Obituary Listing

Louise Bissell

Louise Bissell

Jul 11, 2023

Louise Sophia Bissell, aged 59, went to her final rest on July 11th, 2023. She is survived by her children; Christin Schooler, of Grand Rapids. MI, and David Bissell, of Fenwick, MI; her siblings; Paul (Rachael) McGimpsey, of Mount Pleasant. MI, Cynthia Hoover, of Anderson, IN, Michelle (Anthony Fraser) Jeffers, of Anderson, IN, and Rachael (Christopher) Snider, of Auburn, WA....

Betty Krolczyk

Betty Krolczyk

Jul 10, 2023

Betty L. Krolczyk, age 84, of Manistee, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born on April 3, 1939, in Frankfort, Michigan. Betty worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prior to retirement. She enjoyed bowling. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Survivors include her children, Lisa Krolczyk and Gary (Karen)...

Constance Hannink

Constance Hannink

Jul 10, 2023

Constance Beverly (Soper) Hannink, age 85, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Monday July 10, 2023. Constance was born September 19, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Clyde and Mildred (Parrish) Soper. She is survived by two sisters, her son, and grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to...

Haldon Hutchins

Haldon Hutchins

Jul 9, 2023

Haldon C. Hutchins, age 90, of Fennville, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1933, in Glenn, to Floyd & Helene Hutchins. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Sharon Johnson

Sharon Johnson

Jul 9, 2023

Sharon L. Johnson, 56, of Crystal Township Michigan, passed away Sunday July 9, 2023 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. The daughter of William & Jacquelyn (Robertson) Johnson, she was born on January 3, 1967 in Alma, Michigan. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Sharon's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:...

James Hammond

James Hammond

Jul 8, 2023

James Alfred Hammond, age 53, of Middleville, Michigan passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. James was born on January 18, 1970 in Heflin, Alabama to Alfred & Florabelle Hammond. Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held at this time. May he rest in Peace. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids,...

Judy Chrisman

Judy Chrisman

Jul 7, 2023

Judy Sharon Chrisman, age 82, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born June 28, 1941, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Robert and Rosalie (Amante) Chrisman. Judy worked many years in the food and beverage industry as a waitress and bartender. She loved popcorn and a movie, swimming and laying in...

Carmen Soward

Carmen Soward

Jul 7, 2023

Carmen Jane (Bush) Soward, age 71, of Bitely, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly after some medical complications on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born July 28, 1951, in Leighton Township, to the late Colonel Willard Bush and Betty Jane Genereaux. Carmen was a PROUD elder of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She served on the Merrill Township Fire...

Mavadell Maertz

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

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

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

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

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

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 a...

Lawrence Simmons

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

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

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

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

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

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...