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Janet Bain Banta
Jan 9, 2012
January 9, 2012 Service: January 14, 2012 Janet Banta, aged 88, easily and gently breathed her last on Monday, January 9th, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Stuart Banta. Janet attended East Grand Rapids HIgh School, earned her BA from the University of Michigan after which she completed her Master of Nursing...
William E Purcell Jr
Jan 9, 2012
January 9, 2012 Service: January 12, 2012 PURCELL - William E. Purcell Jr (Bill), aged 68 of Kentwood, passed away January 9th, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents William E. and Bette R. Purcell Sr. He is survived by his loving family; wife Bonnie Purcell, his children William E. (Jennine) Purcell III, Laura Purcell (David Lynch),...
Floyd William Bulter Jr.
Jan 2, 2012
January 2, 2012 Service: January 6, 2012 Butler - Floyd William "Bil" Butler went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2012, after an inspirational battle with dementia. He was born in Ben's Run, WV among many friends and family. Bil graduated from Weir High School in Weirton and then from Eastern Nazarene College in...
John George Peterson
Dec 30, 2011
December 30, 2011 Service: January 6, 2012 Funeral Serivices will be held at the Grand Rapids Home for Veteran, 3000 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Margaret J Davidhazy
Dec 20, 2011
December 20, 2011 Service: December 23, 2011 Davidhazy - Margaret J. Davidhazy, 81 years old, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Surviving are her brother, Gerald Mc Carthy, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her husband, Frank C. Davidhazy, preceded her in death. She worked and retired from the P.B. Gast Company. Her husband was a well known local furniture...
Deanna Lee Klaasse
Dec 18, 2011
December 18, 2011 Deanna Lee Klaasse, age 71, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 18, 2011. Born February 12, 1940 to Ray and Edna Smith in Alma, MI. Deanna was a registered nurse with a career for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband George Klaasse. Surviving are...
Arnold Edgar Erickson
Dec 15, 2011
January 1, 1924 - December 15, 2011 Service: January 8, 2012 Erickson - Arnold E. Erickson aged 87, made his transition on Thursday, December 15, 2011. Preceding Arnold in death was his wife, Ruth and son, Steven. Surviving are his daughter-in-law, Mona Erickson; grandchildren, Travis Erickson, Nolan (Sarah) Erickson, Amber Erickson (Dan Sullivan); great-grandchildren, Ashley Erickson, Jessica Erickson; and...
Marie Barbara Anderson
Dec 12, 2011
December 12, 2011 Service: December 17, 2011 Marie Barbara Brandstetter - Anderson, age 87, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon December 12, 2011. Marie was born in Ecorse, MI on February 5, 1924 to Frank and Marie Brandstetter. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Arthur F. Brandstetter of E. Lansing and sister, Pearl Sollie, of Mt. Clemens....
Laura Elizabeth Frenthway
Dec 6, 2011
December 6, 2011 Service: December 8, 2011 FRENTHWAY - Laura E. Frenthway, aged 89, widow of Richard D. Frenthway, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Surviving are her son, Richard (Margaret) Frenthway; grandchildren, Melissa (Craig) Kibbey, Richard (Faith) Frenthway; great grandchildren, Jacob, Avery, Charity, Criseld and Isaac. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Faith Hospice would be appreciated....
Robert Brayton Jeffers
Dec 3, 2011
December 3, 2011 Service: December 7, 2011 Robert Brayton Jeffers, age 80, of Grand Rapids, went home to Jesus on December 3, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Jeffers; and his brother, J. Lawrence Jeffers. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Violet Joan Jeffers; his children, Brian Jeffers,...
Stanley Zbiciak
Dec 1, 2011
December 1, 2011 Service: December 7, 2011 Stanley Zbiciak, age 87, of Caledonia, MI (formerly Grand Blanc, Michigan) passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011. Stanley will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Betty (Kekel) of 64 years. He is survived by his children, Chris (Carol) Zbiciak of Maui, Hawaii, Kathy (Ed) Belles of East Lansing, Michigan, Frank (Celeste) Zbiciak...
Donald Ngot Van Nguyen
Nov 26, 2011
November 26, 2011 Service: December 3, 2011 Visitation will be held Friday, December 2 from 6-9pm at the Ofield Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3 at 10am at Our Lady of La Vang Church.
Irene Busch
Nov 18, 2011
November 18, 2011 Service: November 21, 2011 Busch- Irene Busch, aged 93, went to be with her Lord, Friday, November 18, 2011. Surviving are her daughters, Marilyn White, Sharon Martz, Bonnie (Steve) Mitchell; 9-grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sisters and brother, Alice (Frank) Di Fillipo, Frank Kolozie, Ethel Edwards, several nieces and nephews and good friend...

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