Obituary Listing

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...

Patricia Knappen

Patricia Knappen

May 13, 2012

Mrs. Patricia A. Knappen, age 59, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Donald and Glenna (Stevens) Stroben, she was born on January 28, 1953 in Grand Rapids. On January 30th, 1970, she married Dennis Knappen and together they enjoyed over 42 years...

James Carper

James Carper

May 11, 2012

James L. Carper, age 85, of Greenville, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Melvin L. & Elizabeth (McMeins) Carper, he was born on December 2, 1926 in La Prairie, Illinois. On March 11th, 2000 he married Sandra (Snow) VanSyckle and together they enjoyed over...

Gloria Austin

Gloria Austin

May 9, 2012

Gloria Jean Austin, age 59, of Newaygo, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at home in White Cloud under the care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Wayne & Claudia (Tuggle) Straight, she was born on December 21, 1952 in Kentucky and worked as a school bus driver for 17 years. Survivors include her brother, Roger...

Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor

May 7, 2012

Charles Gerald "Buzz" Taylor, age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Robert & Verna Taylor, he was born on October 4, 1940 in Grand Rapids and worked as a Millwright. Surviving are his children, Doug Taylor of Comstock Park;...

Patricia Elkhoff

Patricia Elkhoff

May 6, 2012

Patricia Muriel Eikhoff, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of James & Charlotte (Cunningham) Sala, she was born on February 13, 1928 in Wyoming and worked as a secretary. Survivors include her brother, Jim Sala of Wyoming and sister Delores J. Leslie of Grand Rapids...

Susan Hamer

Susan Hamer

May 6, 2012

Susan Kay Hamer, age 48, of Ionia, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at her home in Ionia under the loving care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of James & Maxine (Streeter) Hamer, she was born on June 19, 1963 in Greenville. Survivors include a sister, Jean Labauve of Lamarque, Texas. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...