Obituary Listing

Julio Diaz

Julio Diaz

Jul 16, 2023

Julio C. Diaz, age 27, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1996, in Tarzana, California. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Roy Erickson

Roy Erickson

Jul 15, 2023

Roy Victor Erickson was born in Seattle, WA on June 21, 1941. He was the oldest of two sons to Delos and Leona (DeWinter) Erickson. He lived with Parkinson's disease for twenty one years with great dignity and acceptance. After graduating from Edmonds Washington High School with honors, Roy attended Whitman College on a full scholarship as a Sloan Scholar....

Rose Schwalm

Rose Schwalm

Jul 15, 2023

Rose Marie (Winters) Schwalm, age 78, of Sand Lake, formerly of Saginaw and Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Corewell Health - Greenville Hospital. The daughter of Earl J. & Mary E. (Theisen) Winters, she was born May 28, 1945 in Saginaw. Raised in Saginaw Township, she graduated from SS Peter & Paul Catholic High School in...

Judith Bosscher

Judith Bosscher

Jul 13, 2023

On Thursday, July 13, 2023 Judy Bosscher took her final breath in this world and her next in Paradise, embraced by the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born May 17, 1954, and lived a full, joyous life of faith, hope and love. Her love for learning led to many interests. Her passions included gardening,...

Patricia Kacos

Patricia Kacos

Jul 13, 2023

Patricia J. Kacos, 95, left her earthly home to join Jesus on July 13. She was a loving mom, grammie and great grammie who raised her children to know the love of Jesus. She was a great cook and liked to entertain, travel and read. Visiting with family, attending art fairs and shopping were some favorite pastimes. Pat was preceded...

Jon Galant

Jon Galant

Jul 12, 2023

With broken hearts and sadness of a life cut too short, the family of Jon J. Galant, 55, of Holland, MI, announce his passing on July 12, 2023. He was surrounded by family and friends and passed peacefully. Jon leaves behind his loving wife, Misty, who he would have celebrated 37 years of marriage with in August. His daughters, Katie...

Louise Bissell

Louise Bissell

Jul 11, 2023

Louise Sophia Bissell, aged 59, went to her final rest on July 11th, 2023. She is survived by her children; Christin Schooler, of Grand Rapids. MI, and David Bissell, of Fenwick, MI; her siblings; Paul (Rachael) McGimpsey, of Mount Pleasant. MI, Cynthia Hoover, of Anderson, IN, Michelle (Anthony Fraser) Jeffers, of Anderson, IN, and Rachael (Christopher) Snider, of Auburn, WA....

Betty Krolczyk

Betty Krolczyk

Jul 10, 2023

Betty L. Krolczyk, age 84, of Manistee, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born on April 3, 1939, in Frankfort, Michigan. Betty worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prior to retirement. She enjoyed bowling. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Survivors include her children, Lisa Krolczyk and Gary (Karen)...

Constance Hannink

Constance Hannink

Jul 10, 2023

Constance Beverly (Soper) Hannink, age 85, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Monday July 10, 2023. Constance was born September 19, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Clyde and Mildred (Parrish) Soper. She is survived by two sisters, her son, and grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to...

Haldon Hutchins

Haldon Hutchins

Jul 9, 2023

Haldon C. Hutchins, age 90, of Fennville, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1933, in Glenn, to Floyd & Helene Hutchins. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Sharon Johnson

Sharon Johnson

Jul 9, 2023

Sharon L. Johnson, 56, of Crystal Township Michigan, passed away Sunday July 9, 2023 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of William & Jacquelyn (Robertson) Johnson, she was born on January 3, 1967 in Alma, Michigan. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Sharon's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:...

James Hammond

James Hammond

Jul 8, 2023

James Alfred Hammond, age 53, of Middleville, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. James was born on January 18, 1970 in Heflin, Alabama to Alfred & Florabelle Hammond. Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. May he rest in Peace. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids,...

Judy Chrisman

Judy Chrisman

Jul 7, 2023

Judy Sharon Chrisman, age 82, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born June 28, 1941, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Robert and Rosalie (Amante) Chrisman. Judy worked many years in the food and beverage industry as a waitress and bartender. She loved popcorn and a movie, swimming and laying in...

Carmen Soward

Carmen Soward

Jul 7, 2023

Carmen Jane (Bush) Soward, age 71, of Bitely, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly after some medical complications on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born July 28, 1951, in Leighton Township, to the late Colonel Willard Bush and Betty Jane Genereaux. Carmen was a PROUD elder of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She served on the Merrill Township Fire...

Mavadell Maertz

Mavadell Maertz

Jul 7, 2023

Mavadell "Mava" Elizabeth (Morton) Maertz, age 89, of Holland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born May 17, 1934, in Sutton, West Virginia, to the late Joseph and Nina (McClung) Morton. Mava was a lifelong thrifter and antiques collector who enjoyed selling her finds in antique malls and in her very own Sack's Thrift Avenue....

Bernice Farrell

Bernice Farrell

Jul 7, 2023

Bernice Augusta Farrell, age 97, of Orleans, formerly of Palo, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at Country Living Adult Foster Care in Portland. The daughter of Albert & Louise B. (Lietzke) Cook, she was born on April 10, 1926 in DeWitt, Michigan. After graduating high school, she worked as a "Rosie the Riveter" to support the war effort during...

Jerome Burton

Jerome Burton

Jul 6, 2023

Rev. Pastor Jerome Burton, aged 66, was ushered into the presence of Yahweh God and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 6, 2023 after 42 days of being on a ventilator due to Fibrosis Lung Disease, and Pneumonia. Jerome was born in Selma, Alabama to Mack and Helen (Grimes) Burton on June 8th, 1957. He married Kristin Hinkle...

James Kight

James Kight

Jul 5, 2023

James Leonard Kight, age 62, of Beulah, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly with his loving wife by his side, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born August 1, 1960, in Live Oak, Florida to the late Louie and Betty Kight. Leonard worked many years in construction as a carpenter. He was certainly a thrill seeker and was known for his...

Christopher Byrom

Christopher Byrom

Jul 4, 2023

Christopher Michael Byrom Sr. was born on December 4th, 1992 to his loving parents; Stacy Byrom-Jones and Terrance R. Earvin in Grand Rapids, MI. Christopher attended Grand Rapids Public Schools and excelled in High School Sports playing both Football and Basketball. A memorable moment was the "Battle in Rocky Top" in Knoxville, TN. Chris's Rocket Football Team won second place...

Robert Mayer

Robert Mayer

Jul 3, 2023

Robert J. Mayer, age 60 of Sheridan, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, in Grand Rapids after a short illness. The son of John & Dorthea (Hannenberg) Mayer, he was born on April 18, 1963 in Howell. On August 13, 2016, in their back yard in Sheridan, he married Valerie Lynn Corl. Robert worked as...