Obituary Listing
David Kothe
Jan 5, 2012
David Stark Kothe, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2011 at Maple Creek Lodge in Grand Rapids under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Edward & Dorothy (Stark) Kothe, he was born on January 4, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey and was a graduate of Western Michigan University....
Larry Houston
Jan 1, 2012
Larry W. Houston, age 65, of Kalamazoo, passed away early Sunday morning, January 1, 2012 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Committal services, with full military honors, will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta (time and date to be announced). Arrangements have been entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care....
Shirley Hawkins
Jan 1, 2012
Shirley Eugene Hawkins, age 72, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday evening, January 1, 2012 at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. The daughter of Delbert & Ellen (Benjamin) Pitts, she was born on October 13, 1939 in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard E. Hawkins, Sr. Surviving are children, Debra McNees,...
David Maguire
Dec 31, 2011
David D. Maguire, age 58, of Crystal passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ann Arbor. The son of Archie and JoAnne (Ensing) Maguire, he was born on August 10, 1953 in Big Rapids and was disabled veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brandy (Ed)...
Carl Perry
Dec 29, 2011
Carl Edward Perry Sr., age 77, of Niles, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Frank & Luella (Steel) Perry, he was born on April 5, 1934 in Denver, Colorado and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are wife, Margaret Mae Perry; and children, Carl...
Ralph Vanepps
Dec 27, 2011
Ralph Keith Vanepps, age 71, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. He was born on May 9, 1940 in Jackson and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Committal services, with full military honors, will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta (time and date to be...
Wilma Crum
Dec 27, 2011
Wilma Ilene Crum, age 82, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by first husband, Donald H. Crum and second husband, William R. Throckmorton. She is survived by children; Dr. Cherie (Robert) Winters, Gary (Jane) Crum, Dennis (Tammy) Crum, and Lori (Rev. Verlyn) Verbrugge, grandchildren: Carrie (Hugh) Johnson, Jason (Jen) Winters,...
Ricky Mckay
Dec 24, 2011
Ricky Jay "Rick" McKay, age 44, of Woodland, passed away Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Ralph & Bonnie (Goheen) McKay, he was born on March 31, 1967 in Flint and worked for a local dairy farm. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan...
Thomas Dreyer
Dec 24, 2011
Thomas Jack Dreyer, Sr., age 70, of Greenville, passed away on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Spectrum Health Buttterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Orie & Helen (Hendler) Dreyer, he was born December 23, 1941 in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his three sons, Doug Dreyer, of Wyoming, David Dreyer, of Greenville, and Thomas Dreyer,...
Robert Amenson
Dec 23, 2011
Robert Allen Amenson, age 66, of Beulah, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Richard & Esther Amenson, he was born on July 5, 1945 in Detroit. Mr. Amenson owned and operated Crystal Lake Resort in Beulah for 32 years. Survivors include his wife, Zoily "Zee" Amenson of Beulah. Honoring his...
Vonder Priest
Dec 22, 2011
Vonda Pruitt Priest, age 65, of Grand Haven, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Heartwood Lodge at North Ottawa Community Hopsice in Spring Lake with family by her side. The daughter of Charles & Dorothy (James) Pruitt, she was born on August 26, 1946 in Tempe, Arizona and worked for Ermanco Inc. for 15 years. Surviving is husband, Dennis...
Bonnie Tiffany
Dec 20, 2011
Bonnie Ruth Tiffany, age 74, of Greenville, passed away after a brief battle with peritoneal cancer at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The Lord called Bonnie home to eternal glory on Tuesday morning, December 20, 2011. The daughter of Corbin & Blanche (Sebring) Stratton, she was born on September 8, 1937 in...
Dorene Zerbe
Dec 19, 2011
Dorene Kay Zerbe, age 50, of Alto, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Fredrick & Majorie (Huffman) Zerbe, she was born on February 16, 1961 in Grand Rapids and worked as a medical assistant. Survivors include a son, James Bates; and brother, John Zerbe, both of Alto. Honoring her wishes,...
Peggy Curell
Dec 19, 2011
Peggy Rachel Curell, age 78, of Sunfield, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The daughter of Glenn & DeEtte (Hunt) Rairigh, she was born on December 18, 1933 in Woodbury. Survivors include her husband, Donald Curell. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at the Nashville Church of the...
Donald Hammond
Dec 18, 2011
Donald Harry Hammond, age 61, of Gowen, passed away early Sunday morning, December 18, 2011 at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. The son of Harry Donald & Marjorie (Slicker) Hammond, he was born on May 27, 1950 in Greenville. On August 7, 1971, in Greenville, he married Teresa Mae Sisson and together they enjoyed 40 years of...
Caroline Nagy
Dec 17, 2011
Caroline June Nagy, age 72, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her home under the loving care of her family and Faith Hospice. The daughter of Lloyd Brown & Goldie (Musser) Bloomfield, she was born on July 30, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts. Survivors include her husband, Robert L. Nagy of Lowell. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take...
Gloriana Bridges
Dec 17, 2011
Gloriana Bridges, age 73, of East Tawas, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at her home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. Survivors include her daughter, Terry Grey, also of East Tawas. At her request cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.
Charles Obenchain
Dec 14, 2011
Obenchain-Charles "Judd" Obenchain age 88, of Wyoming, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maxine; daughters Jan (Lennie) Chambers and Mary Kay Conde; grandchildren Christopher (Valerie) Obenchain, Caitlin (Christopher) Chambers-Weyant, his devoted caregiver, Rebecca Board, and great granddaughter Kayla...
James Tate
Dec 13, 2011
James Harville Tate, age 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2011 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Evans & Ruth (Sims) Tate, he was born on July 15, 1932 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A proud veteran of the Korean War, James served with the U.S. Army and attained the rank of...
Elaine Stefans
Dec 12, 2011
Elaine Elizabeth Stefans, age 87, of Walker, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 at Holland Home-Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Henry & Marie Wilson, she was born on October 12, 1924 in Elk Rapids. Surviving are children, Nancy Hirzel, Robert Stefans and Richard Stefans. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan...
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