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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.

Eugene  Edward Schafer

Eugene Edward Schafer

Oct 1, 2018

Eugene Edward Schafer (89) passed away peacefully on October 1, 2018. He joined his wife Linda Diane (Hawley) Schafer who preceded him in death. Eugene was born in Beal City, Michigan on June 10, 1929 to Charles Anthony and Anna Marie (Thielen) Schafer. He served in the Korean War. Eugene was preceded in death by parents, wife, daughter (Sue...

Donald  W. Deem

Donald W. Deem

Sep 29, 2018

Donald W. Deem, 93 of Gobles, Michigan passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his home. Born September 14, 1925 in Three Rivers, Michigan he was the son of the late Donald Deem and Beatrice Smith of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1943. He joined the United States Marine Corp. November 9, 1943 where he served...

Marlene  Kay (Hudson) Williams

Marlene Kay (Hudson) Williams

Sep 29, 2018

Marlene Kay Williams, 77, of Lowell, Michigan passed away on Saturday, September 29th, 2018. Marlene was born on April 7th, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Orville and Beatrice (Goorhouse) Hudson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dusty  William Smallwood

Dusty William Smallwood

Sep 28, 2018

Dusty W. Smallwood, age 63, of Hastings, Michigan, originally of Lansing, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 28th 2018 surrounded by his family in Hastings. Dusty was born Jan. 8th 1955 to the late William and Betty (Croley) Smallwood in Lansing. He attended Eastern High School.. His talent for anything mechanical was astounding. Until his illness he was still lending a...

Edwin  Clyde Mastain

Edwin Clyde Mastain

Sep 26, 2018

Edwin Clyde Mastain, 71, of Gowen, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018. Edwin was born on June 21st, 1947, in Houston, Texas to Robert and Betty (Quinn) Mastain. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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