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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...

Donald  Lee Rice

Donald Lee Rice

Jan 19, 2021

Donald Lee Rice, 71, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021. Donald was born on August 12th, 1949. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Renee  A. Bailey

Renee A. Bailey

Jan 18, 2021

Renée Anne Burbank 49, of Baldwin passed away January 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born November 6,1971 in Ludington to Jack and Marsha Burbank. Renee graduated from Baldwin High School in 1992 and college as a CNA in 2020. She was mother to Cassondra Cheyenne Burbank and Jack Jacob Alexander Burbank. Renée work several jobs throughout...

Renee  Anne Burbank

Renee Anne Burbank

Jan 18, 2021

Renée Anne Burbank 49, of Baldwin passed away January 18, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born November 6,1971 in Ludington to Jack and Marsha Burbank. Renee graduated from Baldwin High School in 1992 and college as a CNA in 2020. She was mother to Cassondra Cheyenne Burbank and Jack Jacob Alexander Burbank. Renée work several jobs throughout...

Phyllis  Barbara (Gaska) Dertz

Phyllis Barbara (Gaska) Dertz

Jan 18, 2021

Phyllis Barbara Dertz, 89, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 18th, 2021 in Cascade Township, Michigan. She was born on October 31, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Joanna (Gwit) Gaska. She married the love of her life, Raymond "Shorty" Dertz in 1952. He preceded her in death after almost 57 years of happiness together....

Nancy  Lee (Hartsuiker) Billings

Nancy Lee (Hartsuiker) Billings

Jan 18, 2021

Nancy Lee Billings, 67, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 18th, 2021. Nancy was born on November 25th, 1953, in Allegan, Michigan to Robert Hartsuiker and Lois Hartsuiker Bale. Nancy was married to Roger Billings. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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