Obituary Listing
James Mines
Jun 2, 2023
James Dugald Mines, 76, of Ada, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of his family on June 2, 2023. Jim was born on July 9, 1946 to Walter and Margaret (McLean) Mines in Detroit, Michigan. After Jim graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1964, he went on to study at the University of Michigan and Wayne...
Richard Thomas
Jun 2, 2023
Richard A. Thomas, age 90, of Allendale, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on December 24, 1932, in Windsor Heights, WV, to Walter & Elizabeth (Pulaski) Thomas. Richard proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War achieving the rank of Airman 2nd Class. nd He married Linda on February 14, 1984,...
William Doot
Jun 2, 2023
William Doot, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He graduated from Kelloggsville HS and enlisted in the United States Army; serving during WWII in Japan. When Bill returned from the...

Richard Colgan
Jun 1, 2023
Richard Melvin Colgan, age 74, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Richard was born in Yakima, Washington on June 11, 1948. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
Robin Malatinsky
May 31, 2023
This world lost one of the best on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 with the passing of Robin Malatinsky. She was a fiercely independent and loving woman who was full of courage, and she navigated every single day with the goal to do the best that she could do with the time and energy she was granted. The grief created by...

Louise Straayer
May 31, 2023
Louise Jean (Spoelstra) Straayer, age 97, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born October 30, 1925, in Grand Rapids, to the late, Gerrit and Hattie (Spoelstra). Louise was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill; her daughter, Laurie Straayer; daughter-in-law, Pamela Straayer; and...
Stephen Poortvliet
May 30, 2023
Stephen Jay Poortvliet, age 36, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born September 11, 1986, in Grand Rapids, to David and Janet (Borst) Poortvliet. Stephen is survived by his parents and two sisters, Jenna Boersen and Brett Dzierzyc. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held....

Joseph Pelish
May 30, 2023
Joseph J. Pelish, Jr. age 70, of Stanton, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Joseph & Mary (Keeler) Pelish, he was born on April 28, 1953 in Saginaw. On April 11, 2003, Stanton, he married Frances Chism, who survives. Joseph worked...
Ruth Quandt
May 30, 2023
Ruth A. Quandt, age 56, of Belmont, went into the loving arms of Jesus, on May 30th, 2023, after a long bout with liver disease. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to parents Gerald Ferguson and Judith DeKorte on August 26, 1966. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Randy. Her children: Aaron and daughter-in-law Sara; Chris and daughter-in-law...
Maxine Preston
May 29, 2023
Maxine Evelyn Preston, age 88, of Edmore, passed away early Monday morning, May 29, 2023 at Lakeview Terrace with the family at her side. The daughter of C.M. & Evelyn May (Bennett) Musson, she was born on September 10, 1934 near Six Lakes and was a 1953 graduate of Edmore High School. On June 20, 1953, in Edmore, she married...
Michael Beaty
May 29, 2023
Michael Marc Beaty, age 66, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away Monday, May 29, 2023. Mike was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 19, 1957 to Ronald & Gaye (Jamesson) Beaty. Mike leaves behind his life partner Michaele Madsen; his children Justin, Robyn, and Chad, and his 5 grandchildren, and his brother Jay Beaty. Mike was an over the road...
James Fox
May 28, 2023
James Lee Fox Sr., age 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan gained his wings on Sunday, May 28, 2023, from natural causes. He was born, June 8, 1959, in Albion, MI to the late Richard and Alice (Newland) Fox. Jim attended Hudsonville Public Schools and then found his passion for wood working. In his free time Jim loved fishing with friends...

John Haines
May 27, 2023
John M. Haines, 74, of Pennfield Township, passed away Saturday May 27,2023, at home in Pennfield Township. The son of John & Dorothy (Stillwell) Haines, he was born on February 13, 1949 in Battle Creek Michigan. A veteran of the United States Army, where John served honorably. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:00A.M, Wednesday July 12,2023 at Fort...
David Powers
May 27, 2023
David Wayne Powers, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Burcham Hills Retirement Center in East Lansing, MI. He was born November 4, 1950 in Lansing, MI to Pleas and Ruby (Adkins) Powers. He is survived by sisters, Barbara (Robert Sr.) Hammond and Joyce Pearson, sister-in-law Karen (Darin) Martell, nieces Victoria (Brian) Merrow, Maylynn Hammond, Dianna Hammond, Alysia (John) Gardner,...
Arlene Vass
May 27, 2023
Arlene Jean Vass, our beautiful wife and mom, is free at last from the grips of Alzheimer's Disease. She passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Greenville. The daughter of Harley Roy & Frances Marian Zimmerman, she was born on May 11, 1950 at home in Central Lake and moved to Muskegon at a young age. She graduated from...
Ricky Dittmer
May 27, 2023
Ricky Charles Dittmer, age 65, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away Saturday, May 27,2023. Ricky was born on April 6, 1958 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lee and Lorraine (Dood) Dittmer. 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.
Allen Utter
May 26, 2023
Allen Foster Utter, age 90, of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born November 23, 1932, in Ionia, Michigan, to the late Earl and Dorothy (DeArmond) Utter. Allen proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On July 25,...
Barbara Miner
May 25, 2023
Barbara Jane Miner passed away on May 25, 2023 in Holland, MI at the age of 95. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Eugene, OR. She spent her childhood in Northfield, MN; Fargo, ND; Waterloo, IA; and Fort Collins, CO. She was a proud alumna of Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa; and...

Dallas White
May 25, 2023
Dallas Allen White, age 67, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. Dallas was born August 3, 1955 in South Haven, Michigan to Dallas & Carol (Coleman) White. Military Honors and burial is June 30, 2023 at 3:00 pm at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd, Augusta, Michigan. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation &...
Tamara Reeves
May 25, 2023
Tamara Nicole Reeves, age 43, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. Tamara was born on January 19, 1980 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Reuben & Chiquita (Sledge) Reeves. 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.