Ronald Stebelton
Dec 30, 2021
Ronald M. Stebelton, Sr. of Wayland, MI (age 82), passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, in hospice at Medilodge at the Shore, Grand Haven, MI. He was born September 16, 1939, in Muskegon, Michigan, son of Ruffo and Evelyn (Evans) Stebelton. The family moved to Grant, MI where he graduated from Grant High School in 1957. After graduation, he...
Brian John Patten
Dec 30, 2021
Brian John Patten, 46, of Saranac, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 30th, 2021. Brian was born on November 4th, 1975, in Lansing, Michigan to Fred Fyan Jr. and Gwendolyn Patten. Brian was survived by his significant other Shannon Kastel and daughter Brianna Patten, former wife Alicia (Ross) Patten, his children Harleigh (Beau) Patten, John (Joyce) Patten, Kort (Makaila)...
Barbara Gwynn Van (Anderson) Haren
Dec 29, 2021
Barbara Gwynn Van Haren, 72, of , Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021. Barbara was born on December 3rd, 1949, in Petoskey, Michigan to Robert Anderson and Miriam Anderson Thomspson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving...
Annies Louise (Cole) Swingrum
Dec 29, 2021
Annies L. Swingrum of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 84, was called home on December 29, 2021. Annie is preceded in death by her husband J.D. Swingrum and son Hershel Metcalf. Annie is survived by her 2 sons, James (Marisol) Metcalf and Jimmy Swingrum, 4 daughters, Patricia Nelson, Brenda (Mike) Robinson, Janice Billy, and Deonna (Omar) Thorne, 26 grandkids &...
Julie Gay (Yoder) Marietti
Dec 28, 2021
Julie Gay (Yoder) Marietti, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in her home on December 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. Julie was born November 8, 1962, in Kalamazoo, MI. Julie is survived by her sister, Terry McNally; children, Rob (Andrea) Yoder, Gini (Chad) Huttenga, Keith (Kay) Butler and Jerrica Marietti; her fiancé, Robert Gibson;...
Franklin Lee Morris
Dec 28, 2021
Franklin Lee Morris, 61, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 28th, 2021. Franklin was born on September 17th, 1960, in Glenmore, Arkansas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Franklin Morris September 17, 1960...
Marguerite Frances (Blizzard) Strayer
Dec 28, 2021
Devoted wife and loving Mother, Marguerite F Strayer passed away peacefully at home with her family close by on the morning of Tuesday, December 28th. Her life and last days were surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by unconditionally loving others, cherishing family and living their lives to the fullest. Born in Dewitt, MI...
Donna Elaine (Stankus) Cochran
Dec 27, 2021
Donna Elaine Cochran of Allegan MI (formerly of Grand Rapids Mi) passed away December 27,2021. She was born to Edward & Elaine (Meggitt) Stankus on July 14, 1948 in Grand Rapids Michigan. She was married to Karl R. Cochran for 50+ years. She was a beautician for many years in her home before going into a career working for...
Penny Letha (Walters) Urbanski
Dec 27, 2021
Penny Letha Urbanski (Walters), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, and friend, of Grand Rapids, MI, was born on October 1, 1958, and peacefully transitioned from her earthly life on December 27, 2021, after a long illness, surrounded by family, Christmas music, and jokes. Penny was a fierce advocate for the underdog and a loyal and caring friend,...
Frances Sophie (Chertos) Langford
Dec 27, 2021
Frances Sophie Langford, 75, of Leroy, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 27th, 2021. Frances was born on August 13th, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Frances Langford August 13, 1946...
Margaret Louise (Butler) Piell
Dec 24, 2021
Margaret Louise "Margie' Piell went to be with the Lord in the early hours of December 24, 2021, at Trillium Woods in Byron Center, MI. Mother, grandmother, neighbor, and friend, she will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1945 into a family of generations of shoemakers, it's...
Peter Tuyen Pham
Dec 24, 2021
Peter Tuyen Van Pham, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on 12/24/2021 at the age of 86 years old at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Peter was born in Ha Dong, Vietnam, on April 15th, 1935. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of fifty-six years and his five children and four foster children:...
Arlie Jay Johnson
Dec 23, 2021
Johnson, Arlie Jay. On Thursday, December 23, 2021, Jay took his last breath here on Earth and entered his Heavenly home. Richard and Helen (Lavender) Johnson welcomed Arlie "Jay" to the family on August 12, 1942, as the third child of seven. At the age of 17, Jay enlisted in the Army for 4 years. Upon his return to...
Marjorie Louise (Lucking) French
Dec 22, 2021
Marjorie Louise French (Lucking), age 94, of Holland, MI, died on December 22, 2021 in the care of Kindred Hospice at Freedom Village. Marj was born March 5, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI to parents George Lucking and Alice Lucking (Heidanus). Marj led a life marked by community service. Having graduated from Hope College in 1948, she served on the...
Alejandro Javier Chavez
Dec 22, 2021
Alejandro (Alex) Javier Chávez, 62, of Jenison, MI entered into the loving arms of Jesus on December 22, 2021 surrounded by his beloved wife and his daughters, whom he adored. He was born to parents Ing. Alberto Chávez Castellanos and MarÃa Ruth Alanis de Chávez, on August 5, 1959 in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico. He was studying to become a...
Johanna Ilse (Link) Jankowski
Dec 22, 2021
Johanna Ilse Jankowski, age 83, of Lowell, passed away on December 22, 2021, from complications due to dementia. Born in Wattenscheid, Germany, on April 16, 1938, Johanna's earliest memories were from World War Two. She would often tell stories of how, as a little girl, she had to go to a bunker during bomb raids, and wait in line...
Mary Jane (Straight) Jackson
Dec 21, 2021
Mary Jackson, age 56, passed away on 12/21/2021. She was born in Grand Rapids to William Junior Straight and Mary Jean Featherly. She is survived by her children: William Ardith Jackson, Angel Marie Morgan, Shelia Ray Bellgraph, Leona Madura, and Gloria Jean Madura; siblings: Evelyn Miller, William Straight Jr., Leona Straight, Scott Straight, and Steven Straight; first cousins: Donna...
Debbie Jean (Yerks) Klein
Dec 21, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Debbie Jean Klein (Yerks). After several unanticipated events over the past six months, Debbie united with God at age 64 while at her assisted living facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 21, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mel and Vera Yerks, and her...
Vance Vernon Hill Iii
Dec 20, 2021
Vance "Russ" Hill of Wayland, Michigan, age 78, passed away on December 20, 2021. He was born to Vance and Martha Jean (Coppock) Hill, in Nevada City, CA on September 11, 1943. At a young age his family moved to Michigan. In 1961 Russ graduated from Grand Ledge High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army; serving in the...
Charles Mac Ward
Dec 20, 2021
Charles Mac Ward joined family in heaven on December 20th, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born on January 22nd, 1940, in Jackson Michigan. On July 15th, 1961, he married the love of his life, Carol Anne Hotchkiss, and they were blessed to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year. After graduating from Western Michigan University, he spent...
