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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...
Thomas Marvin Fargo
May 3, 2019
Thomas "Tom" Marvin Fargo of Allegan, Michigan passed away at home on May 3, 2019 after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones. He was 65. Tom, or as he often introduced himself "Thomas Marvin Fargo of the World", was born July 22, 1953 in Dowagiac, Michigan. Aside from a few months' work in Arizona, he was a lifelong...
Thomas Charles Smith
May 2, 2019
Thomas Charles Smith, 60, of Hudsonville, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. Thomas was born on July 30th, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Charles and Florence (Carlson) Smith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Barry Duane Cramer
May 2, 2019
Barry Duane Cramer, 63, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. Barry was born on May 25th, 1955, in Grand Rapids, MI to Adrian and Thelma (Krantz) Cramer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Kentrell Ali Lomax
May 1, 2019
Kentrell Ali Lomax was born on January 15, 2019, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ali Lomax, Jr. and Whitney Taylor. He passed away on May 1, 2019, at three months of age. A Service for Kentrell will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 AM at New Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church (21 Murray St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508)...

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