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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...

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