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Benito  Antonio Minaya-Batista

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Annie Gee (Mcfadden) Mclaughlin

May 5, 2022

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Jay  Lee Stickle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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