Obituary Listing

Paula Luttenton

Paula Luttenton

May 6, 2022

Paula Diane Luttenton, age 78, of Sand Lake, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away early Friday morning, May 6, 2022 at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. The daughter of Paul Eugene & Dorothy Jean (Willitt) Barton, she was born on September 2, 1943 in Durand, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University. A devoted mother and grandmother, Paula enjoyed feeding and...

Rebecca Englebry

Rebecca Englebry

May 3, 2022

Rebecca J. Englebry, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born on October 3, 1949, in Ironton, Ohio, to Ralph & Treva (Roach) Turner. Rebecca served her country in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was a longtime resident at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Survivors include her sisters; and many nieces and nephews....

Deboreh Barber

Deboreh Barber

May 3, 2022

Deboreh Lynn Barber, aged 70, of Lansing, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and hospice, on May 3, 2022. She was born Lansing, on March 18, 1952, the daughter of Sherwood and Alice (Davison) Wing. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation &...

Jack Nederveld

Jack Nederveld

May 3, 2022

Jack Nederveld II, of Coopersville, Michigan, passed away on his 70th birthday, Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was born May 3, 1952, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Jack and Marion (Mieras) Nederveld. Jack married the love of his life, Barbara Louise Gilson on September 18, 1971, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked as an Ottawa County 911 dispatcher...

John Bethea

John Bethea

May 2, 2022

John Hardee Bethea Jr., age 77, of Perry, Michigan, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born July 20, 1944, in Detroit, MI, to the late John and Jean (Restrick) Bethea Sr. He graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's degree and worked many years as a salesman. On September...

Paul Hoffman

Paul Hoffman

May 2, 2022

Paul Richard Hoffman was born February 17, 1935, to the late Peter and Cornelia Hoffman. He departed this life on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the age of 87. Paul was preceded in death by his former wife, Helen "Billie" Hoffman; infant granddaughter, Carly Laarman; siblings, Jean and John VanderWal, Boyd and Claudia Hoffman, Marjorie and Norm Dice, and John...

Ginger Dailey

Ginger Dailey

May 1, 2022

Ginger Dailey, 45, born in Riverside CA, on June 13, 1976, died on May 2, 2022, from a sudden, tragic brain aneurism. She was the daughter of James and Sorina Dailey of California, and Brenda Teachey of Nevada. She was the sister of Bambi Campbell of Idaho, Mariah Lacek of Texas, and Hope Bates and Jeremy Bates of California. Born...

Ernest Mccombs

Ernest Mccombs

May 1, 2022

Ernest Eugene McCombs Jr., age 64, of Allendale, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born March 30, 1958, in Muskegon, MI, to the late Ernest and Betty (Emmons) McCombs Sr. Ern grew up in the Holton area and graduated from the Holton schools. He worked at Hy lift for over 25 years as a Machine...

Joan Henderson

Joan Henderson

May 1, 2022

Joan L. Henderson, of Hudsonville, Michigan, passed away of age-related causes, on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Brookcrest Christian Nursing Home of Grandville. Joan was born February 24, 1931, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frank (Blackie) and Agnes (Sikora) Senise. She had two siblings, a brother Frank, and a sister,...

Ronald Bencker

Ronald Bencker

Apr 29, 2022

Ronald (Ron) Bencker age 68 of Alto, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident, Friday, April 29th, 2022. Ron will be welcomed into the gates of heaven by his loving wife Linda Bencker who passed away in 2010 and his beloved dog "Teddy". th Survived by his Children: Kelly (Bill) Lemke, Daniel (Kim) Bencker and Troy (Angie) Sloan; loving grandchildren:...

Robert Gardner, Jr.

Robert Gardner, Jr.

Apr 29, 2022

Robert Walter Gardner, Jr. "Bob," aged 76, of Saranac, passed away on April 29, 2022, at home, peacefully and surrounded by his family. Bob loved and was loved by his family and friends. He was a tool and die maker by trade; he loved solving problems and planning things out! He also enjoyed growing vegetables, cultivating grapes and experimenting with...

Peter Bencker

Peter Bencker

Apr 29, 2022

Peter Lee Bencker (58) of Alto, Michigan, went to be with his heavenly father Friday, April 29, 2022. Born May 31, 1963, he resided in Alto his entire life. He was the son of Lyle & Delores (Strouse) Bencker. Pete married Nancy J. Strong on August 17, 1991. They raised 3 daughters all while they ran their construction business and...

Carol Hallman

Carol Hallman

Apr 29, 2022

Carol Marie (Braeutigam) Hallman, age 86, formerly of Saginaw, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her daughter's home at Hart Lake, Greenville, under the loving care of her family and West Michigan Hospice. The daughter of Edwin & Esther (Zuellig) Braeutigam, she was born on February 25, 1936 in Saginaw. After graduating from high school, she attended college...

Danial Lobdell

Danial Lobdell

Apr 27, 2022

Danial Rodger Lobdell, age 65, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Born on June 21, 1956, Danial was a Vietnam War era veteran of the United States Navy. Committal services, with military honors, are at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan. To sign Danial's...

Lois Bader

Lois Bader

Apr 27, 2022

Dr. Lois Bader, Born November 24, 1933, passed peacefully in her East Lansing home on April 27th, 2022. Born to Edward Burns and Nell Burns (Gartland) in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, a rural mining town, she became a true pillar of our community. Dr. Bader is predeceased by her first husband, Peter Crockett, her second husband Thomas Bader and third husband, Dr....

Ron Jelsema

Ron Jelsema

Apr 27, 2022

Ron Jelsema, age 66, of Ada, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. He was born December 13, 1954, in Grand Rapids, to the late Walter and Dorothy (Czajkowski) Jelsema. Ron worked with the Grand Rapids Water System Administration for over 35 years. He is survived by his son Aaron Jelsema. A full obituary will be posted as...

Patricia Dejonge

Patricia Dejonge

Apr 27, 2022

Patricia Ann "Patti" DeJonge, passed away April 27, 2022, age 63 after a battle with chronic lung disease. Patti was born to Nellie and Melvin Warnock on April 26, 1959, in Lakeland, FL. Patti was married to her husband John DeJonge for 36 years. Patti could be found taking care of kids and families in the Fennville Community. Whether it...

Judy Orta

Judy Orta

Apr 27, 2022

Judy Kay (Craven) Orta, age 74, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born May 15, 1947, in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late David and Alice (Smiley) Craven. Judy is survived by her three sons and their families. Per her wishes cremation has taken place...

Souzane Kankera

Souzane Kankera

Apr 25, 2022

Souzane Kankera, age 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born January 1, 1935, in Masisi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the late Joseph Rwabigwi and Griseria Kanzage. Souzane will be deeply missed by 3 sons, 1 daughter, 31 grandchildren, 19...

Timothy Lee Grimwood

Timothy Lee Grimwood

Apr 24, 2022

Timothy Lee Grimwood, age 59, of Blanchard, formerly of Crystal, passed away Sunday evening, April 24, 2022 at his home after an unexpected heart attack. The son of Maxine Eloise (Ward) & Robert Max Grimwood, Sr., he was born on July 2, 1962 in Lansing. Tim was employed with the Montcalm County Road Commission for 23 years and delighted in...