Obituary Listing
Lawrence Simmons
Jul 2, 2023
Lawrence Lynell Simmons, age 64, of Battle Creek, passed away at home on July 2, 2023. The son of Freddy & Sylvia (Joiner) Simmons, he was born on June 7, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating high school, he honorably served in the United States Army. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29,...
Gregory Jensen
Jul 2, 2023
Gregory Alan Jensen, age 70, of Edmore, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and MyMichigan Hospice. The son of Dale Russel & Elizabeth Ann (Boyer) Jensen, he was born on December 12, 1952 in Edmore and was a 1972 graduate of Montabella High School. On November 8, 1975, in Edmore,...
Joseph Rankin
Jul 2, 2023
Joseph "Spike" Rankin, age 68, of Stanwood, Michigan passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. Joseph was born September 18, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert & Josephine (Bashaw) Rankin. Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved wife Meg Rankin. He leaves behind his daughter Renae (Sam) Gavitt, granddaughter Rowan Gavitt, siblings Mike (Linda), James (Dori) and Tom (Kim)...
Donald Stewart Jr
Jul 1, 2023
Donald Robert Stewart Jr, age 80, of Lansing, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. Donald was born June 17, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to Donald & Shirley (Kreh) Stewart. Don loved his family, animals. and sports. He will be missed by his family and friends. Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time....
Ivan Tagle
Jun 30, 2023
Ivan Esteban Tagle, age 57, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. Ivan was born on October 25, 1965, to the late, Juan and Lucelia (Rodriguez) Tagle. Ivan is survived by his siblings, Gloria, Sanjuanita Elena, Juan, Dora, and Maria Tagle; children, Nathaniel, Rachael, Stephen, Olivia Tagle, Scott Rodriguez, and Alena Mellema; fifteen wonderful grandchildren; and many...
Myron Edgerton
Jun 30, 2023
Myron Lee Edgerton, age 94, of Coopersville, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born May 23, 1929, in Wilsey, Kansas, to the late George and Ethel (Jennings) Edgerton. Myron graduated from Eskridge High School with the class of 1937. Myron married the love of his...
Jack Farmer
Jun 29, 2023
Jack Lee Farmer, age 89, of Wayland, MI, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023. He was born December 11, 1933, in DeKalb, IN, an only child to Clifford and Wanda (Brandon) Farmer. Jack attended Otsego Public Schools and was very proud to be an Otsego Bulldog. He married the love of his life, (Stella) Marie Lewis, on January 14, 1955,...
Michelle Karel
Jun 27, 2023
Michelle Karel (Van Poucker) December 19, 1959 - June 27, 2023 Michelle left the presence of her family and friends and entered the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 27, 2023. She is survived by her children, Heather Karel, Jameson (Erin) Karel, and Jessica (Zack) Bonner; grandson, Shepard Bonner; siblings, Linda (Glenn) Lake, Douglas Van Poucker, Susan...
Ruth Saunders
Jun 27, 2023
Ruth A. Saunders, 71, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in hospice care. Ruth was our parents' firstborn child. Ira and Jean Saunders would go on to have 5 other children, but Ruth was the independent one. She had some interests and lived in various cities during her life. Her siblings think her greatest joy was her...
Doris Schoonmaker
Jun 24, 2023
Doris Shirley Schoonmaker, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Corewell Health Rehab & Nursing Center in Greenville. Doris was born on October 31, 1931 to the late Andrew & Ethel (Crisman) Crouch. Doris was proceeded in death by her parents; a daughter, Dawn Rosenberger; two sons-in-law, Gary Rosenberger and Howard Hall; a great-granddaughter, Rylin Faith Daniels; five...
Michael Markus
Jun 24, 2023
Michael Thomas Markus, age 59, of Portage, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born January 9, 1964, in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Harold and Jean (Bourgeois) Markus Jr. Michael graduated from Otsego High School with the class of 1983. He worked over 33 years for the City of Portage as a groundskeeper in the...
Andrew Zugel
Jun 23, 2023
Andrew Frank Zugel, age 81, of Allegan, Michigan residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the time of his death, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, June 23, 2023. He was born May 15, 1942, in Allegan, Michigan, to the late John and Beatrice (Waldron) Zugel. Andrew graduated from Allegan High School with the class of 1960....
Robert Steele
Jun 23, 2023
Robert "Bob" Edward Steele, age 72 of Belding, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at home on Friday, June 23, 2023. He was born December 23, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Ford and Dorothy (Urbanski) Steele. In 1969, he graduated from North Muskegon high school. Bob earned a degree in history from...
Elizabeth Cone
Jun 22, 2023
Elizabeth Catherine Cone, age 87, of Bitely, MI gained her angel wings on June 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 17, 1935, in Monroe, MI, she was one of 8 children born to the late Robert and Ruth (Straub) DeBruyne. She married the love of her life, the late Howard Cone in Monroe, MI and they...
Jeanette Vanderhaag
Jun 21, 2023
Jeanette Marie (Roberts) VanderHaag, age 85, passed away in her home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Ethel "Bobbie" (Hanes) Roberts. Jeanette is survived by her daughters Cindy Dorey and Deborah Benson; her grandchildren Bobby, Brandon, Tony, Brock, and Jason; her five great grandchildren; sister Joyce (Thom) Bland and her children...
Mitchel Olson
Jun 21, 2023
Mitchel L. Olson, age 77, of Gowen, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on August 21, 1945, in Pierson, to Leon & Laura Olson. Mitchel graduated from Lakeview High School in 1963. He was drafted in to the U.S. Army in 1964 and proudly served his country. He was honorably...
Tracy Ketchem
Jun 20, 2023
Tracy Jane Ketchem, age 63, of Grand Rapids, MI, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt peacefully passed surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Tracy loved volunteering at the American Legion, playing bingo and card games, spending time with her family, and taking care of her cats. Tracy will be forever missed by her mother, Doreen Ketchem; her sister, Kelly...
Minetta Groendyk
Jun 20, 2023
Minetta June (Blankespoor) Groendyk, age 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2023. She was born November 26, 1941, in Doon, Iowa, to the late, John and Margaret (Brunsting) Blankespoor. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Per her wishes green burial has taken place at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens in...
Earl Horn
Jun 20, 2023
Earl Horn Jr., age 78, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. He was born October 21, 1944, in Warren, MI, to the late Earl and Josephine (Bradley) Horn. Earl graduated from Port Huron High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He went on to study Speech Pathology at Western Michigan...
Michael Gordon
Jun 19, 2023
Michael Frederick Gordon, age 61, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan to Frederick Gordon and Ella Ware. 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.
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