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Lyle  Thomas Kollar

Lyle Thomas Kollar

Jul 1, 2018

Lyle Thomas Kollar, 77, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 1st, 2018. Lyle was born on November 29th, 1940, in New Carlisle, Indiana to Walter and Ruth (Shuppert) Kollar. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Van  Roger Nicholson

Van Roger Nicholson

Jul 1, 2018

Van Roger Nicholson, 73, of Comstock Park, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 1st, 2018. Van was born on January 13th, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harold and Frances (Thompson) Nicholson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Marilyn  Anne (Given) Somerville

Marilyn Anne (Given) Somerville

Jun 30, 2018

Marilyn Anne Somerville, 89, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 30th, 2018. Marilyn was born on September 13th, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Everett and Margaret (Maston) Given.

John  Benedict Smedes

John Benedict Smedes

Jun 30, 2018

John Benedict Smedes, 54, of Kentwood, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 30th, 2018. John was born on September 29th, 1963, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lewis Smedes and Doris (Decler) Smedes.

Christopher  Jay Palmerton

Christopher Jay Palmerton

Jun 30, 2018

Christopher Jay Palmerton, 45, of Coldwater, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 30th, 2018. Christopher was born on March 30th, 1973, in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Elizabeth (Huff) Palmerton. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Kenneth  E Gibbs

Kenneth E Gibbs

Jun 29, 2018

Kenneth E Gibbs, 87, of Caledonia, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 29th, 2018. Kenneth was born on October 5th, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Fern  Gladys (Hayward) Jones

Fern Gladys (Hayward) Jones

Jun 29, 2018

Fern Gladys Jones, 92, of Jenison, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 29th, 2018. Fern was born on January 12th, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Harriet (Vanderly) Hayward. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jessica  Lee (Woodworth) Norton

Jessica Lee (Woodworth) Norton

Jun 27, 2018

Jessica Lee Norton, 37, of Middleville, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018. Jessica was born on October 25th, 1980, in Hastings, Michigan to Hubert Woodworth and Dawn (Meyerink) Babcock . Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

June  Olive (Warsaw) Horowitz

June Olive (Warsaw) Horowitz

Jun 27, 2018

June Olive Horowitz, 104, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018. June was born on September 12th, 1913, in Chicago, IL to Abraham and Lena (Hamburger) Warsaw.

Mark  Leonard Simonis

Mark Leonard Simonis

Jun 26, 2018

Mark Leonard Simonis, 62 years of age, born August 20, 1955, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He is survived by his daughters, McKenzie Simonis and Tanya Simonis; a grandson, Brandon Simonis; his mother, Dawn Simonis; a brother, Philip Simonis; one niece, Hilliary; several aunts; an uncle, cousins, and a loving church...

Leona  Kay (Parsons) South

Leona Kay (Parsons) South

Jun 26, 2018

Leona Kay South, 76, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018. Leona was born on August 10th, 1941, in Carter County, Kentucky to George and Rosa (Haney) Parsons. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Peter  Michael Barth

Peter Michael Barth

Jun 26, 2018

Peter Michael Barth, of Caledonia, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018. Peter was born on April 5th, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Francis and Violetta Barth. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Geraldine (Deyoung) Zimmer

Geraldine (Deyoung) Zimmer

Jun 26, 2018

Geraldine Zimmer, 82, of Dimondale, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018. Geraldine was born on July 2nd, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MI to Gerald and Helen (Wilkowski) DeYoung.

Michael  Paul Magniant

Michael Paul Magniant

Jun 26, 2018

Michael Paul Magniant, 59, of Walker, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018. Michael was born on June 22nd, 1959, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Robert and Cathy (Dowhan) Magniant. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James  Lee Bowyer

James Lee Bowyer

Jun 25, 2018

James Lee Bowyer, 41, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2018 and into our Lord Savior's arms. His suffering is over, yet his infectious smile and larger-than-life personality will be missed by every one who ever knew him or was touched by his generosity and sweetness underneath his tough exterior. James was born on December 30, 1976 to Clarence...

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.

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