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Gregory  Robert Laughlin

Gregory Robert Laughlin

May 1, 2019

Gregory Robert Laughlin, 72, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019. Gregory was born on November 30th, 1946, to Gregory and Carol Laughlin . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ralph  Orlando Schenk

Ralph Orlando Schenk

May 1, 2019

Ralph Orlando Schenk, 85, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019. Ralph was born on June 9th, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Herman and Mabel (Carlson) Schenk. He was married to Joyce (Johnson) Schenk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Angelique  Amber (Buller) Slater

Angelique Amber (Buller) Slater

May 1, 2019

Angelique Amber Slater, 36, of Galesburg, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019. Angelique was born on July 9th, 1982, in Traverse City, Michigan to Almon and Suzanne (Robinson) Buller. She was married to Joshua Slater. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Barbara  May (Farrant) Linehan

Barbara May (Farrant) Linehan

May 1, 2019

Barbara May Linehan, 73, of Allendale, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019. Barbara was born on April 9th, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio to Lester and Elizabeth (Oberdier) Farrant. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Gilbert  Daniel Bebee

Gilbert Daniel Bebee

Apr 30, 2019

Gilbert D. Bebee, born 6/29/1963, passed away 4/30/2019 at Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids. He was proceeded in death by his parents of Tex and Josephine Bebee Gilbert is survived by his older siblings Otto Bebee, Tex Bebee Jr, Inez Merz, and Josephine "Jody" Buss. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews and loving owner to his two...

Elsie  Jenny Larson

Elsie Jenny Larson

Apr 30, 2019

Elsie Jenny Larson of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away at the age of 93, Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at American House of Kentwood. Elsie was born January 20, 1926, to Ove and Ellen Bjerregaard of Detroit, MI. Elsie had a great love of music and played the Clarinet until she was 87. She played in the Calder City Band...

Lillian  Beth (Karpp) Balk

Lillian Beth (Karpp) Balk

Apr 30, 2019

Lillian Beth Balk, 69, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019. Lillian was born on September 6th, 1949, in Grand Haven, Michigan to Alfred and Dolores (Hitsman) Balk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Harley  Dale Vredevoogd

Harley Dale Vredevoogd

Apr 30, 2019

Harley Dale Vredevoogd (10/16/29 -4/30/19) of Grandville, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Evelyn Vredevoogd, his former wives Cynthia Vredevoogd and Marilyn McClellan, his daughter Allison Vredevoogd, and 5 of his siblings. He is survived by his remaining siblings; Don (Sharon) Vredevoogd, Mick (Lynn)...

Howard  Langdon Joyce

Howard Langdon Joyce

Apr 30, 2019

Howard Langdon Joyce, 90, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019. Howard was born on December 13th, 1928, in Wyoming, Michigan to Howard Slootmaker and Esther Boyce. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Donna  Jean (Hazen) Snook

Donna Jean (Hazen) Snook

Apr 29, 2019

Donna Jean Snook, 73, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Monday, April 29th, 2019. Donna was born on August 20th, 1945, in Allegan, Michigan to Pembrook and Bernice (Carpenter) Hazen. She was married to James Dale Snook.

Michael  Harold Mikula

Michael Harold Mikula

Apr 28, 2019

Michael Harold Mikula, 37, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Michael was born on November 14th, 1981, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Janet (Piccard) Rasch. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Margaret  Mary (Camling) Brasic

Margaret Mary (Camling) Brasic

Apr 28, 2019

Margaret Mary Brasic, age 73, passed away peacefully at Yorkshire Manor, Walker, MI on April 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret (Brown) Camling, brother, Robert and sister-in-law, Bernice, brothers-law Fred Anderson and John Orlikowski. Surviving are her children, Larry (Christina), Christine (Bill) Byers, Rebecca (Mark) Mulder, Matthew (Cait), Joseph (Sara), and 10...

Cynthia  Lee Goudzwaard

Cynthia Lee Goudzwaard

Apr 28, 2019

Cynthia Lee Goudzwaard, 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed into a new life expression on Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids to Louis and Dorothy Goudzwaard on September 15, 1955. Cindy graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1973 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Music, Piano Technology and Bassoon Performance at Michigan...

Margaret Brasic

Margaret Brasic

Apr 28, 2019

Margaret Mary Brasic, age 73, passed away peacefully at Yorkshire Manor, Walker, MI on April 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Margaret (Brown) Camling, brother, Robert and sister-in-law, Bernice, brothers-law Fred Anderson and John Orlikowski. Surviving are her children, Larry (Christina), Christine (Bill) Byers, Rebecca (Mark) Mulder, Matthew (Cait), Joseph (Sara), and 10...

Suzanne  Marie (Sawyer) Shields

Suzanne Marie (Sawyer) Shields

Apr 28, 2019

Suzanne Marie Shields, 66, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Suzanne was born on April 26th, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan to Donald and Loraine (Fisher) Sawyer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dorothy  Ann (Vanantwerp) Goudzwaard

Dorothy Ann (Vanantwerp) Goudzwaard

Apr 27, 2019

Dorothy Ann Goudzwaard, 97, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on April 27, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids to Irene and John VanAntwerp on November 30, 1921. After graduating from Ottawa Hills High School, Dorothy moved to Pittsburgh, where she worked at the Pennsylvania Central Airlines (PCA) ticket counter during World War II. She met and later...

Carl  Wayne Emmons

Carl Wayne Emmons

Apr 27, 2019

Carl Wayne Emmons, 66, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. Carl was born on May 12th, 1952, in Holland, Michigan to Duane and Shirley (Raab) Emmons. Carl had a career in machine building. He loved being outdoors, boating, camping, fishing, and playing golf. He is survived by his daughters, Tammie (Jason) Nyikes and Kristie Emmons;...

Kimberly  Ann (Oakley) Robinson

Kimberly Ann (Oakley) Robinson

Apr 26, 2019

Kimberly Ann Robinson, 46, of Caledonia, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 26th, 2019. Kimberly was born on August 15th, 1972, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Richard and Norma (Schaendorf) Oakley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Kenneth  Dean Foster

Kenneth Dean Foster

Apr 25, 2019

Kenneth Dean Foster, age 66, passed away April 25, 2019. Ken graduated from Berkley High School and earned his Master's degree in industrial education from Northern Michigan University (NMU). He became a professor of industrial education at NMU, and advanced into numerous roles in commercial construction. He owned and operated KD Foster & Associates, LLC. His hobbies included sailing,...

Barbara  Marie (Thomas) Morse

Barbara Marie (Thomas) Morse

Apr 25, 2019

Barbara M. Morse of Shelbyville, Michigan, age 78, passed away on April 25, 2019. She was born to Robert and Frances Thomas on March 9, 1941 in Plainwell, Michigan. Barbara was born the second of eight children in the small town of Plainwell, Michigan. She graduated from Martin High School in 1958. Barbara married Daniel Morse in 1964 and...

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