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Robert  Clifford Cain  Jr.

Robert Clifford Cain Jr.

Jan 29, 2021

Robert Clifford Cain Jr, age 65 of Six Lakes passed away January 29, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Robert was the son of Robert ( Tipp) and Argie Cain. He was born February 17, 1955 in Brighton, MI. After high school, Bob started working with the masonry business for a short time, until he...

Elizabeth  Caridad (Ramirez) Rivera

Elizabeth Caridad (Ramirez) Rivera

Jan 29, 2021

Ms. Elizabeth Rivera (Ramirez) passed into the presence of her Lord and savior in the early morning of January 29, 2021, due to complications of Covid-19. Elizabeth (Liz) was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated with her parents, two sisters and brother in 1962. Her beloved mother (Caridad) preceded her in death in March of 2020 and surely a...

Gary  Lee Marlink

Gary Lee Marlink

Jan 28, 2021

Gary Lee Marlink, 71, of Zeeland, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2021. Gary was born on October 5th, 1949, in Zeeland, Michigan to Jay Marlink and Eleanore Marlink Haylatt. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Perry  Ray Black

Perry Ray Black

Jan 28, 2021

Perry Ray Black, 62, of Martin, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2021. Perry was born on October 24th, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Bill Black and Flora Black Blair. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Shirley  Mae Jansma

Shirley Mae Jansma

Jan 27, 2021

Shirley Mae Finkler came into this world on May 17, 1938. She ended her earthly journey on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at the age of 82, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Shirley grew up in East Grand Rapids and became a successful businesswoman and a member of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. A woman of faith, she had a...

Becky  Lee Oberlander

Becky Lee Oberlander

Jan 26, 2021

Becky Lee Overlander of Wayland, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. Becky was born on August 6th, 1965. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Robert  Compton Beaumont

Robert Compton Beaumont

Jan 25, 2021

Robert (Bob) Compton Beaumont, 71, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 25th, 2021. Bob was born to Arthur C. Jr, and Emily Jean (Campbell) Beaumont of Grosse Pointe, MI on May 22, 1949. His family moved to East Grand Rapids at the age of eight, where he graduated from East Grand Rapids High School...

Valerie  Elizabeth (Dulak) Bellmer

Valerie Elizabeth (Dulak) Bellmer

Jan 25, 2021

Valerie Elizabeth Bellmer, 63, of Sparta, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 25th, 2021. Valerie was born on February 16th, 1957, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Mary Dulak Bowyer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Franziska (Rupprecht) Watkins

Franziska (Rupprecht) Watkins

Jan 24, 2021

Franziska Watkins of Wyoming, Michigan, age 89, passed away on January 24, 2021. Fran was one of eight children born in Germany. While in Germany, Fran met Frank Watkins, a Sergeant in the United States Army, and subsequently moved to Michigan and was married. Fran retired from Montgomery Ward, but loved to be with people. She took a part-time...

Ante Galic

Ante Galic

Jan 24, 2021

Ante Galic of Grand Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina, age 58, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born to Drago and Ruza Galic (Lovric) on August 5, 1962, in Kupres, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ante arrived in Grand Rapids in 1999 to provide a better life for his beloved family. Prior to moving to...

Kim  Alan Courtwright

Kim Alan Courtwright

Jan 23, 2021

On the morning of January 23, 2021 Kim Courtwright took his final snap and a knee to go be with his Lord and Savior. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joanne and Ben Courtwright and his brother Chris Courtwright. He is survived by his wife Nancy Courtwright, daughter Brandin Lancaster and grandsons Kolton Lancaster, LCpl Quinton Lancaster...

Rebecca  Faye Helton

Rebecca Faye Helton

Jan 21, 2021

Rebecca Faye Helton, 71, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 21st, 2021. Rebecca was born on December 31st, 1949, in Maryville, Tennessee to Bruce Helton and Sally Helton Dunn. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Beverly  Jean (Curry) Chatterson

Beverly Jean (Curry) Chatterson

Jan 21, 2021

Beverly Chatterson (Curry) of Kentwood Mi, age 83 passed away January 21, 2021. Bev was the eldest of 5 children to Irene and James Curry. After marrying Louis, they moved to Kentwood, had 4 children and she worked at JcPenny for many years. She LOVED babies and knitting for charity. As well as traveling with her husband, mostly around...

Jo  Ann (Merrit) Welch

Jo Ann (Merrit) Welch

Jan 21, 2021

Jo Ann Welch, 72, of Wayland, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 21st, 2021. Jo was born on August 11th, 1948, in Port Huron, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Theodore Siereveld

Theodore Siereveld

Jan 20, 2021

Theodore (Ted) Siereveld Jr., age 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Retiring from General Motors after 34 years of service, Ted enjoyed traveling the world, backpacking, woodworking and watercolor painting. Most important to him was spending time with family and friends and always helping others when needed. Survivors include his...

Theodore Siereveld  Jr.

Theodore Siereveld Jr.

Jan 20, 2021

Theodore (Ted) Siereveld Jr., age 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Retiring from General Motors after 34 years of service, Ted enjoyed traveling the world, backpacking, woodworking and watercolor painting. Most important to him was spending time with family and friends and always helping others when needed. Survivors include his...

Stephen  Paul Patin

Stephen Paul Patin

Jan 20, 2021

Stephen Paul "Steve" Patin, age 54, died peacefully at his home in Byron Center, MI on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 with his loving family at his side. Steve was born on October 25, 1966 the 4th of 10 children. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Sand Lake, Michigan. He attended Cedar Springs High School and graduated...

Steven  Joseph Cwiakala

Steven Joseph Cwiakala

Jan 20, 2021

Steven Joseph Cwiakala was born on March 5, 1941, to Walter and Florence Cwiakala of Muskegon, Michigan. Sadly, on January 20, 2021, he passed peacefully with family by his side at the age of 79. Steve graduated from Reeths Puffer High School in 1959. After high school, he proudly joined the United States Army and was stationed in Hawaii...

Joyce  Ann (Maston) Gilman

Joyce Ann (Maston) Gilman

Jan 20, 2021

Gilman, Joyce A. (Masten) of Kalamazoo, MI. passed away on January 20th, 2021 at home with her family by her side. Joyce was born on January 8th, 1941 to Bill and Ruth Masten of Almena. She was the first child of their family of five children. Joyce was predeceased by her father, her oldest son Wade Boley, grandson Daniel...

Sharon Jean Kent (Ver) Hoeven)

Sharon Jean Kent (Ver) Hoeven)

Jan 19, 2021

Sharon Kent, 77, of Holland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 19, 2021, at her home. Sharon was born in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of Anthony and Julia VerHoeven. She enjoyed camping and traveling with her husband, Dale, and her dog, Parker, as well as spending time with her family and friends. Sharon was...

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