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Deborah  Leah Smith

Deborah Leah Smith

Nov 27, 2020

Deborah (Debby) Smith of Vandercook lake passed away November 27th 2020 Born January 11,1952 in Jackson MI to parents Rosemary and Gerald Smith Debby was one of 4 children. She attended Vandercook Lake Schools. She enjoyed many jobs in her lifetime. From working as a gas station attendant at Sam's and helping people pump their gas, even though she...

Wayne  Junior Smith

Wayne Junior Smith

Nov 26, 2020

Wayne Junior Smith, 64, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 26th, 2020. Wayne was born on December 27th, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Wayne Smith and Vera Smith Morris. Wayne was married to Mel Smith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Peter  John Wade

Peter John Wade

Nov 25, 2020

Wade, Peter J. Age 71 passed away on Wednesday November 25 2020. He was born on April 17, 1949, a lifelong Muskegon resident, Peter was also a disabled Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He is survived by his 4 children and 2 brothers Myron and Arthur Balzer. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Thressa...

Donna-Marie (Pyman) Inman

Donna-Marie (Pyman) Inman

Nov 25, 2020

Donna (Pyman) Inman, born on Leap Year Day 1940 to Babs and Vince Pyman in Toronto, Canada passed away in Grand Rapids, MI on November 25, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Bob; her daughters Amy Inman (Maggie Urucintz) of Florida, Jennifer Rekucki of Caledonia, Stacey Tuttle of Colorado; Grandchildren, Jordyn (Ryan) Bowers, Jake...

Daniel  Thomas Howe

Daniel Thomas Howe

Nov 25, 2020

Daniel Thomas Howe, 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020. Daniel was born on August 4th, 1957, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Richard Howe and Marion Howe MacDonald. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Marilyn  Catherine (Harrison) Bleimiller

Marilyn Catherine (Harrison) Bleimiller

Nov 25, 2020

Marilyn Catherine Bleimiller, 87, of Sand Lake, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020. Marilyn was born on August 14th, 1933, in Maspeth, New York to Alfred Harrison and Anna Harrison Sharf. Marilyn was married to Alfred Bleimiller. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Letha  Joy (Rogers) Hammerle

Letha Joy (Rogers) Hammerle

Nov 25, 2020

Letha Joy Hammerle, age 80, of Shelby, passed away after a 2 year long illness with Parkinsonism and Dementia on November 25, 2020. She was born May 18,1940 in Muskegon to Melvin and Gladys Rogers. Letha lived in Muskegon until she married Orville F Hammerle on April 23, 1960. They had six children. Tye Francis, Kim Marie, Scott Joseph,...

Ki-Woong Kim

Ki-Woong Kim

Nov 24, 2020

Kim Kiwoong of Grand Rapids, aged 62, passed away on Tuesday, November 24th 2020. He was born to Hongryul and Jungsoon Kim on Dec 10 1958 in Bucheon, South Korea. Kiwoong Kim was proudly married to Kyunghee Kim for 35 years. Their love together brought two sons to this world, Euiseok, and Yongseok Kim. Kiwoong is survived by all...

Michael  Wayne Tiles

Michael Wayne Tiles

Nov 23, 2020

Michael Wayne Tiles, 54, of Grand Haven, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 23rd, 2020. Michael was born on January 1st, 1966, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Gerald Jobson and Helga Tiles Fassnacht. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Caroline  Mae (Barnaby) Duryea

Caroline Mae (Barnaby) Duryea

Nov 23, 2020

Caroline Mae "Patty" Duryea, 81, of Alto, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2020, with her family by her side. Patty was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Alvin and Vivian (Pease) Barnaby on March 17, 1939, later moving to Caledonia, where she grew up and then raised her children. Patty is survived by her...

Arvilla  Marie (Tober) Gilbert

Arvilla Marie (Tober) Gilbert

Nov 22, 2020

Arvilla Marie Gilbert, 92, of Portage, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020. Arvilla was born on February 29th, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Emil Tober and Amanda Tober Klein. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Karen  H (Brown) Legree

Karen H (Brown) Legree

Nov 22, 2020

Karen H. (Brown) Legree of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Sunday November 22, 2020 after battling Alzheimer's for several years. She was 85. Karen Brown was born in Long Beach, CA to Dr. Floyd Brown and Ruby Kimball. From a young age, she developed a passion for music, particularly the violin and piano. She was accomplished at both,...

Connie  Lou Atkins

Connie Lou Atkins

Nov 22, 2020

Connie Lou Atkins age 72 of Fremont MI went to be with the Lord on Nov 22, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids the third of six children to Jack and Mary (Zalaoras) Atkins. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Sandra Atkins, Carolyn (Atkins) Kelley, and brother Tom Atkins. She is survived by her...

Diane  Carol (Herrygers) Taylor

Diane Carol (Herrygers) Taylor

Nov 22, 2020

Diane C. Taylor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 76, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was born to Jake and Ida Herrygers on May 10, 1944 on the family farm in Muskegon County, Michigan and was the youngest of three children. Diane married Homer A Taylor in 1965. She loved to celebrate holidays and birthdays with family...

Gary  Lee Pittman

Gary Lee Pittman

Nov 21, 2020

Gary Lee Pittman, 71, of Wyoming, MI, passed away suddenly on November 21, 2020 at his home due to complications with diabetes. He was born July 25, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI. Gary graduated from Ferris State University in 1971 and graduated Godwin High School in Wyoming, MI in 1967. He worked many years at Pfeiffer Body Shop and...

Josephine  Harriett (Freed) Blakeslee

Josephine Harriett (Freed) Blakeslee

Nov 20, 2020

Josephine Harriett (Freed) Blakeslee of Byron Center Michigan (formerly of Carson City, Michigan) passed away at the age of 94 on November 20, 2020. Josephine was born the oldest of 10 children to Clarence and Zelma (Charter) Freed on a farm near Sumner, Michigan. Unfortunately Zelma passed away when Josephine was just 3. Clarence then married Anna who became...

Judy  Ann (Pethers) Dietz

Judy Ann (Pethers) Dietz

Nov 19, 2020

Judy Ann Dietz, 70, of Sparta, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Judy was born on July 19th, 1950, in Cheboygan, Michigan to Donald Pethers and Regina Pethers Gembarski. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Kevin  Wayne Olund

Kevin Wayne Olund

Nov 19, 2020

Kevin Wayne Olund, 59, of ZEELAND, MI passed away on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Kevin was born on September 28th, 1961, in Holland, Michigan to Calvin Olund and Bonnie Miller. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Creg  A. Graves

Creg A. Graves

Nov 19, 2020

Creg A. Graves, 57, of Fennville, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Creg was born on July 3rd, 1963, in Douglas, Michigan to Ranny Graves and Ovedell Graves Lawson. Creg was married to Debra Graves. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Anthony  T. Vanberkum

Anthony T. Vanberkum

Nov 18, 2020

Van Berkum, Anthony 12/12/1947-11/18/2020 Anthony Van Berkum (Tony) age 72 of Jenison, Michigan went home to be with his Lord and Savior singing his favorite hymn, "I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever" on Wednesday November 18, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet Van Berkum and two children; Marc (Niki) Van...

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