Obituary Listing

James Ludden
May 16, 2011
James Michael "Jim" Ludden, age 72, of Cedar Springs, passed quietly away on Monday afternoon, May 16, 2011 surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Health Care in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Margaret Ludden; a brother, Tom; a sister, MaryAnn; and his beautiful dog friend, Blondie. Jim was a philosopher, intense, passionate,...
Jennifer Cedarburg
May 12, 2011
Jennifer Lynn Cedarburg, age 37, of Cadillac, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. Surviving are her parents, Jeff & Julie Cedarburg of Cadillac; a sister, Barbara & Andy Massengill of Harrogate, Tennessee; a niece, Megan; two nephews, Andrew and Jeffery; and a special friend, Dave Fargo of Boon. Honoring Jennifer's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will...

Linda Wearne
May 12, 2011
Linda Mae (Carmer) Wearne, age 63, of Allegan, passed away on peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 12, 2011. She was preceeded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are: three sisters, one brother, three children, ten grandchildren, and one great grandson. According to Linda's wishes, cremation will take place. Linda Mae (Carmer) Wearne, age...

John Baratta
May 11, 2011
John Michael Baratta, age 58, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. John was born on May 8, 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska, to John and Helen Baratta. He spent 2 years in college and worked as an Optician. He is survived by his wife, Holly Becker-Baratta, whom he married September 2nd, 1990. Arrangements were entrusted to...
Sandra Poelman
May 10, 2011
Sandra Lynn Poelman, age 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband Daniel and her children Michelle (Randy) Crawford, Darryl (Jennifer) Klok, Nathan Klok; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She is also survived by her mother Marion Peterson and sister Dawn (Joe) Montgomery, brothers Dale (Judy) Peterson, Robert...

Herman Roberts
May 8, 2011
Herman Lee Roberts, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday evening, May 8, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The son of Isabelle Beatrice May (Williams) & Herman Lee Roberts, Sr., he was born on April 13, 1933 in Grand Rapids. Herman had worked as a truck driver. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements...

Frederick Dykstra
May 8, 2011
Frederick Theodore Dykstra, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away late Sunday evening, May 8, 2011 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. The son of Lucy (DeLeew) & Theodore Dykstra, he was born on December 20, 1941 in Grand Rapids. Fred was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War era, and had attained the...

James Edens
May 5, 2011
James Edwin Edens, Sr., age 81, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Lelia & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. The son of Quision & Dorothy (Pender) Edens, he was born on December 5, 1930 in Muskegon and worked as a shop worker. Survivors include a son, Harvey Edens of Muskegon. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take...

Norman Williams
May 4, 2011
Norman Albert Williams, age 84, of Lakeview, formerly of St. Johns, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mount Pleasant. The son of Elbert Lawrence & Bessie Jane (Whitman) Williams, he was born on July 30, 1926 in Harrison. A veteran of World War II, Norman proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1944...

Lynn Bush
May 3, 2011
Lynn George Bush, age 65, of Morley, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was the owner of Lynn's Auto Sales in Morley Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and a gathering to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011, beginning at 3:00 p.m., at the American Legion...

James Zaharias
May 1, 2011
James J. Zaharias, age 71, of Rose City, formerly of Prescott, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Bortz Health Care of Rose City, following a lingering illness. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company.

Sara Ritchie
May 1, 2011
Sara Louciell Ritchie, age 45, of Houghton Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at her home following a courageous fight with cancer. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and interment will be at Mt. Vernon, Washington. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company.

Timothy Yonchewski
Apr 30, 2011
Timothy F. Yonchewski, age 59, of Lansing, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation had taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.

Gary Kroening
Apr 30, 2011
Gary D. Kroening, age 67, of North Muskegon, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011 at home under the loving care of his family and Harbor Hospice. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place and final interment will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.

Reta Buckley
Apr 30, 2011
Mrs. Reta Buckley, age 91, formerly of Turk Lake, Greenville, passed away early Saturday morning, April 30, 2011 at Twin Oaks Retirement Community in Gowen. The daughter of Arthur Blaine & Josephine (Olsen) Minard, she was born on Dec. 28, 1919 in Sidney. On March 7, 1936, in Palo, she married Edward Dale Buckley, who preceded her in death on...

Leroy Boisvert
Apr 29, 2011
Leroy M. Boisvert, age 81, of Spring Lake, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Leila & Cryus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.
Sean Peterman
Apr 28, 2011
Sean Lee Petersen, age 30 of Hudsonville, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Sean was preceded in death by his father, Roger Petersen, and brother, Jason Petersen. Sean is survived by his wife, Courtney (Price) Petersen; children, Leah, Charlotte and Jesse; step-father, Tom Machiela, and mother, Marianne (Petersen) Machiela; step-sisters, Ashley...

Johanna Ringlever
Apr 28, 2011
Johanna Martina Ringlever, age 80, of Kentwood, went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday morning, April 28, 2011. She was born on March 9, 1931 in Oud-Vosser-Meer, Netherlands. Surviving are her husband, William Ringlever; three sons, Hank (Julie) Ringlever, John (Tobi) Ringlever, and Bill Ringlever; and seven grandchildren. Visitation with the family is on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from...

Donald Cerling
Apr 27, 2011
Donald Thure Cerling, age 76, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. The son Thure & Alice (Stenfelt) Cerling, he was born on December 10, 1934, in Elmhurst, Illinois. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he held various...
David Rydahl
Apr 26, 2011
David Allen Rydahl, age 72, of Sidney, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 26, 2011 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville after a brief illness. The son of Martin & Lela (Martin) Rydahl, he was born on Feb. 3, 1939 in Sidney. On Aug. 28, 1959, in Sidney, he married the former Carol Lee Kosten. At a young age David began...