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Virginia  Mae (Mccarry) Bell

Virginia Mae (Mccarry) Bell

May 30, 2019

Born May 19, 1928 in Kegomic, Michigan, to Harry and Norma Mae McCary (Cossett). She was the youngest of five children. She spent most of her childhood in Boyne City, Michigan. On November 12, 1946, Virginia married Loren Earl Bell, of Boyne Falls, Michigan. They lived there together for the next 15 years. After Loren and Virginia retired, they...

Joyce  Ann (Corwin) Garcia

Joyce Ann (Corwin) Garcia

May 28, 2019

Joyce Garcia, 75, of Comstock Park, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019. Joyce was born on November 13th, 1943. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Estella  Marie (Vogg) Vitins

Estella Marie (Vogg) Vitins

May 28, 2019

Estella Marie Vitins, age 77, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Estella was preceded in death by her husband, Janis, son, John, and grandson, Vincent Cooper. She is survived by her daughters Amy (Charles) Cooper, Julia (Kenneth) Marchek; grandchildren, Zachary Cooper, Nicole and Emily Marchek; siblings, Susan, Deborah, and Dale (Lori) Vogg, Ruth Ann Edson;...

Edward  A. Brown

Edward A. Brown

May 27, 2019

Edward A. Brown, 83, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2019. Edward was born on May 19th, 1936, in Muskegon, Michigan to Edward and Mary (Smith) Brown. He was married to Germaine (Beauregard) Brown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Valeri  Jeane (Waite) Chumney

Valeri Jeane (Waite) Chumney

May 27, 2019

Valeri Jeane Chumney, 56, of Lowell, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2019. Valeri was born on August 30th, 1962, in Anderson, Indiana to Ronald and Jean (Toler) Waite. She was married to Michael Chumney. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Juliana  Arlene (Olsen) Cole

Juliana Arlene (Olsen) Cole

May 26, 2019

Juliana Arlene Cole, 84, of Norton Shores, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 26th, 2019. Juliana was born on July 5th, 1934, to Jacob and Rose (Weber) Olson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Rachael  Marie Dille

Rachael Marie Dille

May 26, 2019

Rachael Marie Dille, 54, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 26th, 2019. Rachael was born on December 30th, 1964, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Thelma (Bell) Green. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Saul Garces

Saul Garces

May 26, 2019

Saul Garces of Grand Rapids, Michigan born in Weslaco, Texas. age 34 passed away on May 26, 2019. He was born to Isaac Garces and Sylvia Uvalle on September 15, 1984. Saul loved to dance, sing and cook. He was an extraordinary individual who loved to make people laugh. He had the biggest heart anyone could ask for. His...

Frederick  Francis Lavene

Frederick Francis Lavene

May 26, 2019

Frederick Francis LaVene, 63, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 26th, 2019. Frederick was born on January 13th, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Therese (English) LaVene. He was married to Marlene Ann (Hockeborn) LaVene. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Donald  Dennis Johnson

Donald Dennis Johnson

May 24, 2019

Donald Dennis Johnson, 72, of Greenville, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 24th, 2019. Donald was born on October 26th, 1946, to Ardel and Amelia (Otto) Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michele  Annette (Morris) Dunning

Michele Annette (Morris) Dunning

May 24, 2019

Michele Annette Dunning (Morris), 65, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2019. She is survived by her loving daughter Emily Stavrou-Schaefer (Chris), Granddaughter Zoe Stavrou, and siblings Christine Khalil, Dirck Morris (Denise), Gregory Morris (Elaine), Ann Ayers, and Alison Pierce, and many cousins, nieces and nephews and special friends. Michele was a strong woman who...

Ruby  Mae (Johnson) Purnell

Ruby Mae (Johnson) Purnell

May 24, 2019

Ruby Mae Purnell, 91, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 24th, 2019. Ruby was born on May 20th, 1928, in Okalona, Mississippi to John and Emma Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James  William Fleser

James William Fleser

May 23, 2019

James William Fleser, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019. James was born on January 23rd, 1933, in Flint, Michigan to Donald Fleser and Margaret Fleser Preston. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Alan  Scott Pustay

Alan Scott Pustay

May 23, 2019

Alan Scott Pustay, 64, of Grand Haven, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019. Alan was born on May 30th, 1954, in Grand Haven, Michigan to Albert and Naomi (Ingersol) Pustay. He was married to Sue (Gold) Pustay. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Katherine  Joyce Mencarelli

Katherine Joyce Mencarelli

May 23, 2019

Joyce Mencarelli, age 88, from Grand Rapids MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 23rd, 2019. She was born July 3rd, 1930 in Bellaire, MI. Joyce was a 1947 Valedictorian Graduate from Bellaire High School and received a Nursing Degree from Blodget Nursing. Joyce loved to attend church with her family. In her free time...

Anthony  Scott Petersen

Anthony Scott Petersen

May 22, 2019

Anthony Scott Petersen , age 30, passed away on May 22, 2019 in Byron Center, Michigan. Anthony is survived by his mother, Denise A. Petersen- Castro; his father, Romulo G. Castro; his brothers, Kevin B. Petersen, Romulo G. Castro Jr., and Anthony B. Castro; and his sisters, Angelina D. Castro, Stacey M. Marin Perez, and Frances A. Castro. He...

Ronald Ensing

Ronald Ensing

May 22, 2019

Ronald Ensing of Grand Rapids passed away May 22, 2019, after an illness. He was 83. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ensing. He is survived by his children, Mike and Peg Ensing, Jim and Melissa Ensing, Todd and Sue Ensing, and Cliff Ensing; grandchildren, Chris and Sierra Ensing, Missy and Nick Prill, Eric Ensing, Nathan...

Linda  Jeann (Wiley) Lorback

Linda Jeann (Wiley) Lorback

May 22, 2019

Linda Jeann Lorback, 79, of Allegan, Michigan' passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019. Linda was born on January 28th, 1940, in Allegan, Michigan to Lavern and Marjorie (Barnes) Wiley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Vera  Jean (Morris) Pillars

Vera Jean (Morris) Pillars

May 22, 2019

Vera Jean Pillar of Gobles, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019. Vera was born on March 20th, 1932, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Lloyd Morris and Elizabeth Morris Will call. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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