Obituary Listing
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.
Angel Morin Rodriguez
May 24, 2023
Baby Angel Morin Rodriguez went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She will be greatly missed by her parents, Ernesto Rodriguez and Yliana Morin; maternal grandparents, Diana Cardnas and Martin (Melly) Morin; paternal grandparents, Cristela (Alberto) Aranda; aunts and uncles, Ignacio (Kiana Torrez) Morin, Sergio Morin, Luis Rodriguez, and Sianelli Rodriguez; and many other relatives and...
Salena Knight
May 24, 2023
Salena Rae Knight, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Harold English and Margaret Knight. Salena's nurturing spirit shined brightest in her role as mother. She adored her six children; Alayah Thomas-Knight, Alijah Knight, Tyrone Cole, Taelyn Cole, Tristan Knight-Cole, and Tobyn Cole. Being a mom was her greatest joy! She poured her...
Judith Bufka
May 24, 2023
Judith A. Bufka, age 82, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 while in Hospice Care in her home. She was born on September 18, 1940, in Grand Haven, to George H. & Helen (Lund) DeWitt. She is survived by her two children, Brent Bufka and Stacy Donley; grandchildren Keith (Keri) and Christopher Bufka; great grandchildren Chase...
Wesley Ford
May 24, 2023
Wesley Eugene Ford, age 67, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, transitioned on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was born January 2, 1956, in Searcy, Arkansas, to the late Rudolph and Mary Louise (Davis) Ford. Wesley, known as Peewee to family, and P-Funk to friends, had a passion for sports, especially boxing; he loved being able to watch his grandson, CJ, play...
Frederick Vanheulen
May 23, 2023
VanHeulen, Frederick J. 12/17/1941 - 5/23/2023 Byron Center, MI Frederick J. VanHeulen, Byron Center High School Class of '60, was ushered into his eternal home in Heaven. He was surrounded by his wife, Belinda (Dykhouse) VanHeulen, his sons, Jason and Brett, and his beautiful daughter-in-law, Ann-Marie VanHeulen. Fred's granddaughters, Nora and Lucy, sang songs and gave him big hugs. He...
Kristine Reynolds
May 23, 2023
Kristine K. Reynolds, age 57, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1965, to Robert & Sandra Leet. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
Brenda Nemetz
May 20, 2023
Brenda Lee Nemetz, age 76, of Potterville, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born August 19, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late Naomi (Hanchet) Thompkins. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. A full obituary will be posted as...
Harold Thornburg
May 20, 2023
Harold Duane Thornburg, age 82, of Greenville, passed away Saturday evening, May 20, 2023 at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital. The son of Harry & Cleo Eva (Hart) Thornburg, he was born on April 3, 1941 in Kalkaska. Harold retired as an electrician from the former Gibson Refrigerator Company after 41 1/2 years of service. On September 27, 2002, in Stanton, he...
Mark Becker
May 19, 2023
Mark Alan Becker, 60, long-time resident of Grand Rapids, passed away after a fight with pancreatic cancer on Friday, May 19, 2023, in Crystal, Michigan surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born in June 1962, to Gwen and Gene Becker in Ithaca, Michigan. Mark graduated from Ithaca High School and married his high school sweetheart and lifelong companion, Gina....
Douglas Howard
May 19, 2023
Douglas K. Howard, age 80, of Byron Center, MI, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born on June 2, 1942, in Portland, Oregon, to Harrison & Melcine Howard. Douglas proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. After 20 years of service, he retired while assigned to the 44 Combat...
Jeanette Curie
May 19, 2023
Jeanette Curie age 73 went home to God on the morning of 5/19/23. David, her life partner was by her side holding her hand as he was for the last 32 years. Her best friends Jamie and Gary stayed nearby during the last week of her life supporting Jeanette and David . She was preceded in death by her Mother,...


