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Kelli  Jo O'Brien

Kelli Jo O'Brien

Aug 4, 2021

Kelli Jo O'Brien (Tindall) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Grand Haven, Age 53, passed away on Wednesday, August 4th of 2021. She was born to Earl M. and Carol A. (Tanis) O'Brien on May 4, 1968, in Muskegon, Michigan at Mercy Hospital. Kelli was the fourth child out of seven. She graduated from Grand Haven High School Class...

Beth  Ann Allen

Beth Ann Allen

Aug 3, 2021

Beth Ann Allen (61) of Grandville, MI passed away in the early morning of August 3rd, 2021 after a long fight with vascular and heart disease. Beth spent her life living in Grandville Michigan. She graduated from Grandville High School in 1978. After high school, Beth began her career as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Beth is preceded in death...

Eleanor  Jean (Mcclurkin) Berman

Eleanor Jean (Mcclurkin) Berman

Aug 3, 2021

Eleanor Jean Berman peacefully passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ellie was born in Bowne Township, Michigan, and was a proud Michigander for her entire life. Ellie was an intelligent, inquisitive woman with a life-long zest for learning. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master of Arts in Education, and another Master of...

Nancy  Joanne (Derushia) Wood

Nancy Joanne (Derushia) Wood

Aug 3, 2021

Nancy Joanne Wood, 78, of Lowell, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021. Nancy was born on October 2nd, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan to Cecil DeRushia and Esther DeRushia DeVries. Nancy was married to William Wood. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Betty  Jean (Houwerzyl) Karel

Betty Jean (Houwerzyl) Karel

Aug 2, 2021

Betty Jean (Houwerzyl) Karel was born to Jacob and Johanna (Maat) Houwerzyl on January 13, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI and passed away on August 2, 2021. She is survived by her children Steve Karel and Doug (Diana) Karel, her grandchildren, Brad (Dorothy) VandeKieft, Paula (Bob) Louagie and Isabela Karel plus 5 great grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister-in-law...

Robert  Lee Markham

Robert Lee Markham

Aug 1, 2021

Robert Lee Markham, 59, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 1st, 2021. Robert was born on September 21st, 1961, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald Markham and Judy Markham Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Flora  Elizabeth (Johnson) Johnson

Flora Elizabeth (Johnson) Johnson

Jul 31, 2021

Flora Elizabeth Johnson, 69, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 31st, 2021. Flora was born on May 10th, 1952, in Chicago, IL to Samuel Johnson and Laura Johnson Jackson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James  Morley Walker

James Morley Walker

Jul 28, 2021

James Morley Walker passed away peacefully from heart failure, on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021, at age 85. James "Jim" was born May 26, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Morley Walker and Alice Juenger (Bigger). He worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad for close to 30 years. James was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and being in the woods....

Robert  Arthur Shea

Robert Arthur Shea

Jul 27, 2021

Robert Arthur Shea, 90, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021. Robert was born on July 5th, 1931, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert Shea and Cora Shea Packer. Robert was married to Joan Shea. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

William  Frank Webster

William Frank Webster

Jul 24, 2021

William Webster Jr Passed away on July 24 2021 after a long battle with cancer he was 57. Will, as he preferred to be called, was well liked. He was a member of Masonic lodge Portage Brady 340. Will was born in Hickory NC the son of William and Helen Webster. Will's parents were missionaries and gave him the...

William  Frank Webster  Jr.

William Frank Webster Jr.

Jul 24, 2021

William Webster Jr Passed away on July 24 2021 after a long battle with cancer he was 57. Will, as he preferred to be called, was well liked. He was a member of Masonic lodge Portage Brady 340. Will was born in Hickory NC the son of William and Helen Webster. Will's parents were missionaries and gave him the...

Phillip  Di Cesare

Phillip Di Cesare

Jul 24, 2021

Phil Di Cesare of Byron Center, Michigan, went to be with his Heavenly Father on his 85th birthday, July 24, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Phil was born to Ertibio and Maria Di Cesare in Detroit, Michigan and later moved to West Michigan to open Maria's Pizzeria and ended his working years as...

Cathee  Christine (Cleveland) Vosburg

Cathee Christine (Cleveland) Vosburg

Jul 24, 2021

Cathee Christine Vosburg, 72, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 24th, 2021. Cathee was born on September 18th, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Clifford Cleveland and Gladys Cleveland Hedberg. Cathee was married to Charles Vosburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michael  Eugene Woodward

Michael Eugene Woodward

Jul 23, 2021

Michael Eugene Woodward, 61, of Hartford, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 23rd, 2021. Michael was born on November 12th, 1959, in Watervliet, Michigan to Donald Woodward and Carol Woodward Root. Michael was married to Theresa Woodward. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Leonard  Willhelm Vangelder

Leonard Willhelm Vangelder

Jul 23, 2021

Leonard Willhelm VanGelder, 73, of Caledonia, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 23rd, 2021. Leonard was born on August 9th, 1947, in South Africa to Leonard VanGelder and Dorothea VanGelder Markgraaf. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

William  Giles Hulbert

William Giles Hulbert

Jul 23, 2021

William "Bill" Hulbert died on July 23, 2021 with his wife and children at his side. Bill was born April 1, 1936, the second eldest of five children born to Giles and Helen (Mitchell) Hulbert, in Lowville, New York. Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean War; however, by the time he was called the...

Darlinda (Minott) Smith

Darlinda (Minott) Smith

Jul 23, 2021

Darlinda Smith, 71, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 23rd, 2021. Darlinda was born on February 6th, 1950, in Muskegon, Michigan to Hector Minott and Helen Minott Smith. Darlinda was married to Stanley Smith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Martie  Jo Knoll

Martie Jo Knoll

Jul 22, 2021

Martie Jo Knoll, 64, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021. Martie was born on May 29th, 1957, in Holland, Michigan to Roger Knoll and Joyce Knoll Klomparens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joyce  Marie (Dillabough) Ettwein

Joyce Marie (Dillabough) Ettwein

Jul 22, 2021

Joyce Marie Ettwein, 84, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021. Joyce was born on March 11th, 1937, in Rapid River, Michigan to Bertha Dillabough. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michael  David Hensley

Michael David Hensley

Jul 22, 2021

Michael David Hensley, 67, of Portage, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021. Michael was born on May 11th, 1954, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Herman Hensley and Hazel Hensley Smith. Michael was married to Patti Ufkes-Hensley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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