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Ruth Elaine (Graupner) Hahn
Nov 5, 2019
Ruth Elaine Hahn (87) passed away at her home in Holland, Michigan Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. Visitation is 1:30 pm followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00pm, Sunday, November 10th at Zion Lutheran Church at 77 32nd St., Holland, Michigan 49423, (616) 392-7151. Ruth was born in Fosston, Minnesota, on October 30, 1932. She was baptized on...
James Carlton Peckham
Nov 4, 2019
James C. Peckham, 91, of Lowell, MI, passed away on Monday, November 4th at Green Acres of Lowell. Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice and son-in-law, Terry. He is survived by his two children; Alice Cruzan and Dawn (Gary) Bell, grandchildren; Rachel, Terry (Theresa), Daniel, Jennifer (Nate), James, great-grandchildren; Oliver, Alexiana, and sister; Arlene. Jim...
Carl Lee Jensen
Nov 4, 2019
Carl Lee Jensen, 62, of Six Lakes, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2019. Carl was born on December 11th, 1956, in Howell, Michigan to Don and Mabel (Shelly) Hudson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Theodore David Miskowiec
Nov 4, 2019
Theodore David Miskowiec, 77, of North Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2019. Theodore was born on November 6th, 1941, in Muskegon, Michigan to Frank and Georgia (DeWolfe) Miskowiec. He was married to Roberta (Buikema) Miskowiec. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Maryanne (Simcik) Thomas
Nov 3, 2019
Maryanne (Simcik) Thomas, 85, went into God's light on Nov. 3, 2019. A longtime resident of Metro Detroit, Maryanne had recently moved to the Grand Rapids area. Her passion was enjoying the arts from musical operas to visual arts. She had a great fondness for visiting the zoo and being with children. Her other interests included cooking, reading and...
Michael Stephen Stempfel
Nov 3, 2019
Michael Stephen Stempfel, 65, of Hudsonville, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019. Michael was born on July 22nd, 1954, in Akron, Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Frances H. (Ploughman) Mccartney
Nov 2, 2019
Frances H. McCartney of Kalamazoo MI., passed peacefully into Spirit, surrounded by her family, on November 2, 2019. Fran was born April 10, 1932 in Muskegon. She is survived by her beloved daughters Linda Sandin, Michelle Valkema (Al) Lisa McCartney (Liz), Patti Ludvig-McCartney (Gy), and Julie Wdowicki (Gary); stepchildren Sheri Godsey Johnsen (Dave), and Michael Godsey (Barbara). She fiercely...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

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