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Frances Jean (Thompson) Patterson
Sep 24, 2019
Frances Jean Patterson, age 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away at home on Tuesday September 24, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billie, her son, Mark Patterson, son-in-law, Dennis Gochenour and Duane Devries and daughter-in-law, Marilyn Patterson. She is survived by her sister, Anne Nicholas; her children, Barb Gochenour, Marianne & Dan Webster, Laurie & John...
Eddah Njeri (Kogi) Mirzeler
Sep 23, 2019
Eddah Njeri Mirzeler, 67, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 23rd, 2019. Eddah was born on March 31st, 1952, in Nairobi, Kenya. She was married to Mustafa Mirzeler. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mable Lorraine (Wright) Williams
Sep 21, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mable (Mae) Williams. Mable was a Licensed Practical Nurse, a master seamstress and won awards for her beautiful embroidery and needlepoint artistry. She lived out her Christian faith by leading Bible study classes for women and correspondence Bible studies with prisoners. She is survived by her four children...
Jeffrey George Atkinson
Sep 20, 2019
Jeffrey George Atkinson of Holland was called home to the Lord on September 20, 2019. Born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 12, 1943, he attended Western Michigan University and spent his career working for National Starch and Chemical Company in Finderne, New Jersey. He was a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Holland. He is survived...
Madelyn Ann (Johnson) Loy
Sep 20, 2019
Madelyn Ann Loy, 77, of Mattawan, Michigan passed away on Friday, September 20th, 2019. Madelyn was born on August 28th, 1942, in Knoxville,Tennessee to Hardy and Augusta (Wells) Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Janice Kay (Belka) Misak
Sep 20, 2019
Janice Kay Misak of Wayland, Michigan, age 66, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019. She was born to Edward and Gladys Belka on December 22, 1952 in Plainwell, Michigan. The youngest of 5 children, she was always surrounded by family fun in their 2 bedroom home. Janice was married to Dennis Misak on February 15, 1969. She had...
Carolyn May (Murray) Warwick
Sep 19, 2019
Carolyn May Warwick, 70, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 19th, 2019. Carolyn was born on July 2nd, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Don and Kathy (Flossie) Murray. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Tamra Rae (Gerlach) Bassett
Sep 19, 2019
Tamra R. Bassett of Kentwood, Michigan, age 75, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. She was born to Howard and Alice (Price) Gerlach on January 28, 1944. Tamra was the oldest of two children. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a 1962 graduate of Rogers High School. Tamra loved to show Great Danes. She and...
James Richard Reynolds
Sep 19, 2019
James Richard Reynolds, 78, of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 19th, 2019. James was born on August 3rd, 1941, in Oil City, Pennsylvania to Charles and Dora (Williams) Reynolds. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
James Donald Webb
Sep 19, 2019
James Donald Webb, 64, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 19th, 2019. James was born on January 9th, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan to James Webb and Evelyn (Dozier) Jeris. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mildred Ruth Braun
Sep 18, 2019
Mildred Ruth Braun, 61, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019. Mildred was born on December 28th,1957, in Douglas, Michigan to William and Regina (Wuerfel) Braun. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

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