Obituary Listing

Barbara Ann Ellison

Barbara Ann Ellison

Dec 8, 2025

Barbara Ann Ellison, age 85, of Rockford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025 under the loving care of her sons and Corewell Health Hospice.

The daughter of John Henry & Rose Ann (Whalen) Taylor, she was born on October 26, 1940, in Big Rapids, Michigan and after graduating from high school, she married Keith E. Ellison on June...

Matilda Mcreatha Boggess

Matilda Mcreatha Boggess

Dec 7, 2025

Matilda Mcreatha Boggess, of Holland, Mi, passed away on December 7, 2025 at the age of 88.  

Matilda has entrusted her cremation to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care.  No further services will be held at this time according to her wishes.

Argelia Aponte

Argelia Aponte

Dec 5, 2025

In Loving Memory

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025.  

She was reunited in eternity with her husband, who passed in 2018, a reunion we believe was filled with peace, joy, and a long-awaited embrace.

She...

Lynn Stewart Smith

Lynn Stewart Smith

Dec 4, 2025

Lynn Stewart Smith of Holland, Michigan passed away December 4, 2025.

He was born on June 28, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

After high school Lynn went on to serve in the United States Army Special Forces Unit as a Green Beret. He fought in Vietnam earning several medals including two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. After his time in the military...

David Paul Raymor

David Paul Raymor

Dec 4, 2025

David Paul Raymor, age 63, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Johnson’s AFC Home in Greenville. The son of William Elwood & Jane Alice (Fleagle) Raymor, he was born on July 23, 1962 in Marquette, Michigan. He earned his GED from Central Montcalm and has resided in the Greenville Area for most of his life.

Dave was a...

Rexford "Rex" Billings

Rexford "Rex" Billings

Dec 2, 2025

Rexford H. "Rex" Billings, age 93 of Stanton, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at The Brook of Big Rapids under the care of Hospice of Michigan. The son of Lauren & Ruth (Perry) Billings, he was born on October 15, 1932 in Goodrich, Michigan. On March 29, 1952 in Angola, Indiana, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Mae...

Alfred A. "Muggs" Hunt, Jr.

Alfred A. "Muggs" Hunt, Jr.

Dec 2, 2025

Alfred Andrew “Muggs” Hunt, Jr., age 73, of Edmore, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the Laurels of Carson City.

The son of Ida Mae Herald & Alfred Andrew Hunt, Sr., he was born on April 11, 1952 in Sheridan, Michigan. Muggs was a hard worker, working on dairy farms, in the oil fields, and doing maintenance work.

On...

Virginia Mae King

Virginia Mae King

Dec 1, 2025

Virginia “Ginger” Mae King, age 64, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on December 1, 2025. Everyone who knows Ginger knows she lived life on her own terms — and she left it the same way: stubborn, strong, and surrounded by family.

She was born in Lansing, Michigan to Mary Lou (Jaka) and Stephen King on November 25, 1961.

Ginger was the definition...

Patricia A. "Patti" MacDonald

Patricia A. "Patti" MacDonald

Nov 29, 2025

Patricia Ann MacDonald, age 71 of Greenville, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 under the loving care of her family and Spectrum Health Hospice at her home. The daughter of William & Marianne Cardinel, she was born on March 15, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On July 24, 1971, in Grand Rapids, she married Michael Lee MacDonald and together they raised...

Sandra Ellen VanBuren

Sandra Ellen VanBuren

Nov 29, 2025

Sandra Ellen VanBuren, age 59, of Belding, Michigan, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 under the loving care of her family and Corewell Health Hospice at her home.

She was the daughter of Richard & Grace (Dyke) Norman. Born on December 1, 1965, a 1984 graduate of East Kentwood High School and then found roots in Belding, Michigan in 1993, raised...

Deborah J. Berndt

Deborah J. Berndt

Nov 26, 2025

Deborah Jean Berndt, age 60, of Clarksville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Byron Center. The daughter of Ralph M. & Jean (McDonald) Deal, she was born on April 18, 1965 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Deb earned her bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University, and then went on to earn her social...

