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Franklin  Richard Kirby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Phil  Grantham Barger

Phil Grantham Barger

Dec 3, 2020

Phil Grantham Barger, 81, of Comstock Park, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. Phil was born on January 8th, 1939, in Manhattan, Kansas to Edgar Barger and Carolyn Barger Grantham. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Brent Geldersma

Brent Geldersma

Dec 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Brent D. Geldersma announce that he has passed away and now rejoice that he has gone to Heaven and is now holding hands with Grandpa John Van Blooys. Brent passed away peacefully Thursday Dec. 3, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born in Grand Rapids, May 10th, 1983 to...

Robert  Douglas Nelson

Robert Douglas Nelson

Dec 3, 2020

Robert Douglas Nelson, 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. Robert was born on February 10th, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Nelson and Georgina Nelson Somers. Robert was married to Patricia Nelson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Trina  Lee Velasquez

Trina Lee Velasquez

Dec 3, 2020

Trina Lee Velasquez, age 51 of Lansing, MI passed away on Thursday December 3, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday December 12, 2020, at 4760 W. State Road Lansing, MI 48906 between 12:00 and 4:00pm. Trina was born in Lansing, MI on January 18, 1969. The daughter of Fidencio (Febe - Pam) Velasquez and Carolyn...

Johnny Escobar

Johnny Escobar

Dec 3, 2020

Johnny Escobar, 68, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. Johnny was born on December 31st, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Filberto Escobar and Rosa Escobar Calsonsin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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