Obituaries
Ofield Funeral Home Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Terry Lane Jansen
Oct 8, 2018
Terry Lane Jansen, 69, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 8th, 2018. Terry was born on August 14th, 1949, in Holland, Michigan to John and Gladys (Voss) Jansen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Steven James Austin
Oct 6, 2018
I found my purpose in life.To serve others. To do what is right, because it's right. Even if no one else understands it. I've removed people from my life who will never understand it. I'm good with my choices. I did my best to teach by example. I'm good with my Life.I'm good with my God. I've finally made...
Juan Trevino
Oct 6, 2018
Juan Trevino, 66, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on October 6th at the Medilodge of Wyoming Nursing Home, Wyoming, Michigan. Juan Trevino was born in Alice, Texas to Praxedis and Emma Trevino on August 11th, 1952. Juan graduated in 1971 from Saginaw High School and was accepted at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, where he attended until...
Louis Martin Goudzwaard
Oct 5, 2018
Louis Martin (Lou) Goudzwaard, 99, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018. He was born in Grand Rapids to Marinus and Agnes Goudzwaard on March 31, 1919. Louis graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1937, and while attending Calvin College, enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he served for three years during...
Virginia (Newman) Mccarron
Oct 5, 2018
Virginia McCarron (Newman), 85, of Petoskey, Michigan, passed away October 5th, 2018. She was born on February 3, 1933 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Chadwick and Ethel (Connell) Newman. Virginia grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and spent many happy days at her grandparents farm, where her love for animals, especially horses, cats and dogs, originated. Virginia...
Alan David Payton
Oct 5, 2018
Alan David Payton, 53, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Friday, October 5th, 2018. Alan was born on December 23rd, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Jean (Stewart) Payton. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Joseph Maynard Duba
Oct 4, 2018
Joseph Maynard Duba, 62, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 4th, 2018. Joseph was born on November 29th, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Joseph Duba and Jacqueline (Tucker) John. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Melissa Christine (Thorell) Vaughn
Oct 3, 2018
Melissa Christine Vaughn, 51, of Decator, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018. Melissa was born on August 27th, 1967, in North Hollywood, California to Donald and Julie Thorall. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Janice Rae Sawyer
Oct 2, 2018
Janice Rae Sawyer, 58, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018. Janice was born on December 16th, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Shirley (TeWinkle) Sawyer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Catherine Marie (Hendges) Huntley
Oct 1, 2018
Cathy Huntley (Catherine Hendges, "Shube") died Monday, opening day of archery season. She had just turned 60 years old. An avid sportswoman her entire life, it seems fitting she passed on this day. Cathy was born in Grand Rapids, MI. She spent her formative years as a student at Holy Spirit and West Catholic High. During her youth, she...
Watson Paul Lundie
Oct 1, 2018
Watson Paul Lundie, 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 1st, 2018. Watson was born on June 24th, 1931, in Holland, Michigan to Watson and Myrtle (Levandowski) Lundie. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Eugene Edward Schafer
Oct 1, 2018
Eugene Edward Schafer (89) passed away peacefully on October 1, 2018. He joined his wife Linda Diane (Hawley) Schafer who preceded him in death. Eugene was born in Beal City, Michigan on June 10, 1929 to Charles Anthony and Anna Marie (Thielen) Schafer. He served in the Korean War. Eugene was preceded in death by parents, wife, daughter (Sue...
Donald W. Deem
Sep 29, 2018
Donald W. Deem, 93 of Gobles, Michigan passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home. Born September 14, 1925 in Three Rivers, Michigan he was the son of the late Donald Deem and Beatrice Smith of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1943. He joined the United States Marine Corp. November 9, 1943 where he served...
Marlene Kay (Hudson) Williams
Sep 29, 2018
Marlene Kay Williams, 77, of Lowell, Michigan passed away on Saturday, September 29th, 2018. Marlene was born on April 7th, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Orville and Beatrice (Goorhouse) Hudson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dusty William Smallwood
Sep 28, 2018
Dusty W. Smallwood, age 63, of Hastings, Michigan, originally of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 28th 2018 surrounded by his family in Hastings. Dusty was born Jan. 8th 1955 to the late William and Betty (Croley) Smallwood in Lansing. He attended Eastern High School.. His talent for anything mechanical was astounding. Until his illness he was still lending a...
Edwin Clyde Mastain
Sep 26, 2018
Edwin Clyde Mastain, 71, of Gowen, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018. Edwin was born on June 21st, 1947, in Houston, Texas to Robert and Betty (Quinn) Mastain. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jalileh (Jamaan) Karadsheh
Sep 25, 2018
Jalileh Karadsheh passed away on Tuesday September 25, 2018. Jalileh was preceded in death by her husband, Yacoub; daughter, Eklass Marzouq and son-in-law, Awwad Haddad. She leaves a legacy with her children, Hatem (Nadira) Karadsheh, Nihad Haddad, Jeries Marzouq, Diana (Bassam) Marzouq, Marwan (Nadia) Karadsheh, Ghada (Leonardo) Maniaci, Farouq (Wafa) Karadsheh, Mary (John) Russo, Khalid (Hala) Karadsheh; 27 grandchildren...
Cheryl Ann (Swift) Day
Sep 25, 2018
Cheryl Ann Day, 62, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018. Cheryl was born on February 16th, 1956, in Muskegon, Michigan to Charles and Barbara (Beth) Swift. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Phyllis Joan (Lankheet) Williams
Sep 24, 2018
Phyllis Joan Williams, age 90, went to be with her Lord September 24, 2018 in her home at Rest Haven Maplewoods in Holland, Michigan. Phyllis was born in Holland to Sander and Hattie Lankheet. She shared her youth with 4 brothers and sisters; Millicent, Roger, Sidney and Sharon. She married Rodger Jay Lemmen and Harry Williams and raised 3...
Thomas Arthur Swope
Sep 24, 2018
Thomas Arthur Swope, 72, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 1st, 2018. Thomas was born on January 19th, 1946, in Allegan, Michigan to Robert Swope and Evelyn (Weber) Swope. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
Ofield Funeral Home
We post our collection of online obituaries for Grand Rapids, Michigan. With services that are updated regularly. Search for local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring lives, and legacies.
Subscribe
Subscribe to receive an email when we add new obituaries to our website. Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared.
