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Frederick Church

Frederick Church

May 13, 2019

Frederick Church, 74, of Grandville, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 13th, 2019. Frederick was born on September 21st, 1944, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Frank and Lillian (Doherty) Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Teri  Anne (Dant) Zube

Teri Anne (Dant) Zube

May 12, 2019

Teri Anne Zube, 60, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 12th, 2019. Teri was born on August 18th, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan to Bruce and Shirley Dant. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Maureen  Claire (Glupker) Glupker

Maureen Claire (Glupker) Glupker

May 12, 2019

Maureen "Micki" Claire Glupker (Walthorn), age 74, of Grand Rapids MI, passed away on May 12, 2019. She will be missed by her children, Julie, John and James (Brenda) Straubel, grandchildren, Matthew (Teddy) Johnson, Summer Narloch and Samantha Straubel, sisters, Lynne Deering and Elaine Otwell, along with nephews, nieces and cousins. A thanksgiving of her life will be held...

Richard  Lewis Marshall

Richard Lewis Marshall

May 12, 2019

Richard Lewis Marshall, 73, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 12th, 2019. Richard was born on June 17th, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to Lewis and Beatrice (Redman) Marshall. He was married to Patricia (Ryno) Marshall for 50 years. They had three children, Beth Marshall Renfro, from Colorado, Cheryl Marshall from Wayland, and Richard Marshall Jr. Richard worked...

Thomas  Dale Wallace

Thomas Dale Wallace

May 12, 2019

Thomas Dale Wallace went to be with his Lord on May 12, 2019 at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, MI at the age of 57. Tom is survived by his wife Joan, and son Zack, Wayland, and daughter, Hannah Wallace, Seward, NE; and brother Tim (Jenny) Wallace, Plainwell. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and...

Susan  Kathleen (Ida) Ida

Susan Kathleen (Ida) Ida

May 11, 2019

On the morning of May 11, 2019, Susan Ida of Grand Rapids, MI passed away at the age of 65. Sue was born to Alfred and Doris Ida in 1953. She received her bachelors degree in Sociology at GVSU. She worked at UPS for more than 30 years. Sue loved sports! She played softball and basketball and was a...

Carl  Louis Kikstra

Carl Louis Kikstra

May 10, 2019

Carl Louis Kikstra, age 72, of Marne, peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior on May 10, surrounded by his family. The son of Louis and Lucille (Nordyke) Kikstra, Carl was born in 1946 in Grand Rapids. After graduating from South Christian High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and proudly served in the Vietnam War for...

Robert  Joseph Lesinski

Robert Joseph Lesinski

May 10, 2019

Robert "Bob" Lesinski passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the age of seventy-seven. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he attended St. Isidore's and St. Joseph's Seminary in Grand Rapids and St. John's Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. Along with owning Midwest Religious Center (1980-1988), Bob worked in liturgical music and in advertising for Catholic church bulletins and taught...

Charles  A. Johnson

Charles A. Johnson

May 10, 2019

Charles A. Johnson (Chuckie) passed away on May 10th 2019. Chuckie was born to Charles (Tiny) and Betty Johnson (Hartzell) on October 15th 1956. He was best known for his passion for music, musical talents and his unique sense of humor. He was also a veteran of the Marine Corp. He was known and loved by many. He will...

Opal (Sworthwood) Rauschenberger

Opal (Sworthwood) Rauschenberger

May 9, 2019

Opal Rauschenberger of Middleville, MI passed away at the age of 94. Opal was born March 16, 1925 in Owasso, MI. She was raised in Alma, MI by her Aunt and Uncle. She married Martin Rauschenberger on May 17, 1946 in St Louis, MI They lived in Alma, MI for several years before moving to Gun Lake, MI where...

Kimberly  Ellen (Shumate) Underhill

Kimberly Ellen (Shumate) Underhill

May 9, 2019

Kimberly Ellen Underhill, 61, of Blanchard, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 9th, 2019. Kimberly was born on March 28th, 1958, in Stanwood, Michigan to Richard and Shirley (Doxtater) Shumate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Julia  Mary (Buzas) Riemersma

Julia Mary (Buzas) Riemersma

May 9, 2019

With family at her side Julia Mary Emery-Riemersma (Buzas), age 94 of Grandville, was peacefully called home on Thursday May 9, 2019. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, "Mema," grandmother and great-grandmother. Born July 27, 1924 to Charles and Esther (Budjaco) Buzas, she grew up on the family farm in Coopersville and later settled in Grand Rapids with...

Diane  Lynn (Boshoven) Cook

Diane Lynn (Boshoven) Cook

May 8, 2019

Diane Lynn Cook (Boshoven), age 71, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born May 26, 1947 and passed away May 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Eldon and Jennie Boshoven, husband Ronald, daughter Beth, and brothers Ray, Dave, and Eldie. She is survived by her sons Jeff (Jennifer), Brent (Valerie), and daughter Datoka; grandchildren Gabrielle, Ian and...

Barbara  Ann (Hieftje) Hieftje

Barbara Ann (Hieftje) Hieftje

May 8, 2019

Barbara Ann Hieftje, 72, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019. Barbara was born on November 8th, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Louis and Goldie (Wiegerink) Hieftje. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Annabel  Jane (Wietsma) Hovey

Annabel Jane (Wietsma) Hovey

May 7, 2019

Annabel J. Hovey, of Sparta, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on May 7, 2019, at the age of 94. She is survived by her children Larry (Sharon) Cook, Harold (Peg) Cook, Greg (Beth) Hovey, Alan Hovey, Kim (Brent) Bouwens, Deufay (Mary) Hovey IV, June Hovey, her brother Raymond (Johanna) Wietsma, sisters Esther (Ken) Verburg...

Terry  Raymond Rhoades

Terry Raymond Rhoades

May 6, 2019

Terry Raymond Rhoades, 75, of Middleville, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2019. Terry was born on July 10th, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Elmer and Gladys (See) Rhoades. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Wesley  Franklin Snook

Wesley Franklin Snook

May 6, 2019

Wesley Franklin Snook, 66, of Otsego, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2019. Wesley was born on July 10th, 1952, in Plainwell, Michigan to Wesley and Erica (Schtolz) Snook. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Nancy  Carol (Lawton) Kiste

Nancy Carol (Lawton) Kiste

May 6, 2019

Nancy Carol (Lawton) Kiste, 77, of Cedar Springs, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, May 6, 2019. Nancy was born on March 1, 1942 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Jake and Velma Lawton. Nancy is survived by her five children, Tim (Penny) Mongar of Cedar Springs, Tina (Dennis) Merryman of Newaygo, James Lawton of Tennessee,...

Ben Joseph Daniel Fairbrother

Ben Joseph Daniel Fairbrother

May 6, 2019

Ben Joseph Daniel Fairbrother, 41, of Walker, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 6th, 2019. Ben was born on December 21st, 1977, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Sheila (Lutz) Fairbrother. He was married to Amanda Ana (Hellwarth) Fairbrother. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Stephen  Lee Wilkins

Stephen Lee Wilkins

May 5, 2019

Stephen Lee Wilkins, 80, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. Stephen was born on February 1st, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Laverne and Elizabeth (Wieden) Wilkins. He was married to Joan (Krucinski) Wilkins. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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