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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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