Obituary Listing
Louis Steward
Nov 8, 2022
Louis Michael Steward, age 44, of Ionia, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing following a brief illness. The son of Donalyn Jean (Schrauben) & Richard Lyle Steward, he was born on March 17, 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona and was a 1996 graduate of San Ramon High School in San Ramon, California. Louis spent...
Lester Rasnake
Nov 6, 2022
Lester Jesse Rasnake, 59, of Martin, Michigan left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Martin, Michigan. He was born April 11, 1963, to the late Jessie Rasnake and Bobbie Jean (Ruby) Moss in Plainwell, Michigan. Lester is survived by his mother, his children, April Lynne (and her husband Ryan) Eldridge of...
Carl Heetderks
Nov 6, 2022
Carl Heetderks went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 6, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Donna, of 55 years; his daughters and grandchildren, Teri and Quentin Goin (Levi and Josie), Lori and Joe Zuverink (Drew and his wife Alyssa, Mya, Hunter, and Caleb), Sara and Dave Haverdink (Brandon, Alyssa, Cameron, Dawson, and Ellie),...
Althea Smith
Nov 5, 2022
Althea Denise (Haiker) Smith, age 72, of Holland, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was born March 24, 1950, in Holland to the late Thomas and Denise (Raffenaud) Haiker. She loved cats and dogs, especially Airedale Terriers who had a special place in her heart. She was involved for many years with Airedale Terrier Rescue &...

Joshua Clothier
Nov 3, 2022
Joshua Aaron Clothier, age 37, of Tustin, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at home. Born on June 22, 1985, Joshua was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Committal services, with military honors, are at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan. To sign Joshua's...
Sally Mccann
Nov 3, 2022
Sally Ann McCann, age 78, of Stanton, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at her daughter's home under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Harold & Sarah (Groves) McCann, she was born on May 17, 1944 in Highland Park, Michigan. Sally Ann had worked at the former Electrolux Home Products until the plant...

Robert Jesinskas
Nov 3, 2022
Robert James Jesinskas, age 66, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with prostate cancer on Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born June 18, 1956, in Grand Rapids, to the late Anthony and Bertha (Campbell) Jesinskas. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Rodriguez and her family. A full obituary will be...
Roger Wright
Nov 3, 2022
Roger Kenneth Wright, age 62, of Mecosta, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, November 3, 2022. The son of Harold & Mary (Battle) Wright, he was born on January 13, 1960 in Big Rapids and was a 1980 graduate of Chippewa Hills High School. He spent most of his life working hard, utilizing his talents for fixing things,...
Betty Sutterer
Nov 2, 2022
Betty Jean (Lee) Sutterer, age 95 of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was born March 22, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the late Dr. Andrew A. (Doc) and Inga (Myhre) Lee. Betty was a devoted Lutheran who loved playing cards with her friends, and adored her grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Violet Gill
Nov 2, 2022
Violet Mae Gill, age 94, of Lowell, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was born on December 18, 1927, in Grand Rapids, to Jack & Minerva Halverson. Survivors include her daughter, Diane Haxe. Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
Jose Perez-Botello
Nov 2, 2022
Jose Luis Perez-Botello, age 43, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born October 7, 1979, in Yuriria Guanajuato, Mexico, to Jose Luis Perez-Gonzalez and Irma Botello Jaimes. Jose is survived by his wife, Rosa Maria Palomares Parra; daughter, Vianca Perez Palomares; his parents, Jose and Irma; siblings, Gabriela (Mauricio), Carlos, and Alma;...
Frank Murray
Nov 2, 2022
Frank Murray, age 71, of Holland, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born on June 2, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Frank had a strong passion for helping anyone in need and was active in multiple ministries over the past twenty years. He loved missionary work and even traveled to Haiti in 2011 to build homes. New...

Michael Salois
Nov 1, 2022
Michael Leo Salois, age 81, of Allendale, Michigan, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born December 24, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. He worked for thirty years as a public safety officer with the City of East Grand Rapids and was also an EMT and firefighter before that. Mike married Maggie Helen...
Lucienna Brown
Oct 31, 2022
Lucienna May "Lucy" Brown, age 91, of Greenville, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at The Laurels of Carson City with her family at her side. The daughter of Irvin B. & Audrey B. (Wortman) McCusker, she was born on October 25, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan. On September 9, 1950, in Ionia, she married Ronald Richard Brown and together...
Rosalyn Parrish
Oct 30, 2022
A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands at rest It broke our heart to see you go, God only takes the best. Your life was love and labor, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. Our lips cannot speak how we loved you, Our hearts cannot tell...

James Orvis
Oct 30, 2022
James Leroy Orvis, age 84, of Leroy, MI passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. He was born September 26, 1938 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Ronald and Pauline (Shiske) Orvis. He leaves behind his loving wife of almost fifty years, Alice Orvis; children, Erica, Aaron, and James Jr; and four grandchildren. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...
Jimmy Baum
Oct 30, 2022
Jimmy R. Baum, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, holding his wife's hand. He was born on December 3, 1949, in Allegan, Michigan. His parents were Joseph and Marilene Parham, Jr. Jimmy married Rebecca Delhagen on September 26, 1981, who he met at the Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene. They shared 41 years...
Ronald Sharpe
Oct 28, 2022
Ronald John Sharpe, of Lansing - age 83, passed away unexpectedly on October 28th, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital in Charlotte. He was born October 20th, 1939 in Lansing. He married Sharon Pakes on December 10th, 1960 and they celebrated 58 years together before she preceded him in death in December 2018. They are together again. Ron was a member of...

Danny Austin
Oct 27, 2022
Danny B. Austin, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born on January 1, 1952, in Grand Haven, to Leslie & Dorothy Austin. He is survived by his sons, Kevin & Chris Austin. Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
Margarito Cardenas
Oct 27, 2022
Margarito "Mike" Cardenas, Jr., age 77, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at his daughter's home in Wyoming under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Petra (Villareal) & Margarito Cardenas, Sr., he was born on December 14, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas. Mike retired in 2005 from the Oldsmobile &...