Obituary Listing

Nov 28, 2011

Norma Jane Levander, age 84, formerly of Flushing and Marquette, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at the home of her daughter, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Earl & Esther Josephine McFarland (Norman) Kribs, she was born on January 25, 1927 in Flint and was a teacher for the Flint Public...

Nov 27, 2011

Luther F. Lessard, age 69, long-time Greenville Public Schools teacher, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 27, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. The son of Rapheal Joseph & Doris C.A. (Foster) Lessard, he was born on December 21, 1941 in Ludington. Following high school, Luther served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Northampton and after his honorable discharge from...

Nov 26, 2011

Michael Leroy Quillan, age 71, of Belding, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The son of Harold Anthony & Violet Irene (Christian) Quillan, he was born on April 17, 1940 in Belding. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place and memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted...

Nov 25, 2011

Peggy Jean Licence, age 75, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 25, 2011. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Margaret Licence; and an aunt, Eleanor. Peggy was a life-long member of East Congregational United Church of Christ., having been baptized there as a child and looked forward to attending every...

Nov 25, 2011

Staffa Duma, age 91, of Spring Lake, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at Robbinswood Assisted Living in Grand Haven. The daughter of Leo & Michalina (Domzalski) Evtushek, she was born on January 7, 1920 in Detroit. Survivors include a son, Michael Duma of Grand Haven; and daughter, Diane Niblick of Spring Lake. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Nov 25, 2011

Zinaida Leonova, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Vasiliy & Maria (Filippova) Leonov, she was born on April 1, 1921 in the former U.S.S.R. and had worked as a store director. She emigrated to the United States nearly 17 years ago and enjoyed the freedoms...

Nov 25, 2011

Echo Jean Cooper-Sower, age 40, of Sidney, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing after a long illness. The daughter of Rojeanna Lynn (Lebeck) & Robert J. Cooper, Jr., she was born on October 22, 1971 in Sheridan. Echo had worked as a loan analyst with Independent Bank and enjoyed interior decor and fashion design, as...

Nov 25, 2011

Michael Stanley Kieronski, age 52, of Hersey, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, November 25, 2011 at home. The son of Frank & Gertrude (Ruston) Kieronski, he was born on September 6, 1959 in Wyandotte and worked as a Machinist for 32 years. Survivors inclulde a son, Jacob Kieronski of Wyandotte. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place....

Nov 22, 2011

Daryl Arthur Bogue, age 52, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Mid-Michigan Hospice House in Lansing. The son of Donald & Genevieve (Brown) Bogue, he was born on June 9, 1959 in Muskegon and had worked as a truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Bogue; two sisters, Cheryl Wittenburg and Kathleen Powney; and three brothers, Donald...

Nov 22, 2011

Thomas David Richards, age 67, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday morning, November 22, 2011 with family by his side at the Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Percy & Mattie (Harr) Richards, he was born on November 18, 1944 in Schenectady, New York and worked for Amway for 19 years....

Nov 20, 2011

Christopher Cheney, age 63, of Gowen, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. The son of James Allen & Nancy Virginia (Schilling) Cheney, he was born on August 29, 1948 in Hinsdale, Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Sharon K. Cheney. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial...

Nov 18, 2011

Sgt. Rodman Curtis Pritchard, age 82, of Ionia, passed away Friday evening, November 18, 2011 at Stoneleigh Hospice Residence in Lansing. The son of Rodman & Hilda (Brewer) Pritchard, he was born on July 16, 1929 in Easton, Pennsylvania. A proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, he also worked as an accountant for Harvard Investments. Honoring his wishes, no services...

Nov 18, 2011

Claribel Marie Herwy, age 90, of Paris, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. Born on October 24, 1921, Claribel had worked as a school bus driver. Survivors include a daughter, Teri Jo Herwy, of Paris. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to...

Nov 16, 2011

Ruth Leota (Jensen) Campbell, age 104, of Sidney, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 16, 2011 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of William & Estella (Minerd) Noah, she was born on July 19, 1907 in Sidney. Over the years she had worked as a telephone operator, for three owner's of...

Nov 16, 2011

Beth Ann Imhoff, age 59, of Grand Rapids, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 16, 2011 at Spectrum Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Wallace & Virginia (Morse) Imhoff, she was born on August 25, 1952 in Grand Rapids and had worked as a travel agent for RCI Travel. Beth is preceded in death by...

Nov 16, 2011

November 16, 2011 - November 16, 2011 Adelina Grace Gonzalez, precious infant daughter of Kotisha Rios-Guzman and Jamie Gonzalez, returned to Heaven on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Graveside committal services are at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Stanton. Arrangements were entrusted to the Christiansen Funeral Home &...

Nov 14, 2011

Robert Cameron Jr. Sept. 2, 1927-Nov. 14, 2011 Bob was born, raised and resided in the Detroit area. He is survived by his daughter, G. Ann Cameron; her partner, Kevin Boker; grandson, David C. Vanderweele; sister-in-law, Mary Wilson; nieces, Cathy Wilson and Laurie Saddler. Bob lived for golf, investing and political discussions. A career as a CPA led to a...

Nov 14, 2011

Nov 14, 2011

Clarence Elmer Grimm, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, November 14, 2011 at his home in Grand Rapids. The son of Blanch (Lanman) & Clarence Grimm Sr., he was born on November 29, 1927 in Medford, Massachusetts and retired from Great Lakes Mazda where he was the data processing manager. Survivors include his wife, Judith Grimm; daughters, Sharon...

Nov 13, 2011

Jackqulyn K. Martin, age 72, of Mattawan, passed away early Sunday morning, November 13, 2011 at her home under the loving care of her family and Borgess Visiting Nurses & Hospice. The daughter of Seth & Iva (Munson) Swinehart, she was born on September 15, 1939 and had worked as a cashier for Meijer. Surviving are children, Daniel L. Martin...