Obituary Listing

Franklin Mcmillan

Franklin Mcmillan

May 5, 2012

Franklin William McMillian, age 69, of Allendale, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. The son of William & Ada (Mindal) McMillan, he was born on July 11, 1942 in Petosky and worked as a long haul truck driver for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Alfreda (Leong) McMillan; and children, Scott McMillan of Houghton,...

Edward Vanallen

Edward Vanallen

May 4, 2012

Edward Van Allen, age 90, died Friday, May 4, 2012 after a short illness. He closed his eyes on earth and opened them in Heaven, stepping into the arms of his Savior. Ed was a faithful servant of God, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 65 years, Jane...

Lavina Conrad

Lavina Conrad

May 4, 2012

Lavina Mae Conrad, age 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Peter & Florence (Vansingle) Olthof, she was born on May 14, 1922 in Grand Rapids. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy J. Lundy of Owosso. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were...

Judy Shave

Judy Shave

May 4, 2012

Judy Carol Shave, age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Glen & Leona (Smit) Myers, she was born on November 28, 1946 in Grand Rapids and worked as a clerical assistant for 40 years. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...

Bessie Cousar

Bessie Cousar

May 2, 2012

Bessie Lorene Cousar, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2012 at The Lodge at Maple Creek in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Simeon & Bessie (Miller) Tompkins, she was born on January 14, 1931 in El Paso, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Philip Cousar, Sr.; and children, Philip Cousar, Jr. & Teresa Anne Cousar-Klaynik. Honoring her...

Francis Byrnes

Francis Byrnes

Apr 30, 2012

Francis W. Byrnes, age 85, of Lansing, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Meridian Township. The son of William & Marie (Doyle) Byrnes, he was born on September 23, 1926 in Lansing and worked in sales. Survivors include a son, Kevin Byrnes of Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were...

Elsa Scheffler

Elsa Scheffler

Apr 28, 2012

Elsa Scheffler, age 73, of Walker, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Stonebridge Manor in Walker. The daughter of Theodore & Ottilie (Wiedenthal) Scheffler, she was born on December 19, 1938 in Poland and worked as a seamstress. Survivors include a daughter of Debra L. Scheffler of Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Claire Deglopper

Claire Deglopper

Apr 27, 2012

Claire Dick DeGlopper, age 82, of Kentwood, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Metron of Cedar Springs. The son of Coit & Ferne (Parrish) DeGlopper, he was born on March 14, 1929 in Grand Rapids and worked as a custodian for 28 years. Surviving is his wife, Alice R. DeGlopper of Kentwood. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place....

Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

Apr 26, 2012

Elizabeth Virginia Johnson, age 90, of East Lansing, formerly of Muskegon, passed away early Thursday morning, April 26, 2012 at Hazel Findley Country Manor in St. Johns. The daughter of Louis & Beatrice (Glaser) Thompson, she was born on October 22, 1921 in Lakewood, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Johnson. Surviving are her children,...

Mary Butts

Mary Butts

Apr 26, 2012

Mary Lou Butts, age 66, of Howard City, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Gerald & Eileen (Keenan) Manning, she was born on July 29, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio and worked in electronics for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Roger Lee Butts...

Donald Brown

Donald Brown

Apr 25, 2012

Donald Leroy Brown, age 88, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at his home. The son of Earl & Dorothy (Olson) Brown, he was born on September 1, 1923 in Muskegon and worked as a shipping foreman for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Carlson) Brown of Muskegon; children, Christopher Brown, Donald Brown, Karen Brown, and Cheryl...

Homer Huffman

Homer Huffman

Apr 25, 2012

Homer Leroy Huffman, age 80, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of William & Lizzie (Mast) Sumpter, he was born on December 12, 1931 and worked as a firefighter for 20 years. Survivors include a daughter, Melodeen Salesky of Nashville, Tennessee. Honoring...

Darlene Watterworth

Darlene Watterworth

Apr 25, 2012

Darlene Dawn Watterworth, age 62, of Okemos, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan under the loving care of her family and Sparrow Hospice. The daughter of Paul & June (Mullins) Westerby, she was born on May 10, 1949 in Royal Oak and worked as a dental hygienist for 38 years. Survivors include her husband,...

June Upper

June Upper

Apr 24, 2012

June Stella Upper, age 87, of Perry, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Craft Care Home in Holt. The daughter of Edwin & Stella (Aldrich) Hughes, she was born on February 6, 1925 in Flint. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Kenneth Wayne Upper. Survivors include four sons, Robert W. Upper, Michael K. Upper,...

Joann Groendal

Joann Groendal

Apr 24, 2012

Joann Ellen Groendal, age 75, of Barryton, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at home under the loving care of her family. The daughter of Harold & Martha (Selvig) Nicholson, she was born on May 27, 2012 in Grand Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Allen Groendal of Barryton; and two daughters, Kim powers, and Kathy Groendal of Pierson. Honoring...

Emilia Zervas

Emilia Zervas

Apr 24, 2012

Emelia Ann Zervas, age 91, of Spring Lake, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. The daughter of Pasquale & Anna (Volini) DePalo, she was born on December 30, 1920 in North Judson, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthony John Zervas. Survivors include her son, John (Donna) Zervas...

Larry Lewis

Larry Lewis

Apr 21, 2012

Larry Lee Lewis, age 61, of Potterville, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at his home under the loving care of his family. The son of Richard & Maxine (Parson) Lewis, he was born on August 24, 1950 in Lansing and worked as a forklift operator for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Marlene Lou (Misener) Lewis of Potterville. Honoring...

Joyce Josey

Joyce Josey

Apr 21, 2012

Joyce Laurine Josey, age 72, of Martin, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Wings of Hope Hospice Home in Allegan. The daughter of William & Rachael (Dunn) Taylor, she was born on June 8, 1939 in Detroit and worked in the manufacturing industry. Survivors include her daughter, Laurine Leverich. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted...

Helen Lecuyer

Helen Lecuyer

Apr 21, 2012

Helen LeCuyer, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Porter Hills Retirement Village in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Glen & Olive (Hallock) Stalker, she was born on March 22, 1922 in Malverne, New York. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Joseph Thomas LeCuyer. Survivors include her son, Stephen Thomas LeCuyer...

Frances Veeder

Frances Veeder

Apr 21, 2012

Frances May Veeder, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Crystal Springs Assisted Living in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Herman & Maud Haskell, she was born on March 11, 1922 in Los Angeles, California and worked as a writer for 40 years. Survivors include her daughter, Jane K. Veeder of San Mateo, California; and...