donaker;...

William Johnson

William Johnson

Jul 20, 2012

William J. "Bill" Johnson, age 82, of Crystal, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 29, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice. The son of John L. & Hazel Ellen (Wing) Johnson, he was born on March 21, 1930 in North Star Township, Gratiot County. On November 12, 1948, in Alma, he married...

Eva Cowles

Eva Cowles

Jul 20, 2012

Eva Mae Cowles, age 91, of Edmore passed away Friday evening July 20, 2012 at her sons home in Greenville. The daughter of George and Clara (Odeain) McCall, Eva was born on May 19, 1921 in Kalkaska, Michigan and worked for many years as a clerk for the Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce. Eva was a lover of all animals, especially...

Leeanne Gidley

Leeanne Gidley

Jul 19, 2012

Leeanne N. Gidley, age 37, of Grand Rapids passed away July 19, 2012 at her home. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Leeanne N. Gidley, age 37, of Grand Rapids passed away July 19, 2012 at her home. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted...

Duanne Mcallister

Duanne Mcallister

Jul 19, 2012

Sgt. First Class Duane C. McAllister, age 45, formerly of Lakeview area, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012 after a sudden illness while attending a school for R.O.T.C. instructors at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The son of Virginia Mae (Holmden) and Albert Duane McAllister, he was born on August 31, 1966 in David City, Nebraska. Following his graduation from Lakeview...

David Palmer

David Palmer

Jul 18, 2012

David Ricky Palmer, age 64, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his home. A disabled veteran of the Vietnam War, David served in the U.S. Army. Committal services, with full military honors, are at 12:00 Noon on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care,...

Velma Ward-Wood

Velma Ward-Wood

Jul 17, 2012

Velma Arlene Ward, age 91, formerly of Petoskey, passed away Tuesday evening, July 17, 2012 at her daughter's home in Muskegon under the loving care of her family and Harbor Hospice. The daughter of Chester & Bertha Mae (Nelson) Hughey, she was born on Feb. 22, 1921 in Peru, Indiana. On July 4, 1946, in Petoskey, she married Ernest Ward...

Camilla Elford

Camilla Elford

Jul 17, 2012

Camilla T. Elford, age 83, of Grand Rapids passed away on Tuesday morning July 17, 2012 at her some under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Clifford and Francis (Dregge) Thornquist, Camilla was born in August 23, 1928 in Syracuse, New York and worked as a Human Resources Manager at the Grand Rapids...

Eugene Straub

Eugene Straub

Jul 15, 2012

Eugene Robert "Bob" Straub, age 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday morning, July 15, 2012 at home under the loving care of his family and Wings of Hope Hospice. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Donald Hojnacki

Donald Hojnacki

Jul 15, 2012

Donald J. Hojnacki, age 76, of Ada passed away July 15,2012. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Donlad Hojnacki

Donlad Hojnacki

Jul 15, 2012

Donald J. Hojnacki, age 76, of Ada passed away July 15,2012. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place.

John Wiegand

John Wiegand

Jul 15, 2012

Sgt. First Class John Paul Wiegand, age 76, of Muskegon, passed away early Sunday morning, July 15, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Harbor Hospice. A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, John served with with the U.S Army for 20 years and was a receipient of the Bronze Star Medal, as well as...

Gregory Miller

Gregory Miller

Jul 12, 2012

Gregory A. Miller, age 54, of Paw Paw passed away Thursday morning July 12, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Donald and Mary Lou (Burkholder) Garlinger, Greg was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, he was born on June 7, 1958 in Portland, Indiana and worked for the Van Buren County...

Karen Kuiper

Karen Kuiper

Jul 12, 2012

KUIPER (SCHEERHOORN) KAREN Karen Kuiper (Scheerhoorn) aged 58 years. On July 12, 2012, an angel called her name and peacefully carried her to eternity. There, she was reunited with her beloved husband, Tom; along with her parents, Jerry and Grace Scheerhoorn. Karen fought bravely and very hard for many years with health issues. Through her earthly trials, she remained faithful...

Ovellah Carter

Ovellah Carter

Jul 12, 2012

Ovellah Kate Carter, age 60, of Grand Rapids passed away Thursday July 12, 2012 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. Ovellah Kate Carter, age 60, of Grand Rapids passed away Thursday July 12, 2012 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth...

John Murphy

John Murphy

Jul 11, 2012

John Leo Murphy, age 90, of Whitehall, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Pinewood Retirement home in Whitehall. The son of William & Catherine (McCarthy) Murphy, he was born on August 17, 1921 in Detroit and worked for Continental Motors for 24 years. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Murphy of Whitehall; and children, Robert Murphy of Whitehall, Bill...

Thomas Emlaw

Thomas Emlaw

Jul 9, 2012

Thomas F. Emlaw, age 61, of Muskegon passed away Monday July 9, 2012 at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Laketon Bethel Reformed Church, 1568 W. Giles Rd., North Muskegon. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...