Obituary Listing
Hadley Kigar
Sep 8, 2022
Hadley John Kigar passed away on September 8, 2022, and entered his eternal rest with Jesus Christ with both sons present. Hadley was born in Gladwin, MI, on October 8, 1936. His life was characterized by compassion and ministry to others through his teaching and counseling. Hadley graduated from Central Michigan University and earned three master's degrees and a PhD...
Mark Rueckert
Sep 8, 2022
Mark Willis Rueckert, age 50, of Lansing, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan after a long battle with addiction. The son of Clifford Ward & Donna Mae (Myers) Rueckert, he was born on January 8th, 1972 in St. Johns, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lorie Race, and Brenda...
Forest Lewis
Sep 8, 2022
Forest "Bub" Edward Lewis, Jr, 69, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at his home in Charlotte, Michigan. He was born October 9, 1952 in Lansing, the son of Forest, SR and Anna (Purcell) Lewis. Forest graduated from Charlotte High School in 1970. Forest worked various jobs over the years. He worked at OI for over 18 years and...
Nicholas Lee
Sep 8, 2022
Nicholas Melvin Lee, age 78, passed away Thursday evening, September 8, 2022 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Byron Center. The son of Willie "Boots" and Loette Lynch Lee, he was born on January 12, 1944 in Columbus, Georgia. The 5th of 7 children, he is preceded first by his daughter Patty; his sisters, Ruthie and Claire; and his...

Barbara Towns
Sep 7, 2022
Barbara Jean Towns, age 69, of Mecosta, MI passed away at the Newaygo County Compassion Home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. She was born February 11, 1953, in Gaylord, Michigan, to Edwin and Virginia (Crank) Petersen. Barb married Ronald Dale Towns in Big Rapids, on June 22, 1996. She worked 28 years for the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District. Per Barb's...
Donna Mead
Sep 7, 2022
On Wednesday September 7, 2022 Donna Jean Mead (Davis) of Allegan Mi, went to her well deserved heavenly home. Donna was a caring Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend. She was a person who would help whenever she could. She volunteered her time at the local church with the free meal programs, at Allegan's Hospice/Wings home being a sitter, she gave...

Amie Siekmann
Sep 6, 2022
Amie Brager-Larsen Siekmann, age 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born August 13, 1935, in Olso, Norway to the late, Olmar and Ruth (Thorsen) Brager-Larsen. Amie was very proud of her Norwegian heritage even at her 87th birthday she still dressed up in her traditional Norwegian outfit for all to see. Amie...

David Meyers
Sep 5, 2022
David Lester Meyers, age 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born March 13, 1952, in Battle Creek, to Lloyd & Lucille Meyers. David proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal...
Robert Hansen
Sep 5, 2022
Robert W. Hansen, age 96, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 5, 2022. He was born on May 18, 1926, in Chicago, to John & Loretta Hansen. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Hansen; a son, John Fields Hansen; brothers, Edward and Allan; parents, John and Loretta; and son-in-law, James...

Jose Garcia Rivas
Sep 4, 2022
Jose Manuel Garcia Rivas, age 31, of Walker, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born April 24, 1991, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Jose Manuel Garcia Frias and the late Rafaelina Rivas de Garcia. Jose is survived by his father, Jose, three sisters, and their families. Cremation has taken place and no public services...
Roger Cybulskis
Sep 4, 2022
Roger Wayne Cybulskis, age 30, of Grand Rapids / Newaygo MI. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born on February 17, 1992, in Grand Rapids, to Edward and Robyn Tofferi Cybulskis. Roger had a gift to lead, and that even included his family, whether they liked it or not. He loved spending time at the cottage,...
Kathleen Estes
Sep 4, 2022
Kathleen (Kay) C. Estes 7/28/1941 - 9/4/2022 The day after asking for a giant breakfast and a little Jim Croce through the speakers, Kay Estes passed peacefully, with her daughter by her side. A well-deserved rest for her 81 years of empathy, resilience, and love. Kay possessed the all too fleeting characteristic of knowing full well that the world owes...

Eva Posada
Sep 2, 2022
Eva Glendola (Allen) Posada, age 87, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2022. She was born June 14, 1935, in Stoddard County, Missouri, to the late William Glen and Alice (Worthington) Allen. Eva worked in the quality control department at Life Savers for many years. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes...

Brian Alberta
Sep 1, 2022
Brian J. Alberta, 68, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, September 01, 2022 at a local hospital He was born on July 17, 1954 in, Holland, to Oscar & Julia (Doornbos) Alberta. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.
Virginia Wierenga
Sep 1, 2022
Born Virginia Ann Raper to Clifford and Beatrice Raper of Grand Rapids, MI, "Ginny" was a graduate of Creston High (class of 1950) and was married to Donald Peter Wierenga from 1953 until his death in 2009. Ginny left us on Sept. 1, 2022. Returning to college after her three daughters were in school, Ginny received her Bachelors degree from...
Janice Ballard-Sims
Sep 1, 2022
Janice Gail Ballard-Sims age 67 of Hopkins, Michigan passed peacefully in her home, her paradise, on September 1st, 2022. Janice was born on March 17th, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Daughter of John and Norma (Cook) Zuidema. Janice always had a smile and laughter that will never be forgotten. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved...
John Ziemann
Aug 31, 2022
John R. Ziemann 7/25/1941 - 8/31/2022 The world lost a unique and creative person when John R. Ziemann, age 81, left this life on August 31, 2022, after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Following a long career as a university administrator in Michigan, Wisconsin, Washington State and Arizona, John became a professional photographer specializing in wedding and nature...
Ray Davidson
Aug 30, 2022
Ray Abner Davidson, age 96, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born May 26, 1926, in Detroit to the late, Donald and Ida (Weber) Davidson. Ray married Dorothy Jean Morrison on September 9, 1950. They celebrated 67 years of marriage before Dorothy passed away...

Robert Cheyne
Aug 30, 2022
Robert "Bob" B. Cheyne, age 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born on June 25, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts. Bob married Catherine Sue Cheyne on April 10, 1981. Survivors include his wife, Cathy; and a son. Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
Robert Leete
Aug 28, 2022
Robert Charles Leete, age 58, of Holt, MI passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, with family by his side. He was born on October 10, 1963, in Grand Rapids, MI to Neale & Diann (Ward) Leete. Rob graduated from Forest Hills Northern in 1982 and attended Grand Valley State University where he studied American History. He worked for over 25...