Obituary Listing

Fred Donald Muns

Fred Donald Muns

Aug 18, 2025

Fred D. "Pizza Fred" Muns, age 69, of Greenville, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Optalis Health & Rehab of Ionia. The son of Duane L. & Diane K. (Reese) Muns, he was born on November 16, 1955 in Greenville.

Before graduating Greenville High School in 1974, Fred was an expert trombonist. He would always welcome a challenge, especially...

James V. Zeigler

James V. Zeigler

Aug 17, 2025

James Volney Zeigler, age 76, of Greenville, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep and surrounded by family on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

The son of Richard Verle & Lois Mary (Bakeman) Zeigler, he was born on July 11, 1949 in Greenville, Michigan.

James lived his life helping others, having spent several years teaching gymnastics and then went onto to a career...

Judith Mae Vogel

Judith Mae Vogel

Aug 14, 2025

Judith Mae Vogel, age 83, formerly of Belding, Michigan, passed away Thursday evening, August 14, 2025 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The daughter of William & Viola (Holliday) Wierenga, she was born on November 29, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On September 20, 1958, in Grand Rapids, she married Glen Elgin Vogel, Jr. and together they raised four children...

Marlene Shirley Ross

Marlene Shirley Ross

Aug 10, 2025

Marlene Ross passed away on August 10, 2025. She was 89 years old.

Marlene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob Ross. She was a beloved mother to Dan (Kim), Tom (Mary) and Mike (Robin). Proud Grandmother of Leslie, Tommy (Racheal), Matt (Tanya) and Mandy (Jeff), Great Grandmother to Ayden, Kaydence, Luella, Jace, Madison and Jovie. She was predeceased...

Wesley "Wes" Baareman

Wesley "Wes" Baareman

Aug 10, 2025

Wesley “Wes” Baareman, was called to his heavenly home the morning of August 10, 2025, at the age of 82, a man of unwavering belief, whose love for the Lord shone through every aspect of his life. Wes was born to the late Nathan and Johanna Baareman on September 22, 1942, and grew up in Hudsonville, MI where he graduated...

Patricia Dent

Patricia Dent

Aug 9, 2025

Patricia Ann Dent passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, with a smile on her face.

Born July 11, 1946 in Chicago, IL, graduated from the U of A with a BA in Education. She was a Reading Specialist, school teacher, played in the Green Valley Concert Band, member of Grace Lutheran Church, loved volunteering, an avid traveler. Had hobbies of...

Betty Jean Stark

Betty Jean Stark

Aug 8, 2025

Betty Jean Stark (Miller), age 91, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on August 23, 1933. Her greatest pride and joy in life was her role of devoted wife/mother/grandmother/great-grandmother.

Betty was devoted to her family and cherished family gatherings, baking, sewing, and knitting for them. She enjoyed golfing and bowling and...

Michele Farmer

Michele Farmer

Aug 7, 2025

Michele Arlene (DeSimone) Farmer, 82, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on August 7th, 2025. Her three children spent her last day, two by her bedside and one from a distance, playing her music and sharing memories. 

Michele was born May 25th, 1943 in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Carl and Genevieve (Jemar) DeSimone. 

On December 28, 1968 she married Ralph...

Kenneth Ernest Cusack

Kenneth Ernest Cusack

Aug 7, 2025

My dearest Kenny,

When we said, "I love you," and wished each other good night, we never imagined that two hours later you would slip peacefully and quietly away into God's waiting arms.

I held your handsome, still face, and gave you one last, long kiss and thanked you for loving me these fifty-five years. After our "I do's," we made it...

Richard Scott Klifman

Richard Scott Klifman

Aug 4, 2025

Richard Scott Klifman, age 49, of Pullman, Michigan, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1976, in Holland, Michigan. Richard lived a life defined by his deep love for family and his passion for riding his Harley.

Richard was known for his big heart, adventurous spirit, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved. Whether on...

