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James  Francis Fraher

James Francis Fraher

Dec 11, 2021

James F. Fraher III, 73, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on December 11, 2021. He was born on March 30, 1948 to James and Leokadia (Lucy) Fraher in Frankfurt, Germany. Jim earned his bachelor's degree from Otterbein University in Ohio. He earned his commission in the United States Air Force and served...

James  Francis Fraher  Iii

James Francis Fraher Iii

Dec 11, 2021

James F. Fraher III, 73, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on December 11, 2021. He was born on March 30, 1948 to James and Leokadia (Lucy) Fraher in Frankfurt, Germany. Jim earned his bachelor's degree from Otterbein University in Ohio. He earned his commission in the United States Air Force and served...

Gopalan Gopalachariar

Gopalan Gopalachariar

Dec 10, 2021

Gopalan Gopalachariar, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his home in Grand Rapids. He was born on April 18, 1935 in India. He was predeceased by his wife Mrs. Radha Gopalan. Visitation from 11 am Religious last rites from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo...

Kenneth  John Groelsma  Jr.

Kenneth John Groelsma Jr.

Dec 10, 2021

Kenneth John Groelsma Jr "Kenny" went to be with the lord Friday morning, he was proceeded in death by his Mother Betty Groelsma and Sister Debora Abbot.He is survived by his father Kenneth John Groelsma Sr. Of Grand Rapids, sister Mary Mooney of Coopersville, his children Dorthy (Tammy) Burrows-Groelsma of Muskegon, Kenneth (Chrystal) Groelsma of Hudsonville, Christine Groelsma of...

Kenneth  John Groelsma

Kenneth John Groelsma

Dec 10, 2021

Kenneth John Groelsma Jr "Kenny" went to be with the lord Friday morning, he was proceeded in death by his Mother Betty Groelsma and Sister Debora Abbot.He is survived by his father Kenneth John Groelsma Sr. Of Grand Rapids, sister Mary Mooney of Coopersville, his children Dorthy (Tammy) Burrows-Groelsma of Muskegon, Kenneth (Chrystal) Groelsma of Hudsonville, Christine Groelsma of...

Lenny  Lee Larsen

Lenny Lee Larsen

Dec 10, 2021

Lenny Lee Larsen, 67, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 10th, 2021. Lenny was born on December 7th, 1954, in Bellevue, Illinois to Lowell Larsen and Bessie Andres Belden. 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...

Florence  Viola (Bowser) Goodgasell

Florence Viola (Bowser) Goodgasell

Dec 10, 2021

Florence Viola Goodgasell, 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 10th, 2021. Florence was born on April 24th, 1930, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania to Levi and Mary Bowser (Titis). 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...

Jack  George Monroe

Jack George Monroe

Dec 9, 2021

Jack George Monroe Jr., age 55, of Grand Rapids, passed away on December 9, 2021, at Mercy Health Hospital due to COVID 19 induced pneumonia. Jack was born on September 8, 1966, in Oklahoma City to Erma Lee Graham and Jack George Monroe Senior. He grew up with one brother Walter G. Monroe. As he got older, he attended...

Jack  George Monroe  Jr.

Jack George Monroe Jr.

Dec 9, 2021

Jack George Monroe Jr., age 55, of Grand Rapids, passed away on December 9, 2021, at Mercy Health Hospital due to COVID 19 induced pneumonia. Jack was born on September 8, 1966, in Oklahoma City to Erma Lee Graham and Jack George Monroe Senior. He grew up with one brother Walter G. Monroe. As he got older, he attended...

Verne  Marie (Bouwens) Goff

Verne Marie (Bouwens) Goff

Dec 9, 2021

Verne Marie Goff, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 9th, 2021. Verne was born on March 12th, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Cornelius and Grace Bouwens Postma. 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...

Stacey  Richard Inman

Stacey Richard Inman

Dec 9, 2021

Stacey Richard (Dick) Inman, 68, passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, surrounded by his family. Dick was born on May 12th, 1953, in Midland, Michigan. He was the second of five children of Richard and Monica (Hughes) Inman, spending most of his early childhood between Bay Village, Ohio and Midland. An avid athlete...

Phillip  David Stratton

Phillip David Stratton

Dec 9, 2021

Phillip David Stratton, 55, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 9th, 2021. Phillip was born on May 25th, 1966, in Plainwell, Michigan to Otis and Shirley Stratton. 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 Phillip...

Mary  Ann (Frantz) Smith

Mary Ann (Frantz) Smith

Dec 9, 2021

Mary Ann (Frantz) Smith of Holland, MI, age 69, passed away peacefully, in her home, during the early morning hours, on Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 10, 1952 to Earl and Catherine (Michielsen) Frantz. Mary Ann was the second eldest of five daughters. She graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School in 1971 and...

Kenneth  Ross Ezinga

Kenneth Ross Ezinga

Dec 8, 2021

Kenneth Ross Ezinga lost his long and courageous battle to lung cancer on December 8, 2021. He was born to Russell Ezinga and Marie (Tiemeyer) Ezinga on July 5, 1961. Ken was the youngest of 3 children. He graduated from Calvin Christian. He was very knowledgeable about cars and spent quite some years working for Rhonda Auto Center and...

Kenneth  Andre Bowman

Kenneth Andre Bowman

Dec 8, 2021

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Marilyn  Joy (Pioch) Gilfillan

Marilyn Joy (Pioch) Gilfillan

Dec 8, 2021

Marilyn Joy (Pioch) Gilfillan, age 87, peacefully left to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Dec. 8th, 2021, surrounded by family at her home in Pierson, Mi. Marilyn loved the Lord and her family. She placed others first and was always willing to give a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. Her faith and love of her Lord...

Britton  Arthur Mills

Britton Arthur Mills

Dec 8, 2021

Britton "Britt" Mills, age 61, passed away December 8, 2021 peacefully at home. Britt is survived by his son David, brothers Mitchell (Beth) Mills, Rich (Audrey) Mills, Pete (Barb) Mills, as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan, as well as parents Geoffrey and Lillian. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing...

Ruth  Jeanette (Bauer) Slanger

Ruth Jeanette (Bauer) Slanger

Dec 7, 2021

Ruth J. Slanger, age 91, of Grand Rapids, MI, died on Tuesday, Dec. 7th, 2021 at Faith Hospice - Trillium Woods. Ruth was born February 27, 1930 in Flint, MI to parents C. Leo and Marie (Bila) Bauer. Ruth taught in the Grand Rapids Public Schools as a reading specialist, special education teacher and early 5's teacher, up until...

Maria  Esther (Esquivel) Esquivel

Maria Esther (Esquivel) Esquivel

Dec 7, 2021

María Esther Esquivel pasó a la vida eterna el 10 de diciembre de 2021, a la edad de 79 años por complicaciones del COVID. Esther nació el 27 de julio de 1942 de Rodolfo y María Refugio Esquivel en Peribán, Michoacán, México. Esther se casó con su esposo José el 7 de julio de 1961, en su ciudad natal...

Mary  Lou (Bass) Barnes

Mary Lou (Bass) Barnes

Dec 7, 2021

Mary Lou Barnes, 69, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021. Mary was born on May 20th, 1952, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Eugene and Doris Bass. Mary was married to Terry Barnes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this...

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