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Jerry  Melvin Carnes

Jerry Melvin Carnes

Dec 18, 2019

Jerry Melvin Carnes, 71, of Grant, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019. Jerry was born on January 20th, 1948, in Fremont, Michigan to Forrest and Alice (Wilfong) Carnes. He was married to Betty Ann (LaRoe) Carnes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Russell  Edward Bainbridge

Russell Edward Bainbridge

Dec 18, 2019

Russell Bainbridge, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 18th, 2019. Russell was born on July 9th, 1962. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Virginia  Kathleen (Barth) Celice

Virginia Kathleen (Barth) Celice

Dec 18, 2019

Virginia Kathleen Celice, 84, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019. Virginia was born on October 8th, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan to Bruno and Herta (Rietzke) Barth. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joseph  Anthony Karczewski

Joseph Anthony Karczewski

Dec 17, 2019

Mr. Joseph A. Karczewski of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. He was born to Joseph and Ann Karczewski on December 19, 1939, in Grand Rapids, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Joe is survived by his beloved wife Karen (Sokol) Karczewski; children Joseph Karczewski, Jr. and John Karczewski; step-children Christine (Rick)...

Lillian  Evelyn (Christensen) Carter

Lillian Evelyn (Christensen) Carter

Dec 17, 2019

Lillian Evelyn Carter, age 88, passed away December 17, 2019 in Kalamazoo, MI. Lillian was a life-long resident of Constantine, MI, spending nearly 60 years on her farm on Blue School Road. She was first and foremost a mom and grandmother, but also a business owner, bookkeeper, community servant, and elected official. She was active in parent organizations when...

Kimberly  Dawn Taylor

Kimberly Dawn Taylor

Dec 16, 2019

Kimberly Dawn Taylor, 66, of Ionia, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 16th, 2019. Kimberly was born on December 24th, 1952, in Lakeview, Michigan to Clyde and Hazel (White) Barrows. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mark  Aaron Ambs

Mark Aaron Ambs

Dec 16, 2019

After a year-long intense battle with cancer, Mark Aaron Ambs of Kalamazoo passed away on December 16, 2019. Mark leaves behind his wife Lori Petermann, and two young children; Ridley Ray Ambs, age 5, Rylo Ziggy Ambs, age 3. He is also survived by his grandfather Gene Nye, father Daryl Ambs, mother Nancy Ambs and her longtime partner, Boyd...

Virginia  Elizabeth (Ladewig) Terrell

Virginia Elizabeth (Ladewig) Terrell

Dec 16, 2019

Virginia Elizabeth Terrell of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the age of 98. She was born in Grand Rapids on November 2, 1921, and adopted at birth by her loving parents, Albert and Minnie Ladewig. She attended Godwin Heights High School. Virginia married Wendell Terrell on Valentine's Day...

Elizabeth  Clazina (Vanderstoel) Menninga-Richards

Elizabeth Clazina (Vanderstoel) Menninga-Richards

Dec 16, 2019

Born April 27th 1950 in Zoeterwoude, Netherlands, was surrounded by family as she journeyed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of December 16th 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Clazina Vanderstoel, her late husband Douglas "Flash" Menninga, Her sister Trudy Eckart, her brother in-law Jerry...

Michael  Scott Gibson

Michael Scott Gibson

Dec 15, 2019

Michael Scott Gibson, 63, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 15th, 2019. Michael was born on November 25th, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William and Marilyn (Lyon) Gibson. He was married to Jackie (Ashley) Gibson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Timothy  Alan Ziegler

Timothy Alan Ziegler

Dec 15, 2019

Timothy Alan Ziegler, 74, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15th, 2019. Tim was born on October 27th, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan to Norman and Harriet (Shields) Ziegler. After graduating from Saginaw High School, he enrolled in the United States Army and spent two years in Germany as a generator engineer. It was there...

Eva  Marie (West) Morse

Eva Marie (West) Morse

Dec 14, 2019

Mrs. Eva Marie Morse, age 91, died early Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was born on July 7, 1928 in Muskegon, MI to Carl West (& Eva) and resided in Muskegon all her life. PRECEDED in death by her father; Carl West, mother; Eva West, husband; Mr. Glen L. Morse and son; Mr. Glenn M. Morse. SURVIVED by her...

Lucille  Pearl (Sexton) Hain

Lucille Pearl (Sexton) Hain

Dec 14, 2019

Lucille Pearl Hain, 85, of Rockford, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 14th, 2019. Lucille was born on June 14th, 1934, in Morehead, Kentucky to Kermit and Bessie (Roberts) Sexton.. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Linda  R. Wilson

Linda R. Wilson

Dec 14, 2019

Linda R. Wilson, 68, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, December 14th, 2019. Linda was born on April 13th, 1951, in Muskegon, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pamela  June (Hilliker) Curtis

Pamela June (Hilliker) Curtis

Dec 13, 2019

Pamela (Nanalupe) June Hilliker Curtis was 70 years old and lived in Jenison, Michigan. On Friday December 13, 2019 she went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a two year battle with cancer. Pam was born and raised in Lansing Michigan where she attended Everett High School with her brother Lon. There she met...

Irene  Margaret (Palczer) Stern

Irene Margaret (Palczer) Stern

Dec 13, 2019

Irene Margaret Stern, 94, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 13th, 2019. Irene was born on December 24th, 1924, in Loraine, Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Neelum  Lou Singh

Neelum Lou Singh

Dec 13, 2019

Neelum Lou Singh passed away on Dec 13, 2019 at the age of 60. She was preceded in death by a son Adam Hultman and her mother Mary Lou Plotner. She is survived by her son Grant (Melissa) Hultman and sister Lori (Richard) Flores. Neelum was a kind, fun loving person with an infectious laugh. She was loved by...

Harry  Leroy Weaver

Harry Leroy Weaver

Dec 13, 2019

Harry Leroy Weaver, 87, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 13th, 2019. Harry was born on February 20th, 1932, in Kendallville, Indiana to Cecil Weaver and Leota Weaver Glassmire. He was married to Naomi (Barkimer) Weaver. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jane  Cameron (Poffenberger) Hughes

Jane Cameron (Poffenberger) Hughes

Dec 12, 2019

Jane Cameron Hughes, 68, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 12th, 2019. Jane was born on February 11th, 1951, in Sturgis, Michigan to Donly Poffenberger and Caryl (Kirsch) Thompson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Lucia Martinez

Lucia Martinez

Dec 12, 2019

Lucia Martinez of Byron Center, Michigan, age 40, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Lucia was born on December 23rd, 1978, in Hollywood, California. Please check back for a complete obituary. A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2018, at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49506....

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