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Chick Kolinger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard  David Crooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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