Charlene Mae Baker

Charlene Mae Baker

Aug 1, 2025

Charlene Mae (Strandt) Baker, age 79, of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born August 10, 1945, in Allegan, Michigan, to the late Howard and Alma (Huggins) Strandt. Charlene graduated from Plainwell High School with the class of 1969. She married the love of her...

Reginald "Reggie" Martine III

Reginald "Reggie" Martine III

Jul 30, 2025

Reginald “Reggie” Martine III, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at Newaygo County Compassion Home, with his daughter, Amber, at his side.

Born on April 16, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Reggie was the son of Jay Barklow Martine Sr. and Marguerite Idella (Kuntz) Martine. He grew up in Michigan and graduated from Galien High School. Over the...

Joyce Elaine Platt

Joyce Elaine Platt

Jul 29, 2025

Joyce Elaine (Haggerty) Platt, age 81, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born June 18, 1944, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Richard and Marian (Rosema) Haggerty. Joyce was a graduate of Grandville High School. On June 28, 1968, Joyce married the love of her life, Joseph Arthur Platt in Grand Rapids, MI. She...

Luella Marie VanEck

Luella Marie VanEck

Jul 22, 2025

Luella Marie (Corwin-Hill) VanEck, age 78, of Rockford, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Intersect Health Care of Belding under the care of Quality Care Hospice. She was born December 13, 1946, in Sheridan, MI, to the late Olin Elmer and Betty Marie (Haines) Corwin. Luella was preceded in death by her parents and baby sister, Joyce Elaine...

Elizabeth Ann Vandecar

Elizabeth Ann Vandecar

Jul 22, 2025

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Vandecar of Charlotte, Michigan, passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Ingham County, Michigan, on August 28, 1952, Liz was a graduate of the Mason High School Class of 1971. She married her high school sweetheart, Ken Vandecar, on February 18, 1972, in Mason.

Liz had a deep love for animals, often...

John Wahlse Jr.

John Wahlse Jr.

Jul 21, 2025

John G. Wahlse Jr., age 83, of Sheridan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2025.

He was born on June 3, 1942, in Flint, to John G. Sr. & Ethel Wahlse.

John worked as a boilerman for Electrolux until his retirement on June 1, 2004.

He enjoyed caring for his yard, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, most of all he cherished the...

Keith Edwards

Keith Edwards

Jul 21, 2025

Keith Dean Edwards, age 80, of Gowen, passed away at home on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

He was born on August 24, 1944, in Cadillac, to Donald & Gladys Edwards.

Keith worked for Electrolux for twenty-five years until his retirement.

He married Theresa Ann Sly on June 3, 1983, in Sheridan.

Keith enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, coin collecting and feeding the birds.

Survivors include his...

John "Jack" R. Nowak

John "Jack" R. Nowak

Jul 20, 2025

John "Jack" R. Nowak, Age 89, went home to his Father in Heaven surrounded by family on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Jack was born August 24, 1936, the son of John A. and Marie (Pupel) Nowak. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Kathleen “Kathy” (Schullo) Nowak, his parents, sister Rosemary Nowak, and brothers and sister...

Ronald Gene Anderson

Ronald Gene Anderson

Jul 17, 2025

The “ORIGINAL PACKRAT”, Ronald (Ron) Anderson, made his final journey home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, July 17, 2025.

The oldest son of George and Myrtle Anderson (Kraus). He was born at home on January 17, 1932, in Allegan, MI. He grew up in the depression era, and the only thing left now of his hometown is the...

Susan Kay Walczewski

Susan Kay Walczewski

Jul 14, 2025

Susan Kay Walczewski, age 77, of Bitely, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, after a 3-year battle with cancer.

She was born on September 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, to the late Donald & Mariann (Hill) Dean.

Susan lived in Grand Rapids and later Jenison where she raised her daughters.

She married Dennis Walczewski on May 17, 1991. Together, they built...