Obituary Listing
Louis Ecker
Dec 9, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louis Raymond Ecker, affectionately known as Louie, on December 9, 2023. Born on July 24, 1938, in Petoskey, Michigan, Louis lived a life filled with hard work, family, and dedication to his passions. As Albert Einstein once said, "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy...
Leroy Williams
Dec 8, 2023
Leroy L. Williams, age 60, of Howard City, passed away Friday evening, December 9, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Arthur Robert & Irene Mary (Heintz) Williams, he was born on October 19, 1963 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Leroy worked as a truck driver for many years, and enjoyed...
James Reh
Dec 7, 2023
James Allan Reh 4/30/1960 - 12/7/2023 Jim passed away peacefully into the arms of his savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a long battle with metastatic Colon Cancer. Jim always enjoyed life to the fullest and spent a year in Emmanuel Hospice care fulfilling his bucket list. He enjoyed playing A-Z of restaurants, trips to warm climates, spending time...
Larry Overton
Dec 6, 2023
Larry Edward Overton I, 80, of Berrien Center, Michigan, peacefully passed away at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born Sunday, January 31, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Jack Norman and Dorothy Laverne (Smith) Overton. Larry grew up in South Bend with his family. He attended Central High School. Shortly...
Florence Stewart
Dec 5, 2023
Florence Geraldina Stewart, age 71, of Orleans, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Holland Home-Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapid with her family at her side. The daughter of Carl & Jessie (Smith) Anderson, she was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1952 in Big Rapids, Michigan. Following high school, Florence attended college at Montcalm Community College where she...
Ronald Towns
Dec 5, 2023
Ronald D. Towns, 73, of Mecosta, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home. The son of Dale & Jayne (Stilson) Towns, he was born on November 15, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On June 22, 1996, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he married Barbara (Peterson) Towns. Ronald dedicated himself to 55 years of cement working at his...
Brenda Evans
Dec 5, 2023
The ever-loving, spirited, and talented Brenda Evans, passed away on December 5, 2023. Known affectionately by her grandchildren as "Nana", Brenda was born on August 18, 1948, and lived her life to its fullest extent for 75 splendid years between Gadsden, Genesee County & Grand Rapids. A woman who knew how to add a dash of spice to life, Brenda...
Carlos Perez
Dec 4, 2023
Carlos M Perez, age 51 of Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly on Dec 4, 2023. Carlos was a beloved dad, son, brother and friend. He was a man of little words but could talk your ear off if you had the time and the right subject. He is survived by his children Anthony, Justice, Nathaniel, Kendrick, Elizabeth of Grand Rapids,...
James Heinritz
Dec 3, 2023
James M. “Jimbo” Heinritz, age 79, of Six Lakes, Michigan, formerly of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Earl Joseph & Wilma Elizabeth (Ingalls) Heinritz, he was born on June 28, 1944 in Lansing, Michigan. On...
Thomas Phillips
Dec 3, 2023
Thomas George Phillips, age 93, of Newaygo, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1930, in Battle Creek, to Norman & Anna Marie Phillips. Thomas proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for C&O Railway & Associated Truck Line prior to his retirement in 1995. Thomas enjoyed gardening, Christmas decorating,...
Brian Cherry
Dec 2, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Keith Cherry, affectionately known to many as Wubby or T-Rex, who departed on December 2, 2023, just one day shy of his 55th birthday. Born on December 3, 1968 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Brian was a man of many virtues, known for his compassionate heart, his clever mind,...
Mark Norman
Dec 2, 2023
Mark Allan Norman, age 59, of Alto, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, after a battle with lung cancer. He born on the 30th of April, 1964 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mark was a proud and dedicated certified public accountant. He started working alongside his father at Norman & Associates. He later worked for Ernst & Young before his...
Douglas Howard
Dec 2, 2023
Douglas W. Howard Douglas Wayne Seaward Howard, age 77, formerly of Vickeryville, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital. The son of Margaret "Peg" (Larsen) & Seaward “Curly” Howard, he was born on September 6, 1946. Doug retired from the former Electrolux Home Products after 35 years of service and had been a member of UAW Local...
William Kelleher
Dec 2, 2023
William Edward (Bill) Kelleher When Bill Kelleher was faced with a particularly daunting project as an editor, he would break the ice with a quip or a quote. His favorite was from Dorothy Parker: “What fresh hell is this?”. Then he would get down to what he did best, solving problems and writing beautiful, meticulously researched educational materials. Mr. Kelleher...
Lynnette Truhn
Dec 1, 2023
Lynette C. Truhn passed away on December 1, 2023, at home in Holland, Michigan, with her husband, Craig Brumels, and her companion dog, Ziggy, by her side. She was born on July 8. 1950, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to the late Carolyn and Kenneth Truhn. Lynn went to school in Benton Harbor, and also attended GVSU with an interest in...
Nancy Shafer
Dec 1, 2023
Nancy (Weddle) Shafer passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 1, 2023 at the age of 78. She lived a life full of faith, family and music. Nancy was born in Beech Grove, Indiana on June 7, 1945 and, except for a few detours to Michigan and Oklahoma, she resided on the South Side of Indianapolis. Nancy was...
Cienna D'Assandro
Dec 1, 2023
Cienna Marie D'Assandro, age 50, of Grandville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born March 22, 1953, in Muskegon, MI, as Cynthia Kay Smith, to the late Christopher and Lois (Cregg) Smith. She worked many years as a registered nurse in the healthcare industry. Cienna is survived by her son, Gideon D'Assandro of Holt, MI....
Michael Winegard
Nov 30, 2023
Michael Winegard, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2023 in Greenville, Michigan. Born in Muscatine, Iowa, on April 30, 1950, he was an intelligent, unpretentious, self-made man with a strong work ethic. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, hiking, camping, kayaking, and shooting skeet. He also enjoyed reading about hunting, hiking, camping, kayaking, and shooting skeet....
Ruth Hinkle
Nov 30, 2023
Ruth Ann Hinkle, age 82 of West Branch, Michigan, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on November 30th, 2023. Ruth was born in on August 28, 1941, the daughter of Edgar Bushman and Mabel Bronikowski. She attended Redford Union High School in Detroit, Michigan. Ruth was married to Ron Hinkle, the father of her children, in...
Jerry Rasmussen
Nov 29, 2023
Jerry Ray Rasmussen, age 74, of Edmore, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The son of Elmer Arthur & Jessie Mae (Davis) Rasmussen, he was born on June 29, 1949 in Greenville. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Jerry had worked at the former R.J. Tower Automotive plant in...
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