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Stanley  Wayne Lathrop

Stanley Wayne Lathrop

Oct 14, 2017

Stan Lathrop, age 62, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 14, after a long battle with cancer. He loved to say, "If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space," and this was reflected in his favorite pastimes: skydiving, flying, gliding, and snowboarding. He loved learning and trying new things. He found pleasure...

Raymond  Duane Green

Raymond Duane Green

Oct 14, 2017

Raymond Duane Green, 76, of Marshall passed away on October 14, 2017. Raymond was born on September 21, 1941 in Marshall Michigan to Clarence and Virginia Green. According to the wishes of Raymond, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Robert  Willis Carlson

Robert Willis Carlson

Oct 13, 2017

Robert Willis Carlson, 97, of Grand Rapids passed away on October 13, 2017. Robert was born on August 27, 1920 in Fort Dodge Iowa to Carl and Mabel Carlson. According to the wishes of Robert, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

William  Francis Grachtrup

William Francis Grachtrup

Oct 13, 2017

In Loving Memory of William Francis Grachtrup November 25,1940- October 13, 2017 Served in the US Army 1963-1965 William will be greatly missed by family and friends, especially by his loving wife Jackie; his children and grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Ofield Funeral Home (4500 Kalamazoo Ave., Kentwood) on Tuesday, October 17th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm....

Gregory  Laverne Hanson

Gregory Laverne Hanson

Oct 13, 2017

Mr. Gregory Hanson, of Holland, passed away at home on October 13th, 2017. He was born on November 8th, 1968, in Lansing, Michigan. Following the wishes of Greg, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremation, in Kentwood.

Sharon  Kay (Hudson) Dreyer

Sharon Kay (Hudson) Dreyer

Oct 12, 2017

Sharon, or as she preferred, Sha' passed away peacefully the morning of October 12, 2017 at home in the company of her husband of 37 years, Dale J. (Ogie) Dreyer. Sha` was an excellent chef and worked as a line cook, chef, and sous chef for Gibson's, Pietro's, Grand Rapids Brewing Company, Jose' Babushka's, and head chef of a...

Robert  Leroy Grile

Robert Leroy Grile

Oct 12, 2017

Robert LeRoy Grile, 76, of Covert, Michigan, passed away on October 12, 2017. Robert was born on August 9, 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Adam and Dorotha Grile. According to the wishes of Robert, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Eiji Locke

Eiji Locke

Oct 10, 2017

A true and loyal heart has stopped beating. Eiji Takazato Locke, 59, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Eiji was preceded in death by his cherished Mother, Fumiko Locke and his Grandfather, Hollis Locke. Eiji was born on July 5, 1958 on Okinawa, one of the Ryukyu Islands...

Patricia  Ann (Mudd) Corra

Patricia Ann (Mudd) Corra

Oct 9, 2017

Patricia Corra, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 9th, 2017. She was born on May 4th, 1924, to Henry and Evelyn Mudd, of Louisville, Kentucky. Following Patricia's wishes, cremation has taken place. She long proclaimed that her full and satisfying life was mainly due to the rich relationships she enjoyed with her 4 children and...

Rita  Marie Wilson

Rita Marie Wilson

Oct 9, 2017

Rita Marie Wilson, 55, of Holland passed away on October 9, 2017. Rita was born on October 15, 1961 in Sturgis Michigan to Ronald and Marilyn Westcott. According to the wishes of Rita, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Valentine  John Kwater

Valentine John Kwater

Oct 9, 2017

Valentine John Kwater, 63, of Wayland passed away on October 9, 2017. Valentine was born on April 1, 1954 in Saginaw Michigan to Chester and Lucille Kwater. According to the wishes of Valentine, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John  Karl Delong

John Karl Delong

Oct 7, 2017

John Karl Delong, of Pullman, Michigan, passed away on October 7th. John was born on April 4th, 1982, to John and Colleen of Tuscon, Arizona. Following the wishes of Johns family, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremation.

Karen  Lyn Wells

Karen Lyn Wells

Oct 7, 2017

Karen Lyn Wells, 64, of Allegan, passed away at her home on October 7, 2017, with her husband at her side. Karen had been married to Russ Wells for 34 years. She didn't have any children of her own but that didn't stop her from loving her many nieces and nephews like they were her own. Two that she...

Stanley  Allen Uminn

Stanley Allen Uminn

Oct 7, 2017

Stanley Allen Uminn, 64, of Plainwell passed away on October 7, 2017. Stanley was born on July 20, 1953 in Kalamazoo Michigan to Walter and Armajean Uminn. According to the wishes of Stanley, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Daniel  Eugene Smith

Daniel Eugene Smith

Oct 7, 2017

Daniel Eugene Smith, 74, of Newaygo passed away on October 7, 2017. Daniel was born on May 12, 1943 in Grand Rapids Michigan to Eugene and Francis Smith. According to the wishes of Daniel, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Henry Leonard Van Dop

Henry Leonard Van Dop

Oct 6, 2017

Henry Leonard Van Dop, 87, of Hamilton passed away on October 6, 2017. Henry was born on September 12, 1930 in Muskegon, Michigan to William and Teuntje VanDop. According to the wishes of Henry, arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Eugene  Olin Carruthers

Eugene Olin Carruthers

Oct 6, 2017

Mr. Eugene Carruthers, of Allegan, passed away on October 6th, 2017. Eugene was born on January 28th, 1942, to Olin and Mary Carruthers, of Allegan, Michigan. Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been made through Simply Cremation, in Kentwood.

Kay  Barbara Ryskamp

Kay Barbara Ryskamp

Oct 5, 2017

Kay Ryskamp, of Grand Rapids, passed away on October 5th, 2017. Kay was born on September 23rd, 1918, to Walter and Helen Niedzwecki of Grand Rapids. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremation, of Kentwood.

Sandra  Kay Harmon

Sandra Kay Harmon

Oct 4, 2017

Sandra Kay Harmon, of Allegan, passed away on October 4th, 217. Sandra was born on June 16th, to Earl and Betty Stineback, of Plainwell, Michigan. Following Sandra's wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been made through SImply Cremation of Kentwood.

Patricia  Kathryn Read

Patricia Kathryn Read

Oct 4, 2017

Patricia Kathryn Read, of Rockford, passed away on October 4th, 2017. Patricia was born on February 5th, 1986, to Mark and Denise of Grand Rapids. Following the wishes of her family, cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremation of Kentwood.

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