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William  David Passolt

William David Passolt

Feb 12, 2018

William David Passolt, 55, of Petoskey, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018. William was born on May 5th, 1962, in Royal Oak, Michigan to Thomas and Margot (Rauhut) Passolt. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Charlotte  Ann (Henry) Sevigny

Charlotte Ann (Henry) Sevigny

Feb 12, 2018

Charlotte Ann Sevigny, 63, of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 12th, 2018. Charlotte was born on April 15th,1954, in Plainwell, Michigan to Arthur and Paula (White) Henry. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Alan  Cleaves Hodgkins

Alan Cleaves Hodgkins

Feb 12, 2018

Alan Cleaves Hodgkins, 85, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Monday, February 12th, 2018. Alan was born on November 2nd, 1932, in Milton, Massachusetts to Chester and Beatrice (Willey) Hodgkins. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Paul  Eugene Pelfrey

Paul Eugene Pelfrey

Feb 9, 2018

Paul Eugene Pelfrey, 54, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, February 9th, 2018. Paul was born on December 31st, 1963, in Albion, Michigan to David and Delores (Naines) Pelfry. According to the wishes of Paul, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James  Eugene Bruce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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