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Thomas Daniel Bacon
Feb 8, 2021
Thomas Daniel Bacon, 71, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 8th, 2021. Thomas was born on July 22nd, 1949, in Detroit, MI to Thomas Bacon and Mabel Bacon Mueller. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Thomas Daniel Bacon Jr.
Feb 8, 2021
Thomas Daniel Bacon, 71, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 8th, 2021. Thomas was born on July 22nd, 1949, in Detroit, MI to Thomas Bacon and Mabel Bacon Mueller. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Les Dale Rostek
Feb 7, 2021
Leslie Dale Rostek ; 9/1/51 - 2/7/2021 Les Rostek, 69 passed away on Sunday after his fearless battle with cancer. Les was preceded in death by his Parents Lila and Arthur Rostek. He was an only child raised in the small town of Decatur, Michigan where he graduated from Decatur High School and went on to obtain various certificates...
Verlo Aaron Tillottson
Feb 7, 2021
Verlo A. Tillottson, 52 years (dated January 18,1969) married to Ruth A. Tillottson, is survived by three daughters: Karleena, Kathy & Patrick, and Kellie & Rick. He passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Verlo was a loving husband, "Pa," and grandpa. His grandchildren, Maggie, Ian, Olivia, Matthew, Aaron, Steven, Kyran, Zorah, Matthias, and Ashlinn will miss him...
Arthur Frank Venroy
Feb 6, 2021
Arthur Frank VenRoy, 76, of Allendale, died February 6, 2021, in the company of his wife of 56 years. Arthur was born October 14, 1944 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Frank and Florence VenRoy. He attended Coopersville High School. He was a farmer and builder for most of his life. He enjoyed working on the VenRoy blueberry farm with...
William Richard Shorter
Feb 6, 2021
William Richard Shorter, 55, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 6th, 2021. William was born on August 24th, 1965, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to William Shorter and Bonnie Shorter Price. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Cherry Blossom Schullo
Feb 6, 2021
Cherry B. (Cook) Schullo passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the age of 100, in Rochester, New York. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Schullo; son Leo Schullo; and daughter Joy (Schullo) Soddy. Cherry is survived by her daughter Glo (Schullo) Magnuson); daughter-in-law Kathy (Siegel) Schullo; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and two...
William Richard Shorter Iii
Feb 6, 2021
William Richard Shorter, 55, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 6th, 2021. William was born on August 24th, 1965, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to William Shorter and Bonnie Shorter Price. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Debra Carol (Haney) Bianchi
Feb 5, 2021
Debra Carol Bianchi, 60, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Debra was born on February 23rd, 1960, in Baroda, Michigan to Unknown Unknown and Shirley Haney Price. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Donita Louise (Messinger) Keeley
Feb 4, 2021
Donita Louise Keeley, age 80, passed away on Thursday February 4th surrounded by her family. Donita worked at Otsego Paper Mill and Lawler Ballard Advertising Agency. Donita also owned the Gobles News and enjoyed gathering local stories to share with the community. She was best known as Gram to her 13 grandchildren and their spouses and friends. Her 29...
Otilio Hernandez
Feb 4, 2021
Otilio Hernandez, 61, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 4th, 2021. Otilio was born on January 9th, 1960, in Yanga, Veracruz to Odilon Hernandez and Juana Hernandez Noriega. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
George Pendowski
Feb 4, 2021
George "Pete" Pendowski, 77, of Allegan, passed away on Thursday, February 4th, 2021 at his home after a long battle with lung cancer and COPD. Pete was born, September 5th, 1943 to Chester and Helen (Willett) Pendowski in Decatur Michigan. He was in the Army for several years. Pete loved working on cars and spent most of his life...
Terry Smith
Feb 4, 2021
Terry Marshall Smith of Portage, Michigan, (formerly of Vicksburg), age 68, passed away on February 4, 2021. He was born to Belmonte and Gloria (Gilley) Smith on February 22, 1952, in Kalamazoo, MI. Terry was born the third of four children and grew up in Fulton, MI. He was a 1970 graduate of Vicksburg High School. He worked at...
Donald Almon Nelson Jr.
Feb 3, 2021
On February 3rd, 2021 Donald Almon Nelson Jr, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at home at age 77. Don was born June 4, 1943 in Kalamazoo MI, where he lived out his entire life until a brief battle with cancer. He and his wife, Emogene, had two daughters, as well as two sons. Don worked...
Donald Almon Nelson
Feb 3, 2021
On February 3rd, 2021 Donald Almon Nelson Jr, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at home at age 77. Don was born June 4, 1943 in Kalamazoo MI, where he lived out his entire life until a brief battle with cancer. He and his wife, Emogene, had two daughters, as well as two sons. Don worked...
Esther Joanne (Baker) Miner
Feb 2, 2021
Esther Joanne Miner, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021. Esther was born on April 8th, 1934, in Lake City, Michigan to Lloyd Baker and Vera Baker Keelan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
James Wendall Karel
Feb 2, 2021
James (Jim) Wendall Karel, 65, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peaceful next to his wife on Jan 31st 2021 at Butterworth Hospital. Jim was born in Grand Rapids MI to Eugene and Helen Karel on Nov 22nd 1955. Jim was happily married to Mary Karel for 3yrs who was his partner in life for 13 yrs at the...
Dorene Gene (Griffes) Lammers
Feb 2, 2021
Lammers- Dorene Gene (Griffes) On February 2, 2021, Dorie, 91, passed away peacefully at Heather Hills. She is reunited with her husband Tony, and son Ken. She leaves behind her children, Deb/ Brian Prinz of Greenville, Karen Edson (Mike Nedry) of Morley. Daughter-in-law Erin Lammers of Allendale. Her grandchildren, Allison, Chad, Tony, Carrie, Eric, Cory, and sister-in-law Jessie Johnson....
Kenneth Mark Kryscio
Feb 1, 2021
Kenneth Mark Kryscio, 58, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 1st, 2021. Kenneth was born on August 24th, 1962, in Pontiac, Michigan to Kenneth Kryscio and Carolyn Mladek Reddington. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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