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Jerry (Whitney) Scalessi

Jerry (Whitney) Scalessi

Jul 31, 2018

Jerry (Harris) Scalessi, age 81, of Grand Rapids went to be with her LORD on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was preceded in death by both Howard Harris and George Thompson; her son, Johnathan Harris; grandson, David Guiterrez; great-grandson, Johnathan Guiterrez; her parents, Chester and Margarite Whitney and her siblings, Gay and Merry Whitney. Jerry attended Grand Rapids Central...

Jason  Lee Pyle

Jason Lee Pyle

Jul 31, 2018

Jason Lee Pyle, 42, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018. Jason was born on March 27th, 1976, in Seattle, Washington to Randy Pyle and Lynn Jones. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Charles  Kenneth Bellgraph

Charles Kenneth Bellgraph

Jul 31, 2018

Charles Kenneth Bellgraph Sr., 73, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018. Charles was born on December 23rd, 1944, to Eugene and Ina (Peck) Bellgraph. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

William  James Abbott

William James Abbott

Jul 30, 2018

William James Abbott, 79, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 30th, 2018. William was born on June 29th, 1939, in St. Ignace, Michigan to Albert and June (Melvin) Abbott. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Donald  Richard Lynema

Donald Richard Lynema

Jul 29, 2018

Donald Richard Lynema, 89, of Zeeland, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 29th, 2018. Donald was born on January 10th, 1929, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Richard and Nellie (German) Lynema. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Doris  Elizabeth (Rypkema) Nauta

Doris Elizabeth (Rypkema) Nauta

Jul 29, 2018

Nauta, Doris Elizabeth 10/4/1923 - 7/29/2018 Grand Rapids Doris Elizabeth Nauta (Rypkema), age 94, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born to Evert and Lucile Rypkema on October 4, 1923, in Grand Rapids, MI. She married Harold Nauta at Camp Pickett in Virginia on June 23, 1944. Doris was a secretary at GRPS...

Hannelore (Reschke) Ward

Hannelore (Reschke) Ward

Jul 29, 2018

Age 93 of Kentwood, passed away Sunday July 29, 2018. She was preceeded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ken Ward. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Chris (Sally) Ward, and Thomas (Judy) Ward, and grandchildren Tracy Ward, Tina Ward, Alesha (Curt) Roubal, Ciera (Josh) Grevengoed. She retired from Jet Electronics, was an avid gardener,...

Carol  Ann (Vandenberg) Metz

Carol Ann (Vandenberg) Metz

Jul 28, 2018

Carol Ann Metz, 77, of Shelbyville, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 28th, 2018. Carol was born on November 7th, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Juan  Gurule Rivera

Juan Gurule Rivera

Jul 28, 2018

Juan Gurule Rivera, 65, of Big Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 28th, 2018. Juan was born on July 3rd, 1953, in Sierra County, New Mexico to Salvador Salazar and Benina Rivera. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Virginia  Margjie (Adams) Hammond

Virginia Margjie (Adams) Hammond

Jul 28, 2018

Virginia M. Hammond (Adams) passed away peacefully on July 28, 2018 at home with her family by her side. Ginny was born on October 31, 1927 to Carl and Margarethe Adams in Toquin, MI. In 1947, she married Stuart Hammond and resided in Doster, MI. She is survived by her husband and 3 sons, Michael (Wanda), Paul (Charlotte) and...

Georgianna (Tygielski) Lillian

Georgianna (Tygielski) Lillian

Jul 27, 2018

Georgianna Lillian, 76, of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 27th, 2018. Georgianna was born on May 22nd, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to George and Stella (Winogrocki) Tygielski . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Richard  Scott Godsey

Richard Scott Godsey

Jul 27, 2018

Richard Scott Godsey, 84, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 27th, 2018. Richard was born on July 16th, 1934, in Appomatox, Virginia to Luther and Pearl Godsey. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Charlotte  Blanche (Cunningham) Austin

Charlotte Blanche (Cunningham) Austin

Jul 27, 2018

Charlotte Blanche Austin, 90, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 28th, 2018. Charlotte was born on January 2nd, 1928, in Muskegon, Michigan to Jasper and Florence (Weeks) Cunningham. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jerry  Lynn Smith

Jerry Lynn Smith

Jul 26, 2018

Jerry Lynn Smith, 55, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 26th, 2018. Jerry was born on July 27th, 1962, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Orelius and Lorraine Smith. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Marcie  Keur (Van) Gilst)

Marcie Keur (Van) Gilst)

Jul 26, 2018

Marcie Keur, 60, of Comstock Park, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 26th, 2018. Marcie was born on February 14th, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Warren and Judith (Wolosecki) Van Gilst . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Floyd  Michael Smith

Floyd Michael Smith

Jul 25, 2018

Floyd Michael Smith, 77, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 25th, 2018. Floyd was born on November 3rd, 1940, in Lyons, Michigan to Clifford and Katherine Smith . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Janice  Ellen (Gilbert) Hohensee

Janice Ellen (Gilbert) Hohensee

Jul 24, 2018

Janice Ellen Hohensee, 83, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 24th, 2018. Janice was born on January 31st, 1935 to Harold and Mary Gilbert . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Troy Lee Henry Glascott

Troy Lee Henry Glascott

Jul 24, 2018

Troy Lee Henry Glascott, firm in his faith in the Triune God and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, went to his heavenly home on July 24, 2018. Troy lived most of his life in Hopkins and was born in Plainwell, Michigan on December 16, 1964, and is survived by his three children, Ashley (Klint) Blaauw, Caitlin (Nick) Brummel...

Darla  Carman (Campbell) Renwick

Darla Carman (Campbell) Renwick

Jul 23, 2018

Darla Carman Renwick, 73, of Ludington, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 23rd, 2018. Darla was born on May 19th, 1945, in Indiana to Dellor and Lois (White) Campbell. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Shirleen  Elizabeth (Goree) Smith

Shirleen Elizabeth (Goree) Smith

Jul 22, 2018

Shirleen Elizabeth Smith, 76, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. Shirleen was born on November 13th, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Denver and Leola (Williams) Goree. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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