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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.
Cheryl Ann (Eckley) Joyce
May 4, 2019
Cheryl Ann Joyce, 80, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Cheryl was born on September 7th, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska to Howard and Lois (Bridewell) Eckley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Gerald Herman Schluckbier
May 4, 2019
Gerald Schluckbier, 82, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Gerald was born on December 21st, 1936, in Flint, Michigan to Clarence and Viola (Boyer) Schluckbier . He was married to Ruth Anne (Dillon) Schluckbier. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Irene Mcclain
May 4, 2019
On Saturday May 4, deeply loved child of God, Irene McClain, died peacefully after a brief struggle with cancer. Irene was born in Saginaw Michigan and grew up there until she moved to Holland Michigan in the mid 1990's. She was a longtime resident of Holland, where she worked for the current Spartan Nash. Irene, moved to Grand Rapids...
Keiko (Arakaki) Schumaker
May 4, 2019
Keiko Schumaker, 50, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Keiko was born on December 31st, 1968, in Naha, Japan to Atsuo and Ei (Oomasu) Arakaki. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Patricia Louise (Berg) Sellinger
May 4, 2019
Patricia Louise Sellinger, 72, of Portage, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Patricia was born on February 23rd, 1947, in Paw Paw, Michigan to Eugene and Frances (Nash) Berg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Brian Wayne Phillips
May 4, 2019
Brian Wayne Phillips, 78, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. Brian was born on April 22nd, 1941, in Holden, Massachusetts to Jack and Stella (Charters) Phillips. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
James Harvey Breay
May 3, 2019
James Harvey Breay, 73, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 3rd, 2019. James was born on June 2nd, 1945, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to Edward and Lillian (Kolb) Breay. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dennis Haver
May 3, 2019
Dennis Haver, 77, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 3rd, 2019. Dennis was born on June 8th, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Keith and Eva Haver . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Gerald Brune
May 3, 2019
Gerald (Jerry) E. Brune, Grand Rapids Michigan, formerly of Midland, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019. He was born to Glenn and Charlotte (Hawley) Brune on March 18, 1941 in Belding, MI. Jerry spent the majority of his adult life in Midland, MI retiring from the Dow Chemical Company after 35 years of service. He relocated...

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