Obituary Listing
Andrew Wilburn
Dec 19, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband and friend, Andrew Wilburn. He was born on September 16, 1955, in Memphis, Tennessee, and passed away December 19, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan after a short and difficult battle with cancer. Andrew was raised by his grandmother in Rosemark, Tennesee, about 30 miles from Memphis and...
Deborah Walker
Dec 19, 2023
Deborah Jean Walker, age 71, of West Olive, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born August 25, 1952, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Edward and Doris (Stevens) Rooney. Debbie married Alford Louis Walker on August 20, 1983, in Pontiac, Michigan. Together they raised their daughter,...
Linda Gullekson
Dec 18, 2023
With a heart full of love and a spirit as beautiful as the lilacs she adored, Linda Lou Gullekson (nee Jost), affectionately known as "Cookie Grandma,” left this earthly realm on December 18, 2023. Born on October 21, 1953, in Mitchell, South Dakota, Linda's life was a tapestry of love, service, and dedication that radiated in her every action and...
Marilyn Gingrich
Dec 17, 2023
Marilyn Louise (Harris) Gingrich, age 81, of Zeeland, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born July 29, 1942, in East Prairie, Missouri, to the late Shelly and Georgie (Franklin) Harris. Marilyn married the love of her life, Eugene Leslie Gingrich, on July 20, 1979, in...
Doranna Mouser
Dec 15, 2023
Doranna May Mouser, age 71, of Hersey, Michigan, passed away early Friday morning, December 15, 2023 at her home under the loving care of her son and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Donald & Sarah (Chupp) Glover, she was born on May 14, 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana and had worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for many years. Survivors...
Julie Hacker
Dec 14, 2023
Julie Hacker, age 57, of Ovid, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born on February 7, 1966, in Marquette. Julie was a loving mother of 4 children, Branden, Krista, Edward, Danae. She loved being outdoors especially gardening as too she loved to can. She loved her flowers and looked forward to Spring/Summer to plant them. She was...
Diana Cook
Dec 14, 2023
Diana Mae Cook, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born to Willard & Betty DeBruyn on October 8, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Diana grew up to be a woman of great wit and compassion. She was the embodiment of the quote, "A good character is the best tombstone," as her thoughtful and generous nature will...
Steven Sundquist
Dec 12, 2023
Steven Jay Sundquist, age 53, of Chase, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Corewell Health - Reed City Hospital. The son of Allen Francis & Patsy Ann (Wright) Sundquist, he was born on August 27, 1970 in Reed City, Michigan. Steve enjoyed putting models together, watching football and loved the Detroit Red Wings. He will long be remembered...
Louis Rawson
Dec 12, 2023
On December 12, 2023, Louis Vergil Rawson, a beloved husband and the father of five children, passed away to be with the Lord. He was 90 years old. Louis was born on February 10, 1933, in Saginaw, the son of John William and Crystal (Swinehart) Rawson. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953 until...
Deborah Pipe
Dec 10, 2023
On Sunday, December 10th, Deborah Ann (Jett) Pipe, 71, of Saranac Michigan, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile crash, following a medical incident. Her loyal dog Max was with her. Born on March 22, 1952, Deb was a fixture in the community of Lowell for many years. She and her late husband, Dan Pipe, were the owners of Rupert’s Drop...
Donald Dunn
Dec 10, 2023
Donald Armond Dunn, age 79, of Lowell, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, at home on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born May 3, 1944, in Marshall, Michigan, to the late Allison and Phyllis (Mulvaney) Dunn. Don graduated from Pennfield High School with the class of 1963. After graduation he proudly served his country...
John Culp
Dec 10, 2023
John Waylon Culp, an incomparable force of compassion and charisma, was born on August 31, 1981, in Dothan, Alabama. As a child, John's creative spirit and natural talent began to shine, and it would continue to burn brightly throughout his life. A gifted musician and songwriter, John had the unique ability to weave together melodies and lyrics that touched the...
Ernest Fulton
Dec 10, 2023
Ernest Wilfred Fulton, age 64, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away after a battle with cancer on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born July 5, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Ernest and Delores (Andre) Fulton. Ernie worked as a welder/fabricator, he was a very talented handyman, tree trimmer, and there wasn’t anything that he could not fix. He...
Louis Ecker
Dec 9, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louis Raymond Ecker, affectionately known as Louie, on December 9, 2023. Born on July 24, 1938, in Petoskey, Michigan, Louis lived a life filled with hard work, family, and dedication to his passions. As Albert Einstein once said, "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy...
Leroy Williams
Dec 8, 2023
Leroy L. Williams, age 60, of Howard City, passed away Friday evening, December 9, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Arthur Robert & Irene Mary (Heintz) Williams, he was born on October 19, 1963 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Leroy worked as a truck driver for many years, and enjoyed...
James Reh
Dec 7, 2023
James Allan Reh 4/30/1960 - 12/7/2023 Jim passed away peacefully into the arms of his savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a long battle with metastatic Colon Cancer. Jim always enjoyed life to the fullest and spent a year in Emmanuel Hospice care fulfilling his bucket list. He enjoyed playing A-Z of restaurants, trips to warm climates, spending time...
Larry Overton
Dec 6, 2023
Larry Edward Overton I, 80, of Berrien Center, Michigan, peacefully passed away at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born Sunday, January 31, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Jack Norman and Dorothy Laverne (Smith) Overton. Larry grew up in South Bend with his family. He attended Central High School. Shortly...
Florence Stewart
Dec 5, 2023
Florence Geraldina Stewart, age 71, of Orleans, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Holland Home-Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapid with her family at her side. The daughter of Carl & Jessie (Smith) Anderson, she was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1952 in Big Rapids, Michigan. Following high school, Florence attended college at Montcalm Community College where she...
Ronald Towns
Dec 5, 2023
Ronald D. Towns, 73, of Mecosta, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home. The son of Dale & Jayne (Stilson) Towns, he was born on November 15, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On June 22, 1996, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he married Barbara (Peterson) Towns. Ronald dedicated himself to 55 years of cement working at his...
Brenda Evans
Dec 5, 2023
The ever-loving, spirited, and talented Brenda Evans, passed away on December 5, 2023. Known affectionately by her grandchildren as "Nana", Brenda was born on August 18, 1948, and lived her life to its fullest extent for 75 splendid years between Gadsden, Genesee County & Grand Rapids. A woman who knew how to add a dash of spice to life, Brenda...