Obituary Listing
Ryan Wilson
Jun 7, 2023
Wilson, Ryan Allan 3/13/1995 - 6/7/2023 Wyoming, MI Ryan Wilson, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on June 7, 2023, at the age of 28. He was born on March 13, 1995, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ryan was preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Rawdon. Ryan's father, Keith Wilson, and his sisters, Andrea (Michael Cooper) Wilson...
Robert Kane
Jun 6, 2023
Robert (Bob) Joseph Kane, age 81, passed away in his home in Grandville, Michigan on June 6, 2023. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Rose Kane and sisters Barbara Volonino and Elaine, he is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Crandall) Kane, son Michael Kane (Cory), daughter Robyn Kane-Haberkorn (Brett) and grandchildren Oliver, Saige, Remy, bonus grandchildren...
Barbara Leatherman-Diaz
Jun 6, 2023
Barbara Renee Leatherman-Diaz passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 4:20am. She passed at her home in Hastings, Michigan from a long battle with illness. Barbara was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on December 21st, 1981. She lived in North Carolina which were the best years of her life. She traveled many places, but wanted to be back...
Nancy Stout
Jun 5, 2023
Nancy Chloe Stout, age 66, of Pierson, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice (formerly Spectrum Health Hospice) after a brave battle with cancer. The daughter of Otto Edward & Arlene Gladys (Finney) Smith, she was born on June 12, 1956 in Rapid City, Michigan. On May...
Jack Cramer
Jun 4, 2023
Jack Murray Cramer, age 92, of Sparta, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born December 3, 1930, in Ionia as Duane Slavicek to the late Herbert Briggs and Eleanora Slavicek. He would later have his name changed to Jack Murray Cramer after being raised by Merton and Alma (Ponton) Cramer. Jack married Betty Lou Taylor on August...
Leroy King
Jun 3, 2023
Leroy King, age 80, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born May 23, 1943, in St. Pauls, North Carolina, to the late LeeJeff and Madgie (Esters) King. Leroy worked as a brick mason until 1999 when he retired. He enjoyed wood crafting, fishing, canning, and plants. Leroy was a member of Second New...
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,...