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Floyd  Edward Bucknam

Floyd Edward Bucknam

Oct 12, 2018

Floyd Edward Bucknam, age 65, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on October 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ora Bucknam, his sister, Helen Thompson and his brother, Robert Bucknam. He is survived by his long-time companion, Robert Rafferty and many nieces and nephews. Floyd was a long-time member of Kentwood Community Church where...

Wendell  Duane Jackson

Wendell Duane Jackson

Oct 12, 2018

Wendell Duane Jackson, 90, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Friday, October 12th, 2018. Wendell was born on September 2nd, 1928, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Fred and Grace (Thompson) Jackson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Irene  Johnson (Johnson) Radecky

Irene Johnson (Johnson) Radecky

Oct 11, 2018

Irene Johnson Radecky, 92, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on Thursday, October 11th, 2018. Irene was born on April 6th, 1926, in Geneva, IL to Theodore and Cecilia (Pilman) Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Carl  Robert Robar

Carl Robert Robar

Oct 11, 2018

Carl Robert Robar, 77, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 11th, 2018. Carl was born on September 29th, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Emory  Carroll Floyd

Emory Carroll Floyd

Oct 11, 2018

Emory Carroll Floyd, 77, from Douglas, Georgia, passed away on October 11, 2018 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Emory was born in Douglas, Georgia, to Rachel Carelock McClain on December 24, 1940. He went on to attend Coffee County High School and complete two years of high education. He achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant in the United States Air...

Catherine Carothers

Catherine Carothers

Oct 10, 2018

Catherine Carothers, 75, of Fremont, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 10th, 2018. Catherine was born on July 7th, 1943, in Fremont, Michigan to Johneil and Zaida (Tindall) Carothers. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Patricia  Ida (Mcclary) Fisher

Patricia Ida (Mcclary) Fisher

Oct 9, 2018

Patricia "Pat" Fisher was born in Rexton, Michigan to Orin McClary and Ruth Martindale on June 22, 1933. In 1951, Patricia married and raised three children in Melstrand, MI. She moved from there and lived the majority of her life in Grand Rapids, MI where she continued to spread her joy and love to everyone. She spent her life...

Irene (Zvonovec) Baumgartner

Irene (Zvonovec) Baumgartner

Oct 9, 2018

Irene Baumgartner, 90, of Walker, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018. Irene was born on June 20th, 2028, in Jordan, Minnesota to John and Mary Zvonovec. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Richard  Leo Calgaro

Richard Leo Calgaro

Oct 8, 2018

Richard L Calgaro, age 77, of Delton, Michigan, passed away October 08, 2018. Rich was born in February of 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Cirillo and Mary Calgaro. Rich was preceded in death by his parents, Cirillo and Mary Calgaro; sister, Dolores Cerutti. Rich is survived by his sons, Richard Troy (Dawn) Calgaro, and John J Calgaro;...

Terry  Lane Jansen

Terry Lane Jansen

Oct 8, 2018

Terry Lane Jansen, 69, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 8th, 2018. Terry was born on August 14th, 1949, in Holland, Michigan to John and Gladys (Voss) Jansen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Steven  James Austin

Steven James Austin

Oct 6, 2018

I found my purpose in life.To serve others. To do what is right, because it's right. Even if no one else understands it. I've removed people from my life who will never understand it. I'm good with my choices. I did my best to teach by example. I'm good with my Life.I'm good with my God. I've finally made...

Juan Trevino

Juan Trevino

Oct 6, 2018

Juan Trevino, 66, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on October 6th at the Medilodge of Wyoming Nursing Home, Wyoming, Michigan. Juan Trevino was born in Alice, Texas to Praxedis and Emma Trevino on August 11th, 1952. Juan graduated in 1971 from Saginaw High School and was accepted at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, where he attended until...

Louis  Martin Goudzwaard

Louis Martin Goudzwaard

Oct 5, 2018

Louis Martin (Lou) Goudzwaard, 99, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018. He was born in Grand Rapids to Marinus and Agnes Goudzwaard on March 31, 1919. Louis graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1937, and while attending Calvin College, enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he served for three years during...

Virginia (Newman) Mccarron

Virginia (Newman) Mccarron

Oct 5, 2018

Virginia McCarron (Newman), 85, of Petoskey, Michigan, passed away October 5th, 2018. She was born on February 3, 1933 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Chadwick and Ethel (Connell) Newman. Virginia grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and spent many happy days at her grandparents farm, where her love for animals, especially horses, cats and dogs, originated. Virginia...

Alan  David Payton

Alan David Payton

Oct 5, 2018

Alan David Payton, 53, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Friday, October 5th, 2018. Alan was born on December 23rd, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Jean (Stewart) Payton. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joseph  Maynard Duba

Joseph Maynard Duba

Oct 4, 2018

Joseph Maynard Duba, 62, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 4th, 2018. Joseph was born on November 29th, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Joseph Duba and Jacqueline (Tucker) John. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Melissa  Christine (Thorell) Vaughn

Melissa Christine (Thorell) Vaughn

Oct 3, 2018

Melissa Christine Vaughn, 51, of Decator, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018. Melissa was born on August 27th, 1967, in North Hollywood, California to Donald and Julie Thorall. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Janice  Rae Sawyer

Janice Rae Sawyer

Oct 2, 2018

Janice Rae Sawyer, 58, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018. Janice was born on December 16th, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Shirley (TeWinkle) Sawyer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Catherine  Marie (Hendges) Huntley

Catherine Marie (Hendges) Huntley

Oct 1, 2018

Cathy Huntley (Catherine Hendges, "Shube") died Monday, opening day of archery season. She had just turned 60 years old. An avid sportswoman her entire life, it seems fitting she passed on this day. Cathy was born in Grand Rapids, MI. She spent her formative years as a student at Holy Spirit and West Catholic High. During her youth, she...

Watson  Paul Lundie

Watson Paul Lundie

Oct 1, 2018

Watson Paul Lundie, 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 1st, 2018. Watson was born on June 24th, 1931, in Holland, Michigan to Watson and Myrtle (Levandowski) Lundie. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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