Obituary Listing

Horace Roderick

Horace Roderick

Jun 13, 2012

Horace Leonard Roderick, age 78, of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Tendercare of Kalamazoo. The son of Francis & Rose (Bastine) Roderick, he was born on May 31, 1934 in Sharon Twp. and worked as a heavy equipment operator. Surviving are his children, Robert Roderick, Rodney Roderick, and Robin Reeder of Kalamazoo. Honoring his wishes, cremation will...

Martin Hamstra

Martin Hamstra

Jun 12, 2012

Martin J. Hamstra of Grand Rapids (M.J. To friends, Poppie to grandchildren). Age 85. Martin John was taken to his Eternal Home on June 12, 2012 by his precious Lord. We thank our Heavenly Father for ending his suffering from pneumonia and the indignities and hopelessness of Alzheimer's disease. He was a man of faith and prayer. He passed away...

Sharon Sallmen

Sharon Sallmen

Jun 11, 2012

Sharon Kay Sallman, age 62, of Saginaw, died Monday, June 11, 2012 in Saginaw. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned. Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Phillip Dykeman

Phillip Dykeman

Jun 10, 2012

Phillip James Dykman, age 58, of Fremont, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice. The son of Melbourne & Elizabeth (Arendsen) Dykman, he was born on November 2, 1953 in Grand Rapids and worked as a cabinet maker. Survivors include two children, Andrew B. Dykman, and Melina J....

Roberta Laidler

Roberta Laidler

Jun 10, 2012

Roberta Ann Laidler, age 71, of Harrison passed away Sunday evening, June 10, 2012 at Spectrum Health - Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids under the loving care of her family. The daughter of Clifford P. and Pearl M. (Dowling) Wilson, Roberta was born September 9, 1940 in Highland Park MI. Roberta worked in many facets of food service for...

Shirley Mccarty

Shirley Mccarty

Jun 8, 2012

Shirley Beth McCarty, age 77, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. The daughter of Aubrey & Hazel (Jackson) Carstens, she was born on August 6, 1934 in Kalamazoo and worked as a dental assistant. Survivors include two children, Robert A. McCarty, and Susan Walters. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Susan Gill

Susan Gill

Jun 6, 2012

Susan Jane (Bolt) Gill, age 51, of Grand Rapids, MI, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, following a brief illness. Susan was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and a good friend to many. We will miss Susan's sense of humor, warm personality, and her loving Christian example. Her passion was working with children and...

C. Neumann

C. Neumann

Jun 6, 2012

C. June Neumann, of Greenville, passed away on her 83rd birthday, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Frederick Gordon & Loda Merle (Linderman) Mier, she was born on June 6, 1929 in Orleans. On March 12, 1948, at Bath, she married Ronald G. Neumann and together they enjoyed 54 years of marriage until...

Louise Andree

Louise Andree

Jun 3, 2012

Louise Germaine Andree, age 87, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Lelia and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. The daughter of Raymond & Cecile (Lasnier) Franklin, she was born on November 6, 1924 in Muskegon. Survivors include a son, Bruce (Dawn) Andree; and a grand daughter, Jane Andree. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...

William Hansen

William Hansen

Jun 2, 2012

William John Hansen, age 85, of St. Johns, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The son of George & Hazel (Boone) Hansen, he was born on Feb. 26, 1927 in Cheboygan, Michigan, and was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Hansen retired from the Clinton County...

Steven Ruiter

Steven Ruiter

Jun 2, 2012

Steven R. Ruiter, age 58, of Walker passed away Wednesday June 2, 2012 at home. The son of Robert W. and Bethlyann K. (Anderson) Ruiter, Steve was born March 24, 1954 in Grand Haven and worked in masonry. Surviving are his three sisters; Peggy Hoogewind of Lowell, Mary Godley of Illinois, and Karen Bumgarner. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken...

Ronald Maple

Ronald Maple

May 31, 2012

Ronald Max Maple, age 86, of Wyoming, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center-Crestview in Wyoming. The son of Virles & Fay (Burch) Maple, he was born on December 2, 1925 in Grand Rapids and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include a son, Mitchell Dean Maple of Wyoming; and a daughter, Beverly...

Hazel Hansen

Hazel Hansen

May 31, 2012

Hazel Marguerite Hansen, age 88, of Greenville, passed away Saturday morning, March 31, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Edward Charles & Lena Maude (Cramer) Smith, she was born on Nov. 20, 1923 in Belding. Following her graduation from Greenville High School in 1942, she worked at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company helping build gliders...

Joe Coburn

Joe Coburn

May 30, 2012

Joe Nathan Coburn, age 66, of Kentwood, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of John & Laura (Grandberry) Coburn, he was born on June 13, 1945 in Collierville, Tennessee and worked in sales for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Mercedes Randolph-Coburn of Kentwood....

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...