Obituary Listing

Keith Haveman

Keith Haveman

May 12, 2024

Keith Dwayne Haveman, age 72, of Sheridan, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Harvey Floyd & Thelma Evelyn (Durga) Haveman, he was born on November 13, 1951 in Muskegon, Michigan. On September 1, 2006, in Greenville, he married Wendy L. (Goupell) Schultz and...

Renee Timmer

Renee Timmer

May 12, 2024

Renee Timmer, age 89, gracefully journeyed to eternal rest on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She was born on December 26, 1934 in Grand Haven, MI to Harry & Ella Young. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories. She dedicated her life to nurturing and raising six remarkable daughters, instilling in them values of kindness, integrity, and...

Mark Stenberg

Mark Stenberg

May 11, 2024

Mark Alan Stenberg, 61, of Paris, Michigan, passed away after a short battle with small cell carcinoma on Saturday, May 11, 2024 surrounded by family in Big Rapids. He was born December 24, 1962, to the late Everett A. and Betty E. Stenberg. He was born in Big Rapids, Michigan and raised in Paris, where he remained his entire life....

Kenny Borst

Kenny Borst

May 8, 2024

Kenny Lou Borst, born on July 23, 1965, in Grand Rapids, MI, and a resident of Zeeland Charter Township, Michigan, passed away on May 8, 2024. Kenny led a simple life, defined not by sight but by the relationships he had with those around him. He had a deep and enduring love for his longtime girlfriend, Martha (Marti) Hammons, who...

Rickey Thomas

Rickey Thomas

May 8, 2024

Rickey Dean Thomas, age 67, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Battle Creek. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Rickey served as a utilitiesman/constructionman during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,...

Michael Sams

Michael Sams

May 6, 2024

Michael (Mike) Lee Sams, born on October 18, 1955, passed away on May 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and a younger sister. He is survived by his loving son, Robert (Robby) J Kovach, his six remaining siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, and his extended Kovach family. Mike was known for his quick wit...

Jose Gaytan-Lopez

Jose Gaytan-Lopez

May 5, 2024

Jose Soledad Gayton-Lopez, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born on October 31, 1983, in Uriangato, Mexico. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jose's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. José...

Carla Gordon

Carla Gordon

May 5, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Carla Rae Gordon. Carla was born on April 22, 1930 to Hannah and Robert Palmer in Plattsburgh, New York. She was the second of four during the depression and she was raised in a hardworking, creative, and lively household. Carla was gifted at oil painting, many of...

Elisabeth Redding

Elisabeth Redding

May 4, 2024

Elisabeth Gertrude Redding, age 72, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1952, in Esslingen, Germany, to William & Brigitta Redding. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Elisabeth’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral...

Robert Ferman

Robert Ferman

May 3, 2024

Robert Ferman, age 70, of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024. He was born to the late Robert and Donna Ferman on September 27, 1953. We welcome you to share your memories of Robert, and invite you to upload photos to his memorial page as a tribute to his beautiful life.

Luella Shader

Luella Shader

May 2, 2024

LuElla Alora Shader, born LuElla Brown, passed away on May 2, 2024, at the age of 101. Born on March 2, 1923, in Ferndale, Michigan, LuElla was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. She lived an incredibly vibrant life, moving to Kalamazoo, Michigan after stints in Dearborn, Michigan, and Sebring, Florida. A beloved wife, mother,...

Shelbia Evans

Shelbia Evans

May 1, 2024

Shelbia R. Evans, age 83, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her daughter, son-in-law, and Corewell Health Hospice. The daughter of Hubert & Myrtle (Pitts) Kelley, she was born on January 23, 1941 in Alexander City, Alabama. In 1986, she married the love of her life, William "Bill"...

June Cross

June Cross

Apr 30, 2024

June Louise Cross, age 73, of Lakeview, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Ralph Merlin & Anna Tina (Schriver) Spencer, she was born on October 23, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On November 8, 1968, in Grandville, she married Kenneth Harrison Cross, Jr., and...

Jeffrey Redmond

Jeffrey Redmond

Apr 29, 2024

Jeffrey Redmond, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. He was born on May 10, 1953. He attended colleges at Davenport University, Michigan State University, UCLA, and Lund Universitet in Sweden, among others. He has Bachelors degrees in American History (with minors in Psychology and Education), Business Administration, and International Business, and a Masters Degree...

Richard Quinn

Richard Quinn

Apr 28, 2024

Richard Anthony Quinn, 74, of Dowagiac, Michigan, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on June 21, 1949 in Niles, Michigan. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Richard served honorably with the United States Army, having attained the rank of Specialist (SP4). Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on...

Gary Kochin

Gary Kochin

Apr 28, 2024

On April 28th 2024, our beloved Gary Michael Kochin (better known as "Koch"), a man whose ambition was as large as his ever-growing library, has retired from the grand hustle and bustle of life. Born in Muskegon, MI, on November 8, 1950, Gary embarked on a journey that would take him all over the country after graduating from Muskegon High...

Alice Geselman

Alice Geselman

Apr 28, 2024

Alice Marie Geselman, age 90, of Crystal, Michigan, passed away Sunday morning, April 28, 2024 at the Laurels of Carson City. One of eleven children born to James & Nellie (Murphy) Ferguson, she was born on June 9, 1933 in Evart, Michigan. Alice loved people, animals, dancing, taking walks, and campfires and will long be remembered for her cake baking...

Neal Empie

Neal Empie

Apr 27, 2024

Neal Raymond, age 87, of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at home under the care of his family and Gentiva Hospice. The son of Vern Lyle & Lena Emma (Prins) Empie, he was born on September 15, 1936 in Cedar Springs. He met his future bride out front of Wolverine World Wide, after his Aunt Lorraine Day...

Isabella Beckman

Isabella Beckman

Apr 26, 2024

Isabella “Ruth” Beckman, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor, Place. She was born on August 2, 1932, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to the late Rollie and Margaret (Watson) Hall. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School. It was during that time, she met the love of her life, Frederick Beckman. They were...

Luis Gonzalez

Luis Gonzalez

Apr 26, 2024

Luis Angel Colon Gonzalez “Kittin”, age 70, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born November 27, 1953, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, to the late Jacobo and Georgina Colon and raised by the late Angel and Sara Rivera. Kittin worked many years throughout his career as a cab driver. Survivors...