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Thomas  Paul Gaffney

Thomas Paul Gaffney

Dec 15, 2017

Thomas Gaffney, age 93, precious child of God, devoted husband of 56 years, wonderful father of 5, grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 12 and great-great-grandfather of 3, passed from this life into eternity on December 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Rena (Walter) Gaffney, his wife, Gay (Mohnke) Gaffney, and his 7 siblings....

Evert Dykhuis

Evert Dykhuis

Dec 14, 2017

Evert Dykhuis,69, of Holland, MI passed away on Thursday, December 14th, 2017. Evert was born on March 15th,1948, in Groningen, Netherlands to Derk and Johanna Dijkhuis.. According to the wishes of Evert, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Margueritte (Jones) Wrest

Margueritte (Jones) Wrest

Dec 12, 2017

Margueritte Wrest, 81, of Grand Rapids passed away on Tuesday, December 12th, 2017. Margueritte was born on November 13th, 1936, in Detroit, MI to Thomas and Florence Jones. According to the wishes of Margueritte, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John  David Walters

John David Walters

Dec 10, 2017

John David Walters, 64, of Holland MI passed away on Sunday, December 10th, 2017. John was born on May 7th, 1953, in Zeeland, MI to Dick and Anna Walters. According to the wishes of John, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Neil  Jerold Hagberg

Neil Jerold Hagberg

Dec 10, 2017

Neil Jerold Hagberg, 76, of Newaygo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 10th, 2017. Neil was born on October 8th,1941, in Moline, Illinois to Roy and Doris Hagberg. According to the wishes of Neil, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Claire Louise Stobie Louise (Claire) Miles)

Claire Louise Stobie Louise (Claire) Miles)

Dec 9, 2017

Claire Louise Stobie, age 86, of Caledonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017. She was originally from Pittsburgh, PA and had resided in Caledonia for the past thirty years. Claire enjoyed reading, gardening, feeding the birds, crafting, and decorating for every special occasion. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and John Robinson;...

Dean  Allen Drake

Dean Allen Drake

Dec 9, 2017

Dean Allen Drake, 55, passed away on Saturday, December 9th, 2017. Dean was born on February 24th, 1962, in Fremont, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Eleanor Rea Doughty (Eleanor) Rea)

Eleanor Rea Doughty (Eleanor) Rea)

Dec 8, 2017

Our beloved, Mother and Grandmother, Eleanor Rea Doughty, has passed into the loving arms of God, after a long and fulfilling life. Eleanor was born in Sebastian, Florida, one of six children. Her Mother died at a very young age, and their Father could not take care of them, so they were split up. Eleanor was raised by a...

Hugh  Edward Durham

Hugh Edward Durham

Dec 7, 2017

Hugh Durham Jr. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 26, 1954 and passed away on December 7, 2017. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Lucille Durham, his sisters, Linda Frost, Betty Jo Wyman, son, Joel and granddaughter, Ashley Raines. Hugh is survived by 6 children he loved so very much: Hallee Durham-Warner, Julian...

James  Augustine (Mackraz) Mackraz

James Augustine (Mackraz) Mackraz

Dec 6, 2017

James Augustine Mackraz, 94, of Grand Rapids Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017. James was born on March 5th,1923, in Lawrence, MA to Domit and Shmouny Mackraz. According to the wishes of James, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joe  N. Vandenwyngaard

Joe N. Vandenwyngaard

Dec 5, 2017

Joe N. VandenWyngaard, 86, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Julianne, son Arthur, daughter Marguerite, granddaughter Grace Madison, sister Anne Bakker, special family friend, Joyce Schouten and several nieces and nephews. Following Joe's wishes, cremation has taken place and the family with gather for a private...

Leon  Gerald Daniels

Leon Gerald Daniels

Dec 5, 2017

Leon Gerald (Jerry) Daniels was born March 11,1941 in Wyandotte Michigan to Marlin and Alberta (Evans) Daniels, He was the second of three sons. He died after a lengthy illness on December 5, 2017 at the age of 76, the 58th anniversary of his marriage to Arthuretta Marie Bixler, who preceded him in death on December 9, 2001. He...

Paul  Edward Pomeroy

Paul Edward Pomeroy

Dec 5, 2017

Paul Edward Pomeroy, 82, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on December 5, 2017. Paul was born in Ludington, Michigan on Feb. 21, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Gertrude Wincheski, his wife Phyllis, his son Todd Rochon, his twin brother John Pomeroy, and his sisters Joan Nelsen and Jane Wotaszak. Paul is survived...

James  Frank Jerger

James Frank Jerger

Dec 2, 2017

James Frank Jerger, 62, of Douglas, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. James was born on February 25th, 1955 to Frank and Suzanne Jerger. . According to the wishes of James, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ricardo  Alberto Hernandez

Ricardo Alberto Hernandez

Dec 2, 2017

Ricardo Alberto Hernandez, age 63, passed away at home December 2, 2017 with his family at his side. He now rests in the palm of the Lord. Ricardo was born in Villavicencio, Colombia to Carlos and Elisa Hernandez. He was raised in Colombia and attended college in Barcelona, Spain. He then came to Grand Rapids where he met and...

Patricia  Lynn Berrington

Patricia Lynn Berrington

Nov 30, 2017

Patricia Lynn Berrington, 60, of Sparta, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2017. Patricia was born on November 19th, 1957, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ben and Vera Berrington. According to the wishes of her family, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Thomas  George Berger

Thomas George Berger

Nov 30, 2017

Thomas George Berger of Fennville, MI went home to be with the Lord on November 30,2017 in a peaceful manner after a short illness. Tom was born in Chicago in July 1943 and is survived by his 4 brothers, Robert Berger of Fennville, MI, Donald Berger of Carmel, IN, Timothy Berger of Morris, IL and Ronald Berger of Portland,...

Patricia  Ann (Shoemaker) Marsh

Patricia Ann (Shoemaker) Marsh

Nov 30, 2017

Patricia Ann Marsh, 69, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2017. Patricia was born on February 6th, 1948, in Lathom, Ohio to Donald and Delores Shoemaker. According to the wishes of Patricia, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Robert  Louis Cunningham

Robert Louis Cunningham

Nov 30, 2017

Robert Louis Cunningham, 83, of Saugatuck, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2017. Robert was born on December 6th, 1933, in Indiana to Joseph Cunningham and Eva Rabe. According to the wishes of Robert, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Nancy  Susan (Szyszlo) Massaria

Nancy Susan (Szyszlo) Massaria

Nov 29, 2017

Nancy Susan Massaria, 70, of Reed City, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, November 29th, 2017. Nancy was born on September 17th, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Helen Szyszlo. According to the wishes of Nancy, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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