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Benito Antonio Minaya-Batista
May 8, 2022
Benito Antonio Minaya-Batista, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 8th, 2022. Benito was born on February 2nd, 1965, in Santiago, Dominican Republic to Benito Minaya-Guzman and Patria Mercedez Cepeda. 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...
William Michael Nawara
May 8, 2022
William Michael Nawara was born to John and Marjorie Nawara of Grand Rapids, Michigan on January, 4, 1950. William passed away peacefully at his home, May, 8, 2022 at the age of 72. William will be remembered as an energetic, passionate man who loved travel, sports, the arts, and as someone who never stopped being curious. He was wry...
Jeanne Anne (Lyon) Hecksel
May 7, 2022
Jeanne Anne Hecksel, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1931, to Harold and Reva (Long) Lyon. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids. After high school, she got her diploma in nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for over 30 years at both Butterworth and...
Sally Ann (Molengraf) Clay
May 7, 2022
Sally Ann Clay (Molengraf), age 82, of Rockford, Michigan, joined her beloved husband, Skip, in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. She was born on August 16, 1939, in Grand Rapids, MI to Floyd and Lucille Molengraf. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Royce "Skip" Clay. Surviving are...
Frederick James Christians
May 7, 2022
Frederick J. Christians of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 77, went to his heavenly home on May 7, 2022. He was born in Holland, Michigan, to Henry M. Christians, Jr. and Klasina (Lubbers) Christians on June 9, 1944. After Fred graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High school in 1963, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served for...
Nell Davies (Davies) Hill
May 7, 2022
Nell Hill went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born on August 17th, 1935 to J. Crawford and Marie Davies in Ashland, Kentucky. Nell graduated from Paul Blazer High School and married Bill on November 21st, 1953. Nell and Bill later moved to West Michigan...
Kenneth Ralph Davison
May 6, 2022
Kenneth Ralph Davison, age 76, passed away May 6, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents Helen and Ralph Davison as well as his in laws Bob and Nikki Orsborn. Ken was dearly loved by many and was survived by his wife Tammy Davison, two children Mike Davison (Kristi Davison) and Mandy Klingenberg (Kyle Klingenberg), sister Sharon Campbell (Lionel...
Larry Lee Funderburg Jr.
May 6, 2022
Larry Lee Funderburg Jr. July 14,1969-May 6, 2022 A beloved son, brother, and uncle left this Earth on May 6th, 2022. He was the son of Larry Funderburg Sr. and Kristi Funderburg. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Funderburg Sr., Grandparents Johnny and Bennie Lee Danuser, Virgil Funderburg, and Anne Ard. He will forever be remembered...
Jeanne Marie (Maleski) Mcgeorge
May 6, 2022
Jeanne M. McGeorge of Kalamazoo, Michigan, age 78, passed away on May 6, 2022. She was born to Raymond and Edna (Richard) Maleski on July 31, 1943, in Muskegon, Michigan. Jeanne was born the eldest of five children. She was a 1961 graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School received a B.S. from Western Michigan University in 1972 majoring...
Tina Sherelle (Channey) Channey
May 6, 2022
Tina Sherelle Channey, 51, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2022. Tina was born on October 31st, 1970, in Hernando, Mississippi to Ronald and May Channey (Thornton). 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...
Larry Lee Funderburg
May 6, 2022
Larry Lee Funderburg Jr. July 14,1969-May 6, 2022 A beloved son, brother, and uncle left this Earth on May 6th, 2022. He was the son of Larry Funderburg Sr. and Kristi Funderburg. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Funderburg Sr., Grandparents Johnny and Bennie Lee Danuser, Virgil Funderburg, and Anne Ard. He will forever be remembered...
James Leroy Bonnell
May 6, 2022
James Leroy Bonnell, 71, of Wayland, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2022. James was born on October 24th, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia to Harry and Melba Bonnell Hudson. 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...
Annie Gee (Mcfadden) Mclaughlin
May 5, 2022
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Jay Lee Stickle
May 2, 2022
Jay Lee Stickle born to Roy and Marie (Darling) Stickle on October 18, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised in Cassopolis, Michigan where his love of golf and fishing was born and nurtured. Jay met the love of his life, Judy Barko at Cassopolis High School. They were married June 30, 1962. Jay is survived and loved dearly...
James Martin Van Antwerpen
May 1, 2022
James Van Antwerpen, age 65 of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his daughter, Susan Kerkstra, and his sister, Pamela Boersema. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Laurie. Daughter, Diana Brenner, Son-in-law Eric Kerkstra and his grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, Devin (Meghan)...
Cynthia Anne (Way) Edmondson
May 1, 2022
Cynthia Anne Edmondson, 66, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 1st, 2022. Cynthia was born on September 1st, 1955, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Gilbert and Stella Way (Woosley). Cynthia was married to Robert Edmondson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online...
Jack Edward Klapmust
Apr 30, 2022
Jack Edward Klapmust, age 70 of Alto, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Klapmust; his parents Jacob and Medora Klapmust; and his brother-in-law Paul Baker. He is survived by his three children, Jill Maas (Ryan), Mike Klapmust (Lisa), and Jake Klapmust (Amy Jo); nine...
Patricia Lynn (Garner) Bruinekool
Apr 29, 2022
Patricia Lynn Bruinekool, 72, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 29th, 2022. Patricia was born on June 28th, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Daniel and Dorothy Garner (Dewey). 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...
Ralph Edson Ludwick
Apr 28, 2022
A good & faithful servant has now gone to heaven. Ralph Edson Ludwick of Rockford, Michigan was born on June 22, 1930 and passed away on April 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva (Schuiling) with whom he shared 70 wonderful years together before she passed on June 27, 2021. Ralph is survived by his...
George Henry Vanameyden
Apr 26, 2022
George VanAmeyden, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, in Galesburg, Michigan. George graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1958. He was a member of the National Guard, Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club, and retired from Xerox. His children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews have great memories of motorcycling, snowmobiling, dune buggy riding, boating, kayaking, and skiing with George....

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