Obituary Listing

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...
Robert Lang
Aug 28, 2022
Lang, Robert 1/26/1938 - 8/28/2022 Robert Paul Lang, age 84, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 28, 2022, after complications from a fall on his bike. He was born January 26, 1938, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Ralph and Blanche (Stauffer) Lang. Bob married the love of his life, Betty Lou Helmus on May 28,...
Diane Sebright
Aug 27, 2022
Diane Elizabeth Sebright August 30, 1947 - August 28, 2022 Our beloved Diane slipped quietly away from her earthly home toward a promise of peace and serenity on August 28, 2022, at her home in Wyoming, MI. She was born at home on August 30, 1947, to Marian (Gates) and Logan Wright in Wayland, MI. She went on to graduate...
Diane Smith
Aug 26, 2022
Diane C. Smith, 77, of Marshall (formally Union City) went to be with our Lord in heaven on August 26th, 2022. Diane passed away peacefully holding her daughter's and granddaughter's hand, also surrounded by family during her short time at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. th Diane was born on October 10, 1944, in Detroit, to Charles and Leitha (Lassiter) Boertmann....

Phyllis Dykhouse
Aug 25, 2022
Phyllis Jean (VanderMeer) Dykhouse, age 87, of Jenison, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born January 27, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Neal and Katherine (Block) VanderMeer. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, John and two of their children. She is survived by three...