Obituary Listing

Anthony Warnke

Anthony Warnke

May 7, 2023

Anthony "Tony" August Warnke, age 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023. He was born May 14, 1941, in St. Johns, Michigan, to the late William and Catherine (Knieper) Warnke. Tony proudly served in the Michigan Army National Guard. Tony grew up on the family farm near Maple Rapids, Michigan, and spent many years as...

Jacqueline Bigelow

Jacqueline Bigelow

May 6, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Bigelow (Peters), mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023. Born on September 9, 1939, Jacqueline lived a full and quiet life in and around Grand Rapids Michigan. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bigelow; sister, Ellen Vanwagoner; father, Donald Peters; mother, June Eklund; and daughters, Cathy Bigelow Skidmore and...

Daniel Henry

Daniel Henry

May 5, 2023

Daniel James Henry, 64, of Howard City, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed on late Friday evening, May 5, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Delbert Henry & Lillian (Shingola) Ramsey, he was born on May 19, 1958 in Grand Rapids. On December 17, 1986, in Grand Rapids, he...

Henry Krieger

Henry Krieger

May 4, 2023

Henry Lawrence Krieger, age 62, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born February 20, 1961, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Henry and Martha (Pursley) Krieger. Henry proudly served in the United States Navy. He worked many years as a geothermal control operator in a power plant. Henry is survived by two daughters, Marianna...

Beverly Lilly

Beverly Lilly

May 4, 2023

Beverly Ester (Nisonger) Lilly, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, peacefully at her home in Stanton with her two children by her side. Beverly was born on her family farm in the Riverdale area, Easter Sunday, April 12, 1936. Beverly was very good at and enjoyed being a mother, grandma, great-grandma (G.G), and wife. Family was very...

Shirla Mclarty

Shirla Mclarty

May 3, 2023

Shirla Dean McLarty, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2023. In heaven, she is reunited with her husband, Milton "Gerry" Kile, mother, Averill Louise "Nana" McInnaly, and her beloved daughter, Kimberly Brooks. Shirla is survived by her cherished granddaughter, Sabrina Brooks, who cared for her faithfully until she passed. She was laid to rest...

John Fisk

John Fisk

May 1, 2023

John L. Fisk, age 41, of Hastings, formerly of Greenville, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 from injuries received in an automobile accident. The son of Kim Michael & Tina Marie (Fisk) Jackson, he was born on December 13, 1981 in Grand Rapids and attended Greenville Public Schools. On June 15, 2019, in Greenville, he married Tracey Marie Mendez, and...

Dominique Mendham

Dominique Mendham

Apr 30, 2023

Dominique Marie Mendham, age 30, of Portage, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2023. Dominique was born in Portage, Michigan, on September 29, 1992, to Phil Mendham, Jr. and Terry (Magallanes) Cunningham. She enjoyed cheerleading and gymnastics while in high school. She enjoyed camping and swimming in the lake. But most of all she loved her children and being...

Vernon Hall

Vernon Hall

Apr 30, 2023

Vernon Lee Hall, age 76, of Kent City, passed away at his brother's home on Sunday, April 30, 2023 under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Marion & Lahoma (Starr) Hall, he was born on May 2, 1946 in Logan County, West Virginia. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Minerva Preece

Minerva Preece

Apr 29, 2023

Minerva Lou Preece (Hall), age 80, of Charlotte, Michigan passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. Minerva was born April 15, 1943 in Pennington Gap, Virginia to Frank and Myrtle (Bentley) Hall. 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.

Jerry Grice

Jerry Grice

Apr 29, 2023

Jerry Dean Grice, age 59, of Howard City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born November 21, 1963, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Robert and Vonda (Leonard) Grice. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jerry is survived by his three children, Jerry "JD" Jr.,...

Amy Oviatt

Amy Oviatt

Apr 29, 2023

Amy Lynn Oviatt, 52, passed away on April 29, 2023, in Grand Rapids. Amy was born on May 7, 1970, in Benton Harbor to Joan Hires and the late Charles Hires III. She grew up in Sodus and attended school at Michigan Lutheran. Amy is survived by her children, Kyle Oviatt, Callie McDonough (Daniel), and Leslie Harrison (Will), granddaughter Addison,...

Alyce Schumacher

Alyce Schumacher

Apr 28, 2023

Alyce June (Kingma) Schumacher, age 77, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born April 28, 1946, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Bert and Mary (Janis) Kingma. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation &...

Clare Shotwell

Clare Shotwell

Apr 27, 2023

Clare Austin Shotwell, age 85, of Greenville, passed away early Thursday morning, April 27, 2023 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice following a brief illness. The son of Hoyt & Alice Marie (Kitchen) Shotwell, he was born on August 31, 1937 in Otisco Township near Belding. His father, Hoyt, died from acute...

Delbert Biddison

Delbert Biddison

Apr 27, 2023

Delbert Milton Biddison Jr, 62 of Baldwin, MI passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Delbert is predeceased by his parents Delbert M and Esther (Johnson) Biddison. He is survived by his ex-wife Becky Biddison, stepson David (Ann-Marie) Transki and three grandchildren: Lukas, Joey and Nessa Transki.. Also surviving are his sister, Dawn (Bob) Miller, brothers David (Alice) Biddison and...

Norman Curtiss

Norman Curtiss

Apr 26, 2023

Norman Lee Curtiss, 76, of Caledonia, MI, passed away on April 27th, 2023, surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Known by his family and friends as Norm, he was born on May 26th, 1946 to Cecil and Lucille Curtiss in Albion, MI. In his childhood, Norm was an active child that loved to follow his older brothers...

Mary Morgan

Mary Morgan

Apr 25, 2023

Charles C. Morgan, 83, and Mary C. Morgan, 84, of Ionia, formerly of Stanton, both passed away peacefully within six days of each other and are once again together forever. Mary Catherine Morgan died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Leon Hershal & Ruby M. (Welch) Ordiway, she was born on...

Marcia Schutter

Marcia Schutter

Apr 23, 2023

Marcia Jean Schutter, age 81, of Hudsonville, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born October 2, 1941, in Hudsonville, to the late John and Jessie (Hoek) Bosgraaf. She married Jim Schutter after graduating from Unity Christian High School. Marcia worked many years for Grand Valley State University as the assistant to the registrar. Survivors include...

Cecil Harkrader

Cecil Harkrader

Apr 22, 2023

Cecil Ray Harkrader, age 85, of Belding, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The son of Leonard Lewis & Bonnie Lillian (Painter) Harkrader, he was born on July 8, 1937 in Allendale, Illinois and was raised in Gladwin, Michigan, where he graduated from high school. Ray had served in the Michigan National...

Ruth Steggles

Ruth Steggles

Apr 21, 2023

Ruth Marie Steggles, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away at the age 92 on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born on March 20th, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan and was married to her late husband, John "Jack" Steggles, for over 70 years. Ruth was a dedicated mother, raising four boys and came to Grand Rapids from Bradenton, Florida, where she...