Marilyn Lou Utter

Marilyn Lou Utter

Nov 24, 2025

Marilyn Lou Boorsma was born at home in Walker, Michigan. She lived in Grand Haven, Michigan for a short time as a youngster. After marrying Allen, they moved to Kentwood Michigan and lived there for around 12 years. In 1971 Marilyn, Allen and family moved to Hudsonville, Michigan

Marilyn's first schools was Ferry elementary in Grand Haven and PS 10 in...

Thomas Leroy Williams

Thomas Leroy Williams

Nov 22, 2025

Thomas Leroy Williams, age 63, of Dimondale, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 22, 2025. Thomas was born on April 12, 1962, in Eaton Rapids to Clifford and Stella (Nagel) Williams. He graduated from Mason High School in 1980.

After completing high school, Tom dedicated 45 years of diligent service to the Meijer warehouse. Throughout his long tenure,...

Thomas L. "Tom" Gray

Thomas L. "Tom" Gray

Nov 22, 2025

Thomas Lee Gray, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away Saturday morning, November 22, 2025 at his home under the care of his loving family and Corewell Health Hospice. Tom was born on December 29, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was a graduate of Central Lake High School.

On November 11, 1989, Tom married Deborah Jean (Shears), and together they...

Randall J. "Randy" Johnson

Randall J. "Randy" Johnson

Nov 21, 2025

Randall Jay Johnson, 71, passed away peacefully and comfortably Friday, November 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Eleanor Johnson, and his eldest brother, Ralph Jr.

Randy is survived by his three children, Lisa (Ron) Jimmerson, Matthew (Jessica) Johnson, and Travis (Heidi) Johnson; his siblings Rodney (Cheryl) Johnson, Richard (April) Johnson and Ruth (Don) Rozanski; his...

Gayle E. Christiansen

Gayle E. Christiansen

Nov 21, 2025

Gayle Elizabeth Christiansen, 78, formerly of Belding, Michigan, passed away at home on Friday, November 21, 2025 under the care of her husband and Corewell Health Hospice.

The daughter of Harold M. “Nick” & Ellewyn Rena (Irish) Geisen, she was born on March 23, 1947 at her parent’s home in Belding and was a 1965 graduate of Belding High School.

On February...

Kenneth Wayne Scott

Kenneth Wayne Scott

Nov 15, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Scott, age 72 of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 with family by his side.  

Ken was born on December 1, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Phyllis and Oliver Scott. His family settled down in Niles, Michigan, where he graduated high school and met his wife Della. Ken and Della married...

Alice M. Buckley

Alice M. Buckley

Nov 14, 2025

Alice May Buckley, age 89, of Lake Isabella, Michigan, formerly of Ovid and Greenville, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at her home. The daughter of Wilbur J. & Thelma Mae (Waldron) Goodwin, she was born on June 21, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan.

A graduate of Greenville Senior High School, Alice married Arthur Dale Buckley on May 5, 1956 in Greenville,...

Raymond Carl Osiecki

Raymond Carl Osiecki

Nov 13, 2025

Raymond Carl, age 61 of Grand Haven, MI peacefully and comfortably passed way November 13, 2025. He was born April 30, 1964 and was raised in Garden City, MI.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Charles and Dorothy Osiecki. Raymond is survived by the love of his life Victoria Michalak, sister Deborah (Michael)Eckert, his niece Abigail (Ryan) Miller...

Barbra Ellen Ross

Barbra Ellen Ross

Nov 11, 2025

Barbara Ellen Ross was born on March 14, 1966, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Barbara grew up learning all about her father’s passion for making motorcycles and fast cars. Her adventurous and naughty side was developed from riding her motorcycle and then to her 79 hot rod Mustang. The thrill of adventure and speed stayed sharp throughout her life.  

The theatrical...