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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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