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Kenneth  Dale Hall

Kenneth Dale Hall

Jun 25, 2018

Kenneth Dale Hall, 73, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 25th, 2018. Kenneth was born on December 14th, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John  Robert Purins

John Robert Purins

Jun 25, 2018

John Robert Purins, age 78, of Grand Rapids passed away on Monday, June 25 at his home. John was preceded in death by his parents Antons and Catrina Purins and his foster parents, Earl and Catherine Spielmacher. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Carolyn; his son John II (Sarah); grandchildren Jordyn and Chase; brothers Peter Purins,...

Carol  Ann Briggs

Carol Ann Briggs

Jun 24, 2018

Carol A. Briggs, 71, of Douglas, MI made her transition in the early hours of June 24, 2018 at Holland Hospital after an extended illness. She is survived by her brother, Charles Briggs, her sister and best friend, Ruth Vanden Bosch and her fur children, Bailey and Bella. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws Joan and Rebecca Briggs,...

Joseph  Victor Handy

Joseph Victor Handy

Jun 24, 2018

Joseph Victor Handy, 66, of Grand Rapids, Michigan recently passed away. Joseph was born on June 25th, 1951, at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina to Bruce and Edith (Burke) Handy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Catherine  Capillo (Ibabao) Twichell

Catherine Capillo (Ibabao) Twichell

Jun 24, 2018

Catherine Capillo Twichell, 45, of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 24th, 2018. Catherine was born on August 27th, 1972, in Makati, Philippines to Reynaldo and Iluminada (Capillo) Ibabao. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Brian  Jay Eckhart

Brian Jay Eckhart

Jun 23, 2018

Brian Jay Eckhart, age 49, of Kentwood, passed away at his home, of a heart attack on June 23, 2018. Brian was proceeded in death by his parents Sharon and Richard Eckhart; in laws, Betty and Roger Manning; Sister, Lisa Parmeter; Grandparents, Adam Wright, Ruth and William Bouck; Daughter Kelsi M Eckhart; and niece Savannah L Kirk. Brian enjoyed...

Rose  Marie (Gilchrist) Drayton

Rose Marie (Gilchrist) Drayton

Jun 23, 2018

Rose Marie Drayton, 86, of Grandville, MI passed away on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. Rose was born on April 3rd, 1932, in Cadillac, Michigan to Warren and Evelyn (Everitt) Gilchrist. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Matthew  Elmer Morden

Matthew Elmer Morden

Jun 23, 2018

Matthew Elmer Morden, 40, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away in Grand Haven, Michigan on June 23, 2018. Matthew was born on November 4th, 1977, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Thomas and Christine (Kraeblen) Morden. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Brian  Gerald Smith

Brian Gerald Smith

Jun 22, 2018

Brian Gerald Smith, 53, of White Cloud, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 22nd, 2018. Brian was born on September 11th, 1964. He was married to Shyaine Smith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

William  Blair Dorough

William Blair Dorough

Jun 22, 2018

William Blair Dorough, 96, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 22nd, 2018. William was born on August 27th, 1921, in Birmingham, Alabama to Singleton and Martha (O'Barr) Dorough. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Patricia (Warren) Parsons

Patricia (Warren) Parsons

Jun 22, 2018

Patricia Warren Parsons, recently of the Heather Hills Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. Patricia, daughter of James Warren and Gertrude Knapp, sister of James Warren, was married to Robert James Parsons on July 13, 1957 in City Island, New York. She and Bob moved to Bellewood Drive in Kentwood in 1964, where...

Billy  Ray King

Billy Ray King

Jun 22, 2018

Billy Ray King, 50, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 22nd, 2018. Billy was born on September 11th, 1967, in Sturgis, Michigan to Roy and LaDonna (Gregg) King. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michael  Lee Edwards

Michael Lee Edwards

Jun 22, 2018

Michael Lee Edwards, 67, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 22nd, 2018. Michael was born on March 23rd, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana to Maynard and Bernice (Shock) Edwards. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

David  Jon Mesbergen

David Jon Mesbergen

Jun 21, 2018

David Jon Mesbergen, 52, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Thursday, June 21st, 2018. David was born on February 20th, 1966, in Holland, Michigan to John and Maxine (Wiersema) Mesbergen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Betty  Jane (Kole) Marr

Betty Jane (Kole) Marr

Jun 20, 2018

Betty Jane Marr, 95, of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018. Betty was born on October 30th, 1922, in Saginaw, Michigan to George and Myrtle (Opitz) Kole. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Elizabeth  Angela Rios

Elizabeth Angela Rios

Jun 20, 2018

Elizabeth Angela Rios, 50, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018. Elizabeth was born on July 5th, 1967, in Holland, Michigan to Rodolfo Rios and Frances Arispe Martinez. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Franklin  I. Hollemans

Franklin I. Hollemans

Jun 20, 2018

Franklin I. Hollemans, 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018. Franklin was born on January 10th, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Isaac and Rose (Keegstra) Hollemans. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jack  Orlow Powell

Jack Orlow Powell

Jun 19, 2018

Jack O. Powell aged 80, formerly of Bitely, Michigan, went to his heavenly home on June 19th, 2018 at Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Powell, mother, Leota Powell and brother in law, Mel Wood. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn, sister, Bev Wood and brother, Dennis Powell (Nita), children,...

Jacob  Harley Corstange

Jacob Harley Corstange

Jun 19, 2018

Jacob Harley Corstange, 24, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018. Jacob was born on March 15th, 1994, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Scott and Laura (Green) Corstange . He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Rose, daughter Lucy Lee, special friend Halley Szekely, grandparents Ronald and Cathie Corstange and Brent and Sue Benson, and many uncles,...

Richard  Dale Fogler

Richard Dale Fogler

Jun 19, 2018

Richard Dale Fogler, 89, of Dutton, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018. Richard was born on March 14th, 1929, in , Michigan to Howard and Sophia (Kauras) Fogler. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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