Obituary Listing

Theodore Osborn

Theodore Osborn

Feb 16, 2011

Theodore Leonard "Ted" Osborn III, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011. Ted was born October 27th, 1939, the eldest son of the late Mary and Theodore Osborn Jr., and older brother to the late John Osborn. He is survived by his two nephews, Ian and Joshua Osborn, and the many friends and extended family members who...

Elisa Deromano

Elisa Deromano

Feb 16, 2011

Elisa Louisa Jerrall deRomano, age 46, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 16, 2011 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Leo Bunce

Leo Bunce

Feb 12, 2011

Dr. Leo Whitney Bunce, age 93, long-time Trufant physician and caregiver, passed away Saturday morning, February 12, 2011 at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis, Michigan with Mary Louise by his side. The son of Dr. Earl P. & Nettie C. (Whitney)Bunce, he was born on April 19, 1917 at Trufant. After graduating from Coral High School as valedictorian...

Shirley Lemons

Shirley Lemons

Feb 12, 2011

Shirley May Lemons, age 52, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday evening, February 12, 2011 at Spectrum Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial service is being planned. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids.

Minnie Spiller

Minnie Spiller

Feb 12, 2011

Minnie Louise Spiller, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 12, 2011 in the emergency room of Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial services will be held. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company. www.MichiganCremation.com Minnie Louise Spiller, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away...

George Thayer

George Thayer

Feb 11, 2011

Mr. George F. Thayer, age 77, of Fenwick, passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The son of Albert & Inez (Harriman) Thayer, he was born on April 28, 1933 on the family farm near Sheridan and was a graduate of Sheridan Agricultural High School. Although he worked for nearly 44 years at Extruded Metals in...

Teresa Deacons

Teresa Deacons

Feb 11, 2011

Teresa Coleen Deacons, 45, of Sheridan, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 11, 2011 surrounded by her family and friends after a three month battle with brain cancer. The daughter of Buddy & Shirley (Dryer) Deacons, she was born October 21, 1965 in Superior Township, Michigan. Teresa enjoyed collecting hats, which lovingly led to the nickname Hat Lady....

Clara Bradley

Clara Bradley

Feb 10, 2011

Clara B. Bradley, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Spectrum Health Continuing Care Center-Kalamazoo Avenue Campus in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Fred & Clara (Greff) Plourde, she was born on January 7, 1921 in Flint. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bradley, in 1970; and two sisters, Virginia and Anne....

Lynn Jones

Lynn Jones

Feb 8, 2011

Lynn Randall Jones, age 68, of Holland, passed away Friday evening, February 4, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place and memorial services will be held at a later date in Louisiana. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids. www.MichiganCremation.com

Lucille Schild

Lucille Schild

Feb 5, 2011

Lucille A. Schild, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 5, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lucille retired from Keebler after 33 years and in retirement enjoyed her time with family and friends, as well as trips to the Soaring Eagle Casino. Surviving are her husband, Robert; son, Kevin Schild; daughter, Pam (Mike) Martin; granddaughter...

Arthur Fischer

Arthur Fischer

Feb 5, 2011

Albert Fischer, age 86, of Spring Lake, passed away Saturday evening, February 5, 2011 at Riverside Nursing Center in Grand Haven. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Timothy Gruell

Timothy Gruell

Feb 4, 2011

Timothy John Gruell, age 34, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday morning, February 4, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company, Grand Rapids. www.MichiganCremation.com

Douglas Mohnke

Douglas Mohnke

Feb 4, 2011

Doug Mohnke, age 54, of Stanwood, passed away Friday evening, February 4, 2011 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place and memorial services are being planned for a later date.

Kirk Brinks

Kirk Brinks

Feb 3, 2011

Kirk Jeffery Brinks, age 59, a long time calculus instructor at Union High School, went home to be with the Lord Thursday evening, February 3, 2011 at his home in Grand Rapids under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Surviving are his loving wife, Annabelle Brinks; his father, George Brinks; and friend, Carol Ellis; sister, Karen...

June Curry

June Curry

Feb 2, 2011

June Rosalie Curry, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Metron of Forest Hills. The daughter of Atwood & Veah (Stevens) Curry, she was born on April 1, 1926 in Greenville and had worked as a cook in many of downtown Grand Rapids's fine restaurants as well as the former Pennisula Club. Honoring her wishes,...

Barbara Kelley

Barbara Kelley

Feb 1, 2011

Barbara Ann Kelley, age 74, of Hasslet, ssed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing from injuries received as a passenger in an automobile accident. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Allison Sanborn

Allison Sanborn

Jan 30, 2011

Allison Lee Sanborn, age 48, of Crystal, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Carson City Hospital. The daughter of Kay (Frisbey) & Lorain B. Train, she was born on April 15, 1962 in Sheridan. She was preceded in death by her father, Lorain Train; a brother, Gavin Train; her grandparents, Lester & Fern Frisbey, and Keith &...

Benjamin Vegter

Benjamin Vegter

Jan 28, 2011

Benjamin Tony Vegter, age 77, of Byron Center, passed away Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The son of Peiter & Reinje (Huizinga) Vegter, he was born on April 26, 1933 in the Netherlands. After immigrating to America, Ben proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He retired from...

Maxine Svendsen

Maxine Svendsen

Jan 27, 2011

Mrs. Maxine Elizabeth (Paulsen) Svendsen, age 92, of Silver Spring, Maryland, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2010 in Beltsville, Maryland. The daughter of Henry W. & Medea V. (Thomsen) Paulsen, was born on December 26, 1918 in Greenville. After graduating from Greenville High School in 1936, she worked for the Gibson Refrigerator Company as a secretary. On...

Barbara Kelley

Barbara Kelley

Jan 27, 2011

Barbara Ann (Barker) Kelley died on February 1, 2001 from complications she received in an automobile accident on January 27, 2011. She was born July 26, 1936, the daughter of Donald H. & Mary K. Barker. Barbara worked in food service most of her life and was also a housekeeper for Holy Cross Rectory before she retired. She graduated from...