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Arlene  Lorraine (Rich) Andrews

Arlene Lorraine (Rich) Andrews

Jun 19, 2021

Arlene Lorraine Andrews, 92, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 19th, 2021. Arlene was born on September 25th, 1928, in Superior, Wisconsin to Clarence Rich and Velora Rich Belford. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bonnie  Sue (Zersing) Dawson

Bonnie Sue (Zersing) Dawson

Jun 18, 2021

Bonnie Sue Dawson, 72, of Grandville, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 18th, 2021. Bonnie was born on April 27th, 1949, in San Diego, California to Homer Zersing and Bonnie Zersing Bruce. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jerry  Lynn Henderson

Jerry Lynn Henderson

Jun 18, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" L. Henderson, 73 years old of Kentwood, MI passed away on Friday, June 18th, 2021 after battling cancer. Preceded in death was his father James Henderson, his mother, Peg Henderson, and his younger brother, Jimmy. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Brown, former spouse Leslie Henderson, daughter, Ashley (Brian) Kozak, son, Jerome "Ryan" (Victoria) Henderson, and...

Willa  Mae (Vanderstoep) Mast

Willa Mae (Vanderstoep) Mast

Jun 17, 2021

Grand Rapids, MI Willa Mast (VanderStoep) of Grand Rapids succumbed to the onslaught of cancer on June 17, 2021. Willa was born in 1943 in Shiprock, NM. She grew up in Shiprock, and graduated from Calvin College, and earned a Masters degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She taught Art and English in secondary schools in...

Mark  Leonard Hanna

Mark Leonard Hanna

Jun 17, 2021

Mark Leonard Hanna, age 66, a life-long resident of Michigan, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2021 at The Laurels of Kent near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mark was born to Leonard and Edith Hanna on August 28, 1954 in Birmingham, MI. He was a beloved son to his devoted parents, and the youngest of five children, brother to his...

James  Edward Bisbing

James Edward Bisbing

Jun 17, 2021

James E BisBing of Grand Rapids, Michigan (formerly of Hudsonville, MI) age 53, passed away on June 17, 2021. He was born to Marvin and Helen BisBing (Thompson) on September 15, 1967. James was the second child of a previous marriage and then later in life, they became a blended family of 8 children. James loved to work in...

William  Charles Hostein

William Charles Hostein

Jun 15, 2021

On June 15, 2021, William "Bill" Charles Hostein passed into Heaven, on the Loving Arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. We praise God that Bill is out of the prison of Alzheimer's Disease, and he will live all of Eternity in the presence and Glory of God. Bill was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, on March 25,...

Dorothy (Jhung) Moy

Dorothy (Jhung) Moy

Jun 15, 2021

Dorothy Moy, 96, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021. Dorothy was born on September 18th, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan to Yangpil Jhung and Dorothy Jhung Lee. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Susan Donk

Susan Donk

Jun 15, 2021

Susan Donk, 73, of Walker, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021. Susan was born on February 28th, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John Potyraj and Lottie Potyraj Klocko. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Gary  Dennis Empie

Gary Dennis Empie

Jun 15, 2021

Gary D. Empie, age 69, of Dorr, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Gary was born on May 7, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1970, he honorably served as a Radioman for 4 years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS...

Robert  Earl Nelson

Robert Earl Nelson

Jun 15, 2021

Robert Earl Nelson passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kentwood, Michigan on June 15, 2021, at the age of 66. Robert was born to Clyde and Ollie Nelson on June 1, 1955. Robert was the youngest of two and loved his family, the church and making people laugh. After a rocky childhood, Robert turned his life around and...

Robert  H. Riley

Robert H. Riley

Jun 14, 2021

Robert H. Riley, 74, of Walkerville, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 14th, 2021. Robert was born on August 27th, 1946, in Muskegon, Michigan to Harvey Riley and Mary Briggs. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Gilbert  L. Saunders

Gilbert L. Saunders

Jun 14, 2021

Gilbert (Gil) L. Saunders went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021. Gil was born on July 29, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Saunders, his second wife, Shirley (Quist) and his son-in-law, Randy Johnson. He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Randy) Johnson, Rick (Debbie) Saunders and Chris...

David  James Kalnins

David James Kalnins

Jun 14, 2021

David James Kalnins, 57, of Greenville, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 14th, 2021. David was born on May 14th, 1964, in Greenville, Michigan to Arthur Kalnins and Janice Roberts Gilmore. David was married to Lorie Kalnins. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Gilbert L. "Gil" Saunders

Gilbert L. "Gil" Saunders

Jun 14, 2021

Gilbert (Gil) L. Saunders went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021. Gil was born on July 29, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Saunders, his second wife, Shirley (Quist) and his son-in-law, Randy Johnson. He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Randy) Johnson, Rick (Debbie) Saunders and Chris...

Julia  Ellen (Tingley) Donovan

Julia Ellen (Tingley) Donovan

Jun 13, 2021

Julia Ellen Donovan, age 95, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021. Julia was born to Henry and Dulcie (Moore) Tingley on June 1, 1926 in Orleans, Michigan on her family farm. Julia was the youngest of four children and was married to Wesley John Donovan for 64 years. Wesley preceded Julia in death in 2011. Julia is also preceded...

Judy (Platz) Rutherford

Judy (Platz) Rutherford

Jun 13, 2021

Judy Mae Rutherford (Platz) August 25,1944 to June 13, 2021 Judy has moved on to be with her Lord and the rest of her family that preceded her in death. Born in Union City she spent most of her life in southwest Michigan aside from New Mexico, Florida and Alaska. Judy was a beautiful, life of the party kind...

David  Leslie Way

David Leslie Way

Jun 13, 2021

On Sunday, June 13, 2021, David L Way, loving husband, father and friend, passed away at the age of 59. David was born January 12, 1962 in Muskegon MI. to Ronald and Barbara (Ulmer) Way. He served his country in the United States Airforce from 1980-84. On June 15, 1991. He married Catherine (Katie) VanderMolen, Way. Together they raised...

Joseph  Shane Wyatt

Joseph Shane Wyatt

Jun 13, 2021

Joseph Shane Wyatt, 45, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 13th, 2021. Joseph was born on January 15th, 1976, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Marshall Wyatt and Yvonne Koehler VanTuinen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Carolyn  Sue (Murphy) Keeton

Carolyn Sue (Murphy) Keeton

Jun 12, 2021

Carolyn Sue Keeton, 67, of Otsego, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 12th, 2021. Carolyn was born on August 7th, 1953, in Florence, Alabama to Ray Murphy and Ella Murphy Parrish. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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