Obituary Listing

David Curtis

David Curtis

Nov 27, 2023

David Alfred Curtis, age 88, of Ada, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born March 12, 1935, in Detroit, MI, to the late Percy Halsey and Mary Etta (Coughlin) Curtis. Dave graduated from Catholic Central High School with the class of 1953. He proudly served his country...

Joseph Lafleur

Joseph Lafleur

Nov 27, 2023

Joseph William "Joe" LaFleur, age 85, passed peacefully from this life in his sleep at home on November 27, 2023. Joe was born April 11, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, the only son of Joseph Nicholas and Emily Sarah (Barrett) LaFleur. Joe grew up in Lansing and attended Resurrection School, graduating in the class of 1956, where many strong friendships were...

Darlene Loughin

Darlene Loughin

Nov 26, 2023

Darlene Ann Loughin, age 86, of Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, November 26, 2023 at Mission Point of Belding under the care of Hospice of Michigan. The daughter of Leslie & Adeline (Steffen) Brown, she was born on February 6, 1937 in Greenville. On September 26, 1953, in Belding, she married David James Loughin and together they had four children...

Clifford Genaw

Clifford Genaw

Nov 24, 2023

Clifford J. Genaw, 79, of Barryton, Michigan, passed away with his wife and family right by his side on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital. He was lovingly known as "Kippy" by his friends and family. The son of Wilford Fred & Lena E. (Bellemore) Genaw, he was born on April 7, 1944 in Taylor, Michigan....

William Dripchak, Jr.

William Dripchak, Jr.

Nov 24, 2023

William Dale Dripchak, Jr, known affectionately as Bill, passed on November 24, 2023, just five days shy of his 75th birthday. Born in Hartford, CT on November 29, 1948, Bill was a compassionate soul, with a dedicated spirit, a smart mind, and an enduring sense of humor that brought laughter and joy to all those fortunate enough to know him....

Carole Collier

Carole Collier

Nov 23, 2023

Carole Sue Collier, age 73, of Freeport, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born July 4, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana, and raised by her parents, James and Lilly Lively. Carole is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gary Collier; two sons, Ron (Trisha)...

Nancy Anttila

Nancy Anttila

Nov 23, 2023

Nancy Elizabeth (Schetter) Anttila, age 68, of Marquette, Michigan and recently of Tucson, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was born March 30, 1955, in Evanston, Illinois, to the late Donald and Gloria (Berger) Schetter. Nancy was the oldest of eleven children to Don and Gloria. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School with the class...

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...