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Edward Raymond Kaminski
Aug 17, 2021
Edward Raymond Kaminski of Grand Rapids Michigan, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 17, 2021. Ed was born the oldest of five children of Harriet and Stanley Kaminski on March 24, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years. He graduated from Davenport University as a professional...
Deborah Lou (Sedlacek) Claypool
Aug 17, 2021
Deborah Lou Sedlacek Claypool Deborah passed away quietly after a short, valiant battle against leukemia, surrounded by loved ones. Graduating from Ferris State College with an associate's degree, Deb later worked for 24 years at Butterworth Hospital in the pharmacy department, retiring seven years ago. Deb and her husband Richard, her college sweetheart, were just shy of celebrating their...
Deborah Jean (Gardner) Bellgraph
Aug 17, 2021
Deborah Jean Bellgraph, 67, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021. Deborah was born on November 23rd, 1953, in Greenville, PA to Howard Prichard and Marian Prichard Cornell. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Linda Marie (Jackson) Keeley
Aug 17, 2021
Linda Marie Keeley, 58, passed away on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021. Linda was born on September 3rd, 1962, in Plainwell, Michigan to Orville and Valerie Jackson Fox. Linda was married to Don Keeley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
James Jackson
Aug 16, 2021
James (Jim) H. Jackson of Wyoming Michigan passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at the age of 89. He was born in Traverse City, Michigan and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Marjorie (Marge), his sister Suzanne MacAtee of Traverse City, 6 children, Patricia Haner (Kit) of Traverse City; Kaye...
Roger Alan Hitts Sr.
Aug 16, 2021
Roger Alan Hitts Sr. Age 61, Passed away on August 16th 2021 from natural causes. He was the son of Ronald and Grace Hitts. He is survived by his 3 kids Shawna Hitts, Kailee (Dustin) Bowman, Roger Hitts Jr. His two Grandkids Michael and Adalynn Bowman. His best friend(family member) Earl Yetman , and multiple Brothers and sisters. As...
Roger Alan Hitts
Aug 16, 2021
Roger Alan Hitts Sr. Age 61, Passed away on August 16th 2021 from natural causes. He was the son of Ronald and Grace Hitts. He is survived by his 3 kids Shawna Hitts, Kailee (Dustin) Bowman, Roger Hitts Jr. His two Grandkids Michael and Adalynn Bowman. His best friend(family member) Earl Yetman , and multiple Brothers and sisters. As...
Michael Lee Slack
Aug 15, 2021
Michael Lee Slack, 69, of Hesperia, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 15th, 2021. Michael was born on May 25th, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harold Slack and Kathleen Slack Deutsch. Michael was married to Joan Slack. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Peter Ross Pyle
Aug 15, 2021
Peter Ross Pyle, 53, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 15th, 2021. Peter was born on September 27th, 1967, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Howard and Norma Pyle Redman. Peter was married to Cheryl Pyle. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Timothy Menno Norg
Aug 14, 2021
Timothy Menno Norg, of Kalamazoo, passed away suddenly on August 14, 2021, at the age of 54. He was preceded in death by his father, George Frederick Norg. Timothy is survived by his only son Brandon Norg, his mother Patricia Norg and her husband Richard Bach, brothers Todd Norg, George Norg and his wife Stephanie, sister Shelly Pastor and...
Kathleen Alberta Cote
Aug 14, 2021
Kathleen Alberta Cote "Nin", 70, of Cape Cod MA, passed away quietly in her sleep on August 14th, 2021, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo MI. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2022 for those who knew and loved her. Kathy or Nin as she was affectionately called by all that knew her later in...
Charles Robert Kolinger
Aug 13, 2021
Chick Kolinger, 68, of Pentwater, suffered a brain hemorrhage in July, passing away in hospice care in Grand Rapids Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Born Aug. 6, 1953 in Oak Park, Ill., the son of the late Chick Kolinger Sr. and Donna Demling Kolinger. Chick was a rock and roll drummer, an avid reader and a freethinker. Owner of the...
Chick Kolinger
Aug 13, 2021
Chick Kolinger, 68, of Pentwater, suffered a brain hemorrhage in July, passing away in hospice care in Grand Rapids Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. Born Aug. 6, 1953 in Oak Park, Ill., the son of the late Chick Kolinger Sr. and Donna Demling Kolinger. Chick was a rock and roll drummer, an avid reader and a freethinker. Owner of the...
Nancy Jeanne (Fuson) Geertman
Aug 13, 2021
Nancy J. Geertman of Kentwood, Michigan (formerly of Grandville and Caledonia), age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday August 13, 2021. She was born to William and Jeanne Fuson on May 26, 1933 in Trenton, Missouri. Nancy was the oldest of two children. She married Kenneth H. Eschenbach, with whom she had four children....
John Edward Siekirk
Aug 12, 2021
John Edward Siekirk, 66, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 12th, 2021. John was born on November 3rd, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Raymond Siekirk and Emma Jean Regent. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Diana Joyce (Pichler) Cnossen
Aug 12, 2021
Diana Joyce Cnossen (Pichler), age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 from natural causes. Diana was born in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph and Arlene Pichler on February 25th, 1946. She graduated from Manistee High School in 1964. She loved to go boating on Lake Michigan and was an avid gardener. Diana is survived by...
Margaret Elizabeth (Hunkins) Perry
Aug 12, 2021
Margaret (Hunkins) Perry of Battle Creek passed away Aug. 12, 2021. She was born Aug. 8, 1945. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1963 and worked at Community Hospital Pediatrics for 28 years and Cereal City Pediatrics for 11 years. She enjoyed the Great American Pony Drive and winters in Florida. Margaret was preceded in death by parents...
Mavis Frances (Kratochvil) Miller
Aug 10, 2021
Mavis Frances Miller, 90, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. Mavis was born on July 10th, 1931, in Traverse City, Michigan to Robert Kratochvil and Mary Kratochvil Umlor. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Richard Michael Joel
Aug 10, 2021
Richard Michael Joel of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away at home on the evening of August 10, 2021 at the age of 78. His loving and devoted wife and best friend, Linda Erickson-Joel, cared for him during the past 4 years as he bravely struggled through two strokes, a heart attack and advanced COPD. The love and support of...
Sang Huu Pham
Aug 10, 2021
Service Details. Visitation When: Friday, August 13th, 2021 11:00am - 9:00pm Location: Ofield Funeral Home Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE Kentwood, MI 49508 Buddhist Prayer Saturday, August 14th, 2021 | 11:00am When: Saturday, August 14th, 2021 11:00am Location: Ofield Funeral Home Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE Kentwood, MI 49508

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