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Joanne  Edna (Burgasser) Gatz

Joanne Edna (Burgasser) Gatz

Mar 17, 2020

Joanne E. Gatz, age 80, of Arcadia, MI went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 17th, at Beacon Hill Memory Support after a long engagement with Alzheimer's dementia. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Arcadia, at a time yet to be determined after it's ok to congregate again. A private...

Helen  Haynes (Haynes) Crowell

Helen Haynes (Haynes) Crowell

Mar 17, 2020

Helen Haynes Crowell, 96, of Lowell, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020. Helen was born on March 21st, 1923, in Meridan, New York to Clarence and Grace (Carey) Haynes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Roger  Lane Shirley

Roger Lane Shirley

Mar 17, 2020

Roger Lane Shirley, 55, of Grandville, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020. Roger was born on November 26th, 1964, in Hinsdale, Illinois to Wayne and Marilyn (Lane) Shirley. He was married to Shari (Beador) Shirley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Brian  Cameron Vilcans

Brian Cameron Vilcans

Mar 16, 2020

Brian Vilcans, age 42, peacefully passed away on March 16, 2020 after an extended illness. Born to Uldis and Venessa (Mitchell) Vilcans on February 11, 1978 in Grand Rapids, he was the youngest of their three children. Brian's smart, kind soul was always evident to those who knew him best. His greatest joy was spending time with his two...

Lillian  Ann Stone

Lillian Ann Stone

Mar 16, 2020

Lillian Ann Stone, 69, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Lillian was born on November 18th, 1950, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Jimmie and Victoria (Aviles) Stone. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jacob  Allen Green

Jacob Allen Green

Mar 15, 2020

Jacob Allen Green, 79, of Reed City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 15th, 2020. Jacob was born on November 2nd, 1940, in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Willie and Esta Opal (Salyers) Green. He was married to Sandra (Robinson) Green. Jacob was married to Sandra J Robinson for 59 years. and served in the Army as a tracked...

Jerome  Gene (Evans) Andersen

Jerome Gene (Evans) Andersen

Mar 15, 2020

Jerome Gene Andersen, 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 15th, 2020. Jerome was born on October 30th, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois to Willie and Jeanne (Palminteri) Andersen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Nancy  Barenow (Barenow) Newcomb

Nancy Barenow (Barenow) Newcomb

Mar 13, 2020

Nancy Lou Barenow Newcomb quietly left this earth on Friday March 13, 2020. Her next breath was taken at the side of her beloved father, Michael William Barenow, mother, Lorraine Schnabel Barenow, brother, Richard Bruce Barenow, and sister, Laurie Lee Hill. Nancy adored her family and undoubtedly smiled and laughed, with the infectious joy that was uniquely her, at...

Brian  Lee Yeomans

Brian Lee Yeomans

Mar 13, 2020

Brian Lee Yeomans, 53, of White Cloud, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2020. Brian was born on August 26th, 1966, in Carson City, Michigan to Roger and Beverly (House) Yeomans. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Terri  Louise (Hillsamer) Denson

Terri Louise (Hillsamer) Denson

Mar 12, 2020

Terri Louise Denson, 66, of Wayland, Michigan passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2020. Terri was born on September 14th, 1953, in Ravenna, Michigan to Harold and Rosemarie (Babcock) Hillsamer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jason  Robert Oczkowski

Jason Robert Oczkowski

Mar 12, 2020

Jason Robert Oczkowski, 39, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2020. Jason was born on October 18th, 1980, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Boguslaw and Patricia (Siloneck) Oczkowski. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Lawrence  James Walendzik

Lawrence James Walendzik

Mar 12, 2020

Lawrence James Walendzik, 72, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2020. Lawrence was born on October 19th, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Marvin and Mary (Kotecki) Walendzik. He was married to Christine (Baughman) Walendzik. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jerry  Dean Berkley

Jerry Dean Berkley

Mar 12, 2020

Jerry Dean Berkley, 70, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2020. Jerry was born on October 8th, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Herman and Elizabeth (Kennedy) Berkley. He was married to Linda (Johnson) Berkley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John  Robert Shaw

John Robert Shaw

Mar 11, 2020

John Robert Shaw, 68, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020. John was born on January 26th, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard and Irene (Happy) Shaw. He was married to Karina (Hendy) Shaw. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Melvin  Ernest Dettmann

Melvin Ernest Dettmann

Mar 10, 2020

Melvin Ernest Dettmann, 92, of Lowell, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020. Melvin was born on November 1st, 1927, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ernest and Alma (Trapp) Dettmann. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Robin  Rae (Shattuck) Wilholt

Robin Rae (Shattuck) Wilholt

Mar 10, 2020

Robin Rae Wilholt, 65, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020. Robin was born on February 18th, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Donald and Beverly (Triestram) Shattuck.

Bessie  Ann Johnson

Bessie Ann Johnson

Mar 10, 2020

Bessie Ann Johnson, 70, of Portage, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020. Bessie was born on December 23rd, 1949, in Chicago, Illinios to Julius and Doris (Oliver) O'Bryant Oliver. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Craig  Arthur Carle

Craig Arthur Carle

Mar 10, 2020

Craig Arthur Carle, 64, of Newaygo, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020. Craig was born on February 2nd, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan to Wallace and Mary (Cline) Carle. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ronald  Lee Plotner

Ronald Lee Plotner

Mar 9, 2020

Ronald Plotner age 79, died peacefully in his Howard City home on March 9th, 2020 surrounded by his family. Ron was also named Captain Midnight by his loving wife of 32 years, Jo Ellen. He was humble and loved to be the center of attention. He was a devoted family man. Ron was born 1940 to Elizabeth and Richard...

John  Clifford Barrow

John Clifford Barrow

Mar 9, 2020

John Clifford Barrow, 85, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 9th, 2020. John was born on May 5th, 1934, in Salem, Oregon to Clarence and Mildred (Updike) Barrow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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