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Providencia  Margaret (Lafata) Driesenga

Providencia Margaret (Lafata) Driesenga

Apr 13, 2021

Providencia (Peggy) Driesenga aged 83, took her last breath after a lengthy battle with Cancer. She is preceded in death by her Father Thomas and mother Gloria, brothers Tony and Sam, and sisters Zena, Josie Grace and Anna. She will be missed dearly by Karen (Steve) Razz, Randy (Sandy) Hamblin, Loretta Lafata, Gloria (Jeff second cousin) Joann Lapp and...

Bobby  Lee Rimmer

Bobby Lee Rimmer

Apr 11, 2021

Bobby Lee Rimmer of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on April 11, 2021. Bobby was born to Lee Rimmer and Aljury Moore on December 30, 1970. Bobby was the youngest of three children. He was very hardworking. Bobby was married to Mertis Bailey. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. In his free time, Bobby enjoyed being in the...

William Personette

William Personette

Apr 11, 2021

William Personette, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. William was born on September 6th, 1953, in Pontiac, Michigan to William Personette and Evelyn Personette Price. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

William  Edward Pavlak

William Edward Pavlak

Apr 10, 2021

Pavlak, William (Bill) 12/26/1947 - 4/10/2021 Hopkins William (Bill) Pavlak age 73 passed away April 10, 2021. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Laura and a son, Charles. Bill owned and operated his own dumpster business (Chuck It) for the past 20 years; in the winter he was contracted out for snow removal for several areas in Grand...

Michael  Joseph Stoutjesdyk

Michael Joseph Stoutjesdyk

Apr 10, 2021

Michael Joseph Stoutjesdyk, 66, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 10th, 2021. Michael was born on September 26th, 1954, in Glouster, Massachsets to John and June Stoutjesdyk. Michael was married to Cynthia Stoutjesdyk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Betty  Ann (Moore) Martinez

Betty Ann (Moore) Martinez

Apr 10, 2021

Betty Ann Martinez (Moore) of Kalamazoo, MI, age 62, passed away on April 10, 2021. She was born to Charles and Shirley (Lawson) Moore on September 20, 1958 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Betty loved to camp, fish, garden, and spend time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting panda items, crocheting, and knitting as well. She had great...

Ruth  Elenora (Fuleihan) Buntrock

Ruth Elenora (Fuleihan) Buntrock

Apr 10, 2021

Ruth Elenora Buntrock of Kentwood, Michigan, (formerly of Kalamazoo, MI and Iron River, MI), age 93, finished her life journey here on earth and went to be with her Lord on Saturday April 10, 2021. She was born to Nave and Elenora Fuleihan on June 24, 1927, in Saginaw, MI as the youngest of three children. Ruth attended Flint...

Lucas  Dan Omilian

Lucas Dan Omilian

Apr 9, 2021

Lucas Dan Omilian, 37, of Big Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Lucas was born on December 6th, 1983, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Dan Omilian and Constance Omilian Looman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Edith  Louise (Baker) Deneau

Edith Louise (Baker) Deneau

Apr 9, 2021

Edith Louise Deneau, 71, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Edith was born on July 1st, 1949, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Arthur and Vivian (Neal) Baker. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Marjorie Corrine Oosterbaan (Ter) Avest)

Marjorie Corrine Oosterbaan (Ter) Avest)

Apr 9, 2021

Marjorie C. (TerAvest) Oosterbaan age 96, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, George Oosterbaan and her daughter Beth Noel. Marge is survived by her sons, David Oosterbaan, Mark Oosterbaan, Tom (Wendy) Oosterbaan, son in-law Mark Noel; Her grandchildren Brian Noel, Katie...

Eula  Mae (Johnson) Grace

Eula Mae (Johnson) Grace

Apr 9, 2021

Eula Mae Grace, 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Eula was born on July 21st, 1933, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Harvey and Elsie (Longworth) Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Sharon  Ann (Mcdermott) Laban

Sharon Ann (Mcdermott) Laban

Apr 8, 2021

Sharon Ann Laban, 70, of Walker, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. Sharon grew up in Martin's Ferry OH where she attended St. Johns High School and graduated in 1968. She then enrolled in a nursing school in WV to become a registered nurse. Upon certification, Sharon returned to Martin's Ferry and worked at the local hospital....

Joan  Marie (Miller) Vanhoudt

Joan Marie (Miller) Vanhoudt

Apr 8, 2021

Joan Marie VanHoudt, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Scottville, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her husband Michael laying by her side in the early morning of Thursday, April 8, after a valiant battle of bone, lung, and brain cancer since July 2020. She was born Joan Marie Miller on May 28, 1960, to Robert W. Miller...

Benjamin  Goy Wilson

Benjamin Goy Wilson

Apr 8, 2021

Benjamin Goy Wilson, age 55, passed away on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. Benjamin was born on June 25th, 1965, in Hayti, Missouri to Harold Wilson and Bobbie Bergman Miller. Benjamin was survived by his wife Michele Wilson and daughter Rhonda Wilson, as well as his mother Bobbie Jo Bergman of Fennville MI, 3 brothers Anthony Villicana, Sam Miller of...

Ernest  Gerald Brigance

Ernest Gerald Brigance

Apr 8, 2021

Ernest Gerald Brigance, 63, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. Ernest was born on October 3rd, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Ernest Brigance and Georgia Brigance Taft. Ernest was married to Pam Brigance. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Benjamin  Goy Wilson  Sr.

Benjamin Goy Wilson Sr.

Apr 8, 2021

Benjamin Goy Wilson, age 55, passed away on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. Benjamin was born on June 25th, 1965, in Hayti, Missouri to Harold Wilson and Bobbie Bergman Miller. Benjamin was survived by his wife Michele Wilson and daughter Rhonda Wilson, as well as his mother Bobbie Jo Bergman of Fennville MI, 3 brothers Anthony Villicana, Sam Miller of...

Cecelia  Anna (Maksimowski) Pyard

Cecelia Anna (Maksimowski) Pyard

Apr 8, 2021

Cecelia A. Pyard passed away April 8, 2021, after a lengthy illness; she was born August 8, 1926. She left family and friends with a lifetime of happy memories and will be missed by all who knew her. Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Eleanor (Zukowski) Maksimowski; brothers and sisters: Stanley Maksimowski, Jr.; Mary (Frank)...

Robert  Timothy Allen

Robert Timothy Allen

Apr 8, 2021

Robert Timothy Allen, 34, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. Robert was born on December 31st, 1986, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Timothy Allen and Christine Patrick . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Rosalie  Pauline (Moorlag) Sabin

Rosalie Pauline (Moorlag) Sabin

Apr 7, 2021

Rosalie Pauline Sabin (Moorlag) age 37, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away unexpectedly April 7, 2021. She was born on August 26th 1983 in Kalamazoo, MI. Rosalie was the first child born to Terry D Moorlag and Debra L Tarkkanen. Rose loved her children and family more than anything. She enjoyed doing ceramics, crafts, writing, photography, cooking, drawing and had...

Barbara  Mary Roos

Barbara Mary Roos

Apr 6, 2021

Barbara Mary Roos, 83, of Grand Haven, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. Barbara was born on March 26th, 1938, in London, Englandt o Alvin Roos and Theodora Roos Klein. Barbara was married to Girbe Eefsting. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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