Obituaries

Ofield Funeral Home Obituaries

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Virginia (Newman) Mccarron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Kevin  Thomas Mccormack

Kevin Thomas Mccormack

Sep 24, 2018

Kevin Thomas McCormack, 59, of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 24th, 2018. Kevin was born on August 30th, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas and Mary (Klautkey) McCormack . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Gary  Ray Foster

Gary Ray Foster

Sep 24, 2018

Gary Ray (Buzz) Foster, 64, of Allegan, Michigan, was welcomed into heaven September 24, 2018, surrounded by family after a 7-month battle with cancer. Gary was born June 1, 1954, in Plainwell, Michigan; the son of Robert & Barbara Foster. He graduated from Otsego High School in 1972. He was married to Barbara Wert from 1983-1999. Gary worked at...

Daniel  Franklin Grubbs

Daniel Franklin Grubbs

Sep 24, 2018

Daniel Franklin Grubbs, 70, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 24th, 2018. Daniel was born on February 12th, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas to Jacob and Alice (Slay) Grubbs. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mary  Elizabeth (Finley) Spitler

Mary Elizabeth (Finley) Spitler

Sep 23, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Spitler, 65, of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018. Mary was born on February 7th, 1953, in to James and Cassie (Mayo) Finley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

White GriefSteps logo with orange curved line underneath the text
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.