Obituary Listing

Bessie Gorton
Nov 7, 2021
Bessie Marie Gorton, 73, of Caledonia passed away on November 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 09, 1948 in, Hastings. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids (616) 452-3006.
Denise Bilyeu
Nov 7, 2021
Denise Anne Bilyeu, age 53, of Allegan, Michigan and Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born September 17, 1968, in Orange County, California, to Claude and Melody (Brown) Bilyeu. Denise lived life on her own terms from a very young age. She was adventurous and had a...
Henry Vander Bok
Nov 6, 2021
Henry Lee Vander Bok (77) passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 and Lois Ann Vander Bok (79) passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. They were happily married for 56 years! They are survived by their children; Dean & Kim Vander Bok, Mike Vander Bok, Dave & Jessica Vander Bok, Matthew & Jill Vander Bok; 14 grandchildren, Jordan Vander Bok,...
Marlon Wright
Nov 6, 2021
Marlon Lee Wright, age 63, of Trufant, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Leroy & Geraldine (Irvin) Wright, he was born on August 14, 1958 in Grand Rapids and was employed at Goodwill Industries. Marlon had faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, and enjoyed helping others. Marlon was...
John Brown
Nov 5, 2021
John William Brown, age 74, of Kentwood, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at University of Michigan Health in Wyoming. Born on September 9, 1947, in Grand Rapids, John worked most of his life as a motorcycle mechanic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kathryn Hoynes-Brown; and his wife of 34 years, Gale Lynn (Bregg) Brown on...
Lanny Carr
Nov 4, 2021
Lanny Vaughn Carr, age 74, of Greenville, passed away, due to complications following a heart attack, late Thursday evening, November 4, 2021 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The son of Gerald Lavere & Vera Mae (Steele), he was born on April 24, 1947 in Ionia. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Lanny served as a Aviation Machinists Mate,...
Diane Jaarda
Nov 3, 2021
Diane Marie (Anible) Jaarda, age 42, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born September 14, 1979, in Grand Rapids, to Danial Anible Sr. and Marilyn Fraser. Diane's world revolved around her children and family; she was always there when one of them needed her. Survivors...
John Bettys
Nov 3, 2021
John Raymond Bettys, age 61, of Newaygo, passed away on November 3, 2021 at Newaygo County Compassion Home under the loving care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Glen Perry & Mildred (Pavlich) Bettys, he was born on December 12, 1959 in Muskegon. John retired from Grand Valley State University after 38 years of serving as...

Victor Grant
Nov 2, 2021
Victor Alex Grant Sr., age 62, of Grand Ledge, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was born November 21, 1958, in Lansing, MI to the late Hugh and Sondra (Dudley) Grant. Per his wishes cremation has taken place and a full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation...

Hope Brown
Nov 1, 2021
Hope Lynn Brown, age 50, of Idlewild passed away on November 1, 2021 at home under the care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice. The daughter of Gary Lee & Ilas (Deline) Brimmer, she was born on September 27, 1971 in Cedar Springs. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638.
Albert Birkbeck
Nov 1, 2021
5/31/1960 - 11/1/2021 Beloved father, son, brother, friend, and colleague, A.J.'s intellect and special brand of humor endeared him to the many lives he touched. From an early age, A.J.'s interests included photography, technology, music, sailing, skiing, and his beloved Michigan Wolverines. Summers spent exploring the woods at the family cabin in Northern Michigan sparked A.J.'s passion for the environment;...
Shirley Westveer
Oct 31, 2021
Shirley Jean Westveer, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Cambridge Manor in Georgetown Township, where she resided for the last 12 years. She was born on August 9, 1930, in Grand Rapids, to Percy & LaVina VanderVeen. Shirley married Richard C. Stephens in 1963. He preceded her in death in 1978. She later...
Christine Richardson
Oct 30, 2021
Christine "Chris" Richardson, age 63, of Grand Rapids died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born June 16, 1958, in Grand Rapids, to the late Stanley and Rosemary Wasko. Chris married Edward Richardson in April of 1985; together they share 4 children. Chris enjoyed cooking, camping, and gardening her flowers, she could always...
Patricia Overton
Oct 29, 2021
Patricia Overton, 77 years, of Berrien Center, Michigan, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 13, at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 30402 M-62 West, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006
George Hunt
Oct 29, 2021
George E. Hunt, 87, of Carson City, Michigan, moved from his home on earth to eternity on Friday October 29, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1934 in Edmore, Michigan, the son of the late George and Otha (Johnson) Hunt, and was a dear brother to five siblings. George was a faithful employee of the...

Dennis Rohner
Oct 27, 2021
Dennis Kirk Rohner, age 71, passed away October 27, 2021, at the Metro Heart Center, Grand Rapids, MI where he was being treated for heart failure due to his 58 years of struggle with Type 1 diabetes. Denny (also known as Kirk) was born October 10, 1950, in Greenfield, IA to Ivan and Phyllis Rohner. Kirk was the third child...

Ross Heron
Oct 27, 2021
Ross F. Heron, age 76, of Galesburg, passed away on October 27, 2021. He was born on February 28, 1945, in Highland Park, To Francis T. & Martha (Erickson) Heron. Ross married Jacqueline Horton on October 3, 1980. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline; and son, Eric Ross Heron. Burial will be...
Tomas Gonzalez
Oct 26, 2021
Tomas Gonzalez, age 92, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born on December 21, 1928, in Mexico. Survivors include his children; Lucia-Placido, Jorge- Maria, Venacio-Nati, Joel-Ventura, Mary-Ernesto, Adan-Graciela, Ezequiel-Zulma, Luis-Paty, Tomas Jr. Jerry, Job, Amada; 39 Loving grandchildren; many Loving great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sara Gonzalez; children, Alejandro, Claudio,...
Reyna Guerrero
Oct 26, 2021
Reyna Ivellisse Guerrero, age 53, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born January 5, 1968, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Ricardo and Bassilia (Santana) Guerrero. Reyna is survived by her three sons, David, Ricardo, and Abel Contreras; granddaughter, Ivellisse; her parents, Ricardo and...

Dolores Diaz
Oct 26, 2021
Dolores Elaine Diaz, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1961, in Grand Rapids, to Adolph & Gwendolyn Diaz. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.