Raymond J. Shellito Ii
May 21, 2019
Raymond J. Shellito II age 51 passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Metron of Greenville. Ray was born May 11, 1968 in Lansing, MI the son of Raymond and Darlene (Harmon) Shellito. Surviving are his significant other, Wanda Morales; children, Raymond III, Grissell Shellito; brother, Andrew (Bonnie) Shellito; sisters, Cindy Aldrich, Nancy (Tim) VanBlaricum, Angela Palinkas; many nieces and...
Gary R. Stewart
May 17, 2019
Gary R. Stewart age 78 of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 17, 2019. Gary was born June 20, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Ralph and Pearl (Smith) Stewart. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Western Michigan University. Gary served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was...
Josiah David Aniszko
May 14, 2019
Josiah David Aniszko, son of Aaron and Mary (Odren) Aniszko went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Also surviving are grandparents, Richard (Danielle) Aniszko, Kent (Peggy) Odren; great grandparents, Mary Aniszko, Bryan (Andrea) Jorgensen, Karen (Mike) Micele; aunts and uncle, Julie (Matthew) Whitehead, Anna Odren, Zachery Aniszko; four cousins. A...
Richard C. Mockerman
May 8, 2019
Richard C. Mockerman age 64 of Morley passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 surrounded by his wife and many family and friends. Rick is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Bella Mockerman, Bridgett (Jimmy) Holmes, Rob Mockerman, Rick (Amy) Mockerman, Amanda Hunt; stepchildren, Melissa Stout (Pat Keating), Alex Phipps; mother, Bernadine Poling; siblings, Teckla (Mike) Lane,...
Denise L. Fisk
May 8, 2019
Denise L. Fisk age 59 of Trufant, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her home. Denise was born August 24, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ross and Laura “Kathy” (Hamilton) Fisk. She has been paramedic for Montcalm County EMS and a paramedic instructor. She enjoyed sports, her dogs and rock collecting. She loved the outdoors, wildlife and...
Kurt A. Probst
May 6, 2019
Kurt A. Probst age 57 of Newaygo, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home. Kurt was born February 20, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Arthur and Carolyn (Brooks) Probst. Kurt was a friend to everyone, hard working, very loyal, giving and honest. Surviving are his wife, Helen; step son, Thomas VanderHyde; step grandchildren, Tianna, Franklin, and...
Martha I. Parker
May 3, 2019
Martha I. Parker age 98 of Sand Lake, died Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Parker was born March 24, 1921 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Albert and Grace (Stewart) Becker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and painting. In years past she picked a half acre raspberry patch and sold eggs in town. She was an avid...
Sharon M. Armato
May 1, 2019
Sharon M. Armato age 60 of Coral, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Grand Rapids. Sharon was born August 31, 1958 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Melvin and Evelyn (Richmond) Evans. She was a very generous person, she loved her family and cared greatly for them. Surviving are her children, Heather (Andrew) Odren, Adam Brown-Armato, Dylan Armato; grandchildren,...
Gail L. Morris
Apr 29, 2019
Gail L. Morris age 74 passed away, Monday, April 29, 2019 at The Brook in Cedar Springs. Gail was born December 30, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Otto and Hazel (Rollins) Bellows. She enjoyed going to the casinos, activities on Todd Lake, and spoiling her grandkids. Surviving are her children, Michael (Kimberly) Morris, Steven (Stephanie) Morris, Jennifer...
Margaret I. Walenga
Apr 28, 2019
Margaret I. Walenga age 92 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, April 28, 2019. Mrs. Walenga was born August 12, 1926 in Detroit, MI the daughter of August and Mary (Johnson) Johnson. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles, the Ladies Guild and an avid golfer and bowler. She also enjoyed country painting and drove a school bus for...
Edwin B. Heiss
Apr 25, 2019
Edwin B. Heiss age 80 of Cedar Springs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Ed was born August 28, 1938 in Sparta, MI the son of Otto and Ellen (Olli) Heiss. He graduated from Sand Lake High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He loved homemade chili, potato salad, pies, baked...
Gloria J. Chupp
Apr 23, 2019
Gloria J. Chupp age 55 of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Gloria was born January 10, 1964 in Hollywood, CA the daughter of Donald and Lois (Cook) Stanton. She enjoyed traveling, the National Parks, Disney and wildlife. She loved the Lord and was a charter member of Rockford Springs Community Church....
Alan "Skip" A. York
Apr 20, 2019
Allen “Skip” York age 80 of Howard City died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at home with his family. Skip was born December 10, 1938 in Lennon, MI, the son of Otto and Emma (Chipman) York. He was a truck driver for most of his life. He is survived by a special friend and caregiver, Jerry Kennedy; children, Michael York, Karen...
Frederick L Koetsier
Apr 13, 2019
Frederick L. Koetsier age 78 of Cedar Springs went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born September 29, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Frederick and Eleanor (Erhardt) Koetsier. Fred was a loving man who was dedicated to the Lord. His love of life shined through everything he did; from...
Loretta E. Elliott
Apr 12, 2019
Loretta E. Elliott age 86 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, April 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Elliott was born November 6, 1932 in Mesick, MI the daughter of Winfred and Anna (Wirtz) Jewett. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Newaygo. Surviving are her children, Robert “Bob” (Jack) Elliott, Kathy Woudwyk, Diane Elliott, Bruce (Connie) Elliott; 10...
Elaine J. Smith
Apr 8, 2019
Elaine J. Smith age 81 of Sand Lake, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at her home. Elaine was born June 12, 1937 in Alma, MI the daughter of Phillip and Marian (Jennings) Ayris. She worked in Human Resources and retired from General Motors. She loved to walk, was very outgoing, cared about others and was always willing to help. Surviving...
Robert E. Waller
Apr 8, 2019
Robert E. Waller age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home. Bob was born January 22, 1934 in Greenville, MI the son of George and Dorothy (McGee) Waller. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War for 3 years. He was a fifty year member of the Millwright, Carpenters & Joiners Union. He...
Isabelle W. Brace
Apr 8, 2019
Mrs. Isabelle W. Brace (nee Smith), of Cedar Springs, MI passed into the presence of her Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Isabelle was born on February 27, 1930 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and lived, volunteered and worshiped in Cedar Springs for 73 years. She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Elsie...
Tracy L. (Heiss) Hawley
Apr 5, 2019
Tracy Lee (Heiss) Hawley age 73 of Greenville, formerly of Sand Lake died Friday, April 5, 2019 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Greenville surrounded by her family. Tracy was born June 30, 1945 in Grand Rapids to Ray and Esther (Parker) Heiss. She had a lot of friends from her time working at different restaurants in the...
Helen M. Nielsen
Apr 3, 2019
Helen M. Nielsen age 94 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at The Brook in Cedar Springs. Mrs. Nielsen was born March 31, 1925 in Casnovia, MI the daughter of Glen and Blanche (Essex) Harper. She was a loving mother, grandma and a wonderful great grandma. Surviving are her husband, Walter; daughter, Karole (Russell) DeBoer; grandsons, Kristapher DeBoer,...
