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James Elmer Moore
Jun 24, 2019
James Elmer Moore, 59, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2019. James was born in Leechburg, PA to parents Elmer and Bernice Wolfe. He loved to work on cars, ride his moped all over town, and "The Dirty Bird". His favorite place to be was at The Flamingo with all of his friends. James is...
Luther Ward
Jun 24, 2019
Ward, Luther age 85 and a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids MI, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday. He suffered from Kidney failure and Alzheimers disease. Luther was born on September 3, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI. As a youngster he participated in Youth Commonwealth and a boys club at the YMCA, where he was...
Carol Jean (Reed) Schurtz
Jun 24, 2019
Carol J Schurtz (Reed) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, (formerly of Mancelona and Muskegon, MI) age 67, passed away on June 24th, 2019. She was born to Elmer and Hazel (Curtis) Reed on January 5th, 1952, in Muskegon, MI. Carol loved to spend her free time reading and enjoying the wildlife of northern Michigan. In particular, she enjoyed the many...
Jason Roger Haveman
Jun 23, 2019
Jason R. Haveman, age 88, went Home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday June 23, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Shirley (Koopman). He is also survived by his brother Bob (Helen) Haveman; sisters, Beatrice Roseboom and Esther Bakker, 13 children, 22 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Jason was a veteran of the U.S....
Derrick Andrew White
Jun 18, 2019
Derrick Andrew White August 18, 1988-June 18, 2019. Derrick loved steak, fishing, Natty Daddies, fixing things, climbing trees, being outdoors, and most of all his family. Derrick was wonderful with children, especially his niece and nephews, who loved him so very much. Derrick had a beautiful smile and a kind, gentle nature. He was always ready to help someone...
Diane Lucille (Colman) Kidd
Jun 18, 2019
Diane Lucille Kidd, 72, of Portage, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019. Diane was born on August 15th, 1946, in Sturgis, Michigan to Robert and Dorothea (Wolfrath) Colman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Melva Ann (Parks) Medawis
Jun 18, 2019
Melva Ann Medawis, 74, of Ravenna, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 17th, 2019. Melva was born on May 25th, 1945, in Fremont, Michigan to William and Della (Weeks) Parks. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ronald Dale Pas
Jun 18, 2019
Ronald Dale Pas, 73, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019. Ronald was born on February 14th, 1946, in Holland, Michigan to Raymond and Wilma (Rypma) Pas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Betty Jane (Stam) Dewaard
Jun 18, 2019
Betty Stam DeWaard, reached the age 90 in April of 2019 and was welcomed into the full presence of her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, in June, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, John, her brother, Ed Stam and her son-in-law, Charles Harmon. She is survived by her children: Paul (Mary) DeWaard, Susan (Craig) Bruggink, Donna...
Amanda Lynn Groenke
Jun 17, 2019
Amanda Lynn Groenke age 35 passed away Jun 17 2019. She was preceded in death by her father Gordon, grandparents Tony and Rose VanderSyde and sister in law Lauren Humphreys. She is survived by her sons Anthony Stonto,Elijah Knowlton,Matthew and Gabriel Hojnacki her mother Bonnie, brother Jesse, niece Jazlynn Groenke. Amanda was a beautiful woman proud of her native...
Laurie Lynn (Kimbrell) Geerling
Jun 17, 2019
Laurie Lynn Kimbrell Geerling, 48, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her home in Wyoming, Michigan. Laurie was born October 12, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert Kimbrell and Linda (Sines) Kimbrell. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs of Lombard and Aurora, where her son Joseph was born. In 1996, she moved to Michigan where she...
Earl Duane Vandusen
Jun 16, 2019
On Father's Day morning, June 16, 2019, Earl D. VanDusen of Wyoming, MI went to be with his eternal Father. Earl was born to Judy and Mick VanDusen in 1931, graduated from Union High School, served in the Navy during the Korean War, and retired from Reynolds Aluminum Company after working there for many years. Earl was an avid...
Clifford Lee Storey
Jun 16, 2019
Clifford Lee Storey, 63, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 16th, 2019. Clifford was born on April 15th, 1956, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Edward George Debaptiste
Jun 15, 2019
On June 15, 2019, the gates of Heaven were opened wide as Edward George deBaptiste passed through them into the arms of his Loving Savior, Jesus Christ. Ed was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents Eric and Irene deBaptiste. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Betty and Ann Brown. Ed is survived by his loving...
Louis Michael Chatterson
Jun 15, 2019
Louis Michael Chatterson, 81, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 15th, 2019. Louis was born on July 14th, 1937, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was married to Bevery Jean (Curry) Chatterson.
Linda Marie Mcdonald
Jun 14, 2019
Linda Marie McDonald, 60, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 14th, 2019. Linda was born on June 15th, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to James and Anna (Barons) Brown. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jacqueline Marie Gold
Jun 14, 2019
Jacqueline Marie Gold, 71, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 14th, 2019. Jacqueline was born on July 14th, 1947, in Cedar Springs, Michigan to Ralph Gold and Gladys (Adams) Grzesiak. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Sau Thi Mai
Jun 13, 2019
Sau Thi Mai, 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 13th, 2019. Sau was born on December 24th, 1931, in Tra Vinh, Vietnam to Dinh Mai and Gap Dang. Visitation for Sau will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 3-9 pm at Ofield Funeral Home (4500 Kalamazoo Ave. Kentwood, MI 49508). A Service is planned...
Darin Rex Burroughs
Jun 12, 2019
Darin Rex Burroughs, 45, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019. Darin was born on September 20th, 1973, in Muskegon, Michigan to Rex Burroughs and Bonnie (Crampton) Dauten. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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