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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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