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Helen Pauline (Benson) Baille
Apr 14, 2021
Helen Baille passed away in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 14. She modeled grace, goodness, and a lifelong ability to make friends wherever she went, prompting a dear friend to observe, "Wherever Helen goes, she leaves a trail of people who think she's wonderful." In Helen's early years, her family moved often, and her trail took her from Michigan...
Rhonda Jean Devries
Apr 14, 2021
Rockn' Rhonda Jean De Vries aged 54 (born February 1st 1967) of Wyoming, Michigan passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on April 15th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her unborn grandson, Hudson, and by her nephew Ryan Stevens. Rhonda is survived by her parents, Leo and Arilla De Vries; children, Eric (Shelly) Noorman, Rachel Noorman, and Lindsey...
Phyllis Francis Nystrom
Apr 13, 2021
Phyllis Francis Nystrom of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 91, passed away during the evening hours of Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She rests now, in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Phyllis is survived by her daughters Amber (Kenneth) Hollenbeck and Ruth (Steve) Sylvester; sons Nick Nystrom and Russell (Terry) Nystrom; grandchildren Kenneth Hollenbeck, Jr., Naomi Maar, Emily Riggles,...
Frances Maryann (Mccolin) Moskal
Apr 13, 2021
Frances Maryann Moskal, 78, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021. Frances was born on September 15th, 1942, in Chicago, Illinios to George Mcolin and Lillian Mcolin Tomaszewski. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...

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