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Ronald  Peter Lein

Ronald Peter Lein

Apr 22, 2017

Ronald Peter Lein, 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on April 22, 2017 Ronald was born on May 4, 1936, in Fargo North Dakota to Peter and Dorothy Lein According to the wishes of Ronald, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John  Christopher Abbott

John Christopher Abbott

Apr 21, 2017

John Christopher Abbott, 47, of Greenville, passed away on April 21, 2017 John was born on July 11, 1969, in Greenville Michigan to John and Mary Abbott According to the wishes of John, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Thomas  Michael Farrell

Thomas Michael Farrell

Apr 20, 2017

Thomas Michael Farrell, 70, of Allendale, passed away on April 20, 2017 Thomas was born on April 2, 1947, in South Bend Indiana to James and Mildred Farrell According to the wishes of Thomas, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Robert  Herman Vandenburg

Robert Herman Vandenburg

Apr 20, 2017

Vandenburg, Robert Herman 5/3/1927 - 4/20/2017 Kentwood Robert Herman "Bob" Vandenburg, age 89 (almost made it to 90! he said) of Kentwood, MI (formerly of Western Springs, IL, and Bonita Springs, FL), went home to be with his Lord on April 20, 2017, after a long and happy life. His family and his firm faith in God supported him...

Shirley  Henrietta (Mekkes) Brown

Shirley Henrietta (Mekkes) Brown

Apr 19, 2017

Brown, Shirley Henrietta 4/1/1935 - 4/19/2017 Grand Rapids, MI Shirley Henrietta Brown 82 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away Wednesday morning at her home after a brief illness. She spent many years working in the service industry in restaurants and bars on Division as well as Michigan St. Laundry. Preceded in death by her husband Wendell E. (Father) Brown...

James  Anthony Deeb

James Anthony Deeb

Apr 19, 2017

James Anthony Deeb, 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away on April 19, 2017 James was born on December 10, 1953, in Grand Rapids Michigan to Joseph and Eleanor Deeb According to the wishes of James, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Maybelle Yarington

Maybelle Yarington

Apr 18, 2017

Yarington, Maybelle 9/13/1935 - 4/18/2017 Grand Rapids Our dearest mother, Maybelle Ann Yarington (Davis) peacefully passed away in her childhood home on April 18, 2017, in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 81 years. Maybelle is survived by her husband David Yarington; children Gwendolyn Faasen (Richard Troll), Margaret Faasen (Kenneth Arey), and Jon Faasen (Ruth); grandchildren Alycia Egan...

Ramnik Kaur Kang (Ramnik) Braich)

Ramnik Kaur Kang (Ramnik) Braich)

Apr 17, 2017

Ramnik Kaur Kang, 74, of Grand Rapids, passed away on April 17, 2017 Ramnik was born on January 15, 1943, in Punjab to Charan and Pyar Braich According to the wishes of Ramnik, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Larry  Michael Mccarthy

Larry Michael Mccarthy

Apr 15, 2017

Larry Michael McCarthy, 77, of Wyoming, passed away on April 15, 2017 Larry was born on February 11, 1940, in Grand Rapids Michigan to William and Lila McCarthy According to the wishes of Larry, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Elizabeth  Ellen (Landon) Gulch

Elizabeth Ellen (Landon) Gulch

Apr 14, 2017

Elizabeth Ellen Gulch, 64, of Otsego passed away on April 14, 2017 Elizabeth was born on July 7, 1952, in Artesia California to Junior and Margaret Landon According to the wishes of Elizabeth, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Marjorie  Florence (Johnson) Hoffman

Marjorie Florence (Johnson) Hoffman

Apr 14, 2017

Hoffman, Marjorie 11/5/1916 - 4/14/2017 Grand Rapids Marjorie Florence (Johnson) Hoffman age 100 of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2017. Marjorie grew up in Chicago, IL. After graduating from high school, she worked at Carson Pirie Scott as a salesclerk in the notions department. It was there that she met Ron Hoffman and the two...

Shirley  Mae Dickey

Shirley Mae Dickey

Apr 12, 2017

Shirley Mae Dickey, 81, of Jenison passed away on April 12, 2017 Shirley was born on November 8, 1935 in Haslett Michigan to Thomas and Tressilee Bonnette According to the wishes of Shirley, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Charles  Elmer Bagley

Charles Elmer Bagley

Apr 12, 2017

Charles E. Bagley 8-1-1942 to 4-12-2017 Survived by his wife Joanne, his children Kelly Boerema, Charles D. Bagley, Keith A. Bagley, Christopher M. Oxton, and Kevin S. Oxton, 8 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged from the army with decorations as a parachutist and sharpshooter; belonging to...

Bonnie  Mae Brown

Bonnie Mae Brown

Apr 12, 2017

Bonnie Mae Brown passed away on April 12, 2017. She is survived by her 5 children, Mary Rodriguez, Marian Cavasos, Kenneth Brown, Kelly Brown, Elmer Anderson III and there families. A Funeral Service will be held on April 20, 2017 at 11 am with visitation 1 hour prior at Ofield Funeral Home 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508...

Brian  Mark Melton

Brian Mark Melton

Apr 10, 2017

Brian Mark Melton, 61, of Zeeland passed away on April 10, 2017 Brian was born on May 27, 1955 in Chandler Arizona to Rodderick and Sandra Melton According to the wishes of Brian, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ruth  Marie (Seward) Lafever

Ruth Marie (Seward) Lafever

Apr 9, 2017

La Fever, Ruth 9/5/1926 - 4/9/2017 Grand Rapids Ruth Marie (Seward) La Fever was preceded in death by her daughter Deborah A. La Fever. She is survived by Brenda and Clark (Barbara) Bennett, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Thank you to Spectrum Health and Faith Hospice for their care and kindness.

Joyce  Ellen Flikkema

Joyce Ellen Flikkema

Apr 9, 2017

Joyce Ellen Flikkema, 58, of Grand Rapids passed away on April 9, 2017 Joyce was born on September 4, 1958, in Helena Montana to George and Dorothy Flikkema According to the wishes of Joyce, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Connie Lyn Jenkins Lyn (Connie) Briel)

Connie Lyn Jenkins Lyn (Connie) Briel)

Apr 9, 2017

Jenkins, Connie 3/28/1947 - 4/9/2017 Freeport Connie Lyn Jenkins age 70 went home to be with Jesus. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend and daughter. Throughout her life she fulfilled varying roles including teaching and childcare and stitched the hearts of many together. She is preceded in death by her precious daughter Christina Lyn Jenkins, parents John...

Rheda Jean Marvin Jean (Rheda) Vanderklok)

Rheda Jean Marvin Jean (Rheda) Vanderklok)

Apr 8, 2017

Rheda Jean Marvin, 90, of Plainwell passed away on April 8, 2017 Rheda was born on October 18, 1926 in Kalamazoo Michigan to Claus and Mabel VanderKlok According to the wishes of Rheda, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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