Obituary Listing
Edward Baird
Oct 25, 2011
Edward R. Baird, age 51, died on December 25, 2011 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Baird. He is survived by his wife, Kamie K. Baird; his children, Katy J. Baird, Nic T. Baird and Emily E. Baird; his mother Karen H. Baird; his brother James...
Ellen Mccorkle
Oct 24, 2011
Ellen Marie McCorkle, age 48, of Lowell, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with her loving family by her side. The daughter of Stanley J. & Carole (Hansen) Curie, she was born on October 22, 1963 in Grand Rapids. Survivors include husband, Jason McCorkle. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and services...
Bonnie Adair
Oct 23, 2011
Mrs. Bonnie Jean Adair, age 81, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord in Heaven on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The daughter of Harold J. & Donna Jean (Petersen) Hatch, she was born on December 14, 1929 in Belding. Bonnie was a 1948 graduate of Greenville High School and on Jan. 1, 1949,...
Alvin Blanchard
Oct 22, 2011
Alvin Jay Blanchard, age 60, of Plainwell, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Dale J. & Ninna (Slack) Blanchard, he was born on December 31, 1950 in Plainwell and was a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War, having honorably served his Nation in the United States Army. Survivors include...
Harold Badger
Oct 22, 2011
Harold Laing Badger, age 86, of Plainwell, passed away Saturday morning, October 22, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. The son of Norm & Jean (Laing) Badger, he was born on May 17, 1925 in Detroit and had worked as a warehouse supervisor. Surviving are sons, Larry and Kerry Badger; and daughter, Karen McCuen. Honoring his wishes, cremation will...
Daniel Summerfield
Oct 22, 2011
Daniel "Dan" Summerfield, age 74, a U.S. Army Veteran, author, and former radio personality, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at his home in Walker. Arrangements are pending and incomplete at this time.
Gaylord Patten
Oct 22, 2011
Gaylord Lee Patten, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Veterens Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Maurice & Lillian (Daily) Patten, he was born on August 2, 1919 in Grand Rapids. A decorated veteran of World War II, Gaylord served with the U.S. Army in the European-African Middle-Eastern theatres and was...
Margaret Abel
Oct 21, 2011
Margaret Louise Abel, age 86, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living in Alma. The daughter of Max K. & Anna Marie (Ottenburg) Ramlow, she was born on March 28, 1925 at Ballston Lake, New York. Survivors include her daughter, Linda L. Balch of Edmore. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to...
Jacquelyn Young
Oct 21, 2011
Jacquelyn Jean Young, age 85, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday evening, October 21, 2011 at her home under the loving care of her family and Pennock Hospice. The daughter of Geneveve C. (Cone) & Clyde R. Shoemaker, Sr., she was born on September 21, 1926 in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Jacquelyn Jean Young, age...
Terry Wiganusky
Oct 21, 2011
Terry Joseph Wiganusky, age 47, of Kentwood, passed away early Friday morning, October 21, 2011 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Thomas & Marcella (Miller) Wiganusky, he was born on October 3, 1964 in Grand Rapids and had worked in the constuction trades. Survivors include his sister, Jan Cole of...
Betty Soule
Oct 20, 2011
Betty Elizabeth Soule, age 80, of Greenville, passed away early Thursday morning, October 20, 2011 under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Carl Franklin & Daisy (White) Soule, she was born on January 24, 1931 in Gratiot County. After graduating high school, she began a career in a number of office positions at the former Gibson Refrigerator...
Herma Breisach
Oct 20, 2011
Hermas prolonged period of suffering ended on October 25, 2011. Herma was born to Leo and Hermine Pirker on May 1, 1926 in Vienna, Austria, and never lost her affinity for the cosmopolitan life that shaped her. Identified early as a gifted student, she ultimately earned a Ph.D. in History from the University of Vienna. She not only studied history;...
Theresa Narvestad
Oct 20, 2011
Theresa Cecelia Narvestad, age 68, of Harietta, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at her home. The daughter of Emil & Wilhemina (Hodges) Friedl, she was born on November 3, 1942 in Romulus. Surviving are her children, Anthony Narvestad and Stephanie Gibbs. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.
Barbara Hondorp
Oct 18, 2011
Barbara Ann Hondorp, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Wesley & Katheryn (King) Poe, she was born on May 31, 1930 in Grand Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Donald Hondorp; son, Rick Donald Hondorp; and daughter, Janice Zagata. Memorial services will be held at 11:00...
Douglas Pabis
Oct 15, 2011
Douglas Michael Pabis, age 58, of Portage, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. The son of Ernest & Genevive (Johnson) Pabis, he was born on October 6, 1953 in Dearborn and was an auto worker. Survivors include his brother, William Myers of Three Rivers. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted...
Robert Brown
Oct 14, 2011
Robert John Brown, 93, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The last surviving child of Lila (Simpson) and Harry Brown, he was born on July 6, 1918 in Muskegon. A veteran of World War II, Bob served in the United States Army at Guadalcanal, assigned to Company B, 873rd Engineer Aviation...
Robert Benner
Oct 14, 2011
Robert John Benner, age 53, of Lansing, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. The son of Judith & Troy Wendell, he was born on August 1, 1958 in El Paso, Texas and had worked as a painter. Surviving are his parents, Judith and Troy Wendell. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place....
William Steele
Oct 12, 2011
William Robert Steele, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2011 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Charles & Constance (Newbury) Steele, he was born on June 23, 1937 in Detroit. Survivors include his daughter, Cherri Steele of Las Vegas, Nevada, and a son, Charles "Chuck"...
Karl Norton
Oct 12, 2011
Karl Wayne Norton, Jr., age 56, of Grand Rapids, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 12, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The son of Dorris Lee (Kelly) & Karl Wayne Norton, Sr., he was born on June 11, 1955 in Grand Rapids. A proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he served his country towards the...
Laverne Cook
Oct 11, 2011
Laverne Robert Cook, age 77, of Comstock Park, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at his home. The son of Harry & Martha Cook, he was born on Sept. 29, 1934 in Zeeland and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his children, Greg Cook, Robert Cook, and Liz Cook. Committal services, with full...
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