Obituary Listing
Marilyn Walters
Oct 6, 2023
Marilyn Walters, 95, passed away peacefully October 6, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Marilyn was born July 21, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Orville Noble and Bertrice Belle (VanRensselaer) Stone. She attended Cleveland public schools followed by the University of Michigan, where she earned her B.A. in Education in 1950. She married Harold L. Walters on June 23,...
Ronald Emmert
Oct 5, 2023
Emmert, Ronald Lee, age 80, of Jenison, MI, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Ron was born on April 8, 1943 in Bauer, MI. Ron will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 55 years, Alice (DeRuiter), his children, Todd & Sari Emmert (Elise & Cody Thompson, Joseph, Claire, &...
Valerie Bullock
Oct 4, 2023
Valerie A. Bullock Valerie Ann Bullock, age 83, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at West Hickory Haven Nursing Center in Milford, Michigan surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. The daughter of Frank F. & Catherine Theresa (Chmielewski) Paulsen, she was born on April 11, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On August 20, 1960,...
Pearl Fohlbrook
Oct 4, 2023
Pearl Darlene Fohlbrook, aged 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at home. Pearl was an incredible woman, much loved by family and friends. She will be remembered for Sunday and Holiday dinners, her love of Christmas, homemade pies, her never empty candy dish and for spoiling her dogs. Throughout her life, she exhibited an absolute love for her...
Susan Grant
Oct 4, 2023
Susan Constance Grant of Chase, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her Beloved family in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Susan was born on June 24, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, and was the daughter to the late Andrew Leo Funchar and Thelma (Jackie) Marie Funchar. She was also predeceased by her...
Stewart Kern
Oct 3, 2023
Stewart James Kern, age 70, of Hopkins, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born December 12, 1952, in Allegan, to the late Melvin and Lois (Raab) Kern. Stewart graduated from Hopkins High School with the class of 1971. Stewart attended WMU. Retired from Meijer and was employed as a stock clerk while there. Stewart was...
Matthew Sullivan
Oct 3, 2023
Matthew 'Sully' Sullivan Sr., a man known for his generous heart, quick wit, and an infectious sense of humor, experienced his final sunset on October 3, 2023. Born on September 5, 1970, in Grand Rapids, MI, Sully lived an extraordinary life full of laughter, love, and many thunderstorms. He was a passionate softball player, a dedicated baseball coach, and a...
Peter Stallkamp
Oct 2, 2023
Peter Bradley Stallkamp, age 64, of Gowen, Michigan, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Mission Point of Belding. The son of Leon F. & Mary Lou (Schmitzer) Stallkamp, he was born on August 15, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio. Survivors include siblings, John and Paula Stallkamp, Don and Lisa Sheppard, and Frank and Rhonda Stallkamp. To send a message of...
Christopher Dilliner
Oct 2, 2023
Christopher Charles Dilliner, known affectionately as Christopher, was born on April 12, 1991, in the charming town of Ludington, Michigan, and passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His infectious smile and compassionate spirit were his signature traits. Christopher was a beacon of love, comfort, and sincerity to those he interacted with....
Jaime Jorge Walderrama
Oct 1, 2023
Jaime Jorge-Walderrama, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1930, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jaime’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand...
Harry (Skip) Baxter
Sep 30, 2023
Harry “Skip” Murvin Baxter III, aged 79 of Ada, MI went to his eternal home on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1944 in Detroit to parents Harry “Bud” and Arlene Baxter. Skip graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1963. He immediately enlisted with the United States Navy. He served in Bermuda where he...
William Wiltjer
Sep 26, 2023
William “Bill” Rodger Wiltjer, age 68, of Walker, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born July 23, 1955, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Richard and Pauline (Chase) Wiltjer. He worked at Krell Paper Company for over 30 years. Bill married the love of his life, Beverly “Jean” Oswalt on July 22, 1995, in Grand...
Robert Jensen
Sep 25, 2023
Robert (Bob) Duane Jensen, 81 of Muskegon, MI passed on September 14th, 2023. Celebration of life ceremony will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 21st at City Heart Ministries- 2640 Peck Street Muskegon, MI 49444. Bob was born in Briley, Michigan to Bernard and Margaret Jensen on September 5th, 1942. He was a Veteran of the Korean DMZ Conflict,...
Ivan Cortes-Bettancourt
Sep 25, 2023
Ivan Cortes-Bettancourt (54), a beloved resident of Grand Rapids, born in Santiago, Chile, left this world after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Ivan passed peacefully, in the embrace of his sons and siblings, on September 25th, 2023. He was a vibrant force and warm smile that was ready to craft a bond with anyone. We say goodbye to the...
Lynda Buckner
Sep 25, 2023
Lynda Jean Buckner (Stalsberg) passed away on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, due to natural causes. She joins the one and only love of her life, Harold Leo Buckner, in the kingdom of heaven. She will patiently wait there for her loving surviving family members, sister, Mary Strait; sons, Harold E. Buckner and Byron (Ron) Buckner; step-daughter, Marsha K Buckner; and...
Richard Wilson
Sep 23, 2023
Richard Wayne Wilson, 79, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Saturday September 23, 2023, at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. The son of Woodrow & Mildred (Collier) Wilson, he was born on April 28, 1944 in Paducah, KY. A veteran of the United States Navy, Richard served honorably during the Vietnam War Era and attained the rank of Airman...
Barbara Hooks
Sep 22, 2023
Barbara Ann (Phillips) Hooks, age 69, of Kentwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born March 23, 1954, in Lansing, MI to Harry and Nancy (Randall) Phillips. When Barb was 6 years old, they moved to Ypsilanti, MI, where she was a high achiever in school and active in Girl Scouts, church...
Mary Ellen Snyder
Sep 22, 2023
Mary Ellen Snyder, 77, of Ionia, Michigan passed away Friday September 22, 2023 at her home in Ionia. The daughter of William & Ida (Showers) Kotke, she was born on August 14, 1946 in Big Rapids, Michigan. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Mary Ellen's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:...
Maxine Jennings
Sep 21, 2023
Maxine June (Moats) Jennings, age 92, of Walker, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was born January 4, 1931, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late Richard and Nettie (Arnette) Moats. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Jennings and survived by their daughter, Geraldine...
Matthew Moore
Sep 21, 2023
Matthew A. Moore, age 63, of Lowell, Michigan, passed away Thursday evening, September 21, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Richard Eugene & Sharon Ellen (Shattuck) Moore, he was born on July 20, 1960 in Ionia, Michigan. On July 14, 2019, in Ionia, he married the former Marjorie...


