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Alice  Elizabeth Cherot

Alice Elizabeth Cherot

Nov 2, 2019

Alice Elizabeth Cherot, 72, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. Alice was born on October 17th, 1947, in Sparta, New Jersey to Milton and Alice (Hair) Morrison. She was married to Robert Gregg Cherot. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Charles  Melvin Peterlein

Charles Melvin Peterlein

Nov 2, 2019

Charles Melvin Peterlein, 67, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. Charles was born on January 11th, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Wilma (Berry) Peterlein. He was married to Debra Lynn (Tomga) Peterlein. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Frank  Carl Demaria

Frank Carl Demaria

Nov 1, 2019

Frank Carl DeMaria, 89, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2019. Frank was born on April 23rd, 1930, in Paterson, New Jersey to Dominick and Lena (Zarpaylic) DeMaria. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Daniel  David Croff

Daniel David Croff

Oct 31, 2019

Daniel David Croff, 61, of Sparta, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2019. Daniel was born on June 2nd, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ray and Lillian (Gregg) Croff. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Patricia  Louise (Warner) Burchette

Patricia Louise (Warner) Burchette

Oct 31, 2019

Patricia Louise Burchette, 73, of Otsego, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2019. Patricia was born on December 10th, 1945, in Allegan, Michigan to Floyd and Mildred Warner. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Lylia  Ann (Wood) Blue

Lylia Ann (Wood) Blue

Oct 31, 2019

Lylia Ann Blue of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on October 31, 2019. She was born December 22, 1949 to Lyle Wood, Sr. and Alice Doolittle. Alice passed away when Lylia was 6 and her dad remarried to Belva Wood who she considered her mom and loved her very much. Lylia had a large family with 2 brothers and 6...

Jurianus Vanderboon

Jurianus Vanderboon

Oct 31, 2019

Jurianus (Jack) Vander Boon, 69, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 31st, 2019. Jurianus was born on November 22nd, 1949, in Sneek, Netherlands. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joan  Evelyn (Bond) Deering

Joan Evelyn (Bond) Deering

Oct 31, 2019

Joan E. Deering of Hudsonville, Michigan, age 75, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at American House Willowood Manor of Jenison. She was born on Wednesday, February 23, 1944, in Nova Scotia, Canada and was adopted by her parents, William (Marguerite) Bond of Syracuse, Indiana, and Evelynn Bond of Santa Monica, California. Joan was a parishioner of...

John  Kenneth Boersma

John Kenneth Boersma

Oct 30, 2019

John Kenneth "Ken" Boersma, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Rapids on October 30, 2019. He was born on March 29, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Garret and Hilda (Van Mulligan) Boersma. Ken was famous for his shiny cars, excellent singing, and storytelling. He enjoyed leading Bible studies and sharing his testimony about grace,...

Vernice  Mayrold (Scales) Sprague

Vernice Mayrold (Scales) Sprague

Oct 30, 2019

Vernice Sprague, age 98, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday October 30, 2019. She was born to Clarence and Winnifred Scales on January 28, 1921, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Vernice was a graduate of Soo High School in Sault Ste. Marie. She retired from U.S. Civil Service after 32 years. The last 17 years was with...

Genevieve (Kovacevich) Benson

Genevieve (Kovacevich) Benson

Oct 30, 2019

Jenny Benson, 91, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019. Jenny was born on June 4th, 1928, in Chicago, Illinios to Anton and Mary (Tufra) Kovacevich. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Eric  Anthony Calhoon

Eric Anthony Calhoon

Oct 30, 2019

Eric Anthony Calhoon passed away in Casco twp, Michigan. Eric was born April 1, 1921 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Sylvia and Paul Calhoon. He graduated from La Serna High, class of 89, where he played football in Whittier California. Later, he moved back to Grand Junction, where he married. He then moved to Olatha, Kansas where he worked...

Elaine Shaw

Elaine Shaw

Oct 30, 2019

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, Mrs. Elaine J. "Parky" Shaw joined the celestial ranks of the Michigan Wolverines after a long and valiant struggle with dementia. Parky was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 19, 1927, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a University of Michigan graduate, earning a Bachelor's of Music, and...

Diane  Mae (Kohn) Rottschafer

Diane Mae (Kohn) Rottschafer

Oct 29, 2019

Diane Mae Rottschafer, 77, of West Olive, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019. Diane was born on August 21st, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Norbert and Jane (Ackerman) Kohn-Hansen. She was married to Randall John Rottschafer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Eugene Sklar

Eugene Sklar

Oct 28, 2019

Eugene Sklar, 81, of Fennville, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 28th, 2019. Eugene was born on September 5th, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Sam and Esther (Parker) Sklar. He was married to Pamela (Vanderstel) Sklar. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Donna  Jean (Engelsman) Wyngarden

Donna Jean (Engelsman) Wyngarden

Oct 28, 2019

Donna Jean Wyngarden, 77 of Zeeland MI, died from a sudden and unexpected illness Monday Oct 28, 2019. Her family is focusing on the blessing that she was spared a prolonged journey with Alzheimer's that had already begun. Donna was born May 12, 1942 in Chicago IL and was a lifelong resident of West Michigan. She held a variety...

James  Alan Whitman

James Alan Whitman

Oct 28, 2019

James Alan Whitman, 68, of Jonesville, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 28th, 2019. James was born on October 1st, 1951, in Coldwater, Michigan to Gary and Josephine (Tubbs) Whitman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michael  Joseph Pritko

Michael Joseph Pritko

Oct 26, 2019

Pritko, Mike (Michael Joseph) 5/24/1939 - Slatedale, PA 10/26/2019 - Plainwell, MI Mike passed away peacefully after a 10 month battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike worked for American Cyanamide 38 years as a production superintendent. Since retirement the hard worker he was continued working as a code enforcement officer for the...

Linda  Susan (Ade) Robinson

Linda Susan (Ade) Robinson

Oct 26, 2019

Linda Susan Robinson, 68, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 26th, 2019. Linda was born on July 8th, 1951, in Muskegon, Michigan to Waldo and Virginia (Patton) Ade. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Muncy

Franklin D. Roosevelt Muncy

Oct 25, 2019

Franklin D. Roosevelt Muncy, 61, of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away on Friday, October 25th, 2019. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Terry Muncy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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