Obituary Listing

Calvin De Groot

Calvin De Groot

Jul 13, 2011

Calvin Paul DeGroot, age 62, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamaoo. The son of Renze & DeGroot, he was born on February 6, 1949 in Cicero, Illinois, and worked for Sackett's Carpet. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids. Calvin Paul...

Gerald Neve

Gerald Neve

Jul 13, 2011

Gerald Frank Neve, age 82, of Kentwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Frank Grover & Edna Margurite (Johnson) Neve, he was born on September 13, 1928 in Belding and worked as a financial planner. A veteran of the Korean War era,...

Oneil Willis

Oneil Willis

Jul 13, 2011

O'Neil Willis, age 56, of Detroit, passed away Wednesday evening, July 13, 2011 at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Albert & June (Land) Willis, he was born on March 24, 1955 in Detroit and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Burial, with full military honors, will take place on at 9:30 a.m. on...

Mitchell Bodick

Mitchell Bodick

Jul 12, 2011

Captain Mitchel Ames Bodick, age 49, formerly of Livonia, Westland, and St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 12, 2011 at the family home in North Muskegon under the loving care of his family and Harbor Hospice. The son of James Jay & Kay Diane (Calkins) Bodick, he was born on November 27, 1961 in Detroit. A commercial...

Sarah Bowden

Sarah Bowden

Jul 10, 2011

Sarah Jane "Sally" Bowden, age 84, of Lansing, passed away Sunday morning, July 10, 2011 at TenderCare-West in Delta Township. The daughter of Lee & Loris (Holley) Vaughn, she was born on October 27, 1926 in Lansing and was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held. Arrangements were entrusted...

Margaret Hudson

Margaret Hudson

Jul 10, 2011

Margaret Ann Hudson, age 49, of rural Sand Lake, passed away on Sunday morning, July 10, 2011 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice at her daughter's home in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Phyllis Jean (Tuffelmire) & Junior Jay Hallam, she was born on January 7, 1962 in Grand Rapids. A stronger woman we have...

Norman Bayle

Norman Bayle

Jul 9, 2011

Norman Arthur Bayle, Jr., age 43, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at home. The son of Royetta Mae (McCann) & Norman Arthur Bayle, Sr., he was born on December 22, 1967 in Fremont and worked as an appliance repair technician. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Wendy Hommerson

Wendy Hommerson

Jul 9, 2011

Wendy Jo Hommerson, age 55, of Grand Rapids, passed away late Friday evening, July 8, 2011 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice at her home. The daughter of Reuban Edgar & Zella Ilean (McFarland) Hannah, she was born on July 7, 1956 in Muskegon. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to...

Robert Masters

Robert Masters

Jul 6, 2011

Robert W. Masters, age 73, of Irons, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 6, 2011 at his home under the loving care of his family and Mercy Home Care & Hospice. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids. Robert W. Masters, age 73, of Irons, passed away early Wednesday morning,...

Jiles Williams

Jiles Williams

Jul 3, 2011

Major Jiles Brantley Williams, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. The son of Jiles Bentley & Loretta Vivian (Coffey) Williams, he was born on May 20, 1928 in Oakland, California, and was a career veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank...

David Burdette

David Burdette

Jul 3, 2011

David Burdette was born on July 5th 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a competitive swimmer and upon completing High School he joined the United States Navy. He graduated from the Basic Underwater Demolitions School (BUDS) after being one of the few to survive Hell Week, and was part of the elite Underwater Demolitions Teams (UDT). Dave served honorably...

Greg Haley

Greg Haley

Jul 3, 2011

Greg M. Haley passed away July 3, 2011. He was born in Chicago on Jan. 30, 1959. He is survived by his son, Kevin Haley; parents, Ed & Julie Haley; brothers, Eddie (Dottie and Luke) and Brian; good friend, Sal Scolastico; close cousins, Renee, Jan, Bob and all their children. His cousin, Rick, deceased. Services will be held at 11:00...

Troy Tolan

Troy Tolan

Jun 28, 2011

Troy Thomas Tolan, Jr., an aspiring bassist, age 14, of Dorr, passed away Tuesday evening, June 28, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids from injuries received in a bicycle-automobile accident in Allegan County. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Lisa Burkey and step-father, James Barnette; father, Troy Tolan Sr.; grandparents, Larry (Vonita) Burkey, Donnah Jakubowski, and...

James Hope

James Hope

Jun 28, 2011

James Wheeler Hope, age 94, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday evening, June 28, 2011 at Bowman House in Three Rivers. The son of Chauncy Edward & Inez (Zabra) Hope, he was born on March 21, 1917 in Columbia, South Carolina and was a school teacher. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation...

Stanley Loper

Stanley Loper

Jun 28, 2011

Stanley John Loper, age 46, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. The son of DeWayne & Kathleen (Kranenberg) Loper, he was born on June 4, 1965 in Grand Rapids and was self employed for 22 years. Survived by his wife, Kathy Marie (Reiland) Loper; and his family including Stanley John...

Irma Parker

Irma Parker

Jun 27, 2011

Irma Josie Parker, age 96, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 27, 2011 from Crystal Haven Adult Foster Care Home in Vestaburg. The daughter of Percy & Myrtle (Kreider) Walkington, she was born on August 20, 1914 in North Bradley and retired from the former Ore-Ida Foods plant in Greenville. She was a...

Gerald Streelman

Gerald Streelman

Jun 26, 2011

Gerard "Jerry" Arnold Streelman went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 26, 2011. He was born August 5, 1915 in Grand Rapids. He battled both Multiple Myeloma and Prostate cancer but was blessed to live to age 95. For over 35 years, Jerry worked for Standard Oil Company. When he retired, he was a Construction engineer responsible for building...

Carolyn Himmelein

Carolyn Himmelein

Jun 24, 2011

Carolyn Mae Himmelein, age 68, of Allegan, passed away early Friday morning, June 24, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and memorial services are being planned. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.

Steven Palenica

Steven Palenica

Jun 23, 2011

Steven Joseph Palenica, age 56, passed away on late Thursday evening, June 23, 2011 under the loving care of his family and Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan at his sister's home in Marcellus. The son of Stephen and Julia (Houlihan) Palenica, he was born in Chicago on on September 24, 1954, and worked as a professional truck driver. Honoring his...

Delbert Engler

Delbert Engler

Jun 22, 2011

Delbert Lewis Engler, age 62, of Remus, passed away Wednesday morning, June 22, 2011 at his home under the loving care of his family and Mid-Michigan Home Care. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids. Delbert Lewis Engler, age 62, of Remus, passed away Wednesday morning, June 22, 2011 at...