Obituary Listing

John Statham
Jun 7, 2009
John Statham, age 71, passed away Sunday morning, June 7, 2009 at Heartland Health Care-Crestview Manor, in Wyoming. He is survived by his daughter, Christine; sisters, Eleanor (Gerald), Lorraine and Rose; his grandchildren, Aeryale, Cody, Amanda (Stanley), Doug (April), Brittany, Nichole, Angel and many great grandchildren. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday,...

Earl Christensen
Jun 5, 2009
Earl John "Chris" Christensen, age 76, of Greenville, Michigan and Ellenton, Florida, passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 at Ellenton Hospice House of Tidewell Hospice & Pallative Care. Born on Dec. 16, 1932, in Winona, Minnesota, Chris attended Officers Candidates School in Oklahoma before being commissioned a 1st lieutenant and being stationed in Korea. A veteran of the Korean War,...

Dale Keech
Jun 3, 2009
Mr. Dale Garrett Keech, age 71, of Spring Lake, passed away Wednesday morning, June 3, 2009 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place and memorial services will be announced.

Hugh Moser
May 30, 2009
Mr. Hugh Jefferson Moser, 83, of Parchment, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. The son of the Rev. Dr. Walter L. & Ilse (Poehlmann) Moser, he was born on June 6, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Moser was a graduate of Grove City (PA.) College and Carnegie Mellon University, and a four-year veteran of World...

Paul Dykema
May 28, 2009
Paul Dykema, age 80, of Blue Lake (Spencer Township), passed away Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2009 at Our Place Cares in Greenville. The son of Alice (Kuiper) & John Dykema, Sr., he was born on Dec. 7, 1928 in Grand Rapids and was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army. On Oct. 7, 1961 in Grand Rapids, he married...

John Johnson
May 27, 2009
John Henry Johnson, Jr., age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away late Wednesday evening, May 27, 2009 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

John Nelson
May 26, 2009
Mr. John Christian-Edward Nelson, Jr., age 60, of Jenison, passed away Tuesday evening, May 26, 2009 at his home. The son of Anna Rita (Pustinger) & John Christian-Edward Nelson, Sr., he was born on Oct. 13, 1948 in Torrington, Connecticut. A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, John proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corps, and worked as a pipe...

Carol Popp
May 24, 2009
Mrs. Carol Louise Popp, age 90, of Ionia, passed away Sunday morning, May 24, 2009 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital, Ionia. The daughter of Charles T. & Augusta (Arndt) Conrad, she was born on Aug. 17, 1918 in Ludington. Survivors include three daughters, Ellen White, Dr. Phyllis Popp, and Marian Popp. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Mrs. Carol...

Marian Hyde
May 22, 2009
Marian Hyde, age 74, passed away Friday at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Timothy Pease
May 21, 2009
Timothy L. Pease, age 39, passed away Thursday under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice at his home in Kentwood. Born on Jan. 19, 1970, Tim attended Davenport University and had worked for Meijer. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Timothy L. Pease, age 39, passed away Thursday under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice at his home in...

Martin Halvorsen
May 19, 2009
Martin G. Halvorsen, age 54, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 19, 2009 under the loving care of his family and Heartland Hospice at his home in Cutlerville. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Lowell Kellermeier
May 17, 2009
Lowell Thomas Kellermeier, age 75, of Rockford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital. The son of Herbert Edwin & Vivian C. (Eddy) Kellermeier, he was born on May 12, 1934 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After high school, Lowell proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War...

Ronald Abt
May 16, 2009
Ronald Albert Abt, age 61, of Rochester Hills, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Ron was born on November 12, 1947 and was preceded in death by his parents, Verna and Helmut Abt. He attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, graduated from Kendall School of Design in Grand...

Wesley Grant
May 14, 2009
Mr. Wesley John Grant, age 82, passed away Thursday evening, May 14, 2009 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan at his daughter's home in North Muskegon. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.

Laura Deacons
May 13, 2009
Mrs. Laura B. Gladding-Deacons, age 93, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday evening, May 13, 2009 at Spectrum Health United Memorial-United Hospital with her family at her side. The daughter of Guy & Ethel (Ward) Wright, she was born on July 15, 1915. For many years, Laura worked at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company and had also worked as a cook....

Irma Smith
May 12, 2009
Irma Nelson Smith, age 87, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 12, 2009 at Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community in Cascade Township. She leaves behind her three children, Mark Nelson Smith, Marilyn Faller (David) and Carrie Supplee (Tucker). She had 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be on Friday, May 22nd at The...

Dick Almy
May 9, 2009
Dick D. Almy II, age 48, formerly of Stanton, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Spectrum Health-Continuing Care, Grand Rapids. The son of Dick Donovan & Diane Kay (Kiste) Almy, he was born on Oct. 10, 1960 in Greenville. On July 31, 1982, in Greenville, he married Brenda Sue Sherburne. Dick enjoyed working on cars, hunting and fishing, and...

Ruth Aiken
May 9, 2009
Ruth Elaine Aiken, age 67, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place.

Claire Little
May 7, 2009
Claire Blanche Little, age 70, formerly of Oakhurst, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The daughter of Everett & Lillian (Gifford) Walton, she was born on Sept. 23, 1938 in West Belmar. For over 25 years, Claire worked as a waitress at Pats Diner in Belmar. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Ellen Rudolph
May 7, 2009
Ellen Lucille Rudolph, of Ionia, age 92, passed away May 7, 2009. Lucille was co-owner of Rudolph Heating and Plumbing of Ionia for 25 years. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ionia for 67 years and served as a Deacon for 6 years. She was also active in the Yellow Rose and the Ionia Women's...