Obituary Listing

Erwin Clahassey

Erwin Clahassey

Jul 19, 2010

Erwin G. Clahassey, M.D., age 93, died peacefully at home on July 19, 2010. Born on June 16, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Dr. Erwin and Augusta (Wegner) Eveleth. Later adopted by his stepfather, he took his name, Clahassey. A child of the Depression, Erwin was adventurous and independent, and as a youth made his way to the...

Donald Root

Donald Root

Jul 18, 2010

Mr. Donald L. Root, age 67, of Trufant, passed away late Sunday evening, July 18, 2010 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Wilbur & Dorothy (Challender) Root, he was born on June 25, 1943 in Charlotte and grew up in the Lansing area. Following his service in the U.S....

Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

Jul 17, 2010

Joyce Ann Smith Merrill, Mchigan Mrs. Smith 75 passed away Saturday July 17, 2010 at her home with her loving family at her side follow a couragous battle with cancer. At her requet cremation has taken place and a celebration of life is planned at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Michigan Cremation Co.

Kimie Crawford

Kimie Crawford

Jul 16, 2010

Kimie Crawford, age 76, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday afternoon, July 16, 2010 at her home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Jeffrey Rasmussen

Jeffrey Rasmussen

Jul 13, 2010

Mr. Jeffrey Bruce Rasmussen, age 56, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday morning, July 13, 2010 at his home after a lengthy illness. The son of Bruce & Rasalyn (Nielsen) Rasmussen, he was born on July 10, 1954 in Greenville and attended Greenville Senior High School. For many years, Jeff worked as a machine operator at Federal-Mogul until poor health forced...

William Schild

William Schild

Jul 13, 2010

William T. Schild, age 72, of Reed City, passed away Tuesday morning, July 13, 2010 at his sister's home in Martin. Memorial services are being planned and will be announced at a later date.

Lillian Rogge

Lillian Rogge

Jul 12, 2010

Lillian May Rogge, age 84, of Holland, passed away Monday evening, July 12, 2010 at Tendercare Health & Rehab Center of Holland. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Lillian May Rogge, age 84, of Holland, passed away Monday evening, July 12, 2010 at Tendercare Health & Rehab Center of Holland. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Harold Chapman

Harold Chapman

Jul 11, 2010

Harold G. Chapman, age 87, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Miland Bills

Miland Bills

Jul 10, 2010

Miland Ward Bills, age 91, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 10, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Miland Ward Bills, age 91, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 10, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Harold Mack

Harold Mack

Jul 9, 2010

Harold R. Mack, age 86, of Grand Haven passed away on July 9, 2010 at Hospice of North Ottawa at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Harold R. Mack, age 86, of Grand Haven passed away on July 9, 2010 at Hospice of North Ottawa at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake. Honoring his wishes...

Junior Avery

Junior Avery

Jul 8, 2010

Mr. Junior LeRoy Avery, age 81, of Spencer Township, passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 2010 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of George E. & Anna G. (Wolbers) Avery, he was born on March 25, 1929 in Spencer Township. A veteran of World War II, Junior proudly served with...

Riley Boshoven

Riley Boshoven

Jul 8, 2010

Riley Alan Boshoven, age 58 of Grand Rapids passed away at his home on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place.

Danny Keck

Danny Keck

Jul 7, 2010

Danny E. Keck, age 55, of Muskegon passed away Wednesday morning, July 7, 2010 at his home under the care of his family and Harbor Hospice. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Danny E. Keck, age 55, of Muskegon passed away Wednesday morning, July 7, 2010 at his home under the care of his family and Harbor Hospice. Honoring...

Florence Higley

Florence Higley

Jul 5, 2010

Florence Pauline Higley, age 68, died July 5, 2010. Florence was born May 16, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to Richard and Katherine Higley. She graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia, Michigan, and later the University of Michigan in 1964. She went on to complete a Masters of Social Work. She moved to Grand Rapids in 1978 and worked as...

Stella Osborn

Stella Osborn

Jul 4, 2010

Stella Caroline Osborn, age 98, of Stanwood passed away Monday, July 5, 2010 at her home. She was born November 14, 1911 in Chicago, IL the daughter of John and Felicia Behrendt. Jesus said, 'I came to serve; not to be served' and this was the motto by which Stella lived. She was loved by all who met her and...

Jessie Leffler

Jessie Leffler

Jul 3, 2010

Jessie B. Leffler, age 86, of Portland passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at home under the care of her family and Sparrow Hospice. Honoring her wishes cremation will take place.

Celeste Rhinehimer

Celeste Rhinehimer

Jul 3, 2010

Celeste May (Morgan) Merritt Rhinehimer, age 83 of Coral passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 in Perrinton. Celeste was born March 31, 1927 in Sparta the daughter of Harold and Edith Hazelton Morgan. Surviving are her children, Frank Merritt, Judy Lohr, Ken Merritt, Roger Merritt, Randy and Rocky Merritt; and 8 grandchildren. Celeste was preceded in death by her parents,...

Robert Chandler

Robert Chandler

Jun 30, 2010

Robert M. "Mike" Chandler, age 82, of Dimondale passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Robert M. "Mike" Chandler, age 82, of Dimondale passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place.

Richard Richards

Richard Richards

Jun 30, 2010

Mr. Richard R. Richards, age 68, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at St. Mary's Health Care in Grand Rapids. He was born July 26, 1941 in Muskegon to Frank Sr. and Helen (Ehrig) Richards. On July 7, 1978 he married Catherine McWhinnie in Muskegon and she survives, along with four children and five brothers, Frank (Carmen), George (Linda), Henri,...

Roy Markey

Roy Markey

Jun 28, 2010

Roy Clare Markey, age 74, of Lansing, passed away Sunday morning, June 27, 2010 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Roy Clare Markey, age 74, of Lansing, passed away Sunday morning, June 27, 2010 at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.