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Luella (Mcwright) Peats
Jun 8, 2022
Luella Peats, 90, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Faith Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan. District Elder Dorian Richardson will officiate. She will be...
Steven Abe Horowitz
Jun 8, 2022
STEVEN ABE HOROWITZ Steve wasn't a formal kind of guy, so I'll dispense with the usual -speak. Mention his name in any of the places he spent time (Grand Rapids, Cedar Springs, Howard City, Lakeview, Coral and Mackinac Island) and the response will be pretty much the same: "Great guy!," "So generous," "Animal lover," "Good son," "Best teacher I...
Vicki Lynn (Vanderploeg) Gaviglio
Jun 7, 2022
Vicki Lynn Gaviglio, age 67, peacefully entered the gates of heaven on June 7 2022. She will dearly be missed by her husband of 36 years, Jim Gaviglio and daughters Jamie (Andy) Madden and Dana (Jim) Sturrus. Vicki was a loving grandmother to her 5 grandchildren, Conrad, Hayden, & Lily Madden and James & Owen Sturrus. Surviving also are...
Gaylen Omega (Price) Woods
Jun 6, 2022
Gaylen Omega Woods, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 6, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1939, in Carbon Hill, Alabama, to Sam and Flora (McGough) Price. Gaylen loved to spend time outside working in the garden. In her earlier years, she loved to fish. She also enjoyed sewing and puzzles. She is survived...
Todd Aaron Potyraj
Jun 6, 2022
Todd Aaron Potyraj, 50, of Round Rock, Texas passed away on Monday, June 6th, 2022. Todd was born on January 28th, 1972, in Smithtown, New York to David and Marilou Potyraj (Miedzielec). 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...
Joseph Perry Underwood
Jun 6, 2022
Joseph Perry Underwood, 34, of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 6th, 2022. Joseph was born on September 30th, 1987, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Michael Underwood and Tamara McCoy Johnson. 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...
Leonard Norman Purdy
Jun 5, 2022
Leonard Norman Purdy "Lenny" 11-29-1950 - 06-05-2022 Lenny passed away peacefully at his daughter's home surrounded by his family. He was a talented painter and loved showing off the beautiful homes he had restored back to their natural beauty. He enjoyed cross country skiing, kayaking, riding his Harley, going to Pow Wows and often dreamed of mountain climbing someday....
Margie Ann (Sadler) Boone
Jun 4, 2022
Margie Boone, of Cincinnati, OH (formerly of Horsham, PA), age 74 passed away at the home of her daughter Jenny and son-in-law Marcus in Greenville, MI on June 4, 2022. She was born September 9, 1947 in Hatboro, PA to Flora and James Sadler. Margie spent years caring for the elderly in a nursing home, followed by years working...
Jacob Cornelius Ernst Lincoln Smith
Jun 3, 2022
Jacob Cornelius Ernst Smith, 63, of Kentwood, Michiagn passed away on Friday, June 3rd, 2022. Jacob was born on September 12th, 1958, in Decatur, IL to Martin (Eszter) Smith. He is survived by his children Josh and Isaac; his significant other Christine Cunningham; two brothers, Harry (Diane) Smith; Martin (Debbie) Smith; sisters Esther (Arthur) Wurfel; Jolly Tenant all from...
Randall Gene Bobeldyk
Jun 3, 2022
Randy Bobeldyk, age 71, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born in Holland, Michigan, graduated from Holland High School in 1968 and earned his degree from Ferris State University. He spent his career as a supervisor for YRC/Roadway Express where he retired in 2015. Randy was preceded in...
Susan Kay (Levalley) Vanklaveren
Jun 3, 2022
Susan Kay VanKlaveren, age 63, of Wayland, MI went home to be with her Lord and Savior in the comfort of her home on June 3, 2022. Susan was born to Amos and Ruth LeValley on August 11, 1958. She is preceded in death by her 5 brothers and 2 sisters as well as her loving parents. Susan is...
Theodore Jeff Smith
Jun 1, 2022
Theodore Jeff Smith, 70, of Lansing, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 1st, 2022. Theodore was born on September 28th, 1951, in Lansing, Michigan to Norman and Mary Smith (Korrey). 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...
Steven Jay Gilland
May 31, 2022
Steven Jay Gilland, of Twin Lake, age 63, passed away Tuesday, May 31,2022 in the comfort of his own home. Steve was one of seven children. He worked carpentry and masonry for over forty years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, riding snowmobiles, building his 58' Chevy, rides along the lakeshore and spending time with his grandchildren and...
Isidro Ovalle
May 30, 2022
Isidro Ovalle, 62, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022. Isidro was born on May 15th, 1960, in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Jesus Ovalle and Torriba Ovalle Barbosa. Isidro was married to Tina Ovalle. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing...
Colleen Marie (Craig) Sperlik
May 29, 2022
Colleen Marie Sperlik, age 60, of Wayland, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Colleen was born on January 16, 1962, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Jay and Lois (Ziemke) Craig. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Sperlik; her children: Catherine and Jordan Sperlik; and her siblings: Jay (Deb) Craig, Terri...
Craig Everett Bowen
May 29, 2022
Craig Everett Bowen of Elk Rapids Michigan, passed away on May 29, 2022, at age 62. He was born August 12, 1959 and is preceded in death by his parents Jim and Shirley Bowen. Craig loved playing golf, fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley-Davison Motorcycle, however, his favorite past time was spending time with his family and two adorable...
James Albert Yurchak
May 28, 2022
ames (Jim) Yurchak passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022 surrounded by family. Jim was the very definition of Family Man. His life here on earth was dedicated to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The legacy he created was centered around his faith and family. His dedication to the Lord was undeniable and showed through decades of service...
Sue Ellen (Kocher) Rosmis
May 28, 2022
Sue Ellen Rosmis of Decatur, Michigan, age 79. passed away on May 28, 2022. She was born to Earl and Rosalee (Tarpley) Kocher on January 16, 1943. Sue was second oldest of five children and was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. She graduated one year early in 1959 from The Academy of Notre Dame in Belleville, Illinois and...
Gareth Hendricks
May 27, 2022
Gareth Henry Hendricks (82) of Hudsonville, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on May 26th, 2022. He retired from Steelcase, enjoying winters with his family in Naples and Bonita Springs, Florida. Gary was born October 12th, 1939 to Elsie (nee Degraw) and Herman Hendricks, of Lake City, Michigan. He is survived by his sister Ines (Millen) and brother Phillip,...
Shawn Allen Markert
May 27, 2022
Shawn Allen Markert 40 years old passed away peacefully May 27th 2022 comforted by family. Shawn loved the out doors and anything to do with nature, family and friends. Surviving is his daughters Mackenzie Fuller and Kendall Markert. The love of his life Shawn Marie Langworthy and her children Michael and Christian Burns and Tara Langworthy. Mother Kimberly Fuller...

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