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Charles  Alfred Kersjes

Charles Alfred Kersjes

Aug 20, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Kersjes age 81 of Jenison passed away on Friday August 20, 2021. Chuck was a lifelong avid sports fan who enjoyed watching his beloved Detroit Tigers and West Michigan Whitecaps. Chuck, a graduate of Catholic Central High School was a four-year letterman on the Varsity Baseball team. An accomplished pitcher in his high school days, Chuck went...

Laverna  Michelle (Phillips) Lacey

Laverna Michelle (Phillips) Lacey

Aug 19, 2021

LaVerna Michelle Lacey, 48, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 19th, 2021. LaVerna was born on June 16th, 1973, in Portsmouth, Virginia to James Phillips and Patsy Phillips Hammond. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Florence  Jeanne (Lane) Rinkevich

Florence Jeanne (Lane) Rinkevich

Aug 19, 2021

Florence J. RInkevich, 74, of Grands Rapids, Mi. passed away on 8-19-21 due to COVID pneumonia. Flo was an avid bowler and over her years she bowled on many leagues and in several tournaments. Her proudest accomplishment was being named to the 2007 Greater Grand Rapids All City Silver Women's Team. She leaves behind her husband of 49 years,...

Lavonne  Mary (Snoek) Gregones

Lavonne Mary (Snoek) Gregones

Aug 19, 2021

LaVonne Gregones of Grand Rapids, age 70, passed away on August 19th, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital due to complication from lung cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids in October to Dennis and Rose Mary Snoek. She's the oldest of 5 children. She retired from Meijer in 2014 after 47 years of service. She was preceded in death...

Girlinda (Lewis) Lewis

Girlinda (Lewis) Lewis

Aug 19, 2021

Girlinda leaves behind a (daughter) Twania Madlock, (son-in-law) Darryl Madlock (grandchildren) Darryanna, Darry-L, Darryl III Madlock (great grandchildren) Alayah, Airis Madlock. (Daughter) Lisa Williams, (son-in-law) Derrick Williams, (grandchildren) Amereanna, Anyla, Amir Williams. (Siblings) Late Charles Gipson, Late Barbara Gipson, Late Gary Gipson, Roy Lee Gipson, Delphine Gipson, Cynthia Berry. She had many more relatives. She will always be loved...

Viola Lee

Viola Lee

Aug 18, 2021

Viola Lee, 57, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. Viola was born on May 28th, 1964, in West Point, Missisippi to Frank Lee and Amy Lee Cannon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John  Mack Sharpe

John Mack Sharpe

Aug 18, 2021

John Mack Sharpe, 81, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. John was born on January 28th, 1940, in Walhalla, South Carolina to Clarence Sharpe and Iona Sharpe Richardson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pamela (Martin) White

Pamela (Martin) White

Aug 18, 2021

Pamela was born on January 21st 1963 in New Albany Indiana. She went to be with the Lord on August 18th 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. Pamela White was a wonderful woman who ever crossed her path fell in love with her. She loved her family dearly, and loved working with yarn, making blankets or other things...

Edward  Raymond Kaminski

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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