Obituary Listing

Alicia Drake
Feb 16, 2012
Alicia I. Drake, age 95, of Sheridan, formerly of Santa Ana California, passed away Thursday evening, February 16, 2012 under the care of her special friend, Patti, and Hospice of Ionia/Lansing. Alicia was born November 19, 1916 in Olive, California to Ferdinand and Inez Mendoza. Alicia spent most of her life as an accountant working at the Newport Mesa Courthouse...

Marilyn Frankboner
Feb 15, 2012
Marilyn Fankboner, age 80, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Oglene & Zella Irene (Smith) Hardesty, she was born on May 24, 1931 in Norris City, Illinois and over the years lived in Las Vegas, Nevada and McLeansboro, Illinois before coming to Greenville. She was preceded in death...

Rachel Gunnink
Feb 14, 2012
Rachel Faye Gunnink, age 58, of Alto, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from Cancer. She was born to Richard and Ruth (Farowe) Gunnink on July 15, 1953 in Minnesota. After graduating from Calvin College in 1975, she worked for several years at Flowerland and Eastern Floral. In 1997 she opened her own business; Flower Farm, just outside of Alto....

Elizabeth Magness
Feb 14, 2012
Elizabeth Beryl Magness, age 69, of Middleville, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 14, 2012 at Emerald Meadows Assisted Living in Cascade Township. The daughter of Morris & Doris ( Hunt) Osborne, she was born on December 3, 1942 in Grand Rapids and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include her husband, John D. Magness of Middleville....

Wilda Beckley
Feb 14, 2012
Wilda Loretta Beckley, age 94, of Twin Lake, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family. The daughter of Ebbie & Carrie (Holmes) Gowell, she was born on October 15, 1917 in Dickson Township. Survivors include her children, Carrie (Ivan) Kelsch and Ronald (Kathleen) Beckley. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place....

Doris Fopma
Feb 13, 2012
Doris Lucille Fopma, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The daughter of Henry & Ethel Withers, she was born on November 19, 1924 in Howard City. Doris retired from Lear Siegler (Smith Industries, Grand Rapids) and she was also a licensed practical nurse. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Phyllis Roger
Feb 12, 2012
Phyllis Ann Roger, age 73, of Gowen, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 7, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Carol Richard & Frances Adelia (McDiarmid) Stedman, she was born on Jan. 9, 1939 in Ionia. On Jan. 29, 1957, she married Robert R. Roger, and together they raised...

Mary Brzozowski
Feb 11, 2012
Mary Brzozowski, age 59, of Grand Rapids, Mi passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2012 after a long, couragous battle with PPH. She was born on May 18, 1952, the Daughter of Walter and Wanda Brzozowski. Mary selflessly dedicated her life to her family and will forever be lovingly remembered and missed. She was joyously welcomed home by her parents, her...

Helen Murray
Feb 10, 2012
Helen Joan (Fitzpatrick) Murray, age 75, lost her battle with cancer Friday, February 10, 2012. She was born June 9, 1936 in Muskegon to Raymond and Barbara (Kesteloot) Fitzpatrick, who preceded her in death. Helen had been a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was an active member of the Muskegon Eagles Aerie 668, where she...

William Dalzell
Feb 6, 2012
William (Bill) Dalzell, age 68, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 6, 2012. Born November 20, 1943, in Northport, Michigan, to Frank and Elizabeth (Flees) Dalzell. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Irene; daughter, Jeanne (Budd) Wright; and two grandchildren, Jacob and Alaina. He is also survived by his brother,...

Wanda Plaggemeyer
Feb 6, 2012
Wanda Yvette Plaggemeyer, age 50, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at home. The daughter of Carlos & Ramona (Danuaz) Diaz, she was born on May 29, 1961 in Bronx, New York. Survivers include her husband, Michael K. Plaggemeyer of Hamilton; and two daughters, Brandy Haan & Angela Carlson. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were...

Michael Stever
Feb 6, 2012
Michael George Stever, age 64, of Hart, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Poppen House Residence in Muskegon under the loving care of his family and Harbor Hospice. The son of Arthur & Naomi Stever, he was born on December 9, 1947. Surviving are children, Jenny Dillinger and Jake Stever. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...

Robert Bayer
Feb 5, 2012
Robert Bayer, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Nelson & Clara (Schremmer) Bayer, he was born on September 5, 1926 in Hartford, Connecticut and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include children, Linda Bayer and William Bayer of Hastings. Honoring his...

Norbert Battermann
Feb 5, 2012
Norbert W. Battermann of Wyoming passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Trillium Woods Faith Hospice in Byron Center, Michigan at the age of 89. Norb was born November 25, 1922, in Sayville, NY. He studied mechanical engineering and received his BS from The Missouri College of Science & Technology, in Rolla, MO in 3 years. Norb completed ROTC training...

George Barnes
Feb 4, 2012
George Henry Barnes, age 89, of Jenison, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice. The son of Floyd & Mary Barnes, he was born on March 22, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana and worked as a quality control manager for Avnet Corporation for 40 years. Survivors include a daughter,...

Pamela Karst
Feb 4, 2012
Pamela Sue Karst Pamela Sue Karst left this life on February 4, 2012. She passed away at home, surrounded by her family and the lake, trees, birds and creatures that she loved. Pam was born to Max and Frances (Claybaugh) Brown in Warsaw, Indiana on July 9, 1954. After the death of her parents, Pam lived with Bob and Barb...

William Birkinbine
Feb 4, 2012
William Dean Birkinbine, age 42, of Grand Rapids, passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Trillium Woods Hospice Home in Byron Center. The son of David & Helen (Krebs) Birkinbine, he was born on February 5, 1969 in Toppenish, Washington and worked as a security guard. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation...

Goria Phelps
Feb 3, 2012
Gloria Nancy Phelps, age 74, of Rockford, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Cardinal & Viola (Smith) Stoddard, she was born on July 8, 1937 in Detroit. Survivors include her husband, Richard A. Phelps of Rockford. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Gloria Phelps
Feb 3, 2012
Gloria Nancy Phelps, age 74, of Rockford, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Cardinal & Viola (Smith) Stoddard, she was born on July 8, 1937 in Detroit. Survivors include her husband, Richard A. Phelps of Rockford. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation...
Orville Planck
Feb 3, 2012
Orville L. Planck, age 79, of Cutlerville, went to his Heavenly home on Friday afternoon, February 3, 2012 under the loving of his family and Faith Hospice. The son of Orville & Elvira (Hansen) Planck, he was born on July 10, 1932 in Cadillac and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his...