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Elizabeth  Louise (Bering) Vail

Elizabeth Louise (Bering) Vail

Dec 19, 2018

Elizabeth (Bette) Louise Vail, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Grand Rapids Michigan. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Joseph Jacob and Helen Shepherd Bering. Bette earned her Bachelor and Master degrees from Purdue University and was a proud member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She was a food service...

Frances  H. (Schaaf) Rinehart

Frances H. (Schaaf) Rinehart

Dec 19, 2018

Frances H. Rinehart (Schaaf), born September 25, 1924, passed away on December 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2005 and her sisters, Mary Fleischman of Grand Rapids and Louise Rinehart of Oregon. She is survived by her brothers, Albert Schaaf and Robert Schaaf, and her sisters, Katherine McGovern of Grand Rapids and Bernadette...

Mitchell  Ellis Hatchett

Mitchell Ellis Hatchett

Dec 18, 2018

Mitchell Ellis Hatchett, 47, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. Mitchell was born on November 15th, 1971, in Columbus, Mississippi to Melvin and Elver (Davis) Hatchett. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at Ofield Funeral Home (4500 Kalamazoo Ave in Kentwood) with a Visitation...

Mary (Whittington) Bickham

Mary (Whittington) Bickham

Dec 18, 2018

On Tuesday, December 18th, 2018, Mary (Whittington) Bickham, passed away quietly with her family by her side at North Ottawa Community Hospital in Grand Haven, MI, due to complications from a recent stroke. Mary was born on September 8, 1941 in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom, to 'Dick' and 'Jackie' (Hance) Whittington. As a child, Mary"s home was Brampton Bryon,...

Dorothy  Ann (Little) Volkerding

Dorothy Ann (Little) Volkerding

Dec 18, 2018

Dorothy Ann (Little) Volkerding, aged 97, passed away peacefully, to be with her Lord, on December 18, 2018, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on June 16, 1921 in Omaha, Nebraska, the second child of Clarence and Grace Little of Fullerton, Nebraska. Dorothy graduated from Fullerton High School in 1939, and attended the University of Nebraska-Omaha, taking a...

Bessie  Marie (Bennett) Fialkowski

Bessie Marie (Bennett) Fialkowski

Dec 18, 2018

Bessie Marie Fialkowski, 85, of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. Bessie was born on January 5th, 1933, in Bagota, Tennessee. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Marilyn  Elizabeth (Ackerman) Dietz

Marilyn Elizabeth (Ackerman) Dietz

Dec 18, 2018

Marilyn Elizabeth Dietz, 70, of Newago, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. Marilyn was born on June 1st, 1948, in New York, New York to Walter and Isabella (Yankowsky) Ackerman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jerry  Lee Doubblestien

Jerry Lee Doubblestien

Dec 17, 2018

Jerry Lee Doubblestien, 69, of Martin, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 17th, 2018. Jerry was born on November 27th, 1949, in Plainwell, Michigan to Earl and Mary (Bonnett) Doubblestien. Jerry was married to Cindy (Rhodes) Doubblestien. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Chester  Alexander Lowe

Chester Alexander Lowe

Dec 17, 2018

Chester Alexander Lowe, 68, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 17th, 2018. Chester was born on May 8th, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Chester and Lillie (Lewis) Lowe. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Patty  Jo (Bouwkamp) Yancey

Patty Jo (Bouwkamp) Yancey

Dec 17, 2018

Patty Jo Yancey, 62, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 17th, 2018. Patty was born on September 15th, 1956, in Holland, Michigan to Willis and Dolores (Wiltenberg) Bouwkamp. Patty was married to Ray Nelson Yancey. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Robert  James Coddaire

Robert James Coddaire

Dec 16, 2018

Robert "Skip" James Coddaire was embraced in the loving arms of his Lord on December 16, 2018, at the age of 74. His unconditional love for God, his family, and friends helped support him in his fight and ultimately gave him peace. Skip was born in Haverhill, MA, on July 9, 1944. He graduated high school in Baldwin, KS,...

Joseph  Alan Kaverman

Joseph Alan Kaverman

Dec 16, 2018

Joseph Alan Kaverman, 67, of Hersey, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 16th, 2018. Joseph was born on June 28th, 1951, in Jamestown, Michigan to Henry and Wava (Curtz) Kaverman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Harry  Leslie Graves

Harry Leslie Graves

Dec 15, 2018

Harry Leslie Graves, 63, passed away on Saturday, December 15th, 2018. Harry was born on August 25th, 1955, in Caro, Michigan to Lloyd and Joyce Graves. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Benny  Ray Goff

Benny Ray Goff

Dec 14, 2018

Benny Ray Goff, 90, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 14th, 2018. Benny was born on October 15th, 1928, in Jackson, Kentucky to Christopher and Cora (Bryant) Goff. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Scott  Warren Burnham

Scott Warren Burnham

Dec 14, 2018

Scott Warren Burnham, 58, of Paw Paw, Michigan passed away. Scott was born on April 19th, 1960, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Richard and Joan (Mikolajczyk) Burnham. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Rose  Marie (Spurgis) Lee

Rose Marie (Spurgis) Lee

Dec 13, 2018

Rose Marie Lee, 62, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 13th, 2018. Rose was born on July 7th, 1956, in Reed City, Michigan to Peter and Dorothy (Bush) Spurgis. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Larry  Andrew Howe

Larry Andrew Howe

Dec 13, 2018

Larry Andrew Howe August 26, 1943 - December 13, 2018 Larry Howe of Grand Rapids passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Larry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Wendy; daughter, Michele Karelse; son, Mike (Jenny) Brown; son, Steve (Noelle) Brown; brother, Robert (Louise) Howe; brother, Leon (Trish) Howe; and grandchildren, Ella, Mason, Reese, Lauren, Zack, Katelyn,...

Barbara  Jean (Lawrence) Hays

Barbara Jean (Lawrence) Hays

Dec 12, 2018

Barbara Jean Hays, 93, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018. Barbara was born on June 22nd, 1925, in Jackson, Michigan to John and Elizabeth (Mears) Lawrence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Charles  Wilson Thompson

Charles Wilson Thompson

Dec 12, 2018

Charles Wilson Thompson, 82, of Shelby, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018. Charles was born on September 23rd, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to Herbert and Florence (Wilson) Thompson. Charles was married to Jane (Faulkner) Thompson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ronald  Anthony Sonego

Ronald Anthony Sonego

Dec 12, 2018

Ronald Anthony Sonego, 80, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018. Ronald was born on January 28th, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Eva (Mion) Sonego. Ronald was married to Shirley (Hurst) Sonego. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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