David Lee Humphrey
May 5, 2020
David L. Humphrey of Kentwood, Michigan, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Tupelo, MS on November 3, 1948. David is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Joyce (more affectionately known as "Rosebud"); children, Stella (Marcus) Vander, David Humphrey Jr., Katina (Arthur) Sharp, and Monica...
Marlene Sue (Mcdermott) Cook
May 5, 2020
Marlene Cook of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born to Norman McDermott and Bernice Weitz on Feb. 5, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI. Marlene was the fifth of six children born on the NE side of Grand Rapids, MI. She was a 1955 graduate from Creston High School and, with...
Joseph Wayne Fitzgerald
May 4, 2020
A Celebration of the Life of Joseph Wayne Fitzgerald (May 21st, 1948-May 4th, 2020) Joseph Wayne Fitzgerald was born on May 21st, 1948 in Niles, Michigan to John and Mildred Fitzgerald. Joe completed the family, joining sisters Betty, Vivian, Marilyn, Jeanette, Pat, Judy (Richard), and Bonnie (Bill) and brother Bill (Gail). Joe was preceded in death by his parents,...
Glen Charles Schroeder
May 4, 2020
Glen C. Schroeder aged 76 passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. Glen was born on January 5, 1944 in Flint Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents Florence May and Edward Robert Schroeder and sisters Freda and Ruth Jennings and Mary McCarty. Glen loved his family fiercely and is watching over his "bride" of 53 years, Marilyn,...
Jerry Leon Azelton
May 4, 2020
Jerry Leon Azelton, 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2020. Jerry was born on July 21st, 1932, in Chesaning, Michigan to Fred and Emma (Ritcher) Azelton. He was married to Iva (Haak) Azelton. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
David Gras
May 3, 2020
David Gras, age 70, of Hudsonville, MI passed away May 3rd, 2020 after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his son, Joel; sister, Arlene Schut and parents, Jerome and Jeanette Gras. He is survived by son, Shaun; Norma, the mother of his sons; sisters, Marge Deemter, Joyce Vruggink and Beth Bytwork; brothers, Garry...
James Ronald Johnston
May 2, 2020
James "Jim" Johnston transitioned from the physical world into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father on May 2, 2020, at his home, while being surrounded by family. He will be greatly missed. Jim was born May 30, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan and he grew up in the Linwood, Michigan area. Jim faithfully answered the call to military service,...
Kimela Jo (Huffaker) Ward
May 1, 2020
Kimela Jo Ward, 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2020. Kimela was born on January 22nd, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa to Dale and Betty (Dodson) Huffaker. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Judith Kay Burch
May 1, 2020
Judith Kay Burch, 77, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2020. Judith was born on March 16th, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jack and Esther (Brown) Burch. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Edward Craig Hawes
May 1, 2020
Edward Craig Hawes, 73, of Middleville, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2020. Edward was born on May 2nd, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Edward and Ellen (Dawe) Hawes. He was married to Rita (Woelkers) Hawes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Kenneth John Bultman
Apr 30, 2020
Kenneth John Bultman, 79, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 30th, 2020. Kenneth was born on September 27th, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Dorothy (O'Neal) Bultman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Hudson John Nyenhuis
Apr 30, 2020
Nyenhuis, Hudson John 5/17/25 - 04/30/20 Grand Rapids, MI Executive Director Emeritus of Bethany Christian Services. At 94, Hudson heard the call of his Lord and Savior to join his wife, Gertrude (Karsten) of 58 years on April 30, 2020. He was born on May 17, 1925 in Drenthe, Michigan to John and Evelyn (Roek) Nyenhuis. Hudson was the...
Dolores "June" M. Gabourie
Apr 30, 2020
Dolores "June" M. Gabourie of Kentwood, Michigan, age 89, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. June was born on July 25, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Raymond and Dorothy (Bergin) Kleefisch. Those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy are encouraged to make a memorial contribution in June's memory to Kindred Hospice, 625 Kenmoor Avenue SE, Suite 115,...
Matthew Allen Knewtson
Apr 29, 2020
Words. There are no words. There is sadness. There is an ache in all of our hearts. There is an empty space that used to be filled with a man who was a son, brother, husband, father, son-in-law, nephew, teacher, friend, and so many other things. To say he will be missed is a tremendous understatement. The world just...
Bobby Duane Thomas
Apr 28, 2020
Bobby Duane Thomas, 77, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020. Bobby was born on November 15th, 1942, in Kalkaska, Michigan to Leo and Anita (Russell) Thomas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sandra Kay (Fennesy) Miller
Apr 27, 2020
Sandra Kay Miller, 61, of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away on Monday, April 27th, 2020. Sandra was born on July 6th, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Charles and Ruth (Howe) Fennesy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Michael Edward Janicik
Apr 26, 2020
Michael Edward Janicik, 66, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 26th, 2020. Michael was born on June 26th, 1953, in Great Lakes, Illinois to Frank and Mary (Salata) Janicik. He was married to Debra (Welling) Janicik. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Patricia Lewis (Lewis) Coryell
Apr 26, 2020
Mary Patricia (Pat) Coryell, age 90, a former long-time resident of El Dorado, Kansas, died peacefully on April 26, 2020 in Jenison, Michigan. Pat was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lorenzo Dow (LD) and Florence Ray Lewis on January 14, 1930. She went on to earn a Master's Degree in Botany at Oklahoma State University. Pat was a noted...
Diane Ruth (Krupinski) Tanis
Apr 26, 2020
Diane Ruth Tanis (Krupinski), age 73 of Kentwood, Michigan passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 26th, 2020. Born December 27th, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and June (Hartmann) Krupinski. She graduated from Sparta High School in 1965 and married Dennis Tanis on May 15th, 1971. In 1976, with a heart for children, she opened...
