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Jeanne Claire (Hanson) Nowak
May 5, 2021
Jeanne was born and raised in Manistee, Michigan to parents Carl and Goldie Hanson. She married Phillip Nowak in 1951 and moved to Grand Rapids where they raised four children and opened their home to two foster children. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Mary Lynn (Don) Mintz, son Paul (Patti) Nowak and brother Carl (Mary...
Thomas Lee Geerling
May 4, 2021
Tom Geerling, 73, a 48-year resident of Jenison, MI died peacefully from complications of heart disease on May 4, 2021, surrounded by family. Tom was born in Grand Rapids, MI on September 25, 1947, the youngest of three children of Richard Geerling and Vera (Cole) Geerling. Tom graduated from Belding High School in 1965, where he was actively involved...
Donna Lee (Carpenter) Owens
May 4, 2021
Donna Lee Owens, 70, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. Donna was born on February 12th, 1951, in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Roy Carpenter and Glenna Carpenter Scott. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Patricia Luella Leone
May 4, 2021
Patricia Luella Leone, 87, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. Patricia was born on February 14th, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois to Floyd Rake and Vera Rose. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Tobin Lee Bidleman
May 4, 2021
Tobin Lee Bidleman, 48, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, after a brief illness. He was born April 11, 1973 in Traverse City, to the late John Kenneth Bidleman and Nancy Margaret (Lehrbass) Bidleman. Raised and educated in Suttons Bay, Tobin left his hometown for a life of...
Michael Virdel Scott
May 3, 2021
Michael Virdel Scott, born October 2nd, 1960 of Grand Rapids formerly of Saginaw, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Mike enjoyed sports being around family, friends, and watching TV. He had a heart of gold and was loved by anyone that knew him. He loves to cherish...
Deneen Latrice (Donaldson) Mcswain
May 2, 2021
Deneen Latrice Donaldson of Grand Rapids, MI gained her wings Sunday May 2, 2021 at age 55. Born June 14, 1965 to Floyd E. Donaldson Sr. of Gary, IN and Brenda L. Donaldson of Bangor, MI. Deneen was the oldest of five children and later moved to Grand Rapids, MI. She attended Ottawa Hills High School active in girls'...
Sharron Christine (Bruce) Medlock
May 2, 2021
Sharron Christine Medlock, 75, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021. Sharron was born on September 11th, 1945, in Henderson, Nevada to Kenneth Bruce and Patricia Bruce Bouska. Sharron was married to Howard Medlock. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sandra Carmela (Brown) Wiersma
May 1, 2021
Sandra Carmela Brown Wiersma Sandra Wiersma went home to be with her Lord on May 1, 2021 at her home in Caledonia, MI. Sandy was born May 4, 1939 in Fostoria, OH to Michael and Clara Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Darryl, her son Matthew and daughter Abbi Spielmaker Wiersma....
Patricia Helen (Obrochta) Vreeman
Apr 30, 2021
Patricia Helen Vreeman, age 78, died in Gobles, MI on Friday April 30, 2021. Pat was an amazing loving mother and friend. She passed peacefully in the arms of the Lord surrounded by her family and pets. She was a proud mother of eight instilling love and devotion. Pat was born on December 6, 1942 in Chicago, IL where...
Thomas Jerry Collins
Apr 30, 2021
Thomas Jerry Collins, 75, of Bangor, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 30th, 2021. Thomas was born on July 22nd, 1945, in Hayti, Missouri to Otis Collins and Ruby Collins Faulkner. Thomas was married to Frances Collins. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Samuel C. Lofgren
Apr 29, 2021
On Thursday April 29, 2021 Samuel C. Lofgren Wabeke passed away at the age of 44. Samuel was born on July 20, 1978 to Sam and Janice (Ambrose) Wabeke. Samuel attended Coopersville Public Schools and graduated from Creston High School where he participated in football, wrestling, and band. Sam is survived by his mother Janice (Ambrose) Eskola, his father...
Samuel C Wabeke Lofgren
Apr 29, 2021
On Thursday April 29, 2021 Samuel C. Lofgren Wabeke passed away at the age of 44. Samuel was born on July 20, 1978 to Sam and Janice (Ambrose) Wabeke. Samuel attended Coopersville Public Schools and graduated from Creston High School where he participated in football, wrestling, and band. Sam is survived by his mother Janice (Ambrose) Eskola, his father...
Jerry Lee Boniface
Apr 28, 2021
Jerry Lee Boniface, 78, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. Jerry was born on October 23rd, 1942, in Hastings, Michigan to Frank Boniface and Leta Boniface Jones. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jeff Chi
Apr 27, 2021
Jeff Chi, 51, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021. Jeff was born on October 31st, 1969, in Unknown, to Daoxun Chi and Hsiu-chin Chi Lee. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Helen Margaret (Hurley) Thompson
Apr 27, 2021
Helen Margaret Thompson of Lowell, Michigan passed away peacefully in her home on April 27, 2021. Helen was born to Charles and Ella (Weeks) Hurley of Parnell, on March 19, 1956. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles in 1997 and her mother Ella in 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, William...
Richard James Scott
Apr 26, 2021
Richard James Scott, 53, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Monday, April 26th, 2021. Richard was born on October 28th, 1967to Dirk and Ruth Scott. Richard was married to Dawn Scott. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Timothy Trompen
Apr 26, 2021
Timothy Lee Trompen, aged 61, of Newaygo, passed away April 26, 2021 after a short battle with prostate cancer. His is survived by his two sons, Joseph and Jacob. Tim was a devoted father who cherished time with his sons. He enjoyed their trips to Moab, Utah with the Jeep and some "white knuckle" off road adventures, exploring the...
David Clair Zellar
Apr 25, 2021
David Clair Zellar, 57, of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 25th, 2021. David was born on March 19th, 1964, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Paul and Lillian (Wheeler) Zellar. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Donald Duane Conant
Apr 25, 2021
Donald Duane Conant, 80, of Lowell, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 25th, 2021. Donald was born on September 3rd, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gerald Conant and Gladys Conant Lowther. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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