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Emery Franklin Crawford
Jul 28, 2015
Dad was a guy who always liked to have fun in everything he did. Even when he was down on his luck he would give everything that he had so, everybody would have something. Before his illness, he had a passion for fixing cars, making and listening to music, creating things,throwing loose change in the grass for kids to...
Joan Alice Gummere
Jul 26, 2015
Joan Gummere age 81 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Marion Bronner and her brother James Bronner. Surviving are her children; Jeff and Laurie Gummere, Doug and Debbie Gummere, Kim and Mel Holloway, Cindy Peterson, Michelle and Janine Gummere, Rachelle and Terry Prowoznik, Brenda...
Gerald A. Towner
Jul 22, 2015
Gerald (Jerry) Towner Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday morning, July 22 in the comfort of his home with family by his side. Survivors include the love of his life and soul mate Dorothy (Dode) of 69 years; his two sons, Gerald Towner Jr. (Gloria) and David A. Towner; one grandson, Gerald III (Monica), two...
Pat Bior Garang
Jul 19, 2015
Pat Bior Garang, infant son of John and Tabitha Garang passed away at his home early Sunday morning on July 19, 2015. A service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 5333 Clyde Park Ave SW in Wyoming on Saturday, July 25th at 1:00 PM.
Robert George Metzger
Jul 15, 2015
Robert George Metzger, 87, passed away at Trillium Woods on Wednesday, July 15th after a short illness. He was surrounded with his family at his side and is survived by his wife, Shirley, children, Kathy (Matthew) MacGregor, Robb Metzger, Mark Metzger, grandchildren, Ian, Meghan & Andrew MacGregor, Madison & Reese Metzger, and adopted "son" Theogene Nshimirimana. A celebration of...
Edward Westly Swanson
Jul 12, 2015
Edward Swanson, 75, of Kentwood, passed away Sunday, July 12. He was born in Crescent, Oklahoma, and moved to Grand Rapids in the late 1970's where he began his own traffic firm "Ed Swanson Associates". He was preceded by his wife Barb and his parents. Ed is survived by his wife Sandy, his children Russ Swanson (Tim and Samantha...
Esther Louise Hendericks
Jul 9, 2015
Esther (Jean) Louise Hendricks passed away on July 9, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 12, 1939 to Martin & Elizabeth Middlecamp of Sparta, MI. She enjoyed gardening, camping, reading, painting, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her daughters; Suzanne Cox, Carla Neilson, & Aiemee Hendricks; 7...

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