Obituary Listing

Albert Deboer

Albert Deboer

May 30, 2012

Albert J. (Bud) DeBoer, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his home. The son of Klaas and Grietje (Konning) DeBoer, Bud was born May 2, 1922 in Grand Rapids. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Bud served in World War II in the Philippines and the Aleutian Islands, he enjoyed traveling, reading, fishing...

Ada Post

Ada Post

May 29, 2012

Ada Edna Post, age 88, of Beaverton, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Cashmir & Agnes (Clem) Mazur, she was born on February 2, 1924 in Winnipeg, Canada. Survivors include a daughter, Gail Herold of Byron Center. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place....

Donald Burton

Donald Burton

May 29, 2012

Donald George Burton, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The son of George & Mattie Burton, he was born on February 6, 1918 in Guyman, Oklahoma. Survivors include two daughters, Charlene D. Gillies of Ada, and Karen S. Dekoker. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted...

Donlad Burton

Donlad Burton

May 29, 2012

Donald George Burton, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The son of George & Mattie Burton, he was born on February 6, 1918 in Guyman, Oklahoma. Survivors include two daughters, Charlene D. Gillies of Ada, and Karen S. Dekoker. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Sherman Ellis

Sherman Ellis

May 27, 2012

Sherman Ellis, age 96, of Hudsonville, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Facility in Hudsonville. The son of Oscar & Alta (McGillem) Ellis, he was born on August 1, 1915 in Essex, Missouri and worked as an Advertising Manager for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Dunn Ellis; and a daughter, Karen Suzanne...

John Vanschagen

John Vanschagen

May 27, 2012

John Christian VanSchagen, age 73, of Ada, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at his son's home under the loving care of his family and Faith Hospice. The son of Cornelis & Johanna (Proper) VanSchagen, he was born on September 8, 1938 in Amsterdam, Holland and worked as a Technical Engineer for 36 years. Survivors include two sons, Dr. John...

Nancy Lehigh

Nancy Lehigh

May 26, 2012

Nancy Shirley LeHigh, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Faith Hospice. The daughter of Edwin & Anna (Zudar) Fri, she was born on September 4, 1941 in Muskegon. Survivors include two sons, Scott and Rob Ryerson, both of Kentwood. Honoring her wishes, cremation will...

Curtis Sousa

Curtis Sousa

May 26, 2012

Curtis E. "Sarge" Sousa, age 83, of Greenville, passed away early Friday morning, May 25, 2012 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital, Greenville. The son of Thomas F. & Christine C. (Burris) Sousa, he was born on October 3, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Curtis left home as a teenager to work as a cabin boy aboard the "Milwaukee Clipper" on Lake Michigan....

Joyce Klamer

Joyce Klamer

May 25, 2012

Joyce Ann Klamer, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Ora & Geraldine (Nelson) Thompson, she was born on June 16, 1935 in Union, Missouri and worked in sales. Surviving are her children, Larry Birdsell of Wyoming, Terry Davis of...

Faye Burhance

Faye Burhance

May 25, 2012

Faye C. Burhance, age 77, of Greenville, passed away late Friday evening, May 25, 2012 at Spectrum Health - United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Herman H. and Hattie (O'Shields) Greenhill, Faye was born on August 7, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia. Faye worked for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the offices of Dr. Bird, Dr. Ruiz...

Joyce Klammer

Joyce Klammer

May 25, 2012

Joyce Ann Klamer, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Ora & Geraldine (Nelson) Thompson, she was born on June 16, 1935 in Union, Missouri and worked in sales. Surviving are her children, Larry Birdsell of Wyoming, Terry Davis of...

Francine Frederick

Francine Frederick

May 24, 2012

Francine Deloris Frederick, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Lloyd & Eula Frederick, she was born on June 13, 1943 in Stockton, Illinois and worked in healthcare. Survivors include a son, Rex Owens of Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take...

Annette Heuvelhorst

Annette Heuvelhorst

May 23, 2012

Annette Heuvelhorst, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family. The daughter of Willard & Goldie (Shroyer) Menish, she was born on April 18, 1920 in Huntington, Indiana. Surviving are two daughters, Marilyn Talsma, and Peggy Bender. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Frederick Boertman

Frederick Boertman

May 22, 2012

Frederick L. Boertman, age 61, of Muskegon, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Harbor Hospice. The son of Frederick & Jacqueline (Vorac) Boertman, he was born on July 3, 1951 in Muskegon, MI.. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Ruth Behling

Ruth Behling

May 19, 2012

Ruth Ann Behling, age 71, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Harbor Hospice. The daughter of Harold & Ruth (Flintoff) Holmes, she was born on October 27, 1940 in Muskegon and worked as a Nurse Aid for 30 years. Survivors include a daughter, Roxanne Russell of Muskegon....

Rosa Calderon

Rosa Calderon

May 18, 2012

Rosa Calderon, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Basilio & Maria (Garcia) Calderon, she was born on April 14, 1953 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Survivors include her sister, Maria Calderon of Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Ronald Nottingham

Ronald Nottingham

May 18, 2012

Ronald James Nottingham, age 66, of Plainwell, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Battle Creek. The son of Lloyd & Doris (Boulter) Nottingham, he was born on June 12, 1945 in Plainwell. Ronald was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps, and worked for General Motors for 30 years. Survivors...

Timothy Cain

Timothy Cain

May 18, 2012

Timothy Lee Cain, Sr., age 33, of Sheridan, passed away Friday morning, May 18, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids from injuries received in an automobile accident. The son of Karen Kaye (Sinclair) and Terry Lee Cain, he was born on August 1, 1978 in Sheridan and had attended Central Montcalm Public Schools. Tim enjoyed riding ATV's, music,...

Gregory Field

Gregory Field

May 17, 2012

Gregory Vance Field, age 66, of Kalamazoo, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. The son of Arthur & Eileen (Eagan) Field, he was born on February 26, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois and worked for Bronson Hospital for 40 years. Survivors include two sons, Mark Field and Brett Field; and a daughter, Jennifer Hirch...

John Dalman

John Dalman

May 15, 2012

John Walter Dalman, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away at his home on May 15, 2012. He was born on March 28, 1931. He will be missed by his wife of 35 years, Genie (Winogene); children, Marcia (Bill) Sokolowski, Barbara Strick, John (Colleen) Dalman, Karen (Danny) Judy, Mary (Brad) Hendricks, Carol (Gary) Frost, Chuck (Vicky) Dalman, Patrick (Melissa) Dalman, Chris...