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Richard David Crooks
Aug 9, 2021
Richard David Crooks of Byron Center, Michigan, passed away at age 73 on August 9, 2021 with his wife by his side. He was born to William Eckman and Mary Theresa (Holland) Crooks on July 8, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio. Richard was born the second of three children. He was married to Jacqueline Anne (Millwood) Crooks on August 3,...
Nora Ann Harris
Aug 9, 2021
Nora Ann Harris, 10 days old, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, August 9th, 2021. Nora was born on July 30th, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Nicholas Harris and Kelsey Cook. Nora leaves behind a family that loved and adored her. Especially her big brother, Greyson, who was so proud of his little sister. Arrangements have...
Gerald James Theisen
Aug 9, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" James Theisen, 59, passed away on August 9, 2021, at his home in Kentwood, Michigan. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Jackie, children Jenny (Jeff), Jamie, Josh, Joel (Samantha), Cody, Jordan, Chloe, grandchildren Dylan, Riley, Robert, Elisabeth, his sisters and brother, as well as many other family members. Jerry was a 1980 graduate...
William Henry Wood
Aug 9, 2021
William Henry Wood, 90, of Lowell, Michigan passed away on Monday, August 9th, 2021. William was born on February 5th, 1931, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to George Wood and Dorothy Wood Walstra. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Teresa Ruth (Leach) Kovach
Aug 8, 2021
Teresa Ruth Kovach, 64, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 8th, 2021. Teresa was born on June 24th, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Stanley Leach and Helen Leach DeHan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jeannette Carol (Duringer) May
Aug 8, 2021
God called Jeannette Duringer May to heaven on August 8, 2021. She was preceeded in death by her husband Charles (Bud), her sister Doris Straub, and her brother Don Duringer. She is survived by her 3 children Julie Melia, Chuck May, and Bill May and her 3 grandchildren Kendra May, Ben Hamstra, and Andrew (Tate) Hamstra. Jeannette was born...
Reina (Mendez) Roman
Aug 8, 2021
Reina Roman, 53, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 8th, 2021. Reina was born on December 11th, 1967, in Chicago, IL to Octavio Mendez and Daisy Mendez Santiago. Reina was married to Angel Roman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Charles Lobdell Bradford
Aug 7, 2021
Charles Lobdell Bradford Jr., 85 years old, passed away on August 7th after a long battle with cancer. He was born April29, 1936, in Chicago, IL,and lived on South Shore Drive. He attended Dartmouth college and earned an MBA in Business from Amos Tuck School. He was married to Sally Bradford for more than 63 years. Chuck worked at...
Charles Lobdell Bradford Jr.
Aug 7, 2021
Charles Lobdell Bradford Jr., 85 years old, passed away on August 7th after a long battle with cancer. He was born April29, 1936, in Chicago, IL,and lived on South Shore Drive. He attended Dartmouth college and earned an MBA in Business from Amos Tuck School. He was married to Sally Bradford for more than 63 years. Chuck worked at...
Melanie Elizabeth Krauss
Aug 7, 2021
Melanie Krauss, of Grand Rapids, passed away on August 7, 2021. Melanie was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Krauss (Mumaw) in 2020. Melanie leaves behind her three daughters Leanna Mae Krauss, Isabella Roman, and Adalynn Roman; her father Mark Krauss; her brother Matthew (Stacy) Krauss; and her nieces and nephews Peyton Krauss, Owen Krauss, and Liam Krauss....
Phyllis Kay Koker
Aug 7, 2021
Phyllis K. Koker, 81, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Phyllis was born October 7, 1939, in Moline, the daughter of LeRoy and Gladys (Anderson) Truitt. She married Donald Koker on May 3, 1958, in East Moline. Phyllis worked for several financial institutions and in 2004 she retired. Phyllis enjoyed reading, traveling and spending social...
Goldie Jane (Youmans) Sabin
Aug 7, 2021
Goldie Jane Sabin, 84, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Goldie was born on December 2nd, 1936, in Billings, Montana to Francis Youmans and Dolly Youmans LaFray. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
James Elsenbroek
Aug 6, 2021
Jim Elsenbroek, much loved husband, father, and opa on August 6 died and went to be with his Lord and Savior. It is because of His life, His death, and His resurrection that we can rejoice in spite of sadness. We therefore celebrate Jim's new birth into the life of Christ with all the saints that have gone before...
Kathryn Marie (Tucker) Galineau
Aug 6, 2021
Kathryn Marie Galineau, 73, of Delton, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 6th, 2021. Kathryn was born on July 18th, 1948, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Jessie Tucker and Myrtle Tucker Owens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Stephen Wallace Skipp
Aug 6, 2021
Stephen Wallace Skipp of Grandville, Michigan, age 67, passed away after a short bout with cancer, peacefully on August 6th, 2021. Stephen was born one of eight children to Charles and Phyllis Skipp on June 26th, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a graduate of Central High School and worked many years for Hartford Insurance Company. Stephen loved...
Charlotte Marie (Tazelaar) Predum
Aug 6, 2021
Charlotte Marie Predum, 73, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 6th, 2021. Charlotte was born on July 7th, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to George Tazelaar and Frances Tazelaar Lance. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Henry James Elsenbroek
Aug 6, 2021
Jim Elsenbroek, much loved husband, father, and opa on August 6 died and went to be with his Lord and Savior. It is because of His life, His death, and His resurrection that we can rejoice in spite of sadness. We therefore celebrate Jim's new birth into the life of Christ with all the saints that have gone before...
Jack Lee Lobdell
Aug 6, 2021
Jack Lee Lobdell, 89, of Ionia, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 6th, 2021. Jack was born on February 22nd, 1932, in Ionia, Michigan to George Lobdell and Leota Lobdell. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Scott Matthew Wohlert
Aug 5, 2021
Scott Matthew Wohlert, 65, was called back to his lord on August 5 th , 2021. Scott was born in Allegan, Michigan and raised in Fennville, Michigan. He attended Hope College in 1975/76 where he took a summer job roofing. Shortly thereafter, he decided to start his own roofing business, Scott Wohlert Roofing. Scott had a love for life...
Deanna Suzanne (Kushner) Butterfield
Aug 4, 2021
Deanna Suzanne Butterfield, 82, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021. Deanna was born on January 9th, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to John Kushner and Helen Kushner Olkowski. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ofield Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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