Mary Louise Vaccaro
May 12, 2016
Mary Louise Vaccaro, treasured mother, was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 30, 1925, and peacefully passed at home on Thursday May 12, 2016, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mary is survived by her children, Peter (Gerry Giguere); daughter in law, Cathern (Jeff Johnson); Rodney (Joan); Thomas (Nick Cavnar); Lucia (Ken Bierschbach); and Mary Theresa (Christine Yalda) sister Rose Caniglia,...
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...
