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Evelyn Ruth (Deem) Knuff
Dec 10, 2020
Evelyn Ruth Knuff, 95, of Ada, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 10th, 2020. Evelyn was born on May 6th, 1925, in Akron, Ohio to Ruel Deem and Helen Deem Runghe. . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mark Alan Oram
Dec 10, 2020
Mark Alan Oram, 47, of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 10th, 2020. Mark was born on September 20th, 1973, in Allegan, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
David Lewis Lucas
Dec 10, 2020
David Lewis Lucas, 56, of Coral, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 10th, 2020. David was born on July 16th, 1964, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John Lucas and Joyce Lucas Zeefe. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
James B. Verstrate
Dec 7, 2020
James B. Verstrate, 75, of Newaygo, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 7th, 2020. James was born on September 21st, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to James Verstrate and Eleanor Verstate Balkema. James was married to Rosemary Verstrate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Franklin Richard Kirby
Dec 7, 2020
Franklin Richard Kirby, 88, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 7th, 2020. Franklin was born on March 11th, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois to George Kirby and Genevieve LeCroy White. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Carole Mae Olsen
Dec 6, 2020
Carole Mae Olsen, 84, of Byron Center, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 6th, 2020. Carole was born on January 23rd, 1936, in Petoskey, Michigan to Earl Hoch and Nona Hoch . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Maurice Earl Mccoy
Dec 6, 2020
Maurice Earl McCoy, 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2020. Maurice was born on May 18, 1941 in LaGrange, Indiana, to John and Mary (Young) McCoy. He grew up on the family farm in LaGrange. (Later in life, Maurice was given the title "Indiana farm boy" by his brother-in-law in England -...
Sharlene Ann (Russell) Mauer
Dec 6, 2020
Sharlene Ann Mauer, 80, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 6th, 2020. Sharlene was born on June 24th, 1940, in Omer, Michigan to Howard Russell and Florence Hackney. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Tri-Nham Tran
Dec 6, 2020
On Sunday, December 6, 2020, Dr. Tri-Nham Tran, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 85. Dr. Tri-Nham Tran was born on January 12, 1935 in Can Tho, Vietnam to Chuong Ngoc Tran and Sam Thi Ho. He is survived by his wife, Bich-Lien Chau, his older sister, Le Kim Tran, his two...
Mary Jane (Stimic) Claus
Dec 6, 2020
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many, Mary "Janie" Claus, 71, of Ada, Michigan, passed away on December 6, 2020 after battling brain cancer. Mary Jane was born to John and Mae Stimac. Janie is survived by her sister, Judy and brother Ron, son Ian, daughter in law Sarah, daughter Jillian and fiance Chris. She has three grandchildren,...
Trinh Chau Pham
Dec 5, 2020
On Saturday, December 5, 2020, Trinh (Tim) Chau Pham, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 58. Trinh was born on November 10, 1962 in Nha Trang, Vietnam to Trinh Pham and Lan Ngoc Truong. He is survived by both his parents and his wife, Cuc Nguyen. Trinh is survived by two sons...
Gertrude Mary (Robinson) Talbert
Dec 5, 2020
Gertrude Mary Talbert, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 5th, 2020. Gertrude was born on September 10th, 1934, in Lake Providence, Louisiana to Simon Miller and Mary Robinson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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...

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