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Eivor (Helmegärd) Swan
Dec 16, 2020
Eivor I. Swan has passed away into the eternal arms of Jesus. October 5,1949 - December 16, 2020 Private services for family will be held at Plainfield Baptist Church on Saturday December 19, 2020 at 11:00 am EST. Service will be streaming live via Facebook and YouTube through Plainfield Baptist Church. https://bit.ly/PBCFBLive https://bit.ly/PBCUTube Flowers or contributions to St. Jude...
Lorna Rae (Miergarth) Brittain
Dec 15, 2020
Brittain, Lorna 8/28/1937 - 12/15/2020 Coopersville Lorna Rae (Niergarth) Brittain passed peacefully in her sleep December 15, 2020 at age 83. Rooted deeply in her faith, she joined her husband, Rex Brittain Jr. in Heaven. She is survived by her two children, Rex Brittain III and Vonda (Gregory) Jewett, as well as her beloved seven grandchildren and 15 great...
James Robert Templeton
Dec 15, 2020
James Templeton, 84 James "Jim" Robert Templeton, age 84, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Jim was born to John and Frances Templeton on June 23, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Fortville, Indiana High School in 1954 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Franklin College....
Carol Louise (Vosburg) Bolin
Dec 14, 2020
Carol Louise Bolin passed away December 14, 2020 after a brief battle with COVID. Born July 16, 1939 In Kalamazoo, Michigan she would remain a lifelong Michigan resident. She married Ron Bolin July 19, 1958 and they raised their two daughters in Portage. She had a wonderful life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandma (Gigi) and a...
Barbara Jean (Wetherbee) Claxton
Dec 14, 2020
Barbara Jean (Wetherbee) Claxton, age 89, of Sparta, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 14, 2020 with family near her bedside. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Audra Wetherbee, and her adoring husband of over 63 years, Wendell Lloyd Claxton. Barb is survived by three sons and two daughters: Brian Claxton...
Kathryn Violet (Wilkins) Adams
Dec 14, 2020
Kathryn Violet Adams (Wilkins) was born on 3/16/1954 to Betty and Vernon Wilkins. She graduated from Comstock High School. Kathy loved going to the casino (win or lose). She also enjoyed going out with the girls to watch live bands and dance. Her smile could light up a room. She was very kind hearted, and would help anyone that...
Shirley Lynne (Correia) Mcfarland
Dec 13, 2020
Shirley passed away Sunday, Dec 13th at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids. She leaves behind her husband of 35 years, John McFarland, her daughter Grace (Nick) Wilson, James (Sara) McFarland, John McFarland Jr. And 8 Grandkids that she loved to spend her days with.? Her husband's words: There was a girl, that made my world. At the end...
Katherine Suzanne (Larue) Peterson
Dec 13, 2020
Katherine Suzanne Peterson, 50, of Stanwood, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 13th, 2020. Katherine was born on June 19th, 1970, in Coldwater, Michigan to William LaRue and Kathy LaRue Stoker. Katherine was married to Jason Peterson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Myron Edwin Freund
Dec 13, 2020
Myron Edwin Freund, 71, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 13th, 2020. Myron was born on January 13th, 1949, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Richard Dale Zwiers
Dec 13, 2020
Richard Dale Zwiers, 66, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 13th, 2020. Richard was born on May 26th, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Bert Zwiers and Margaret Zwiers Postema. Richard was married to Patricia Zwiers. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jeffrey Fenner
Dec 11, 2020
Jeffery (Jeff) Fenner, born April 5, 1960, passed away on December 11th 2020. Jeff Fenner was preceded in death by his parents William and Sharon (Cardiff) Fenner. Jeff is survived by his son Brian Town of Allegan, MI., Granddaughter Brianna Town of Otsego,MI., Siblings Marcia (Jerry) Fowler, Susan Coburn, Mike Fenner, Scott (Pam) Fenner, and several neices and nephews....
Betty Veronica (Cunningham) Shangle
Dec 11, 2020
Betty Veronica Shangle, 89, of Byron Center, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020. Betty was born on October 11th, 1931, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William Cunningham and Adrianna Cunngingham Schippers. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Loren Edward Brand
Dec 11, 2020
Loren Edward Brand, 77, of Ludington, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020. Loren was born on November 23rd, 1943, in Niles, Michigan to Gerald Brand and Alma Brand Moran. Loren was married to Tamara Brand. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Richard Bernard Johnson
Dec 10, 2020
Richard Bernard Johnson of Rockford, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 10th, 2020. Richard was born on September 30th, 1949, in Escanaba, Michigan to Carlton Johnson and Helen Johnson Larson. Richard was married to April Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Janie Sue (Maddox) Goldsmith
Dec 10, 2020
Janie S. Goldsmith, age 74 of Byron Center passed peacefully on December 10th, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Goldsmith, her sister, Jeanon Kerr and her parents, John and Noma Maddox. She is survived by her sister, JoAnn Swiggart, her daughter, Amy (Jeff) Schmidt, her son, Tom (Betsy) Goldsmith, six grandchildren: Chelsea (Charlie), Chad (Brooke),...
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.

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