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Kristie (Neilson) Goates
Apr 8, 2020
On the evening of April 8, 2020, Kristie Neilson Goates passed away in Kentwood, Michigan, from complications from advanced Alzheimer disease. She was born on October 26, 1950 to George E. and Marjorie (Anderson) Neilson in Murray, Utah. She grew up in Rupert, Idaho, graduating from Minico High School in June 1968, before pursuing a degree in English at...
Dorothy Louise (Selzer) Ullenbruch
Apr 7, 2020
Louise Ullenbruch, 91, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020. Louise was born on May 1st, 1928, in Port Huron, Michigan to John and Anna (Wagner) Selzer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lillian Mary Jane "Lily" (Sherwood) Lopez
Apr 6, 2020
Lillian Mary Jane Lopez, 82, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Monday, April 6th, 2020. Lillian was born on January 15th, 1938, in Flint, Michigan to Henry and Hazel (Aikens) Sherwood.
Lillian Mary Jane (Sherwood) Lopez
Apr 6, 2020
Lillian Mary Jane Lopez, 82, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Monday, April 6th, 2020. Lillian was born on January 15th, 1938, in Flint, Michigan to Henry and Hazel (Aikens) Sherwood.
Steven John Rosso
Apr 6, 2020
Steven John Rosso, 69, of Grand Haven, Michigan passed away on Monday, April 6th, 2020. Steven was born on May 12th, 1950, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Don and Esther (Wiegerink) Rosso. He was married to Cynthia (Zant) Rosso. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Pelmer Lynn Terry
Apr 5, 2020
Pelmer Lynn Terry, 63, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 5th, 2020. Pelmer was born on April 3rd, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Pelmer and Bessie (Davis) Terry. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Kathleen Kay (Nelson) Essex
Apr 5, 2020
Kathleen Kay Essex, 76, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 5th, 2020. Kathleen was born on November 2nd, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Clarence and Marguerite (Sims) Nelson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Kathleen M. (Bruno) Paranich
Apr 4, 2020
Kathleen M. Paranich, 70, of Alto, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 4th, 2020. Kathleen was born on April 1st, 1950, in Trenton, New Jersey to Frank Bruno Sr. and Marion (Gade) Bruno. She was married to Myron Paranich. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Brenda Ann Hull
Apr 4, 2020
Brenda Ann Hull, 65, of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 4th, 2020. Brenda was born on September 18th, 1954, in Lansing, Michigan to George and Margreta (Seacord) Hull. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Judith Elaine (Vliem) Simmons
Apr 3, 2020
Judy Simmons passed away on April 3, 2020. Judy was born February 21, 1940 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to James and Lillian Vliem. She had two brothers; Jim (Carolyn) Vliem who resides in Visalia, California and Dick Vliem who preceded her in death. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1958. On August 26, 1961, she married Bruce Simmons,...
Mona Ruth (Hise) Randal
Apr 3, 2020
Mona Ruth Randal, aged 90, was born in Marceline, Missouri and passed away April 3, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mona was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling Addison and Laura Doris (Reigel) Hise, brother Donald Eugene Hise, granddaughter, Miranda Ruth Hale and great-grandson, Cody Steven Kimball. Mona graduated from Marceline High School and attended the University of...
Mona Randal
Apr 3, 2020
Mona Ruth Randal, aged 90, was born in Marceline, Missouri and passed away April 3, 2020 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mona was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling Addison and Laura Doris (Reigel) Hise, brother Donald Eugene Hise, granddaughter, Miranda Ruth Hale and great-grandson, Cody Steven Kimball. Mona graduated from Marceline High School and attended the University of...
Rosemary Diane (Thorson) Olson
Apr 3, 2020
Rosemary Diane Olson, 74, of Mecosta, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 3rd, 2020. Rosemary was born on March 21st, 1946, in Big Rapids, Michigan to Henry and Hilda (Barnum) Thorson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Michael Marvin Mercer
Apr 2, 2020
Heaven gained the most amazing angel on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Michael Marvin Mercer, age 70, passed away at home surrounded by family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He lived a life full of hard-work, honesty and love. He will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his...
Janey Marie (Bohl) Richards
Apr 2, 2020
Janey Marie Richards, 73, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020. Janey was born on December 13th, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to John and Rita (McGinty) Bohl. She was married to Jeff Richards. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
David Timothy (Stewart) Gleckler
Apr 2, 2020
David Timothy Gleckler "Tim'" age 79, passed away on April 2, 2020. Tim grew up in Wyandotte, Michigan and earned a degree in accounting. After graduation, he worked for Great Lakes Steel, retiring after 30 years. Tim was tender-hearted and generous. He possessed a great sense of humor and a fondness for pranking. He especially enjoyed exchanging practical jokes...
Viestarts Aistars
Apr 1, 2020
Born in the summer of 1927 in Dobele, Latvia, Viestarts Aistars was the eldest of four sons (Aivars, Raits, Janis) in a family with a legacy of love for the arts. Viestarts was the son of writer Ernests Aistars and Lidija (Sulte) Aistars. He immigrated to the United States in the aftermath of World War II, when Latvia was...
Laura Jean Van (Froese) Belkum
Mar 31, 2020
Laura Jean Van Belkum (Froese) age 56 of Byron Center, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Laura will lovingly be remembered by her husband of 35 years, Joseph E Van Belkum, and by her siblings; Thomas (Mary) Froese, Corona, NM - Connie (John) Van Belkum, Caledonia, MI - Cynthia (Stephen) Wells,...
Craig Shepherd
Mar 31, 2020
Craig Shepherd, 52, of Wayland, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020. Craig was born on April 29th, 1967, in Wolbach, Nebraska to Dennis Shepherd and Connie (Gong) West. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Caridad (Rodriguez) Ramirez
Mar 31, 2020
Mrs. Caridad Ramirez of Wyoming, Michigan, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born in Havana, Cuba to Filiberto and Maria Rodriguez, the eldest of two children. Her parents and sister, Ramona, preceded her in death and joyfully received her in heaven, as well as many friends and her beloved...

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