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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
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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