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Graham  Harper Rausch

Graham Harper Rausch

Jun 21, 2013

June 21, 2013 Graham Harper Rausch, age 32, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, and is at peace with his Lord. Graham will be remembered for his exuberance and his drive for life and will be missed by everyone. He was preceded in death by his father, Al Rausch, and his cousin, Sara Zevalking. Surviving are his soulmate, Ailea...

Aloha  Y. Burch

Aloha Y. Burch

Jun 18, 2013

June 18, 2013 Aloha Burch, age 85, of Kentwood, beloved mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Surviving are her two sons, Mark A. (Charlotte) of Winnipeg, Canada and Cary L. (Mary) of Grand Rapids, one daughter, Marla K. Burch of Ada and four grandchildren. Aloha was preceded in death by her husband...

Richard  Allan Richter

Richard Allan Richter

Jun 16, 2013

June 16, 2013 Service: June 20, 2013 Richard A. Richter, age 64, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was the youngest son of Leon and Angeline Richter. Surviving is his wife Judith; siblings, Roger Richter and children Debra, Jeff, Teresa, Ronald (Kathleen) Richter and children Brian, Mark, Christine; many great-nieces and nephews, Aunt Lorrane "Dolly" Sremba, Aunt Irene...

Glenda  Mae Steffens

Glenda Mae Steffens

Jun 12, 2013

June 12, 2013 Glenda Mae Steffens, age 75, went to be with her Lord June 12, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Bill) Neeley, Karen (Dave) Potter and Tina (Gordy) Wheeler; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Geraldine  Eugenia Dean

Geraldine Eugenia Dean

Jun 12, 2013

June 12, 2013 Service: August 3, 2013 Geraldine "Jerry" Eugenia Burkemo Dean, age 87, began her spiritual life on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 joyfully joining the many she loved, especially her husband Leo, her son James, her father Alfred Burkemo, mother Madeline(DeVos) Burkemo and younger brother Al "Alfie" Burkemo. Our mother always said her marriage and life with her...

Arlene  Mae Blodgett

Arlene Mae Blodgett

Jun 7, 2013

June 7, 2013

John  Michael Fields

John Michael Fields

Jun 3, 2013

June 3, 2013 Service: June 8, 2013 John "Mike" Fields, age 73, widower of Marlene Jurewicz Fields, went to be with his Lord Monday, June 3, 2013. He is survived by his children, Michelle (Paul) Harmon, Randy (Linda) Fields, Laura Fields and Joe Fields; grandchildren, Nicole Fields, Hayley Harmon, Dan Cosgrove, Sam Cosgrove, Lexi Harmon and JD Fields; brother,...

Kathleen  Frances Ring

Kathleen Frances Ring

Jun 3, 2013

June 3, 2013 Service: June 11, 2013 Ring- Kathleen F. Ring (formerly Spencer) of Bay City, MI, passed away Monday June 3rd 2013 at Heather Hills Care Center, Grand Rapids. Kathleen was the child of Christina and Frank Ring who have preceded her in death. She was preceded also by her step-father, Angus MacDonald. She is survived by her...

Donald  Blair Brydges  Ii

Donald Blair Brydges Ii

May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013 Service: June 3, 2013 BRYDGES, Donald B. Brydges II, aged 57, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 30, 2013. Don is survived and will be greatly missed by Cheryl, his loving wife of 27 years; his beloved daughters, Mandy (Jordan Neamonitis), Andrea (Ryan Sheffer), Nicole; father, Donald B. Brydges; mother, Eileen Herbig; 1 brother; 4 sisters; many...

Richard  Larue Moored

Richard Larue Moored

May 27, 2013

May 27, 2013 Service: June 8, 2013 Richard L. "Dick" Moored, 88 passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Winona R. "Winnie" Moored in 2009. He is survived by his son Michael L. (Diana) Moored, daughter Susan Moored Broekhuis, son-in law Eric R. Broekhuis, cherished granddaughters Lindsey M....

Soad  K. Estefan

Soad K. Estefan

May 26, 2013

May 26, 2013 Soad K. Estefan, January 29, 1925 - May 26, 2013, widow of Archpriest John (Juan) Estefan, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her daughter's home with her family at her side. Now she rests in the everlasting arms of her faithful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Soad Estefan is survived by sons, Salam J.(Sue) and...

Paul  Robert Stuefen

Paul Robert Stuefen

May 18, 2013

May 18, 2013 Service: May 22, 2013 With shield and sword in hand, Paul Robert Stuefen became a warrior for his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2013. At his side while he left this world was his beloved wife Gina Grinage Stuefen, of 12 years. Paul was born in Charlottesville, VA on March 3, 1965 to Robert and...

Fern  Lavern Phillips

Fern Lavern Phillips

May 15, 2013

May 15, 2013 Service: May 18, 2013 PHILLIPS- Fern L. Phillips nee Beye aged 91, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Fern is survived by her husband Ed; children, Bob and Lynnanne Phillips, Marcia and Jim Harrison; grandchildren, Vandi and Donald Patterson, Nikki and Chad Reed, Erica Phillips; great-grandchildren, Gabe Patterson, Casey and Harrison Reed. Fern was a loving...

John Edelyn

John Edelyn

May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013 Service: May 18, 2013 EDELYN - John Edelyn, aged 83, of Kentwood, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 and went to be with his Lord. John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Gerda; son's and grandchildren, Ron (Dakota and Michelle), René and Kayelyn (Grace), James and Lori (Leland, Lucas, Kira). Mass of Christian...

Donald  William Connolly

Donald William Connolly

May 13, 2013

May 13, 2013 CONNOLLY - Donald W. Connolly passed away May 13, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Don was born to Mary and William Connolly on January 18, 1960. He loved listening to music, eating seafood and watching baseball. He also enjoyed collecting and wearing hats. Don is survived by his stepmother, Helen Connolly; his...

Stephanie  Jo Smereka

Stephanie Jo Smereka

May 8, 2013

May 8, 2013 Stephanie Smereka, age 19, passed away May 8, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Surviving are her parents Robert and Pam Smereka, sisters, Julie and Katie Smereka; her dogs Gracie and Sheba; grandparents, Ruth and Kenneth Augustine of Trenton, MI and Bob and Zonda Tebbe of Tipton, IN; uncles, Steve Tebbe and Mark Tebbe, five...

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