Obituary Listing

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...
Harry Stark
Mar 8, 2012
STARK, MR. HARRY A., SR. Wayland Harry A. Stark Sr., loving husband of Dorothy, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother died March 8th 2012. Harry was born on June 4,1928 in Pellston, Michigan. He was a proud Army and Air force veteran, and was retired from Steelcase. Harry enjoyed gardening, working around the farm and the tractors and tools that...

Richard Biron
Mar 8, 2012
In loving memory of Richard William Biron, April 1, 1950 - March 8,2012, a son, a father, a brother, a grandfather and a great grandfather. Richard, or more commonly known as Dick, was Vietnam veteran who served our country in the United States Marine Corp from February 2, 1969 to February 23, 1972. After arriving home from Vietnam, Richard could...

Edward Johnson
Mar 7, 2012
Edward J. "Ed" Johnson, age 82, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital. Ed was born in Greenville on November 22, 1929 to John & Gladys (Potter) Johnson. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Ed served overseas during the Korean Conflict, and enjoyed watching T.V., playing bingo, reading, playing cards and spending...

Sandra Wyman
Mar 3, 2012
Sandra Rae Wyman, age 76, of Cedar Springs, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 at her home under the care of her loved ones and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Orville & Maxine (Martin) Wyman, she was born on August 15, 1935 in Saginaw. Survivors include her partner, Sharon Rood of Cedar Springs. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take...

Cheri Woodman
Mar 2, 2012
Cheri Elaine Woodman, age 62, of Clare, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 at home under the loving care of her family and Woodland Hospice. The daughter of Clarence & Thelma ( Holloway) Hoffman, she was born on June 23, 1949 in Saginaw and was self-employed as a tailor and skilled seamstress. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Timothy Bowers
Mar 1, 2012
Mr. Timothy Lee Bowers, age 72, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan after a short battle with leukemia. Tim was born May 4, 1939 in Charlotte and was preceded in death by his parents, Merna (Shepard) & Cecil Bowers; stepmother, Luella Bowers; and half-sister, Robin (Bowers) Bundoff. Following...

Bethlyann Ruiter
Feb 29, 2012
Bethlyann Karenjill Ruiter, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Byron Center. The daughter of Walter & Beatrice (Pape) Anderson, she was born on February 8, 1933 in Ludington and worked as a Registered Nurse. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy Hoogewind of Lowell, Karen Bumgarner of Grant and Mary...

Michael Lamb
Feb 28, 2012
Michael Lee Lamb, age 50, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon. The son of Leland Charles Lamb & Joan (Smith) LaPree - Hodits, he was born on November 27, 1961 in Muskegon and worked as a truck driver. Survivors include two brothers, Scott A. Lamb and Wallis C. Lamb; and a...

Glenn Locke
Feb 27, 2012
Glenn H. Locke, age 91, of Norton Shores, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at his home in Norton Shores, surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born September 26, 1920 in Edmore, Michigan to Fred and Effie (Slocum) Locke. Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Betty and a son Jeff Locke, both of Norton Shores. Honoring Glenn's wishes,...

Robert Blankenship
Feb 26, 2012
Robert Ray Blankenship, age 62, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Raymond & Alice (Bowman) Blankenship, he was born on December 27, 1949 in Battle Creek and worked as a grounds keeper for Ft. Custer Cemetery. Survivors include a sister, Jane Rouse of Battle Creek....

Thomas Handie
Feb 26, 2012
Thomas John Hardie, age 59, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Douglas & Catherine (Zyburpa) Hardie, he was born on August 10, 1952 in Dearborn and worked for Johnson Control for five years. He is survivied by his wife, Irene Hardie of Battle Creek. Honoring his...

Dorman Johnson
Feb 25, 2012
Dorman Lamar Johnson, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Johnnie & Julia (Johnson) Collins, he was born on November 9, 1946 in Baldwin and worked in the construction fields for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Ina Johnson of Grand Rapids. Honoring his...

Susan Butler-Brauer
Feb 24, 2012
Susan Louise Butler-Brauer, age 65, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Sanctuary at Saint Mary's in Walker. She was born August 31st, 1946 to Ollie and Loris Butler. She is survived by her parents and a sister, Pamela Butler. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Jimmy Adams
Feb 23, 2012
Jimmy Moss Adams, age 69, of Eaton Rapids passed away Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at the Eaton Community Hospice Home in Charlotte. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Lester Hyde
Feb 20, 2012
Lester Ernest Hyde, age 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Lester & Ellen (Huling) Hyde, he was born on July 9, 1925 in Grand Rapids and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include a daughter, Sherree Hyde of Grand Rapids; and two sons,...

Russell Jacobs
Feb 20, 2012
Russell Paul Jacobs, age 63, of Wyoming passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer and is now celebrating life in Heaven. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Wanda. His three sons, Kevin, Matthew and Nate (Becky) Jacobs. His loving grandchildren, Ciara, Reece, Austin, Jyalen, Kailei, Grace, Jordan, Dillon and Aydson. Also surviving...

Paul Dagley
Feb 18, 2012
Paul Harding Dagley, age 79, of Dimondale, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The son of Paul & Margaret Dagley, he was born on May 3, 1932 in Hammond, Indiana and worked as a building contractor for 60 years. Survivors include his daughter, Paula Dagley; and two sons, James Dagley and Paul Dagley. Honoring his...

Ryan Mead
Feb 18, 2012
Ryan Robert Mead, age 20, of Belmont, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Wyoming. The son of Orlando Villarreal & Kimberly Doran, he was born on January 19, 1992 in Grand Rapids and had worked for Meijer. He is survived by his parents, Orlando Villarreal of Grandville; and Kimberly Doran of Wimberley, Texas. Honoring his wishes, cremation will...

Mary Crone
Feb 16, 2012
Mary Ann Crone, age 63, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 16, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her sister and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Glen & Marguerite (Reed) Crone, she was born on July 21, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas and worked as a professional horse trainer. Survivors include her sisters, Judy Langston of...