Richard James Bates
May 11, 2016
Dr. Richard James Bates, born October 15, 1937, returned to The Lord on May 11, 2016. Dick Bates served as a faithful minister and chaplain for over 50 years. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Doris (Stitt) Bates, his daughter Ruth (German) Moran, son James (Margarita), son Jonathan (Jill), daughter Darlene (Philip) Camis, son Nathan...
Elizabeth Marie Warmels
May 10, 2016
Elizabeth Marie (Nieuwdorp)Warmels 9/18/1919 - 5/10/2016 Born in Grand Rapids, MI to Professor James Nieuwdorp and Katie (Vellenga) Nieuwdorp. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Harold J. Warmels. They were happily married for 74 years. Also her brother Dr. John Nieuwdorp M.D., sisters Johanna Ondersma and Anne Beezhold. She is survived by her sons David J....
Patricia Sophia Olenzuk
May 8, 2016
The proud family of Patricia Sophie Olenzuk, 78, rejoices as they announce her joyful homecoming with the Lord, on the day honored by all mothers, May 8, 2016. The Lord embraced Patricia in his arms as she was reunited with loved ones that greeted her in heaven as she returned home; preceded in death by: mother, Marie Florek; and...
Iva Janet (Bayle) Johnson
May 5, 2016
Iva Janet Johns, age 78, went to be with her Lord on May 5, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years David; children, Jeanie Kaufman, Angela (Tim McKinch) Johnson, Edward (Ann) Winkler, Roberta (Alan) Stover, Scott (Connie Messer) Winkler, Paula (Louie) Baron; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all her friends and...
Christopher Michael Abbasse
May 2, 2016
Christopher Michael Abbasse was born prematurely on March 31, 1958, so tiny he could fit in the cradle of his father's hand. Little did anyone know he would grow to be the tallest of Helen and Ahmed's four boys. Chris grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he graduated from East Kentwood High School and Aquinas College, but not...
