Obituary Listing

Jimmy Jensen

Jimmy Jensen

Nov 20, 2023

Jimmy L. Jensen Jimmy Lloyd Jensen, age 69, of Lakeview, passed away Monday evening, November 20, 2023 at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital with his children and grandchildren at his side. The son of Elinore Jean (Skutt) & Richard L. Jensen, he was born on April 14, 1954 in Lakeview. After completing 11th grade with Lakeview Community Schools class of 1973 Jimmy...

Patrick Mcrae

Patrick Mcrae

Nov 18, 2023

On Saturday, November 18th, at the age of 61, Patrick McRae won his battle with Leukemia by entering Heaven. Born in Grand Haven and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan, he attended Lake Michigan Catholic High School, and then the University of Michigan (much to the annoyance of his parents, who were Michigan State and Notre Dame fans). There he earned...

Connie Howland

Connie Howland

Nov 18, 2023

Connie Howland, 60, of Grand Rapids Michigan passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 after a painful struggle with cancer. Born on April 26, 1963, Connie grew up in Grand Rapids with her eight siblings and many aunts, uncles, and cousins nearby. Connie had two children and worked as a Pharmacy Technician. Connie had a love for life and people. She...

Karen Craig

Karen Craig

Nov 16, 2023

Karen Lee Craig, 77, of Greenville, Michigan passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. The daughter of George Howard & Agnes Serena (Findsen) Williams, she was born in 1945 in Belding, Michigan. On July 6, 1961, in Belding, she married Roger Allen Craig. She was preceded in...

Sherry Zserdin

Sherry Zserdin

Nov 15, 2023

Sherry Ann (Adams) Zserdin, 50, of McBride, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at her home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Clyde Leroy & Betty Lou (Raymond) Adams, she was born on February 4, 1973 in Greenville, Michigan. On April 18, 2013 in Stanton, Michigan, she married Randy Thomas...

Theoplous Nesby

Theoplous Nesby

Nov 15, 2023

Theoplous Nesby Jr., age 58, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born on January 12, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Theoplous & Bertha Nesby Sr. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue SE, Grand Rapids.

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

Nov 14, 2023

Patrick James Wilson, age 76, of West Branch, Michigan, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. The son of Norman & Mary Wilson, Patrick was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 13, 1947. He spent his life creating, and his work as a carpenter was a testament to the love he carried...

Michael Mays

Michael Mays

Nov 13, 2023

On November 13, 2023, Michael Wayne Mays of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away unexpectedly. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Cardinel; his mother, Lee Cardinel Hayes; and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra Mays; his children, Kaitlyn Mays and Alexander Mays; his sisters, Christeen (Robin) Marsh and Nicole (Randy) LeRue; and...

Beverly Artlip

Beverly Artlip

Nov 13, 2023

Beverly Lou Artlip, a woman known for her unwavering dedication to her people, her stubborn streak, her empathy and her unconditional love, passed away into heaven on November 13, 2023, at the age of 85. The daughters who loved her best and who she drove completely insane were privileged to be beside her holding her hands. Born on March 1,...

Rebecca Henry

Rebecca Henry

Nov 13, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn (Chartrand) Henry, born in Lansing, Michigan on January 9, 1956, to Raymond Gertin and Catherine (Smith) Chartrand of Portland, Michigan passed Monday, November 13, 2023. One of eight siblings growing up in what she described as a fun and loving household, Becky shared stories of unusual pets (at least one raccoon and a fox), days spent rambling...

Robert Niswonger

Robert Niswonger

Nov 12, 2023

Robert L. "Bob" Niswonger, age 68 of Pierson, Michigan, passed on peacefully to his next life on Sunday, November 12, 2023 surrounded in the love of his family. The son of Robert Lee "Bob" & Virginia Treva "Gin" (Ehle) Niswonger, he was born on May 23, 1955 in Grand Rapids and had worked in maintenance at Wal-Mart. He was preceded...

Wyatt Talsma

Wyatt Talsma

Nov 10, 2023

Wyatt Alden Talsma quietly went to his home in Heaven on November 10, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1998, to Lisa and Kurt Talsma; the third of nine children. As he grew up, he enjoyed playing with his siblings on the family farm. He loved board games, comic books, funny movies, and most of all, he loved to...

Theodore “Ted” Walton

Theodore “Ted” Walton

Nov 7, 2023

Theodore Edwin Walton, age 96, of Baldwin, Michigan passed away November 7, 2023 at the Meceola Currie Comfort Home in Reed City, Michigan. The son of Claude Leslie & Cora (Meyers) Walton, he was born on February 2, 1927 in Freeport, Michigan. A proud veteran of World War II, Theodore served in the United States Army and was awarded the...

Ronald Plumpton

Ronald Plumpton

Nov 7, 2023

Ronald Adams Plumpton 11/1/49 - 11/7/23 Ronald Adams Plumpton joined the love of his life, and beloved wife of 38 years, Betty Ann Plumpton, in Heaven on November 7, 2023. Ron was a United States Army veteran who served in Vietnam. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed...

Darryl Yarber

Darryl Yarber

Nov 6, 2023

Darryl Lamont Yarber, age 32, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was taken from us too soon on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born March 21, 1991, in Detroit, MI. Darryl is survived by his mother, Winona Yarber, his siblings, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Darryl’s online guest book, or...

Duane Brown

Duane Brown

Nov 5, 2023

On November 5, 2023, the world lost a quite remarkable man. Duane Thomas “Thom” Brown, born on June 13, 1951, was a man who loved deeply, worked diligently, and lived with a rare sense of passion and purpose. A native of Independence, MO, and resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan for many years. His warm, welcoming presence was a comfort to...

Gloria Mcmurry

Gloria Mcmurry

Nov 4, 2023

Gloria Patricia McMurry was born December 16, 1937 in Chicago, Ill. the fifth of eight siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William (Bud) McMurry and her granddaughter, Kira Jo Boetsma. Much loved mother of Dave and Gloria VanKampen of Holland, Bill and Pat McMurry of Zeeland, Terry and Karen McMurry of Holland, and Stacey...

Walter Stevens

Walter Stevens

Nov 3, 2023

Walter F. “Walt” Stevens age 87, of Greenville, formerly of Lowell, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at University of Michigan Health West in Wyoming. The son of Frank D. & Beatrice “Betty” (Nummer) Stevens, he was born on April 4, 1936 in Greenville, grew up on the family farm, and loved working with the tractors and machinery. On...

Lawrence Dean

Lawrence Dean

Nov 3, 2023

Lawrence Alan Dean, a spirited and charismatic individual, was born on the 30th of June 1934 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan. He was the son of the late Oliver Dean and Kathryn Robinson. Lawrence passed away on the 3rd of November 2023. Please take a moment to share your memories of Lawrence on the memorial page. Your photos and stories will...

Basil Shepard

Basil Shepard

Nov 2, 2023

Basil Elliot Shepard, born on December 1, 1927, in Sterling, MI, to Melvin and Lena Shepard, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023. Basil spent all of his nearly 96 years in Michigan, living in Sterling, Clio, Hubbard Lake and finally in Lowell. On October 16, 1948, he married the love of his life, Geraldine (Koelsch), and together they built...