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Karen  Lee (Katz) Holmes

Karen Lee (Katz) Holmes

Aug 10, 2020

Karen L. Holmes of Tampa, Florida, age 76, suffered a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, August 4th, and passed away on August 10, 2020. She was born to Peretz and Sylvia (Pinchevsky) Katz on June 6, 1944, in Chicago, IL. Karen was a 1962 graduate of Everett High School in Lansing, MI and received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education...

Donald  Edward Ross

Donald Edward Ross

Aug 10, 2020

Donald Edward Ross of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away August 10th, 2020 at the age of 55. Don was born on July 27th, 1965 in Oil CIty, Pennsylvania and was the youngest of 9 children. He was preceded in death by his older brother and survived by his other seven loving brothers and sisters. He was born to Melvin James...

Nancy  Jean (Page) Pikaart

Nancy Jean (Page) Pikaart

Aug 9, 2020

Nancy J Pikaart age 73 of Caledonia Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 9, 2020. She was born to William and Mildred Page on April 8, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and sister Elizabeth Page. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband David Pikaart, four children Korey Hofmann, Karl...

Lillie  M. (Murrell) Bailey

Lillie M. (Murrell) Bailey

Aug 9, 2020

Lillie Bailey 71 Grand Rapids, MI Lillie Bailey was born in Osceola, AR. After her retirement from DTE in 1998, she lived as a loving "Nana" and "Great Nana". She is survived by her two sons, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, two sisters, and several other family and friends. There will be a standing memorial at Viewpointe Apartments...

Ruth  Ann (Quick) Tullis

Ruth Ann (Quick) Tullis

Aug 8, 2020

Ruth Ann Tullis, 76, of Grand Haven, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2020. Ruth was born on September 7th, 1943, in Plainwell, Michigan to Harvey Quick and Rossetta Quick Newburn. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Verna  Bernadine (Meyer) Bowers

Verna Bernadine (Meyer) Bowers

Aug 7, 2020

Verna Bernadine Bowers, , of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 7th, 2020. Verna was born on November 9th, 1925, in Gossel, Kansas to William Meyer and Elsie Meyer Klatt. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Supaporn (Tonpanish) Damrongvadhana

Supaporn (Tonpanish) Damrongvadhana

Aug 6, 2020

Supaporn Danrongvadhana, 66, of Rockford, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 6th, 2020. Supaporn was born on May 30th, 1954, in , to Pikamporn Tonpanish and Supap Unknown. Supaporn was married to Kitti Danrongvadhana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James  Anthony Jacobs

James Anthony Jacobs

Aug 6, 2020

James Anthony Jacobs, 70, of Scottville, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 6th, 2020. James was born on October 25th, 1949, in Muskegon, Michigan to William Jacobs and Ida Jacobs Greiner Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Sharynne (Arnott) Cleasby

Sharynne (Arnott) Cleasby

Aug 5, 2020

Sharynne Cleasby, 71, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020. Sharynne was born on June 25th, 1949, in Paw Paw, Michigan to Doug and Jean (Crispt) Arnott. Sharynne was married to David Cleasby. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Patrick  Wayne Brown  Sr.

Patrick Wayne Brown Sr.

Aug 5, 2020

Patrick Wayne Brown, 75, of Sand Lake, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020. Patrick was born on July 20th, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald and Nellie (Webb) Brown. Patrick was married to Glennda (Ploeg) Brown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Patrick  Wayne Brown

Patrick Wayne Brown

Aug 5, 2020

Patrick Wayne Brown, 75, of Sand Lake, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020. Patrick was born on July 20th, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald and Nellie (Webb) Brown. Patrick was married to Glennda (Ploeg) Brown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Carol  Ann (Pillsbury) Bonzelaar

Carol Ann (Pillsbury) Bonzelaar

Aug 5, 2020

Carol Ann Bonzelaar, 66, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020. Carol was born on August 4th, 1954, in Roseville, Michigan to Hugh Pillsbury and Nancy Gray. Carol was married to Bill Bonzelaar. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joseph Zerweiss

Joseph Zerweiss

Aug 4, 2020

Joseph Zerweiss, 88, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020. Joseph was born on August 29th, 1931, in Giurgiu, to Josef Zerweiss and Sophie Zerweiss Nischnik. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Genevieve Edith Van (Burg) Dyken

Genevieve Edith Van (Burg) Dyken

Aug 4, 2020

Genevieve Edith (Burg) Van Dyken passed away of natural causes on August 4 at the age of 98. Waiting for her at her heavenly home is the father of her children Claude Van Dyken, baby Jay Leonard, daughters Joyce Van Dyken and Jill Stebbins, granddaughters Lori Jay VanDyken, Brenda Huntington and Grandson Adam Dipp. Parents John and Ada Burg,...

Kathy  Ann (Kapla) Huffman

Kathy Ann (Kapla) Huffman

Aug 3, 2020

After a courageous two-year battle with ocular melanoma, Kathy Ann Huffman went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Joseph; her children Heather Paulson, Joseph (Heather) Huffman, Jolene (Michael) Frankey, Malia Huffman, and Nicholas (Lindsey) Huffman; her beloved grandchildren Arionna, Parker, Jordyn, Gabrielle, Hudson, Josie, June, and Jacqueline; sisters...

Sally  Ann (Witzel) Kok

Sally Ann (Witzel) Kok

Aug 2, 2020

Sally Kok of Kentwood, Michigan, age 89, joined her husband Harold on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was also preceded by her parents Melvin and Mabel Witzel; her younger sister Nancy Smith; and son-in-law Shawn Lautner. Sally leaves behind her sister Patricia Shupe; daughters Deb Lautner and Jayne (Tom) Lewis, granddaughters Ashley Lautner and Sarah (Matt) Offringa; grandson Scott...

Norman  Daniel Luchene

Norman Daniel Luchene

Aug 2, 2020

Norman Daniel Luchene, 82, of Fennville, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. Norman was born on April 19th, 1938, in Tinley Park, Illinois to Clifford Luchene and Emma Luchene Flassig. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Arthur Hedlund

Arthur Hedlund

Aug 2, 2020

Art passed away at home after a courageous battle with base of tongue/tonsil cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Ruth Hedlund of South Haven, MI. Art was a beloved husband, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law and the best uncle ever. Art is survived by his wife of 26 years, Andrea (Scott) Hedlund, sisters Valerie (Gary) Ridley,...

Howard  Wayne Bethke

Howard Wayne Bethke

Aug 2, 2020

Mr. Howard Wayne Bethke of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 80, passed away on the evening of Sunday, August 2, 2020. Howard was born on October 23, 1939, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to George and Margaret (Crouse) Bethke. Howard proudly served his flag and country in the United States Navy, stationed in Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Howard...

Richard  John Raap

Richard John Raap

Aug 1, 2020

Richard John Raap, aged 76, of Jenison went to his heavenly home on Saturday August 1, 2020. He was a wonderful man who had a love for God, and his family. He liked hunting, fishing, gardening, doing crossword puzzles, and taking morning walks with his coffee. He enjoyed visiting with his family and playing with his grandkids. He served...

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