Obituary Listing

Carlos Perez

Carlos Perez

Dec 4, 2023

Carlos M Perez, age 51 of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly on Dec 4, 2023. Carlos was a beloved dad, son, brother and friend. He was a man of little words but could talk your ear off if you had the time and the right subject. He is survived by his children Anthony, Justice, Nathaniel, Kendrick, Elizabeth of Grand Rapids,...

James Heinritz

James Heinritz

Dec 3, 2023

James M. “Jimbo” Heinritz, age 79, of Six Lakes, Michigan, formerly of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Earl Joseph & Wilma Elizabeth (Ingalls) Heinritz, he was born on June 28, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan. On...

Thomas Phillips

Thomas Phillips

Dec 3, 2023

Thomas George Phillips, age 93, of Newaygo, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1930, in Battle Creek, to Norman & Anna Marie Phillips. Thomas proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for C&O Railway & Associated Truck Line prior to his retirement in 1995. Thomas enjoyed gardening, Christmas decorating,...

Brian Cherry

Brian Cherry

Dec 2, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Keith Cherry, affectionately known to many as Wubby or T-Rex, who departed on December 2, 2023, just one day shy of his 55th birthday. Born on December 3, 1968 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Brian was a man of many virtues, known for his compassionate heart, his clever mind,...

Mark Norman

Mark Norman

Dec 2, 2023

Mark Allan Norman, age 59, of Alto, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after a battle with lung cancer. He born on the 30th of April, 1964 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mark was a proud and dedicated certified public accountant. He started working alongside his father at Norman & Associates. He later worked for Ernst & Young before his...

Douglas Howard

Douglas Howard

Dec 2, 2023

Douglas W. Howard Douglas Wayne Seaward Howard, age 77, formerly of Vickeryville, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital. The son of Margaret "Peg" (Larsen) & Seaward “Curly” Howard, he was born on September 6, 1946. Doug retired from the former Electrolux Home Products after 35 years of service and had been a member of UAW Local...

William Kelleher

William Kelleher

Dec 2, 2023

William Edward (Bill) Kelleher When Bill Kelleher was faced with a particularly daunting project as an editor, he would break the ice with a quip or a quote. His favorite was from Dorothy Parker: “What fresh hell is this?”. Then he would get down to what he did best, solving problems and writing beautiful, meticulously researched educational materials. Mr. Kelleher...

Lynnette Truhn

Lynnette Truhn

Dec 1, 2023

Lynette C. Truhn passed away on December 1, 2023, at home in Holland, Michigan, with her husband, Craig Brumels, and her companion dog, Ziggy, by her side. She was born on July 8. 1950, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to the late Carolyn and Kenneth Truhn. Lynn went to school in Benton Harbor, and also attended GVSU with an interest in...

Nancy Shafer

Nancy Shafer

Dec 1, 2023

Nancy (Weddle) Shafer passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 1, 2023 at the age of 78. She lived a life full of faith, family and music. Nancy was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on June 7, 1945 and, except for a few detours to Michigan and Oklahoma, she resided on the South Side of Indianapolis. Nancy was...

Cienna D'Assandro

Cienna D'Assandro

Dec 1, 2023

Cienna Marie D'Assandro, age 50, of Grandville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born March 22, 1953, in Muskegon, MI, as Cynthia Kay Smith, to the late Christopher and Lois (Cregg) Smith. She worked many years as a registered nurse in the healthcare industry. Cienna is survived by her son, Gideon D'Assandro of Holt, MI....

Michael Winegard

Michael Winegard

Nov 30, 2023

Michael Winegard, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2023 in Greenville, Michigan. Born in Muscatine, Iowa, on April 30, 1950, he was an intelligent, unpretentious, self-made man with a strong work ethic. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, hiking, camping, kayaking, and shooting skeet. He also enjoyed reading about hunting, hiking, camping, kayaking, and shooting skeet....

Ruth Hinkle

Ruth Hinkle

Nov 30, 2023

Ruth Ann Hinkle, age 82 of West Branch, Michigan, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on November 30th, 2023. Ruth was born in on August 28, 1941, the daughter of Edgar Bushman and Mabel Bronikowski. She attended Redford Union High School in Detroit, Michigan. Ruth was married to Ron Hinkle, the father of her children, in...

Jerry Rasmussen

Jerry Rasmussen

Nov 29, 2023

Jerry Ray Rasmussen, age 74, of Edmore, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The son of Elmer Arthur & Jessie Mae (Davis) Rasmussen, he was born on June 29, 1949 in Greenville. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Jerry had worked at the former R.J. Tower Automotive plant in...

David Curtis

David Curtis

Nov 27, 2023

David Alfred Curtis, age 88, of Ada, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born March 12, 1935, in Detroit, MI, to the late Percy Halsey and Mary Etta (Coughlin) Curtis. Dave graduated from Catholic Central High School with the class of 1953. He proudly served his country...

Joseph Lafleur

Joseph Lafleur

Nov 27, 2023

Joseph William "Joe" LaFleur, age 85, passed peacefully from this life in his sleep at home on November 27, 2023. Joe was born April 11, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, the only son of Joseph Nicholas and Emily Sarah (Barrett) LaFleur. Joe grew up in Lansing and attended Resurrection School, graduating in the class of 1956, where many strong friendships were...

Darlene Loughin

Darlene Loughin

Nov 26, 2023

Darlene Ann Loughin, age 86, of Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, November 26, 2023 at Mission Point of Belding under the care of Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Leslie & Adeline (Steffen) Brown, she was born on February 6, 1937 in Greenville. On September 26, 1953, in Belding, she married David James Loughin and together they had four children...

Clifford Genaw

Clifford Genaw

Nov 24, 2023

Clifford J. Genaw, 79, of Barryton, Michigan, passed away with his wife and family right by his side on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital. He was lovingly known as "Kippy" by his friends and family. The son of Wilford Fred & Lena E. (Bellemore) Genaw, he was born on April 7, 1944 in Taylor, Michigan....

William Dripchak, Jr.

William Dripchak, Jr.

Nov 24, 2023

William Dale Dripchak, Jr, known affectionately as Bill, passed on November 24, 2023, just five days shy of his 75th birthday. Born in Hartford, CT on November 29, 1948, Bill was a compassionate soul, with a dedicated spirit, a smart mind, and an enduring sense of humor that brought laughter and joy to all those fortunate enough to know him....

Carole Collier

Carole Collier

Nov 23, 2023

Carole Sue Collier, age 73, of Freeport, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born July 4, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana, and raised by her parents, James and Lilly Lively. Carole is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gary Collier; two sons, Ron (Trisha)...

Nancy Anttila

Nancy Anttila

Nov 23, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth (Schetter) Anttila, age 68, of Marquette, Michigan and recently of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born March 30, 1955, in Evanston, Illinois, to the late Donald and Gloria (Berger) Schetter. Nancy was the oldest of eleven children to Don and Gloria. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School with the class...