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Tyrone Phillip Wauben
Oct 22, 2020
Tyrone "Ty" Phillip Wauben, aged 55, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020, after a long, courageous battle with Friedreich's Ataxia. Ty was born to the late Phil Wauben and the late Mim Wauben on November 4, 1964, in Jackson, MI. He attended Kentwood Public Schools and graduated from East Kentwood High School...
Phyllis Jean (Darin) Mcgregor
Oct 22, 2020
Phyllis Jean McGregor, 92, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020. Phyllis was born on August 27th, 1928, in Detroit, MI to Peter Darin and Asalin Freeman . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
April Lynn Etts
Oct 22, 2020
On Thursday October 22, 2020 April passed away suddenly at the age of 40. April will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend Brad Iler and their two amazing boys Austin and Joseph. As well as her parents, Judy, Andy, and Joyce Etts, and her sister Angila "Angie" Etts. April will forever be remembered by her nieces,...
Robert Orville Demars
Oct 21, 2020
Robert O. DeMars of Byron Center, Michigan, age 85, passed on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Husband of Caroline R. Eversole DeMars; dear father of four sons-- Neil, Lionel, Mark, and Christopher; and one daughter, Stephanie Jo; ten grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Bob was employed with the State of Michigan as a Departmental Administrator from April 1, 1977, retiring...
Albertina Galvez
Oct 21, 2020
Albertina Galvez of Kentwood, Michigan, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Albertina was born on September 18th, 1921, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to Felix Galvez and Bernarda Tejas. The funeral service for Albertina will be celebrated by Pastor Carlos Tapanes at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE,...
Andy Tuan Nguyen
Oct 17, 2020
Andy Tuan Nguyen, 49, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on October 17th, 2020. He passed away in the hospital peacefully with his children by his side after being affected by the ravages of different medical conditions. Andy Tuan Nguyen was born in Tré Vinh, Vietnam to Mother Hoa Kim Phan and Father Luon Van Nguyen on May 6th,...
William Wyatt Wilbur
Oct 15, 2020
William "Bill" Wyatt Wilbur, 63, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, October 15th, 2020. Bill was born on February 27th, 1957, in Battle Creek, MI. He is preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Joyce Wilbur. Bill is survived by son Cameron, daughter Michelle, and step-daughter Alia, along with two grandchildren, Cecilia and Preston. Bill was...
Eleanor Ritsema
Oct 15, 2020
Eleanor "Ellie" Ritsema, affectionately known as "Wildfire" by her children and grandchildren, born 10/13/1948 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed on 10/15/2020 at home at the age of 72. Ellie attended Grand Rapids Junior College and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1969. She pursued a career in nursing for 15 years, split between her time living in Michigan and...
Patricia Joan Roberts
Oct 15, 2020
Patricia Joan Roberts, 59, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 15th, 2020. Patricia was born on May 5th, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan to Philips Roberts and Joan Roberts Beaudoin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lebertha Robinson
Oct 14, 2020
Lebertha Robinson of Grand Rapids, Michigan (formerly of Shaw, Mississippi), passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the age of 96. She was the daughter of James and Gertrude Lidge. She moved to Grand Rapids at the age of 23 and she was married to Belmon Robinson. Lebertha loved to cook, make homemade vanilla ice cream, grill barbecue...
Bobbie Joan Galbraith
Oct 14, 2020
Bobbie Joan Galbraith of Swartz Creek, Michigan, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Bobbie was born to Hartford and Sue (Hodges) Dunn on August 5, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Her father was killed serving his country shortly after her birth, and she was raised by her mother in the midst of a large and loving...
Kenneth Howard Osborne
Oct 14, 2020
Kenneth Howard Osborne passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 from complications following a gallbladder removal. Ken resided in the West Michigan area most of his life, having graduated from Ravenna High School. Ken was class president for two of the years he attended high school and also acted in school plays. Ken's working life included being a parts manager...
Mark Lee Hunkins
Oct 14, 2020
Mark L Hunkins, born June 1, 1962, left for a better place in Heaven on October 14, 2020. Mark left behind his wife, Terrie Hunkins and his family; Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L (Samantha) Hunkins, Zachary S. Hunkins (fiancée, Ashley), Kaitlyn M. Hunkins, stepson, Keith Zerbe, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and numerous nephews and nieces. Also his partner, "Chester" the cat....
Thomas Richard Creamer
Oct 13, 2020
Thomas Richard Creamer, of Grand Rapids MI, passed away on Tuesday, Oct 13 2020 at the age of 75. His passing came after a 6 month battle with bone marrow cancer. His son, Timothy, and daughter, Angela, were by his side as he transitioned into his next journey. Thomas was the consummate salesman that drew people in with his...
Thomas Frank Kukla
Oct 12, 2020
Thomas Frank Kukla, 74, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 12th, 2020. Thomas was born on June 29th, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Robert Mathew Davis
Oct 12, 2020
Robert Mathew Davis, 66, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 12th, 2020. Robert was born on May 13th, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York to Robert Davis and Margaret Slater. Robert was married to Mary Grace Davis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Winfield John Armstrong
Oct 12, 2020
Winfield John Armstrong, 95, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 12th, 2020. Winfield was born on May 3rd, 1925, in Eureka Township, California to George Armstrong and Hazel Armstrong Held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Scott Patrick Mckellar
Oct 11, 2020
Scott McKellar, 61, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Sunday, October 11th, 2020. Scott was born on April 4th, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Arthur McKellar and Katherine McKellar VanderWheel. Scott was married to Denise McKellar. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ofield Funeral Home in Kentwood, Michigan.
Jeannette Marie (Yonkovic) Yonkovit
Oct 11, 2020
On Sunday, October 11, Jeannette Marie Yonkovit passed away at the age of 69 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jeannette was born in 1951 in Ludington to Alex and Jane Yonkovit. She spent her career working at Michigan Bell, Ameritech, and AT&T. Over the course of her career, she made numerous life long friends and acquaintances. In 1976 she gave...
Arturo Ochoa
Oct 9, 2020
Arturo Ochoa, 57, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Friday, October 9th, 2020. Arturo was born on March 8th, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois to Encarnacion Ochoa and Amelia Ochoa Barragan. Arturo was married to Olivia Ochoa. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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