Obituary Listing

George Mcfarlin

George Mcfarlin

Jan 4, 2022

George T. McFarlin, age 81, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born on April 17, 1940, in Grand Rapids. George enjoyed riding on motorcycles, hunting and fishing. He worked for Kelvinator and Hayworth. He will be missed by his two children, Brenda ( Kevin Scharphorn) DeGarmo & Lynda Averill; grandchildren, Miranda (Eric Force) DeGarmo,...

Ferris Johnson

Ferris Johnson

Jan 4, 2022

Ferris Benjamin Johnson, Sr., age 81, of Gowen, passed away late Tuesday morning, January 4, 2022 at his home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Felix Benjamin & Nora Mae (Dobbe) Johnson, he was born on July 21, 1940 in Greenville. After graduating from Greenville High School, Ferris enlisted in the United...

William Briley

William Briley

Jan 4, 2022

William Edward Briley, Sr., age 69, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Keith Lynn & Donna Jeanne (Coleman) Briley, he was born on January 29, 1952 in Alpena, Michigan. William was self-employed, and enjoyed fishing and hunting -- from deer to small game to mushrooms. He helped coach...

Gerald Acton

Gerald Acton

Jan 3, 2022

Gerald Arthur Acton, age 82, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born February 28, 1939, in Douglas, Michigan, to the late Henry and Welma (McClure) Acton Sr. Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He is survived by six children and their families. Gathering of family and friends will take place...

Karen Zeeryp

Karen Zeeryp

Jan 3, 2022

Karen Ann Zeeryp, age 77, of Greenville, passed away on January 3, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Harry Herman & Agnes Edna (Whitlock) Zeeryp, she was born on April 8, 1944 in Grand Rapids. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.

Cynthia Martin-Michalec

Cynthia Martin-Michalec

Jan 3, 2022

Cynthia June Martin-Michalec, 68, of Fredricksburg, VA, passed away on January 03, 2022 after a battle with cancer. She was born on June 29, 1953 in, Oakland, CA, to Junior & Betty (Neeley) Martin. She is survived by her two sons, Dan & David Fandrich. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.

Jacqueline Redding

Jacqueline Redding

Jan 3, 2022

Jacqueline Dorothy "Jackie" Redding, age 88, of Gowen, passed away Monday evening, January 3, 2022. The daughter of Elmer Iva & Evelyn Marion (Ruster) Kuiper, she was born on July 12, 1933 in Holland, Michigan. In her youth she pollenated flowers at a nursery and as an adult worked as staff assistant in other businesses, but most of her life...

Arthur Winright

Arthur Winright

Jan 3, 2022

Arthur James Winright, age 79, of Muir, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital. The son of Lewis Moyer & Dorothy Mildred (Schriner) Winright, he was born on April 8, 1942 in Fowler. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Vietnam War era and was awarded the Marksman badge, the National Defense...

Joan Smith

Joan Smith

Jan 2, 2022

Joan Marie, age 85, was born April 22,1936, passed away Sunday night, January 2, 2022, in her home with her loving husband nearby. The daughter of Wendall I Bauer and Mildred Louise Hamilton. Joan was born, raised and went to school in Marshall, Michigan. Joan met Leo Smith at the dance hall in Augusta, Michigan where her father played banjo...

Joy Bruce

Joy Bruce

Jan 2, 2022

Joy Ilene (Thorne) Bruce, age 80, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born June 1, 1941, in Sparta, Michigan, to the late Kenneth and Marjorie (Forner) Thorne. Joy married Clyde John Bruce, and they shared years of marriage together before Clyde passed away on December 30, 1994. Joy and Clyde owned and operated B...

Gloria Gerrits

Gloria Gerrits

Jan 1, 2022

Gloria J. (VanderPloeg) Gerrits, age 81, of Hudsonville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Her vibrant, fun-loving, light up a room personality will be missed by so many of the lives she touched. Gloria is loved and survived by her children, Mike (Diane) Gerrits, Susan (Bob) Hoek and Ty Gerrits; grandchildren, Keith and...

Tyler Workman

Tyler Workman

Jan 1, 2022

Tyler Lee Workman, age 37, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2022. The son of Denise Houghton and Jeffrey Workman, he was born on July 13, 1984 in Greenville, graduated from Tri-County High School, and attended Grand Valley State University. Tyler was employed as a superintendent with Total Fire Protection and loved fishing, as well as duck...

Marlene Klumpp

Marlene Klumpp

Dec 31, 2021

Marlene Rose Klumpp, age 68, of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 in Holland, Michigan. Marlene was born April 3, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Roy and Rosalie (DeBoer) Morley. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.

Phyllis Ward

Phyllis Ward

Dec 31, 2021

Phyllis C. Ward, age 82, of Stanton, passed away on December 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health in Greenville. The daughter of Burnell & Wilma (Richardson) Helms, she was born on June 12, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Phyllis went to Morley Schools in her youth and later earned her Nursing Degree at Bay De Noc College in Escanaba, Michigan. She...

Timothy Runyan

Timothy Runyan

Dec 31, 2021

The world's best Grandpa, Timothy John Runyan, was welcomed home to Heaven on December 31, 2021, at the age of 67 due to Covid 19. He held no sadness at his death because he was incredibly happy to go Home to Heaven and share a meal with his wife, Mary Louise Runyan, at the Lord's table. His effortless hospitality, his...

Roger Somerlott

Roger Somerlott

Dec 29, 2021

Roger Dale Somerlott, age 72, of Colon, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Colon, Michigan. He was born on January 30, 1949 to Roy and Zelma (Schrader) Somerlott. Roger grew up in Colon, MI. He graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1969. During his Senior year, Roger was the Manager...

Damon Jacobs

Damon Jacobs

Dec 29, 2021

Damon Rex Jacobs, age 46, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Damon was born April 16, 1975, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Wendell and Elaine (Lott) Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his father, Wendell Jacobs. Damon is survived by his mother; brother Wendell Jacobs III and his daughter, Julieta...

Richard Scheib

Richard Scheib

Dec 29, 2021

Richard Gail Scheib, age 69, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away after a battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born June 17, 1952, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Oscar and Doris (Raab) Scheib. Richard is survived by his daughter, Niccole Scheib; brother Jim (Vinita) Scheib; and numerous nieces and nephews. Per Richard's wishes cremation has...

Jean Youngson

Jean Youngson

Dec 29, 2021

Jean Marie (Thompson) Youngson, aged 81, formerly of Minden, Nebraska, set off on her next journey December 29, 2021, from her home in Ada, MI, surrounded by the family that loved her. Jeanie was the youngest born to Harold and Ruby Thompson in Franklin County, Nebraska. A Minden High School Valedictorian and National Merit Scholar, she attended the University of...

Roberta Daszkowski

Roberta Daszkowski

Dec 29, 2021

Roberta Lynn (Pardon) Daszkowski, age 68, of Holland, Michigan, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born July 19, 1953, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, to the late Horatio and Pearl (Priest) Pardon. She is survived by her husband, Pablo Lopez; four children, Edward Pardon, Christine (fiance, Lee Walczak) Daszkowski,...