Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 12, 2011

TERRY - Marian Elizabeth (Lathrop) Terry, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 12, 2011. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who was always delighted when her family gathered around her. She also loved gardening, golf and doing arts and crafts and traveling around the world. Marian will be...

Nov 9, 2011

Cheryl Kaye Banacka, age 59, of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Mercy Health Partners-Mercy Campus in Muskegon. The daughter of Charles & Florence (Willett) Kipp, she was born on August 19, 1952 in Walled Lake. Surviving is her husband, David L. Banacka of Fremont. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and final interment will be in...

Nov 8, 2011

Theodore Austin Gustin, age 82, of Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, The son of Dewitt & Nellie Columbia (Sharpe) Gustin, he was born on August 29, 1929 in Wyoming and was a proudly served our Nation in three branches of the military... the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S....

Nov 7, 2011

LaVerne Margaret Shawl, age 82, of Caledonia, passed away Monday evening, November 7, 2011 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice at Foster's Adult Foster Care Home in Caledonia. The daughter of Frank & Margaret (Stefani) Supansic, she was born on October 31, 1929 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, David...

Nov 6, 2011

Margaret Carol Mowery, age 65, of Fairbanks, Alaska, died unexpectedly on Sunday at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming while visiting family in Michigan. Funeral services and burial will take place in Fairbanks, Alaska. Local arrangements were entrusted to the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Greenville. www.ChristiansenCares.com

Nov 6, 2011

Derry Pauline Graczyk, age 68, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at her home. The daughter of Blanton & Clifford Webb, she was born on June 29, 1943 in Macon, Georgia. Survivors include two sons, Erb Avore, and James Erb; and a daughter, Donna Erb. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Derry Pauline Graczyk, age...

Nov 5, 2011

Martin William Wager, age 62, of St. Johns, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. The son of William & Doris (Funk) Wager, he was born on July 2, 1949 in Rhinebeck, New York and had worked as a Regional Sales Director with Goulds Pumps-ITT Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Wager; son,...

Nov 5, 2011

Cindy Ann Perry, age 48, formerly of Chandler, Arizona, passed away Saturday morning, November 5, 2011 under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan at her parent's Lincoln Lake home. The daughter of Roy Allen & Barbara Jean (North) Welch, she was born on April 12, 1963 in Grant. Survivors include her two children, Barbara Wooten of...

Nov 2, 2011

Walter Tahija, age 64, of Nunica, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Heartwood Lodge of North Ottawa Community Hospice in Spring Lake. . The son of Walis & Linda (Zvonimiera) Tahija, he was born on June 2, 1947 in Munich, Germany and had worked at Pummill Business Forms. Surviving are his wife, Linda K. Tahija of Nunica; two...

Nov 2, 2011

Keith Spencer Ainslie, age 62, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, November 2, 2011 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Greenville. www.ChristiansenCares.com