Obituary Listing

Ernest Underwood

Ernest Underwood

Jan 2, 2011

Ernest Clifford "Chris" Underwood, Jr., age 41, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife Marion Underwood of Grand Rapids, Michigan; a daughter Ruby Underwood of San Antonio Texas; three step-children, Chase, Merranda and Mariah, all of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and a sister Darlene Fickey of Spencer,...

Noel Wade

Noel Wade

Dec 31, 2010

Noel Wade, age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at 1439 Eastern S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49507.

Nancy Hern

Nancy Hern

Dec 31, 2010

Nancy Rae Hern, age 73, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010, at her daughter's home in Norton Shores. Nancy was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at East Paris Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids. Surviving are a daughter, Jaclyn Slocum. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Sharon Tafil

Sharon Tafil

Dec 30, 2010

Sharon Tafil, age 65, of Byron Center, passed away Thursday, Dec. 30 2010 at her daughters home under the loving care of family and Faith Hospice. A celebration of Sharons life will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Wagon Wheel, 7727 S. Division, Byron Cente

M. Stearns

M. Stearns

Dec 30, 2010

Mary Elaine Stearns, 86, of Wyoming, passed on to be with Jesus on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 from Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital after a brief illness. The daughter of Robert Harold & Leah (Morris) Barrons, she was born on June 8, 1924 in Cadillac and was raised during the depression years on the family farm near Tustin. After earning her diploma...

Mary Stearns

Mary Stearns

Dec 30, 2010

Mary Elaine Stearns, 86, of Wyoming, passed on to be with Jesus on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 from Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital after a brief illness. The daughter of Robert Harold & Leah (Morris) Barrons, she was born on June 8, 1924 in Cadillac and was raised during the depression years on the family farm near Tustin. After earning her diploma...

Ohenig Gedelian

Ohenig Gedelian

Dec 29, 2010

Ohenig John "O.J." Gedelian, age 86, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Gedelian retired from the Ford Motor Company. Survivors include his wife, Iva. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Garth Wade

Garth Wade

Dec 29, 2010

Garth Denver Wade, age 68, of Beaverton, passed away Monday, Decmber 27, 2010 at his home with his family at his side following a lingering illness. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 from Highwood Church of Daniel's Band with Pastor Jim Hoggard presiding.

Robert Flickinger

Robert Flickinger

Dec 27, 2010

Robert J. Flickinger, Jr., age 63, of Howard City, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 27, 2010 following an illness. Bob was born on September 13, 1947 in Grand Rapids, where he graduated from Central High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Army, attended Grand Rapids Junior College, and began a career as a...

Dorothy Allen

Dorothy Allen

Dec 27, 2010

Dorothy Marie Allen, age 70, of St. Helen, passed away peacefully Monday, December 27, 2010 at her home with her family at her side following a couragous battle with cancer. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Inez Mccracken

Inez Mccracken

Dec 26, 2010

Mrs. Inez Marie McCracken, age 90, of Crystal, passed away early Sunday morning, December 26, 2010, at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of Roy & Pearl (Wiltse) Ouderkirk, she was born on December 20, 1920 in Isabella County. Following her high school graduation, she attended Central Michigan University and on February 1, 1941, in Mt. Pleasant, she married...

Robert Britten

Robert Britten

Dec 25, 2010

Robert James Britten, age 55, of Hastings, passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2010 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Robert James Britten, age 55, of Hastings, passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2010 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Kenneth Litten

Kenneth Litten

Dec 24, 2010

Kenneth Robert Litten, age 72, of Gun Lake, passed away Christmas Eve, December 24, 2010 at The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Kenneth Robert Litten, age 72, of Gun Lake, passed away Christmas Eve, December 24, 2010 at The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Joan Kersey

Joan Kersey

Dec 24, 2010

Joan A. Kersey, age 71, of Beaverton, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday December 24, 2010 following brief illness. She was born in Taylor on November 2, 1939 to the late Raul & Irene (Boyer) Mailloux. Joan worked as a physical therapist assistant in California before coming to Beaverton. She is survived by a son, Matthew & Lynda...

Norma Leaver

Norma Leaver

Dec 23, 2010

Norma Leaver, age 85, formerly of Fremont, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 in Holland. The daughter of John V. & Nora (Carlson) Johnson, she was born on June 17, 1925, in Kent City. Before the onset of Alzheimer's, Norma was very active in community activities and the Fremont United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Jack;...

Clarence Beemer

Clarence Beemer

Dec 23, 2010

Clarence Bug Beemer, age 72, of Greenville, formerly of Lincoln Lake, passed away Thursday morning, December 23, 2010 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Roy & Ethel (Sharp) Beemer, he was born on July 29, 1938. On December 8, 1963, in Six Lakes, he married the former Betty Badge, who prececeded him in death on March...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Dec 22, 2010

Patricia M. Smith, age 82, of Kentwood, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at her home. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Patricia M. Smith, age 82, of Kentwood, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at her home. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Roy Jones

Roy Jones

Dec 22, 2010

Roy Wilburn Jones, age 80, of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday morning, December 22, 2010 from the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dollie (Tolhurst). Surviving are his children, Luther (Toni), Tim, and Ginney (Mike) Pratt; and five grandsons. Roy loved the Lord, spending time with his family,...

Delores Mckenna

Delores Mckenna

Dec 22, 2010

Dolores Elizabeth McKenna, age 81, of Grand Junction, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at her home. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Dolores Elizabeth McKenna, age 81, of Grand Junction, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at her home. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Alberta Chiesa

Alberta Chiesa

Dec 20, 2010

Alberta Adele Chiesa, age 94, of Montague, formerly of Detroit, passed away Monday evening, December 20, 2010 at the Sanctuary at the Oaks in Muskegon. Interment will be in Curlew Hills Memorial Park in Florida at a later date. Alberta Adele Chiesa, age 94, of Montague, formerly of Detroit, passed away Monday evening, December 20, 2010 at the Sanctuary at...