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Debra  Sue (Kidder) Yahne

Debra Sue (Kidder) Yahne

May 16, 2021

Debra Sue Yahne of Alto, MI, age 61, passed away on May 16, 2021. She was born to Carroll and Donna (Wight) Kidder on June 9, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was the second oldest of four children, a graduate of Caledonia High School, and had a career with State Bank of Caledonia and Chemical Bank. Debra is...

Lewis  Heffell Veltema

Lewis Heffell Veltema

May 15, 2021

Lewis Hessell Veltema, 66, of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 15th, 2021. Lewis was born on January 23rd, 1955, in Zeeland, Michigan to Lester Veltema and Hazel Veltema Burgess Uplinger. Lewis was married to Tamala Veltema. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Audrey  Jean (Hartman) Matuz

Audrey Jean (Hartman) Matuz

May 13, 2021

Audrey passed at home with family by her side. She was born in Muskegon to Esther and William Hartman. She was preceeded in death by her husband Steve in 2007 and her son David in 2020. She leaves behind her sons Larry (Mariyln) Duaghter in law Rita, brother Bob and sister Barbara, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grand children, and...

Donald  D. Bonney

Donald D. Bonney

May 13, 2021

Bonney, Donald 2/4/1931 - 5/13/2021 Kentwood, Michigan Don was born in Burnips, MI on February 4, 1931, and grew up in various cities throughout MI. He graduated from Kalkaska High School where he played baseball, basketball, and football. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 and retired from Steelcase Inc. in 1987 after 37.5 years. Don...

Donald Bonney

Donald Bonney

May 13, 2021

Bonney, Donald 2/4/1931 - 5/13/2021 Kentwood, Michigan Don was born in Burnips, MI on February 4, 1931, and grew up in various cities throughout MI. He graduated from Kalkaska High School where he played baseball, basketball, and football. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 and retired from Steelcase Inc. in 1987 after 37.5 years. Don...

Randall  Joseph Flory

Randall Joseph Flory

May 12, 2021

Randy left this world in peace on May 12, 2021. He is reunited with his son, Bill Flory, his beloved grandmother, Esther Buzas, and mother, Rose Burman. Randy retired from the US Navy as Data Communications Manager. After that he resided in Scotland for some years. Later Randy returned to his home country, the United States, where Randy became...

Jesse Perez

Jesse Perez

May 12, 2021

Mr. Jesse Perez, 58, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021. at home. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathleen Anne Perez; his son, Brandon Lee Perez; granddaughter, Anessa Nicole Perez; sister, Delphina Perez; brothers, Andrew and Jerry Perez; nephew Joshua Perez and niece, Nikki Perez Stanaway. Jesse was born in Bay City,...

Brennan  Timothy Heldt

Brennan Timothy Heldt

May 11, 2021

Heldt, Brennan Age 33, passed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital. Brennan was born December 23, 1987 in Grand Rapids. He graduated from Northview High School and Columbia College in Chicago. Brennan was a gifted videographer, working for River City Studios, Grant Me Hope, and creative director for Fusion Graphic Consultants. He...

John  Norman Loren

John Norman Loren

May 11, 2021

John Norman Loren was the father of two children, John Lewis Loren 36 and Janet Lee Loren 38 . He had one brother Robert Loren 63. John also had 8 grandchildren, Shaun Joseph Cole Loren 17 Cami Lee Loren 16 John earl Loren 15 Noah Lewis Loren 13 Zoey Lee Kelly 7 Chloe Nickel Kelly 5 Isabella Ky'air Neely...

Susan  Dee (Kogut) Stephenson

Susan Dee (Kogut) Stephenson

May 11, 2021

Susan Stephenson was born August 2, 1944 to Joseph and Dorothy Kogut. She is survived by her husband Bill, of 52 ½ years, sister Linda Kogut, daughter Kristin (John) and son Billy (Morgan) and three grandchildren she loved dearly, Andrew and Joseph Stephenson and Bridget Susan Martin. Susan was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Eastern...

Jodean  Marie Lenartz

Jodean Marie Lenartz

May 11, 2021

Jodean Marie Lenartz age 72 of Grand Rapids, Passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2021. Jodean struggled courageously against C.O.P.D for the last year. She was born April 8th 1949 to Joseph and Doris (Balczak) Lenartz. She graduated from Northview High school in 1967. She retired from the restaurant industry with more than 30 years of service....

Anne  Monette (Vanmale) Carter

Anne Monette (Vanmale) Carter

May 9, 2021

Anne Monette Carter, 80, of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 9th, 2021. Anne was born on March 25th, 1941, in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Harold Schaffer

Harold Schaffer

May 8, 2021

Harold Schaffer age 96, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Cousino) Schaffer, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. There will be a private service at Ofield Funeral Home on Friday May 14, from 12pm-1pm. Please join the family in fellowship tim from 1pm-2pm. After the visitation the family asks you to join...

Luanne  Barbara (Tank) Shaw

Luanne Barbara (Tank) Shaw

May 8, 2021

Luanne Barbara Shaw, of Burr Oak, passed away on May 8, 2021 from her battle with cancer. She was 64 years old. She will be remembered for her fondness of gardening, baking, animals, and scrabble. And of course her love for her friends, family, and grandchildren. Luanne is survived by her son Andrew Merrill Shaw, and his wife Heather...

Heather  Marie (Szabo) Speicher

Heather Marie (Szabo) Speicher

May 8, 2021

Heather Marie Speicher (nee Szabo) passed away unexpectedly May 8, 2021. Mother to Haitham Soubh, daughter of Shirley and John Terry Szabo (d 2019), sister to John Christopher Szabo and Michelle (Larry) Jessen, aunt to Bailey, Haylee and Hanna Jessen. The family will be having a Celebration of Life on May 15th at North Shore Club, 425 Biddle, Wyandotte,...

Paul  Carlos Burton

Paul Carlos Burton

May 7, 2021

Paul Carlos Burton (Skip),?73, of?Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on?May 7, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure and COPD. He was born to the late Carlos and Lois Burton, January, 2, 1948 in Cambridge Ohio. Paul graduated from Cambridge High School in 1966 and then attended The Ohio State University to pursue his...

Dena  Faye (Zuydwegt) Conway

Dena Faye (Zuydwegt) Conway

May 7, 2021

Dena Faye Conway, 55, of Otsego, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 7th, 2021. Dena was born on July 3rd, 1965, in Unknown, Florida to Cornelius Zuydwegt and Joan Zuydwegt Podell. Dena was married to David Conway. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Keith  Dale Kooiman

Keith Dale Kooiman

May 6, 2021

Keith Dale Kooiman Jr., 69, of Middleville, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. Keith was born on August 30th, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Keith Kooiman Sr. and Joanne (Bullen) Kooiman. Keith was married to Deana Kooiman. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Middleville on May 22 at 11:00 am...

Russell  David Walker

Russell David Walker

May 6, 2021

Russell (Russ) D. Walker, 78 of Battle Creek MI passed away peacefully at home May 6th 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Russ was born in Stockbridge MI January 18th 1943 to Starr Walker and Frances (Bowen) Walker. Russ was a veteran, carpenter, enjoyed woodworking, nascar, trips up north and riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife...

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