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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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