Obituary Listing

Thomas Ruby

Thomas Ruby

Jan 31, 2023

Thomas David "Tom" Ruby, age 70, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1952, in Lapeer, Michigan, to David & Marion (Walker) Ruby. Tom was a machinist at M.K. Chambers Company, retiring after 25 years of service. Tom was a member of the Fostoria Baptist Church for over 25 years. Tom...

Lilah Robinson

Lilah Robinson

Jan 31, 2023

Lilah Grace Robinson, age 83, of Wayland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born October 11, 1939, in Burton, MI, to the late Cecil and Lucille (Oliver) Preston. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and their families. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and her cremated remains will be buried at Freeport...

Bryon King

Bryon King

Jan 30, 2023

Bryon Lee King, age 59, of Orleans, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 with his family by his side at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after suffering a massive stroke. The son of Gary Lee & Katherine Irene (Edwards) King, he was born on August 26, 1963 in Greenville and was employed at Belding Tank Technologies for over 30...

Martha Childs

Martha Childs

Jan 29, 2023

Martha Wilowdean Childs, age 81, of Belding, formerly of Sebring, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Mission Point of Greenville. The daughter of Jesse & Lori (Davis) Jester, she was born on May 26, 1941 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Childs; a son, David Childs; a sister, Phyllis...

William Keaton

William Keaton

Jan 29, 2023

William Sterling Keaton, age 75, of Battle Creek, passed away at home on January 29, 2023. The son of Conway & Alice (Johnson) Keaton, he was born on May 30, 1947 on Long Island, New York. After graduating high school, he honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and attained the rank of Specialist. Committal services,...

Betty Lewis

Betty Lewis

Jan 29, 2023

Betty Jean (Bouk) Lewis, age 92, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born January 7, 1931, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Wallace and Grace (Batema) Bouk. Betty is survived by her her three children and their families. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services will be...

Leon Huff

Leon Huff

Jan 27, 2023

Leon F. Huff Sr., of Middleville, age 74, passed away on January 27, 2023, surrounded by his family, following a courage 2-year battle with cancer. Leon was born June 1, 1948, in Grand Rapids, to Lynn & Bernice Huff. He is survived by his loving wife Francis, together they shared fifty-five years and countless memories. Leon leaves to cherish his...

Nancy Gradisher

Nancy Gradisher

Jan 27, 2023

Nancy Ann Gradisher, age 86, of Greenville, passed away Friday afternoon, January 27, 2023 at home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice following a brief illness. The daughter of Milton J. & Minnie A. (Miles) Mayo, she was born on September 19, 1936 in Muskegon. On September 18, 1965, in Muskegon, she married Frederick Joseph...

Michael Enochs

Michael Enochs

Jan 25, 2023

Michael Robert Enochs, age 69, of New Buffalo passed away on January 26, 2023. He was born on October 26, 1953 in, Chicago. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Samuel Eerdmans

Samuel Eerdmans

Jan 25, 2023

Samuel Evans Eerdmans, age 65, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born September 16, 1957, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late William and Mary (Mayo) Eerdmans. Per Samuel's wishes cremation has taken place and no formal services are being held at this time. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation &...

Mary Phairas

Mary Phairas

Jan 25, 2023

Mary Christine Phairas (Amabile), age 90, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born February 21, 1932, in St Joseph, Michigan, to Michael and Isabel (Wightman) Amabile. Mary leaves behind her three children; Deborah, Cynthia, and Ship(Julie); and grandchildren Tina, Emmy (Joe); and great grandsons; Lane, and Gavin. Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held...

Arlene Mackintosh

Arlene Mackintosh

Jan 25, 2023

Arlene Janet (Lund) Mackintosh, age 81, passed away in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Arlene was born on April 20, 1941 in Staten Island, New York to Asgar and Dorothy (Wilkie) Lund. Arlene graduated from Tottenville High School in 1959. She moved to Edgewater, Florida in 1980. There she ran a home daycare and then worked in...

Sean Jones

Sean Jones

Jan 23, 2023

Sean Michael Jones, age 31, of Holland, formerly of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home. The son of Craig Lyn & Lisa Kay (Merrick) Jones, he was born on October 26, 1991 in Bethesda, Maryland. A 2009 graduate of Timber Creek High School, Sean served in the United States Marine Corps and was a...

Phyllis Smith

Phyllis Smith

Jan 23, 2023

Phyllis Marie Smith, age 49, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, January 23, 2023, after a battle with cancer. She was born January 31, 1973, to Leroy Smith and Deborah Harbor. Phyllis was an avid dog lover and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include...

Gretchen Felix

Gretchen Felix

Jan 20, 2023

Gretchen (VerMeulen) Felix, age 84, of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born January 22, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late John and Geneva (Swietonioski). As a student at Hope College, she was sent to a dance as a blind date, arranged by the college's President, where she met the love of her...

Edward Sironen

Edward Sironen

Jan 20, 2023

Edward Lee Sironen, age 74, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born August 4, 1948, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Leander Albert & Elvi Margreta (Hermanson) Sironen. He is survived by his daughter Lee Ann Zelesnikar and many dear cousins. "Fast Eddie" loved playing pool and telling jokes. His family remembers him fondly as "a big kid." Ed also...

Edwin Comeau

Edwin Comeau

Jan 20, 2023

Edwin Roger Comeau ("Grandpar") age 90 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023, while surrounded by his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Edwin was born on September 16, 1932, in Ashmore, Digby Co, Nova Scotia, Canada. On April 28, 1956, he married the love of his life, JoAnn. They raised...

Giovonta Gillen

Giovonta Gillen

Jan 18, 2023

Giovonta M. Gillen, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was born on August 9, 1986, in Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until 10:00 am on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Cathedral of Saint Andrew, 215 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am...

Robert Schmidtke

Robert Schmidtke

Jan 16, 2023

Robert Perl Schmidtke, fondly known as Bob, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. He was born March 01,1957, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to the late Robert Frederick & Donna Jean (Richards) Schmidtke. Bob graduated from Lakeshore High School in 1975. He worked in the HVAC and property management business for over 30 years. He was an avid Michigan fan who...

George Hammond

George Hammond

Jan 16, 2023

George Arthur Hammond, age 64, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at home. The son of Harry Donald & Marjorie M. (Slicker) Hammond, he was born on May 20, 1958 in Greenville, had attended Tri-County Community Schools. He had worked at the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville, and also for the City of Greenville's Department of...