Obituary Listing
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Arden Bremmer
Apr 24, 2022
Arden R. "Ardie" Bremmer, age 87, of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Mercy Health Saint Mary's in Grand Rapids. The son of Morise & Vera (Porter) Bremmer, he was born on December 17, 1934, and was a life-long resident of Cedar Springs. On September 26, 1987 at Drummond Island, he married...

Dale Bowen
Apr 23, 2022
Dale Earl Bowen, age 66, of Muskegon passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Newaygo County Compassion Home. The son of Richard & Marie Bowen, he was born on February 27, 1956 in Muskegon. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Todd Greene
Apr 22, 2022
Todd Phillip Greene, age 59, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was born September 6, 1962, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late, Thomas and Christine (Young) Greene. Todd served his country in the United States Army for two years. He is survived by his son, Grant Greene; special...

Abbie Nelson
Apr 22, 2022
Abbie Arlene Nelson, aged 80, passed away at home under the loving care of her family and hospice on Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born in Mancelona, Michigan on July 1, 1941, the daughter of Harry and Marie (Labart) Johnston. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Nicholas Swint
Apr 22, 2022
Nicholas Monroe Swint, age 61, of Potterville, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at home. The son of Edward Monroe & Beverly (Rabbai) Swint, he was born on December 20, 1960 in Lansing. He worked as a cement finisher in the construction trades. He was preceded in death by his father; and two brothers, Scott Swint and Christopher Swint. Surviving...
Donald Pitts
Apr 21, 2022
Donald James Pitts, age 73, of Greenville, passed away Thursday evening, April 21, 2022 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital, Greenville. The son of Wayne Dale & Joyce M. (Stadfield) Pitts, he was born on October 26, 1948 in Oakland, California while his father was serving in the United States Navy. Raised in the Remus area, Don enlisted in the United States...
Andrew Levandowski
Apr 20, 2022
Andrew James Levandowski (Andy), age 45, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday April 20, 2022. Andy is survived by his Mother Linda Levandowski, Father James (Cheri) Levandowski, Brother David (Sarah) Levandowski, Nephew Erik Levandowski and Niece Leah Levandowski as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless number of friends. Andrew was born March...

Patricia Brant-Nunn
Apr 19, 2022
Patricia Ann Brant-Nunn, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. She was born April 5, 1931, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Olga (Liska) Nunn. Patricia worked many years as a nurses aide in home health care. She is survived by her son, Bradford Janetzke and daughter, Connie Janetzke. Per her wishes cremation has taken...