Obituary Listing

Verle Beeman

Verle Beeman

Jul 28, 2023

Verle Dickson Beeman, age 73, of Coral, Michigan passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2023. Verle was born April 16, 1950. Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Floyd Wright

Floyd Wright

Jul 27, 2023

Floyd Cecil Wright III, age 54, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Mission Point of Big Rapids. The son of Sandra Lynn (Johnston) & Cecil Floyd Wright, Jr., he was born on January 2, 1969 in Edmore. Floyd had worked as a truss builder with Marquette Fabricators in Sparta, enjoyed fishing and walking his dog, Yogi, along...

Donald Schuurman

Donald Schuurman

Jul 27, 2023

Donald Jay Schuurman, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27, with his beloved wife Shelley by his side. He bravely battled multiple myeloma for 5 years. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 43 years, Shelley; his children, Nathan and Jason (Bella); and the joy of his life, his grandchildren, Jacob, Kai and June. Don grew...

Denellda Curtis

Denellda Curtis

Jul 26, 2023

Denellda M. Curtis, age 90, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 9, 1933, in Woodbury County, Iowa to Joseph and Elizabeth (Peepers) Nikles Denellda was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Krauss. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends at Pickeral Lake in Newaygo. Survivors include...

Patricia Emery

Patricia Emery

Jul 25, 2023

Patricia Anne (Pat) Emery, age 81, of Grandville, MI, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Vancouver, BC, Canada while on vacation. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to James and Vivian Cleland on May 17, 1942. Pat graduated from Catholic Central High School, then followed in the footsteps of her father and grandfather becoming an employee of...

Sylvia Chesser

Sylvia Chesser

Jul 24, 2023

Sylvia Rosalin (Gill) Chesser, age 90, of Allendale, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family on Monday, July 24, 2023. She was born January 23, 1933, in Dover, England, to the late Henry or Harriet (Davis) Gill. She is survived by her three children and multiple grandchildren. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no services...

Gloria Herroon

Gloria Herroon

Jul 23, 2023

Gloria Jean (Edwards) Herroon, age 75, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at her home with her sons at her side. The daughter of Donald Reuben & Gladys Eleanor (Crowe) Edwards, she was born on September 3, 1947 in Leroy, Michigan. On December 5, 1970, in Greenville, she married Richard E. Herroon. Gloria liked "glamping" on the family...

Elizabeth Hern

Elizabeth Hern

Jul 23, 2023

Elizabeth Louise Hern, age 64, of Greenville, passed away early Sunday morning, July 23, 2023 at Mission Point of Greenville. The daughter of Marie Teresa (Featherstone) and William Walter Hern, Jr., she was born on August 19, 1958 at Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. On February 27, 1993, in Zephyrhills, Florida, she married L. Robert "Bob" Johnson and together they enjoyed 30...

Lorie Yost

Lorie Yost

Jul 22, 2023

Lorie Dee Yost, age 62, of Lowell, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1961, in Grand Rapids, to Alvis & Jacqueline Humes. Lorie is survived by her sisters. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Betty Allen

Betty Allen

Jul 22, 2023

Betty Jane (Zalesak) Allen, age 95, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was born March 11, 1928, in Racine, Wisconsin, to the late Bartholomeow and Julye (Friso) Zalesak. She graduated from Grand Rapids Public School system and went on to obtain an Associates Degree from Davenport University. Betty married William B. Allen and...

Donna Adams

Donna Adams

Jul 22, 2023

Donna Lynn (Rockwell) Adams, age 76, of Cedar Springs, passed away early Saturday morning, July 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. The daughter of Frank Mumby & Juanita Belle (Hicks) Rockwell, she was born on May 10, 1947 in Grand Rapids. Donna was a 1965 graduate of Rogers High School in Wyoming, Michigan and was a devoted...

Diane Merlo

Diane Merlo

Jul 22, 2023

Diane Marie Merlo, age 64, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, after a long struggle with illness. She was born on February 08, 1959, in Holland, Michigan, to George & Mary (Oglesbee) Smit. She worked as a physical therapist for Holland and Allegan hospitals and as an EMT/firefighter for Overisel Township Fire Department. Diane was able...

Trimel Rosser

Trimel Rosser

Jul 20, 2023

Trimel "Snake" Rosser, age 53, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born August 10, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Helena Ann Rosser. Trimel was known throughout the city for being ahead of his time with his style of dancing, singing, and whistling. He enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and walking...

Angela Vincent

Angela Vincent

Jul 20, 2023

Angela Lynn Vincent, age 52, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Corewell Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids with her family and the care of Spectrum Health hospice by her side to see her off on her new journey to heaven. The daughter of Keith A. & Lorraine Violet (King) Packard, Sr., she was born on December...

Terrell Tiffany

Terrell Tiffany

Jul 20, 2023

Terrell Charles Tiffany, age 79, of Howard City, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Robert M. & Ruth Ellen (Jones) Tiffany, he was born on February 21, 1944 in Quantico, Virginia. A 1964 graduate of Godwin High School, Terrell retired from Wolverine Tractor...

Thomas Alexander

Thomas Alexander

Jul 19, 2023

Thomas Jay Alexander, age 65, of Lakeview, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 near Lakeview after an apparent heart attack. The son of Richard Lafayette & Ann (Smalley) Alexander, he was born on November 30, 1957 in Sheridan and was a graduate of Central Montcalm High School. Tom worked as an electrician at Brooks Electric in Stanton in the...

Gary Forist

Gary Forist

Jul 19, 2023

Gary Lee Forist age 56, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023. Gary was born July 29, 1965 in Carson City, MI to Jerry & Jane (Clayton) Forist. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Thomas Golovich

Thomas Golovich

Jul 18, 2023

MSGT Thomas Paul Golovich, Air National Guard (Retired), age 70 of Lakeview, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his immediate family. Tom had been under the care of Elara Home Care & Hospice after being diagnosed with Gliobastoma grade 4 brain cancer in September 2022. The son of Louis Paul & Rosella Mary (Philpott)...

Anna Lafferty

Anna Lafferty

Jul 16, 2023

Anna E. (Brouse) Lafferty, age 78, of Wyoming, MI passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born on May 12, 1945, in Milton, PA, to Charles & Mildred Brouse. Anna proudly served her country for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. She was stationed in Biloxi, MS. She married Roque Lafferty July 7, 1973 in Santa Ana,...

Julie Abell

Julie Abell

Jul 16, 2023

Julie Kaye Abell, age 55, of Ithaca, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of James Ernest & Freda Joan (Peet) Abell, she was born on January 25, 1968 in Alma. Julie was a 1987 graduate of Ithaca High School. She had worked at Mahle Engine Components and enjoyed spending time...