Obituary Listing
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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