Obituary Listing

William Anderson

William Anderson

Oct 6, 2010

Mr. William R. Bill Anderson, age 63, of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The son of George & Eunice (Coulter) Anderson, he was born December 8, 1946 in Cass City. On February 19, 1983 Bill married Donna Rhoads Miller in Belding. Before his illness he was active in the Sons of...

Edwin Hamm

Edwin Hamm

Oct 4, 2010

Edwin L. Hamm, Jr., age 68, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Mr. Hamm was a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U.S. Air Force. Committal services, with full military honors rendered by the U.S. Air Force, are at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2010...

Thomas Aardema

Thomas Aardema

Oct 4, 2010

Thomas J. Aardema, age 67, of Norton Shores, passed into eternal life on Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Bob & Merle Scolnick Hospice House in Muskegon. Tom is survived by his two children Barry and Cindy Aardema and two sisters, Valerie Wilkes and Marcia Beck. In addition, Tom leaves behind a niece, Leah Wierenga and nephew, Kevin Beck. Tom...

Mukhriddin Ibaev

Mukhriddin Ibaev

Oct 2, 2010

Mr. Mukhriddin Ibaev, age 42, of Dayton, Ohio, died Saturday morning, October 2, 2010 following an automobile accident in Kentwood. A native of Uzbakistan, Mr. Ibaev was employed as an automobile mechanic. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 4, 2010 with burial following at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Tipp City, Ohio. Local arrangements were entrusted to the Christiansen...

Walter O'Neil

Walter O'Neil

Sep 30, 2010

Walter G. O'Neil, age 68, of Gladwin, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. The son of Walter & Alice (Zeuner) O'Neil, he was born on October 10, 1941 in Detroit and was self-employed as a furniture maker. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Michigan Cremation Company....

Dale Gramza

Dale Gramza

Sep 25, 2010

Dale Wayne Gramza, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday evening, September 25, 2010 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dale was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U.S. Army. Arrangements are pending and incomplete at this time. Dale Wayne Gramza, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday evening, September 25, 2010...

Franklin Cleveland

Franklin Cleveland

Sep 24, 2010

Franklin Robert Cleveland Jr.,age 67, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Veterans Affair Medical Center in Battle Creek. Committial services, with full military honors, will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at Fort Custer National Cemetery Augusta.

Norma Elder

Norma Elder

Sep 24, 2010

Norma Jean Elder, age 78, of Wyoming, passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

James Bowker

James Bowker

Sep 22, 2010

James M. Bowker, age 53, of Bay City, passed away Wednesday, September 22,2010 at the Aleta E. Lutz V.A. Medical Center, Saginaw, following a lingering illness. Interment will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery at an later date.

Karen Jansma

Karen Jansma

Sep 22, 2010

Karen Sue Jansma, age 53, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, 2010 at Heather Hills Nursing Center under the loving care of her family and In House Hospice. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Mary Pyles

Mary Pyles

Sep 21, 2010

Mary E. "Betty Boop" Pyles, age 82, of Melvindale, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center, Roscommon, following a lingering illlness. Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service is planned for a later date.

Lillian Moerman

Lillian Moerman

Sep 21, 2010

Lillian I. Moerman, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Spectrum Health - Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. Burial will take place at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Ohio, at a later date.

Angel Brokaw

Angel Brokaw

Sep 21, 2010

Angel Rose Brokaw, precious infant daughter of Joshua & Brandy Brokaw of rural Fenwick, returned to Heaven a few hours after her birth at Carson City Hospital on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Private family services have been held and cremation will take place. Arranagements were entrusted to the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Greenville.

James Gerometta

James Gerometta

Sep 20, 2010

James Michael Gerometta, age 55, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Committal services, with full military honors, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. James Michael Gerometta, age 55, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center...

Jennifer Adams

Jennifer Adams

Sep 19, 2010

Mrs. Jennifer Elizabeth Adams, age 39, of Greenville, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 19, 2010 at her home under the loving care of her family and Faith Hospice after a two-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. The daughter of John & Linda (Bean) Cooper, she was born on July 22, 1971 in Belding and was a 1989 graduate of Greenville High...

Gerald Byrd

Gerald Byrd

Sep 16, 2010

Gerald D. Byrd, age 91, of Greenville, formerly of Plymouth, was promoted to Glory late Thursday evening, Sept. 16, 2010 from his home with his family at his side. The son of Grady & Leah (Leach) Byrd, he was born on Feb. 17, 1919 in Detroit. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Byrd proudly served in the U.S. Navy....

Eleanor Reamsma

Eleanor Reamsma

Sep 13, 2010

Mrs. Eleanor J. Reamsma, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at Metron of Forest Hills. The daughter of Louis & Ella (Windt) Kunst, she was born on Aug. 22, 1923 in Paris Township. For many years, Eleanor worked as a Realtor in Grand Rapids. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Reamsma; their children, Cindy Reamsma &...

Dorothy Weiers

Dorothy Weiers

Sep 13, 2010

Dorothy W. Weiers, age 81, of Greenville, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 13, 2010 at Metron of Greenville. The daughter of Ira & Hilda (Sievers) Conkright, she was born on June 21, 1929 in Wyoming, Michigan. On May 7, 1959, in Grand Rapids, she married Gerald L. Jay Weiers and during her working years she owned restaurants in Ionia and...

Richard Howe

Richard Howe

Sep 12, 2010

Richard Thorton Howe, age 88, of Watervliet, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Mr. Howe was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Committal services, with full military honors, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Richard Thorton Howe, age...

Frances Miller

Frances Miller

Sep 12, 2010

Mrs. Frances E. Miller, age 90, of Greenville, formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 12, 2010 at Twin Oaks Retirement Home in Gowen. The daughter of Joseph L. & Florence Mae (Halter) Bolduc, she was born on March 19, 1920 in Jackson. After graduating from Jackson High School in 1938, she attended County Normal earning her teaching certificate....