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James Eugene Bruce
Feb 9, 2018
James (Jim) Eugene Bruce, aged 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Bruce, and his brother, Howard Bruce. He is survived by his daughter Melissa Averill of Middleville, MI, son Chad Bruce (Dana Bruce) of Atlanta, GA, and his sister Barbara Jordan of Fraser,...
Yancy Erik Small
Feb 8, 2018
Small, Yancy 2/10/1971 - 2/8/2018 Grand Rapids Yancy Erik Small, age 46 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on February 8, 2018 of stage four colon cancer. Yancy was born February 10, 1971 in Coldwater, MI. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 469. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Lakeview, MI. Attended Ferris State University...
James Elmer Bates
Feb 8, 2018
James Elmer Bates, 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2018. James was born on February 1st, 1932, in Benton, Tennessee to Willie and Kate (Chapman) Bates. According to the wishes of James, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Frank Edward Mccoy
Feb 8, 2018
Frank Edward McCoy was born in Benton Harbor, MI to the union of Jessie and Cornelia McCoy. He was the sixth, of nine children, born to this union. Frank attended elementary school in Benton Harbor before moving to Grand Rapids, MI, where he continued his education at South High School. Plumbing and Construction were Frank's forte. Frank spent his...
Edward Richard Blum
Feb 8, 2018
BLUM, EDWARD Jr. 3/28/1940 - 2/8/2018 Edward Blum, age 77, of Walker, is now resting safely in the arms of Jesus our Savior. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Myrtle (White) Blum and his brother, Raymond. He will be sadly missed by his cousins. Thank you to all who helped Edward and Raymond during their...
James Henry Ruster
Feb 8, 2018
James "Jim" Ruster, 81, of Kentwood, MI went to our Lord's loving arms, Thursday, February, 8, 2018. Jim was preceded in death by his former wife, Mary Kay, and infant son, David Allen, parents Henry & Florence Ruster, sister and brother in-law Evelyn & Paul Treece. He is survived by his loving wife Aggie Stuart-Ruster, children, Bryon (Heather), Andrew...
David Bruce Wright
Feb 8, 2018
David Bruce Wright was born on July 5, 1930 to Bruce H. and Lois V. (Stephenson) Wright in Battle Creek, Michigan. David graduated in 1948 from Battle Creek Central High School. He went on to attend Michigan State University and graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Chicago,...
Juan Sergio Torres
Feb 7, 2018
Juan Sergio Torres, 78, of Wyoming, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 7th, 2018. Juan was born on December 20th,1939, in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Calletano and Carmen (Reyna) Torres. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Charles Augustus Fisk
Feb 6, 2018
FISK- Charles Augustus Jr., aged 94, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine. He is survived by his sons, Steve and Rick (Mott); grandson Sean; brother David Fisk (Marge) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Chuck served in...
Shirley Sue (Collier) Koenig
Feb 6, 2018
Shirley Sue Koenig (Collier) age 68 of Medina, Ohio fell asleep in death peacefully on February 6, 2018. The only daughter of James A & Maxie Pearl Collier (deceased) of Westland, Mi. Sister of Douglas E. Collier of Birmingham, Al., niece of Martha and Lourine Watts of Garden City, MI. She was the devoted and beloved wife of James...
Jeffrey Ballantyne
Feb 6, 2018
Jeffrey Ballantyne, 62, of Hudsonville, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018. Jeffrey was born on March 23rd, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan to Carroll and Ann (Garrett) Ballantyne. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Ray William Rice
Feb 6, 2018
Ray William Rice, 89, of Hudsonville, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018. Ray was born on January 17th, 1929, in Flint, Michigan to William and Ruth (Johnson) Rice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Gracie Ann (Hatt) Shepherd
Feb 5, 2018
Gracie Ann Shepherd, 77, of White Cloud, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 5th, 2018. Gracie was born on December 19th,1940, in Cadillac, Michigan to Abel and Polly (Snyder) Hatt. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Robert Matthew Przystrzelski
Feb 5, 2018
Robert Matthew Przystrzelski, 79, of Newaygo, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 5th, 2018. Robert was born on December 25th, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Stanley and Stella Przystrzelski. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Virginia Mae (Ryman) Durst
Feb 5, 2018
Virginia Mae Durst, 84, of Newaygo, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 5th, 2018. Virginia was born on February 6th,1933, to Herman and Zelda (Butler) Ryman. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Karl Ross Goodspeed
Feb 5, 2018
Karl Ross Goodspeed Sr., 71-year-old Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther Eileen Buchanan and James Wesley Converse, Darl Ivan Goodspeed and James (NOD) Buchanan. Karl was survived by his wife, Shirley; sisters, Linda Goodspeed, Lynne Nichparenko; brother, Wesley Converse; children, Angela Goodspeed Roberts and Karl Ross...
Elenor M (Norman) Richards
Feb 4, 2018
Elenor M Richards, 83, of Gobles, Michigan passed away on Sunday, February 4th, 2018. Elenor was born on April 11th,1934, in Gobles, Michigan to Otis and Margaret (Hale) Norman. According to the wishes of Eleanor, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Alfonzia Mckinney
Feb 4, 2018
Alfonzia McKinney, 60, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, February 4th, 2018. Alfonzia was born on September 28th, 1957, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Alfonzia and Johnetta (Funches) McKinney. According to the wishes of Alfonzia, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Curtis Jones
Feb 4, 2018
Curtis Jones, 87, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, February 4th, 2018. Curtis was born on January 25th,1931, in Flora, Mississippi to Curtis Jones Sr. and Velma (Thomas) Jones. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Oscar George Schumacher
Feb 3, 2018
Oscar George Schumacher, 90, of Rockford, MI passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018. Oscar was born on September 4th,1927, in Chicago, Illinois to Oscar and Albine (Nemecek) Schumacher. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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