Obituary Listing
John E. Toman
Oct 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John E. Toman, who passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2025. John was born in Lansing, MI, on October 4, 1964, to Alfred and Alice Toman. He grew up spending time with family and friends at his family cottage on Gun Lake. His life was full of cherished memories...
Gladys Pearl Oliver
Oct 1, 2025
Gladys Pearl Oliver, age 67, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away late Wednesday evening, October 1, 2025 at home under the loving care of her family and Heartland Hospice. The daughter of Earl Edward & Katherine Mae (Johnston) Smith, she was born on December 19, 1957 in Alma, Michigan. Gladys worked at Electrolux in Greenville until the plant closed, and then...
Robert J. VanderLaan
Sep 30, 2025
Robert James VanderLaan, age 85, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Wyoming, MI, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1939, to Jay and Grace (Hill) VanderLaan, in Sparta, MI.
Robert graduated from Kelloggsville High School and worked in manufacturing most of his adult life, eventually retiring from Steelcase. He married Audrey Jean (Caskey) VanderLaan, and...
Ralph Giannotti
Sep 30, 2025
Ralph Howard Giannotti, age 69 of Holt, Michigan, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025 at University of Health Sparrow Lansing. The son of Alexander & Marilyn Marguerite (Ricketts) Giannotti, he was born on February 10, 1956 in Lansing. On June 29, 1974 in Holt, he married Cheryl Lynn Goodman, and together they enjoyed over fifty-one years of marriage...
Robert Wayne Maddox
Sep 29, 2025
Robert Maddox, age 79, of Walker, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, after a series of medical issues.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy (1963-1967). In 2010, he retired from the American Seating Company after 40+ years. He loved to tinker and play Mr. Fix-it. During his life, he enjoyed hunting with his family,...
Gwyn Marie Noah
Sep 29, 2025
Gwyn Marie Noah, age 68, of Langston, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at The Laurels of Carson City. The daughter of Bernard Martin & Decola Mary (Petersen) Noah, she was born on March 8, 1957.
A graduate of Montcalm Community College, Gwyn worked as a licensed practical nurse and as a registered nurse for over 30 years at the...
Paul T. Hoffman
Sep 28, 2025
Paul T. Hoffman, age 76, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Deb; his parents; and nine brothers and sisters.
Paul is survived by his son, Phillip Hoffman; two grandchildren, Tyler and Morgan Hoffman; sister-in-law, Carol Hoffman; and many nieces and nephews.
Paul was veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served in...
Vicki Lynn Scott-DeGraff
Sep 27, 2025
Vicki Lynn Scott-DeGraff, age 79, of Greenville, Michigan, formerly of Fremont, Michigan, passed away Saturday evening, September 27, 2025 at her home under the loving care of her husband and Corewell Health Hospice.
The daughter of Howard & Ulelah Joy "Tiny" (Aiken) Scott, she was born on August 12, 1946 in Fremont, Michigan. Vicki earned her Masters of Social Work from...
Dorthy Jean Covington
Sep 23, 2025
Dorothy Covington, age 97 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born on June 30th, 1928, in Grand Rapids to William Fitzgerald and Ruth Marie Johnson.
Dorothy worked for Grand Rapids Public Schools as a Bus Aide for 10 years before she retired. However, there was nothing that Dorothy loved more than her family. She will...
Edward "Eddie" Wilson
Sep 22, 2025
Edward L. Wilson, 80, of Battle Creek, MI, and Portage, MI, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, following an illness. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on February 16, 1945, to Charles (Ed) Wilson and Barbara (Powell) Wilson.
Eddie graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, MI, in 1963. He earned a degree from Western Michigan before being drafted...
Billy L. Sanders
Sep 22, 2025
Billy Litchfield Sanders, age 80, of Vestaburg, Michigan, passed away Monday evening, September 22, 2025, at the Woodland Hospice House in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with his family at his side.
The son of William & Bessie (Cooper) Sanders, he was born on August 20, 1945, in Vestaburg, Michigan, and had worked starting at the Wickes Grain Elevator in Vestaburg and retired...
Joyce Ann Cooley
Sep 20, 2025
Joyce Ann Cooley, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on September 20, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at Deliverance Outreach Ministries in Grand Rapids, MI, on 10/3/2025.
Visitation - 11AM
Funeral - 12PM
Burial - 3PM - Chapel Hill Cemetery
Joyce Elaine Martin
Sep 19, 2025
Joyce Elaine Martin (Metternick), age 78 of Clarksville, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 19, 2025. Family surrounded her at home as she peacefully passed into eternity.
Joyce was born on December 1, 1946, to Joseph and Gladys Metternick. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and will be missed by all.
She is preceded in...
Jason Robert May
Sep 19, 2025
Jason Robert May, age 75, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025.
He was born June 18, 1950, in Omer, Michigan, to the late Vernon and Dorothy (Hoover) May.
Jason graduated from Arenac Eastern High School with the class of 1968. He married his wife, Cindy Lou May, on May 20, 1978, in Wyoming, Michigan.
Jason spent most of...
Marquette Anthony Riggs
Sep 17, 2025
Marquette Anthony Riggs, age 45, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
The son of Mary Ann Smith & Willie Armstrong, he was born on August 27, 1980 in Peoria, Illinois, and later moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
He had an amazing smile, a kind soul, and dealt with his share of struggles. He had a passion...
Vincent Boyd Denman
Sep 17, 2025
Vincent Boyd Denman, age 61, of Stanton, Michigan, passed away late Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Michigan. The son of Larry Cecil Denman & Linda Lou (Cooper) Denman, he was born on November 30, 1963 in Sheridan.
Vince was a skilled mechanic and could out-tinker anyone, anytime. He enjoyed...
Cheryl Jean Sturgis
Sep 16, 2025
Cheryl Jean (Rollston) Sturgis, 81, of The Villages, FL, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan, MI. She was born on September 9, 1944, in Muskegon, MI, to the late Bernard and Donna (Swartz) Rollston and stepdaughter to the late John Nienhuis. She spent her childhood years in Muskegon, MI, and was a graduate...
James Keith Bowers
Sep 16, 2025
James “Skip” Keith Bowers of Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 93, after a brief illness. Born on September 9, 1932, in Clifton, Illinois, Skip lived a long and meaningful life rooted in love, service, and quiet strength. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josephine Ponton Bowers, who passed on December...
Rodney Lee Buxton
Sep 15, 2025
Rodney Lee Buxton, a cherished husband and friend, passed away on September 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, talent, and kindness. Rodney was born on October 9, 1965, in Lansing, Michigan, to Gerald and Madge (Wireman) Buxton.
From an early age, his grandmother instilled in him a love of cooking that carried over into his adult life, leading him...
Harold Scott Tewksbury
Sep 15, 2025
Harold Scott Tewksbury, age 68, of Idlewild, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at his home under the loving care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Beverly (Boos) Matthews, he was born on December 10, 1956 in Grand Rapids.
Harold was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed gun and bow hunting and fishing with his step-father-in-law, Fred,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
