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Belmont Buel De Martino

Belmont Buel De Martino

Aug 21, 2022

Belmont Buel De Martino, 76, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 21st, 2022. Belmont was born on August 17th, 1946, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Belmont and Ethel De Martino. Belmont was married to Vivian De Martino. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James  Burell Armstrong

James Burell Armstrong

Aug 21, 2022

James Burell Armstrong of Grandville, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 21st, 2022. James was born on June 13th, 1946, in Niagara Falls, New York to Edgar and Louise Armstrong (Bond). Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory...

Masanori Takeda

Masanori Takeda

Aug 20, 2022

Masanori Takeda, 68, of Grand Rapids, MI went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Rest Haven Homes. He was born January 2, 1954 in Japan where he spent his childhood and adolescence. Masanori met Edris Rebecca Smythe in Germany through mutual friends. They later wed in Washington and moved...

Douglas  Chappy Shepherd

Douglas Chappy Shepherd

Aug 20, 2022

Douglas Chappy Shepherd was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Shepherd, mother and stepfather, Marjorie (Switzer) and Raymond Mason, and sister, Marjie Cannon. He is survived by his wife, Lori Vincent-Shepherd, brother and sister-in-law, Neal and Rhea Kupisz, nephew, Derek Kupisz, and niece Nichole and Nicholas Mason. His daughter, Debra and Steve Chamberlain, grandson, Andrew, and granddaughter Tory...

Virginia  Rose (Staatz) Clark

Virginia Rose (Staatz) Clark

Aug 20, 2022

Virginia Rose Staatz Clark of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 86 went to be with her Savior on August 20, 2022. She was born in Sherman County, Kansas at home to August and Susie Staatz on August 16, 1936. Virginia Rose finished the ninth grade and graduated from Beautician school. The life of Virgina Staatz Clark was filled with aroma...

Richard Alan Van Ek

Richard Alan Van Ek

Aug 20, 2022

Richard VanEk passed away on 08/20/2022, at his home, that he built, surrounded by his wife Debbie, daughters, Angel and Amy Jo, and brother in law, Frank. Rick was born on 04/22/1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His parents were Joe VanEk (deceased 05/09/2013), and Evelyn VanEk (deceased 11/29/2019). Rick lived in Michigan, his entire life. He and his wife...

Charter  Geoffrey Moore

Charter Geoffrey Moore

Aug 19, 2022

Charter Geoffrey Moore, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, died on August 16, 2022. Charter was born on April 27, 1987 in Petoskey, MI, and attended Charlevoix Elementary, Wealthy Elementary in East Grand Rapids, St. Andrew's Middle School, and graduated from Forest Hills Northern High School in 2005. A true creative thinker and free spirit, Charter Geoff earned five...

Johanna  Marie (Kessel) Kessel-Bosma

Johanna Marie (Kessel) Kessel-Bosma

Aug 18, 2022

Johanna Kessel Bosma of Cedar Springs passed away on August 18, 2022 after a 25 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Johanna grew up in Luther & lived there for 50 years. She was an avid gardener. She loved spending time outside, hunting and fishing, and with her family. She loved music and had a great sense of humor. She...

Patricia (Alkire) Kamerling

Patricia (Alkire) Kamerling

Aug 18, 2022

Patricia Ellen Kamerling age 81 of Wyoming MI went to be with her Lord Thursday morning August 18th. She was born in Grand Rapids MI on May 1st, 1941 to Marion (Mike) Alkire and Winifred (O'Flahirty) Alkire. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Glen Dickerson and her second husband Randy Lee Kamerling....

Alex  Todd Dowler

Alex Todd Dowler

Aug 18, 2022

Alex Todd Dowler, 60, of White Cloud, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 18th, 2022. Alex was born on January 9th, 1962, in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Alex Dowler January 9,...

Frederick  Patrick Morgan

Frederick Patrick Morgan

Aug 16, 2022

Frederick Patrick Morgan passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Frederick, with his larger-than-life personality, always had a passion for the more beautiful things in life, and a thrill for adventure. Frederick will always be remembered as the one with a delightful story to tell and a crazy experience...

Richard  Hugo Strang

Richard Hugo Strang

Aug 16, 2022

Richard H. Strang, 92, of Jenison, Michigan (formerly of Jackson, Michigan) went to his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. After a fall at home, he was taken to the hospital where he later passed away with his family by his side. Richard was born on September 26, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to Jay and Grace Strang of...

Wanda  Fay (Thomson) Patzwaldt

Wanda Fay (Thomson) Patzwaldt

Aug 13, 2022

Wanda Fay Patzwaldt, 64, of Holland, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 13th, 2022. Wanda was born on March 21st, 1958, in Holland, Michigan to Eugene and Betty Thomson (Pruitt). Wanda was married to Klaus Patzwaldt. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About...

Margaret  Elizabeth (Driscoll) Goodman

Margaret Elizabeth (Driscoll) Goodman

Aug 12, 2022

Margaret Elizabeth Goodman was called by her Almighty God to come home on Friday, August 12th, 2022 after a devastating battle with COPD. she passed peacefully at home with her spouse, Jenny and her faithful dogs, RD and Rebel by her side. She is survived by her spouse, Jennifer Kawka; her boys, RD and Rebel; her sisters, Vickie Pettigrew...

Lewis  Edward Carson

Lewis Edward Carson

Aug 11, 2022

Lewis E. Carson (Louie), aged 80, of Grand Rapids Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022, at his daughter's home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis J and Mildred Carson and brother Larry Carson. He will be lovingly remembered of by his children, Vince (Rose) Carson, Karie (Ron) Page, Kevin (Katie)...

William  Jean Starks

William Jean Starks

Aug 11, 2022

William Jean Starks, 80, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 11th, 2022. William was born on March 19th, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to George and Veda Starks Johnson. William was married to Sally Starks. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About...

Charles  Carlton Flanagan

Charles Carlton Flanagan

Aug 10, 2022

Charles C. Flanagan, Jr., age 64, of Plainwell, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1958 in Fort Dix, NJ to Major (ret.) Charles C. Sr. and Constance (Brunelle) Flanagan. Chuck loved cars and enjoyed fixing them up and also spent a lot of year's drag racing. He also enjoyed football and never...

Charles  Carlton Flanagan  Jr.

Charles Carlton Flanagan Jr.

Aug 10, 2022

Charles C. Flanagan, Jr., age 64, of Plainwell, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born on March 26, 1958 in Fort Dix, NJ to Major (ret.) Charles C. Sr. and Constance (Brunelle) Flanagan. Chuck loved cars and enjoyed fixing them up and also spent a lot of year's drag racing. He also enjoyed football and never...

Michael  Allen Bailey

Michael Allen Bailey

Aug 9, 2022

Michael Allen Bailey, 62, of Norton Shores died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home after a long illness. He was born October 9, 1959 in Grand Haven to the late Larry Bailey and Carol (Kanouse) Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his sister Candy Jonio. He is survived by his wife, Leslie (Lubrico) Bailey, his brother...

Jolene  Crystle (Michalak) Hodyna

Jolene Crystle (Michalak) Hodyna

Aug 7, 2022

Jolene Crystle Hodyna born December 24, 1975 passed away surrounded by her loving family the morning of August 7, 2022. She had been under the care of Trillium Woods Hospice in Kentwood for the final two months of her life. We will forever be grateful for the compassion and care they gave to her, and the kindness given to...

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