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Kevin Ray Robinson
Jan 7, 2020
Kevin Robinson, age 60, of Wyoming passed away on January 7, 2020, at home with his family by his side, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, wife of 42 years, Robin (Seeley) Robinson; sons, Jason and Timothy; grandson, Jase Tyler Jordan (Tanya), 2 great-granddaughters, Cyana and...
Edward Malinzak
Jan 6, 2020
Edward Malinzak, 78, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 6th, 2020. Edward was born on September 20th, 1941, in Vestaburg, Pennsylvania to George and Mary (Zemancik) Malinzak. He was married to Cheryl Leigh (Johnson) Malinzak. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
David Earl Crawford
Jan 6, 2020
David Earl Crawford, 83, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 6th, 2020. David was born on September 27th, 1936, in Pontiac, Michigan to John Earl and Mabel (Jones) Crawford. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Da'Riyah Shalaye Dukes
Jan 6, 2020
Da'Riyah S. Dukes of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 7, unexpectedly passed away on Monday January 6, 2020. She was born to Keiosha Jackson and Da'Ron Dukes on June 12, 2012, at Spectrum Health Hospital. Da'Riyah is the second born child of her family. She attended Lincoln Development Center as a second grader. Da'Riyah will be remembered for her beautiful...
Ida Hendrika Van Der Velde (Van) Blitterswijk)
Jan 5, 2020
Ida Hendrika van der Velde of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on the evening of 5 January, at 92 years young. Known as "Iet" to her family and friends, she lived a remarkably full and balanced life that included risk, travel, volunteerism, sports, daily leisure, and above all else, an unwavering faithfulness to her...
Eldy Renee (Anderson) Vanliew
Jan 5, 2020
Eldy Renee VanLiew, 70, of Petoskey, Michigan passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2020. Eldy was born on June 4th, 1949, in Chignik, Alaska to James and Sophie Anderson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Elaine June (Vanamburg) Thrasher
Jan 4, 2020
Elaine June Thrasher, 95, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2020. Elaine was born on October 11th, 1924, in Lansing, Michigan to Clarence and Clela (Williams) VanAmburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Theodore William Lathrop
Jan 4, 2020
Theodore William Lathrop, 75, of Wayland, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2020. Theodore was born on November 17th, 1944, in Palm Springs, California to Theodore and Margaret (Conran) Lathrop. He was married to Judith (Kapenga) Lathrop. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ronald Ray Wallis
Jan 3, 2020
Ronald Ray Wallis, 66, of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2020. Ronald was born on September 24th, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan to Robert and Lorial Wallis. He was married to Carol (Keep) Wallis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
James Joseph Doyle
Jan 3, 2020
James J. Doyle "JD" of Howard City, Michigan, aged 64, passed peacefully at his home after a short illness, surrounded by his wife and family, under the care of Faith Hospice, on January 3, 2020. Jim was born to James and Camilla (Nugent) Doyle on February 8, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan and had been a lifelong resident of...
David Charles Woodruff
Jan 3, 2020
David Charles Woodruff, 70, of Branch, Michigan passed away on Friday, January 3rd, 2020. David was born on July 31st, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Ruth (Blunden) Woodruff. He was married to Tonya (Durfee) Woodruff. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Maurice Anthony Perreault
Jan 2, 2020
Maurice Anthony Perreault, 87, of Zeeland, Michigan passed away. Maurice was born on March 21st, 1932, in Roseville, Michigan to Maurice and Mary (Tarnowski) Perreault. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Victoria (Ayers) Razmus
Jan 2, 2020
Victoria Razmus, 66, of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020. Victoria was born on December 13th, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas to Don and Patricia (Fresco) Ayers. She was married to Ken Razmus. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
John Brinch Fischer
Jan 2, 2020
John Brinch Fischer passed away on January 2, 2020. John was born to Soren and Thora Fischer, February 18, 1933, in Flint, MI. He and his sister, Marion, grew up in the Civic Park neighborhood in the growing city of Flint, Michigan while their Danish immigrant parents, father Soren and mother Thora, worked in the Chevrolet plant and laundry...
Richard James
Jan 1, 2020
Richard James, 82, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. Richard was born on January 12th, 1937, in Taylorville, Illinois to Frank and Mattie (Clayton) James. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Gretchen Rhoads Di Loreto
Jan 1, 2020
Gretchen Rhoads Di Loreto, 92, of Grand Haven, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. Gretchen was born on February 16th, 1927, in New York City, New York to William and Esther (Otis) Rhoads. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Carole Jeanne (Neiberger) Hojnacki
Jan 1, 2020
Mrs. Carole J. Hojnacki of Kentwood, Michigan, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, surrounded by family with her hand holding theirs. Carole was born on February 22, 1935, to Francis and Madelon (Cook) Neiberger in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Carole was a charter member of St....
Linda Ladue Knapp
Dec 31, 2019
Linda LaDue Knapp was born March 9th, 1944 in Webster Grove, Missouri and entered the arms of her loving Savior on December 31st, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As the daughter of Colonel John LaDue, Linda called many places home during her growing up years: Missouri, Washington D.C., Kentucky, North Dakota, Hawaii, and Michigan. Linda studied art at the...
Hartley Dean Swanson
Dec 30, 2019
Hunter, fisherman, craftsman, friend to all. Compassionate, caring and fun-loving. Hartley welcomed his family, his friends, and anyone else who would sit and share a story and a laugh. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was a construction manager for the architectural firm, Daverman Associates, and also for the Grand Rapids Public Schools from which he...
Brian Scott Griffin
Dec 30, 2019
Brian Scott Griffin, 60, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 30th, 2019. Brian was born on December 12th, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harry and Shirley (Williams) Griffin. He was married to Teresa (Williams) Griffin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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