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Daniel James Church
Mar 29, 2019
Daniel J. Church, age ninety, passed away on March 29, 2019. Dan is survived by his wife Bette, five children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dan graduated from Michigan State University School of Business. A CPA by training, he served as Vice-President Finance at the BASF Corporation headquartered in New Jersey. He returned to Michigan and served as Vice-President...
Marsha E. (Scott) Sellers
Mar 29, 2019
Marsha Elaine Sellers, 84, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 29th, 2019. Marsha was born on September 2nd, 1934, in , Michigan to John and Bes Scott. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Gail Nadine (Phinney) Wade
Mar 28, 2019
On March 28, 2019, Gail Nadine Wade went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Daughter of Emily "Grace" and Fredrick Guy Phinney, she was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 4, 1937. Growing up in Detroit, she was active in Voice of Christian Youth and worked as a car hop in her teenage years. She graduated from...
Russell George Anderson
Mar 28, 2019
The journey on earth of Russell Anderson, of Gaines Township, MI, ended on March 28, 2019 at the age of 56-years old. Russ loved being outdoors, spending time in nature, riding his bicycle, fishing, tinkering and fixing things. He lived with his mother and step-father for many years and helped take care of their country style home. The death...
Grace Lyn (Trudell) Chiavaroli
Mar 27, 2019
Grace Lyn Chiavaroli, 37, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019. Grace was born on June 8th, 1981, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Charles and Cindy (Andrews) Trudell. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Marion Adeline (Burg) Banfill
Mar 26, 2019
On March 26, 2019, with profound sadness we lost Marion Banfill (Burg) age 87, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was a dedicated wife to James D. Banfill and they were inseparable for over 67 loving years. Surviving are her children James (Patti, Marcia), Randy (Maria), Thomas (Sandy) and Robert.;...
Paul Raymond Selkirk
Mar 26, 2019
Paul Raymond Selkirk, 68, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019. Paul was born on October 29th, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Richard and Ruth (Ruiter) Selkirk. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Roberta Ann (Ensley) Pond
Mar 25, 2019
Roberta Ann Pond (Ensley), 78, of Kentwood, passed away on Monday, March 25. She is survived by her daughters, Elisa (Jeff) Bayles and Tomie (Bart) Plank; 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Roberta was preceded in death by her mother, father and 2 sisters. Services will take place on Thursday, March 28 at Zion Lutheran Church...
Cynthia Lou Ojczenasz
Mar 25, 2019
Cynthia Lou Ojczenasz, 59, of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 25th, 2019. Cynthia was born on May 25th, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Thomas and Betty (Tinkham) Ojczenasz. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Donald Arden Polonowski
Mar 25, 2019
Donald A. Polonowski "104", age 75, of Cannonsburg MI, passed away, Monday, March 25, 2019. Born in Belding, MI. A graduate of Rockford High School. Served in the Army Reserves. Retired from General Motors. Proceeded in death by his parents, Charles "Chic" and Catherine (Rood) Polonowski. Survived by the mother of his children, Sandra Polonowski. His children, Christine Polonowski...
Barbara Ann (Coble) Templin
Mar 23, 2019
Barbara Ann Templin, 84, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019. Barbara was born on September 21st, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan to Arthur and Grace Coble. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Phil Cook
Mar 22, 2019
Phil Cook, 47, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 22nd, 2019. Phil was born on August 6th, 1971, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Daniel and Florence (Stengel) Oates. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Demetrio Cruzgomez
Mar 21, 2019
Demetrio CruzGomez, 69, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Thursday, March 21st, 2019. Demetrio was born on August 18th, 1949, in Fajardo, Peurto Rico to Demetrio Cruz and Selena Gomez. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Kevin James Primm
Mar 20, 2019
Kevin James Primm, age 62, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on March 20, 2019. He is survived by his son, Kyle Primm (Jenny), and four sisters, Deborah Rowden (John), Cynthia Cross (Douglas), Lois Harvey (Dusty), and Lora Shoecraft (Edward). He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lloyd Primm and Vella (Val) Mae Primm. Kevin attended Swartz Creek...
Raymond Lee Snyder
Mar 20, 2019
Raymond L. Snyder, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Holland, Michigan on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was born on October 9, 1937, in Fulton, Michigan, the son of Harry and Laura Snyder. He was the youngest of five siblings. Ray graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1956 and immediately began working in retail sales. He...
Christopher John Caton
Mar 20, 2019
Christopher John Caton, 42, of Shelbyville, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20th surrounded by his family. Christopher was born on July 30th, 1976, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Thomas and Beth (Whetham) Caton. He is survived by his father and mother, his three children, Caleb, Tyler and Kelsee and his brother Andrew. Christopher loved hunting, fishing and art....
Richard Dale Frenthway
Mar 18, 2019
Richard Dale Frenthway Jr. passed away on March 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Getman) Frenthway, his daughter, Melissa (Craig) Kibbey and their children Jacob and Avery, and his son Richard (Faith) Frenthway III and their children, Charity, Criselda and Isaac. Rick enjoyed woodworking and often built furniture and wooden bowls. He even designed and built...
Dorothy Mae (Gurr) Lamson
Mar 18, 2019
Dorothy Mae Lamson, 94, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 18th, 2019. Dorothy was born on September 14th, 1924, in Iron River, Wisconsin to Charles and Laura (Mitchell) Gurr. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Carolyn Ann (Trapp) Brady
Mar 18, 2019
Carolyn Ann Brady, 89, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 18th, 2019. Carolyn was born on June 10th, 1929, in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan to Otto and Caroline (Gesell) Trapp. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ngen Cuai
Mar 17, 2019
Ngen Cuai, 71, passed away on March 17, 2019 in Grand Rapids. She will be deeply missed by her family. A service for Ngen will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 11am at Princeton Christian Reformed Church, 5330 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-6PM at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500...

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