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Ann Marie (Ramey) Merren
May 10, 2020
Ann Marie Merren, 76, of Wayland, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 10th, 2020. Ann was born on January 7th, 1944, in Sacramento, California to George and Ann (Blomeling) Ramey. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Seret Victor Ybema
May 10, 2020
Seret graduated from Ottawa Hills High School and then continued his education and baseball career at Western Michigan University. Plans adjusted as he chose to serve our flag and country and become an Air Force pilot serving in World War II. He was married to his wife Marianne for 43 years before her passing in 1987. After returning from...
Donald Jerrold Holmquist
May 10, 2020
Donald Jerrold Holmquist, Jr. 65, of Walker, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 10th, 2020. Donald was born on May 7th, 1955, in Baldwin, Michigan to Donald and Lorraine (Taylor) Holmquist. He was married to Mary (Blaszak) Holmquist. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Donald Jerrold Holmquist Jr.
May 10, 2020
Donald Jerrold Holmquist, Jr. 65, of Walker, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 10th, 2020. Donald was born on May 7th, 1955, in Baldwin, Michigan to Donald and Lorraine (Taylor) Holmquist. He was married to Mary (Blaszak) Holmquist. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jeanette (Shaffer) Koch
May 9, 2020
Jeanette Koch, 85, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 9th, 2020. Jeanette was born on March 31st, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio to Harold and Cora (McCoy) Shaffer. She was married to Robert Koch. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Angeline Alice (Wyman) Schut
May 9, 2020
Angeline Alice Schut, 80, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 9th, 2020. Angeline was born on February 1st, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Arthur and Carrie (VanHouten) Wyman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Richard Alvord Jennings
May 9, 2020
Richard Alvord Jennings, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 9th, 2020. Richard was born on January 31st, 1934, in Syracuse, New York to Frank and Edith (Kenny) Jennings. He was married to Sarah (Forties) Jennings. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lucy Siekierk
May 8, 2020
Lucy Ann Siekierk of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on May 8th, 2020. She was born to Earnest and Ethel (Howard) Johnson on August 31st, 1936 in Harlan, KY. Lucy was the youngest of 8 children. She was married to Bernard Siekerk and had 9 children. She enjoyed going to the casino and Golden Coral. She loved her grandchildren...
David Henry Billerbeck
May 8, 2020
David Henry Billerbeck, 73, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 8th, 2020. David was born on March 13th, 1947, in Holland, Michigan to Henry and Phyllis (Dirkse) Billerbeck. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lillian Margaret (Fromer) Summerhill
May 7, 2020
Lillian Margaret (Fromer) Summerhill, age 77, of Battle Creek went home to be with her Lord Saturday afternoon May 7, 2020 at Senior Care Pace Hospice in Portage, MI. She was born on June 17, 1942 to Richard and Lillian (Sorg) Fromer in Detroit, Lillian was the oldest of four children. At three years of age Lillian and her...
Jason Michael Williams
May 6, 2020
Jason "JWill" "Jay" Micheal Williams was born March 4, 1977, in Niles, Michigan, and passed away on May 6, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jason graduated from Niles High School in 1995 an earned an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Grand Rapids Community College in 2006. Jason was a great chef. He had a big heart, had love for...
Loren Mccreery Sloan
May 6, 2020
Loren Sloan passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at the age of 90. Loren was born on December 21, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, to Loren and Catherine. Loren was an athlete who excelled in many sports, particularly baseball. He played ball for the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league team. Loren attended Wabash College in Indiana before enlisting...
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,...

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