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Vy Thi-Tuyet Dang
Jul 7, 2024
Vy Thi-Tuyet Dang was born on May 18, 1980 in Nha Trang, Vietnam. She was called to be with our Heavenly Father on July 7, 2024 in Wyoming, Michigan. Vy moved to Wyoming, Michigan in 2009 to start a new life with her husband. She is remembered as a loving, kind, caring and selfless person to everyone...
Jeffrey Earl Derksen
Jul 6, 2024
Jeffrey Earl Lee Derksen, known to friends and family as Jeff, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, at the age of 46. Born on June 4, 1978, in Dixon, Illinois, Jeff's life was a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the capacity for growth and transformation. He departed this world in Allegan, Michigan,...
Nicholas Harrison Huffman
Jul 6, 2024
Nicholas Harrison Huffman, born June 20, 1986, went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2024. Nicholas leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife, Sandra Huffman, his three amazing children, Josie, June and Jacqueline Huffman, his father, Joseph L. Huffman, his siblings, Heather Paulson, JJ and Heather Huffman, Jolene Frankey and Malia Huffman, his nieces and...
Jane Elizabeth Sherburne
Jul 6, 2024
Jane Elizabeth Sherburne (née Dolloff), a beacon of love and gentleness, concluded her remarkable journey on earth on July 6, 2024. Born on July 31, 1935, in Montcalm County, Michigan, she embraced the world with a thoughtful heart and an unwavering spirit that would illuminate the lives of all who knew her. Jane departed peacefully from this...
Joan Ender
Jul 5, 2024
Joan Barbara Ender, age 84, of Bad Axe, Michigan, passed away on July 5, 2024. Joan was born on January 31, 1940, to the late Albert and Martha Goniwicha. On July 30,1960, she married the love of her life, Merritt Fred Ender, at St. Mary's Church, Parisville, Michigan.
Joan is survived by daughters, Terry (Doug)...
James Joseph Vanzytveld
Jul 3, 2024
James Joseph VanZytveld, known fondly as Jim, passed away on July 3, 2024, at the age of 37. Born on September 30, 1986, Jim brought a spirit of adventure and a contagious sense of humor to everyone he met. His life was a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of family, a theme that was woven...
Peter Joseph Vaccaro
Jun 28, 2024
Peter Joseph Vaccaro, of East Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away after a brief illness.
Peter was born in Omaha, Nebraska on the 25th of September, 1947, to Nunzio and Mary (Caniglia). Part of a large and loving Sicilian/American family. Peter's grandparents were immigrants who could neither read nor write. Peter went on to study at the prestigious...
Ricky John Vanderlaan
Jun 28, 2024
Ricky John VanderLaan, known affectionately as Rick, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024, at the age of 69, in Grand Rapids Michigan, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on November 6, 1954 in Jenison Michigan to John and Betty VanderLaan. Rick was a man characterized by his goofy sense of humor, loving nature, contagious laugh,...
Eva G. Thompson
Jun 28, 2024
Eva G. Thompson passed away at the age of 66 on June 28th, 2024, in Kalamazoo at Ascension Borgess Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on October 26, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Vernon and Marie (Chapman) Thompson and lived most of her life in Otsego, Michigan.
Eva was a 1975 graduate of...
Robert Franklin Sims
Jun 27, 2024
Robert Franklin "Bob" Sims, 63, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Allegan, MI. Born on September 22, 1960, in Holland, MI, Bob was the beloved son of the late Mary Eve Sims-Rewa and William Sims. His brother Bill Sims also preceded him in death. Bob served briefly in the Army, an experience that was meaningful to...
Daniel Irvin Larr
Jun 25, 2024
Daniel Irvin Larr, 88, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Byron Center, Michigan. Born on April 8, 1936, in Muskegon, Michigan, Daniel was known for his vibrant spirit and humorous nature. Daniel dedicated 34 years of his career to Gordon Food Service, where he not only contributed significantly but also formed lasting friendships. His stories from...
Holly (Beckman) Brewer
Jun 24, 2024
Holly Lynn Brewer, a beacon of love and passion, passed away on June 24, 2024, at the age of 49. Born on November 4, 1974, Holly's life was a testament to her kind spirit and her thoughtful nature. She was a woman whose presence was as warm and inviting as her radiant smile.
Holly was...
Paul Joseph Flynn
Jun 22, 2024
Paul Joseph Flynn, age 76, of Caledonia was called home June 22, 2024. Paul was known as a peacemaker, he never liked altercations. Paul served in the Michigan Army National Guard and retired after several years of being a Lithographic Printer.
He had a love for his family, music, fast cars, Nascar racing, motorcycles, Corvettes, watching his...
Juan Ramon Gonzales
Jun 22, 2024
Juan Ramon Gonzales, age 72, was called home on June 22, 2024 where he passed at Kairos Dwelling Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born August 21, 1951 to Ernesto and Rebecca and lived most of his live in Kalamazoo where he raised and is survived by his seven children: Cassandra...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Fuller
Jun 20, 2024
With heavy hearts, we are saddened by the loss of our superman, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and most importantly, friend.
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Fuller of Dorr Michigan passed away Thursday, June 20th, 2024. Jerry was born on November 2nd, 1948, to Dorothy Niles and raised in Ada Michigan.
In Jerry's early days he...
Richard Aernouts
Jun 19, 2024
Richard (Dick) Aernouts passed away on June 19, 2024 while a resident of Care Cardinal in Kentwood, Michigan, at the age of 86, and as a believer in Christ, is now in heaven with his Savior. Dick attended Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan before finding employment at Packaging Corporation of America and then with General...
Nancy Lou (Wolford) Witzel
Jun 19, 2024
Nancy Lou Witzel was born February 2, 1928, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June, 19, 2024.
Nancy was a strong supporter of the American Red Cross. She served on the Disaster Team, loved talking about her adventures, and enjoyed her visits with her grandchildren.
...Walter R Wengorovius
Jun 19, 2024
Walter Wengorovius Aged 88 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 19, 2024, at SKLD Grand Rapids North. Walter was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids and West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and service trades local union NO. 174. He is survived by his children, Ernest, Elaine and Michael; his Son-in-law and daughter...
Felicitas Guerrero Torres
Jun 18, 2024
Mama, esposa, abuela, y amiga de todas le gustaban las fiestas, la música, viajar por visitar amigos, compartir en familia especialmente con sus nietos Olympia, Athena, Arisa, Nadia, Cristian, Kendra, Amorosa maestra comprometida con la educación de sus amados ninos decÃa; que ninguno se quede atrás. A pesar de la adversidad quienes la conocieron saben que vivió...
Brian Goorhouse
Jun 18, 2024
Brian Lee Goorhouse, a man of exceptional kindness, friendliness, and selflessness, passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on July 8, 1971, to Barb and Fred Goorhouse, Brian's life was one marked by deep connections, a love for the open road, and the joy of simple pleasures. Brian's journey through life was...

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