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Donnell  Floyd Thompson

Donnell Floyd Thompson

Sep 17, 2019

Donnell Floyd Thompson, age 84, passed away on September 17th, 2019, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after battling lung cancer. He was born September 1st, 1935 in Stonington, Colorado, the son of John and Mabel (Evans) Thompson. Don Graduated in 1955, from Johnson High School in Johnson City, Kansas. He served in the United States Navy on board the Aircraft...

Barbara  Jean (Mattheis) Musselman

Barbara Jean (Mattheis) Musselman

Sep 17, 2019

Barbara Jean Musselman, 90, of Richland, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 17th, 2019. Barbara was born on October 15th, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Lewis and Neva (Harwood) Mattheis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Daniel  Lee Swackhammer

Daniel Lee Swackhammer

Sep 16, 2019

Daniel Lee Swackhammer, 64, of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2019. Daniel was born on May 2nd, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald and Evelyn (DuBois) Swackhammer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

George  William Shumaker

George William Shumaker

Sep 16, 2019

George William Shumaker, 85, of Bitely, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2019. George was born on August 21st, 1934, in Fennville, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Lori  Ann (Barrett) Deyoung

Lori Ann (Barrett) Deyoung

Sep 16, 2019

Lori Ann DeYoung, 61, of Middleville, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2019. Lori was born on May 6th, 1958, in Wyoming, Michigan to Robert and Beatrice Barrett. She was married to David Louis DeYoung. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michael  Edward Vandevender

Michael Edward Vandevender

Sep 16, 2019

Michael Edward Vandevender, 58, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2019. Michael was born on September 1st, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois to George and Frances (Mayer) Vandevender. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pearl  Arlene (Rose) Shiflett

Pearl Arlene (Rose) Shiflett

Sep 15, 2019

Pearl Arlene Shiflett, 87, of Grand Haven, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 15th, 2019. Pearl was born on July 27th, 1932, in Spring Lake, Michigan to Charles and Clara (Garrow) Rose. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Marilyn  Kay (Bouwkamp) Johnson

Marilyn Kay (Bouwkamp) Johnson

Sep 15, 2019

Mrs. Marilyn K. Johnson of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 60, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born to Donald and Lois Bouwkamp, Sr. on August 14, 1959, in Grand Rapids. She was born the youngest of her family and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Marilyn was married to the love of her life,...

Gloria  Jean (Newell) Leson

Gloria Jean (Newell) Leson

Sep 15, 2019

Gloria Jean was born on April 29, 1938 in Grand Rapids to Lyle Newell & Ilah (Vogg). Jean was very close with her father who raised her and her siblings, with the help of her grandmother Dorothy Newell. Jean attended school in Godwin Heights. She was a bright student and a talented Jr. marksman; earning national recognition from Gerald...

Rogelio  Anthony Mireles

Rogelio Anthony Mireles

Sep 14, 2019

Rogelio Anthony Mireles, age 35, tragically passed away in Tallmadge Township, MI, on Saturday, September 14th, 2019. He was born on September 15th, 1984 in Grand Rapids, MI. Anthony was survived by his parents Roger and Bonnita Mireles. He was dearly loved by his girlfriend Katy Bylsma; his children Ethan, Xavier, Ezekeyial, Eli, Aaron and Aryellah; along with his...

Sharon M. Johnson (Van) Driel)

Sharon M. Johnson (Van) Driel)

Sep 14, 2019

Sharon M.Johnson (Van Driel), age 73 of Dutton, MI entered her heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was born December 6, 1945 to John and Helen (Cornell) Van Driel. Sharon is survived by her husband of 54 years, Arlie Jay Johnson and their children Brian Johnson, Stacey and Erika Johnson and Jennifer Johnson/Mark Walma. Sharon has 9...

Steven  Paul Meinke

Steven Paul Meinke

Sep 13, 2019

Steven Paul Meinke, 63, of Greenville, Michigan passed away on Friday, September 13th, 2019. Steven was born on November 26th, 1955, in Kent County Michigan to Edwin and Donna (Bart) Meinke Bart. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Richard  Gordon Burrus

Richard Gordon Burrus

Sep 13, 2019

Richard Gordon Burrus, 72, of Mattawan, Michigan passed away on Friday, September 13th, 2019. Richard was born on November 21st, 1946, in Brighton, Michigan to Gordon and Lorena Burrus. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dorothy  Jane (Shull) Russ

Dorothy Jane (Shull) Russ

Sep 12, 2019

Dorothy Jane Russ, 70, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 12th, 2019. Dorothy was born on September 18th, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee to Clair and Dorothy (Vaughn) Shull. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Tommy Degroot

Tommy Degroot

Sep 12, 2019

Tom DeGroot, age 78, passed away on 9/12/2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marie DeGroot; brother, David DeGroot; stepdaughter, Michelle Brown and in-laws Daniel and Nellie Eskew. Tom is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharrel; stepdaughter, Kim (Jeff) Miller, sons, Steven and David James (Jamie) DeGroot;...

Hall Crysler

Hall Crysler

Sep 11, 2019

Hall Crysler, 80, of Standale, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019. Hall was born on April 3rd, 1939, in Baldwin, Michigan to Dewey and Ellen (Foster) Crysler. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Paul  Edward Kratz

Paul Edward Kratz

Sep 11, 2019

Paul Edward Kratz, 82, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019. Paul was born on February 25th, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Ethel (Holburn) Kratz. He was married to Sharon (Scott) Kratz. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michael  Scott Allersma

Michael Scott Allersma

Sep 11, 2019

Michael Scott Allersma, 50, of Walker, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019. Michael was born on May 13th, 1969, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald and Yvonne (McDonell) Allersma. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joseph  Famiyeh Nzeh

Joseph Famiyeh Nzeh

Sep 10, 2019

Joseph Famiyeh Nzeh, 50, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019. Joseph was born on December 28th, 1968, in Accra, Ghana to Joseph and Aba (Krampa) Nzeh. He was married to Sarah (Ackah) Nzeh. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Information Interment When: Thursday, January 1, 1970 Location: Pine...

Fidel  Flores Ramos

Fidel Flores Ramos

Sep 10, 2019

Fidel Flores Ramos, 71, of Grandville, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019. Fidel was born on April 25th, 1948, in Santa Rita, Mexico to Leopoldo Flores and Olimpia (Ramos) Flores. He was married to Maria (Orellana) Flores. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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