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Susan Kay Amberg
Dec 5, 2020
Susan (Burns) Amberg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Sue is survived by her children Justin (Jenn) Amberg, Jake Amberg and grandchildren, Lexi and Portia. She is preceded in death by her father and mother James and Sylvia Burns. The family will be hosting a private celebration of life.
Carlene Ann (Warner) Becker
Dec 5, 2020
Carlene Ann Becker, 87, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. Carlene was born on February 9th, 1933, in Crookston, Minnesota to Alton Warner and Anna Warner Miller. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Amanda Jean Wabeke
Dec 4, 2020
On Friday, December 4, Amanda Jean Wabeke passed away at the age of 42. Amanda was born on September 4, 1978 to Sam and Janice Wabeke (Ambrose). She graduated from Grant HS and her eye for detail landed her in supervisory roles in quality control at several companies. Amanda has a great welcoming smile for anyone she met and...
Evelyn Jean (Schultz) Boice
Dec 4, 2020
Evelyn Jean Schultz Boice, age 72, of Shelbyville, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020, from long-term health issues that were not related to COVID-19. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1948, to William and Bernice Schultz of Coopersville, Michigan. Evelyn graduated from Coopersville High School in 1966. She married Richard Boice...
Todd Edward Wiersum
Dec 4, 2020
Todd Wiersum, age 61, beloved husband, father and grandfather went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, December 4, 2020. He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Harold and Genevieve Wiersum, his two sisters Charlotte Gilde (Jim) and Sandra Lyon (Bob), brother Jeff, and shortly followed by his brother Dale. He is survived by...
Vincent Joseph Lappe
Dec 3, 2020
Vincent Joseph Lappe, 59, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. Vincent was born on December 17th, 1960, in Des Moines to Joan Lappe Merek. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Edward Martin Medendorp
Dec 3, 2020
A loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He believed in and worshipped Our Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God for his life and the home you have already prepared for him. Our family is thankful that Ed trusted you, Lord, as his personal Savior. This legacy of faith is priceless. He retired from Kent County Juvenile...
Phil Grantham Barger
Dec 3, 2020
Phil Grantham Barger, 81, of Comstock Park, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. Phil was born on January 8th, 1939, in Manhattan, Kansas to Edgar Barger and Carolyn Barger Grantham. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Brent Geldersma
Dec 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Brent D. Geldersma announce that he has passed away and now rejoice that he has gone to Heaven and is now holding hands with Grandpa John Van Blooys. Brent passed away peacefully Thursday Dec. 3, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born in Grand Rapids, May 10th, 1983 to...
Robert Douglas Nelson
Dec 3, 2020
Robert Douglas Nelson, 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. Robert was born on February 10th, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Nelson and Georgina Nelson Somers. Robert was married to Patricia Nelson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Trina Lee Velasquez
Dec 3, 2020
Trina Lee Velasquez, age 51 of Lansing, MI passed away on Thursday December 3, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday December 12, 2020, at 4760 W. State Road Lansing, MI 48906 between 12:00 and 4:00pm. Trina was born in Lansing, MI on January 18, 1969. The daughter of Fidencio (Febe - Pam) Velasquez and Carolyn...
Johnny Escobar
Dec 3, 2020
Johnny Escobar, 68, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. Johnny was born on December 31st, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Filberto Escobar and Rosa Escobar Calsonsin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Richard John Malek
Dec 2, 2020
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Richard (Rick) Elmer Malek, loving husband and father, passed away at age 58. Rick was born on April 15, 1962 in Grand Rapid, MI to Elmer and Irene (Sowinski) Malek. On , July 24,1997 he married the love of his life Antionette (Toni) Parney Malek. They raised a son Chad Howe, and their grandchildren,...
Kaylyn Vander (Bloomquist) Veen
Dec 2, 2020
KayLyn Vanderveen, of Grand Rapids, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2nd, 2020. She was 79 years old. Praises to the most high that KayLyn is no longer in pain and is dancing with angels. KayLyn was born to parents Stanley and Cedell (Harr) Bloomquist on February 22nd, 1941 in Big Rapids,...
Daniel David Trumblee
Dec 1, 2020
Daniel David Trumblee, 32, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020. Daniel was born on January 10th, 1988, in Grand Haven, Michigan to David Trumblee and Julie Trumblee Beecham. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lisa Ann Frain
Dec 1, 2020
Lisa Ann Frain of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born to William and Ann Pierson (Frain) on May 16, 1959, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Lisa was born the second of five children. Lisa was a proud graduate of Union High School. She always had an appreciation for art and sold figurines...
Arvie Louis Ferrell
Dec 1, 2020
Arvie Louis Ferrell, 84, of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020. Arvie was born on August 16th, 1936 in Arkansas to Chester Ferrell and Magdeline Ferrell Sargent. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mary Elizabeth (Dustin) Abel
Nov 30, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Abel, 79, of Ada, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 30th, 2020. Mary was born on May 7th, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Maynard Dustin and Ethel Dustin Britton. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dolores Johanna (Weesies) Stouwie
Nov 30, 2020
Dolores Johanna Stouwie, 84, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 30th, 2020. Dolores was born on April 5th, 1936, in Montague, Michigan to John Weesies and Johanna Weesies Vannette. Dolores was married to Roger Stouwie. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Linda Jo Ann (Gilman) Crockatt
Nov 30, 2020
Linda Jo Ann Crockatt, 68, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 30th, 2020. Linda was born on November 21st, 1952, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Donald Gilman and Mildred Gilman Rose. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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