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Timothy  "Tj" Hollis  Jr.

Timothy "Tj" Hollis Jr.

Apr 16, 2022

Timothy "TJ" Hollis Jr., age 41, of Grand Rapids, joined his heavenly Father on Saturday, April 16, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones in his home. He was born on February 5, 1981, in Heidelburg, Germany, to his military parents Timothy Hollis Sr. and Ventrice Kim (Hendreson) Hollis. He accepted Christ at a young age at Glad Tidings Apostolic...

Timothy  "Tj" Hollis

Timothy "Tj" Hollis

Apr 16, 2022

Timothy "TJ" Hollis Jr., age 41, of Grand Rapids, joined his heavenly Father on Saturday, April 16, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones in his home. He was born on February 5, 1981, in Heidelburg, Germany, to his military parents Timothy Hollis Sr. and Ventrice Kim (Hendreson) Hollis. He accepted Christ at a young age at Glad Tidings Apostolic...

John  Duane Blaker

John Duane Blaker

Apr 15, 2022

John D Blaker, age 83, of Hudson, Michigan, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, and was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Patricia. He was born on June 16, 1938, in Hudson, Michigan, to Gerald and Maxine Blaker. John graduated from Hudson High School in 1956. He joined the Army in 1957, serving in Germany, and was...

Mark  Andrew Collins

Mark Andrew Collins

Apr 14, 2022

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." (2 Corinthians 5:8) Mark Andrew Collins, age 65, of Wayland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Mark loved hard and his grandkids were his center. He enjoyed lake life at his generational cottage, grilling, chilling and (mostly) relaxing boat...

Thomas Hicks

Thomas Hicks

Apr 14, 2022

Thomas passed away at his home 04/14/2022. He was born in Falls Church, VA and lived in Northern Virginia and Lafayette, VA before moving to Kalamazoo in 2019. Thomas graduated from Fauquier High School in Warrenton, VA. He was a quiet man of faith who overcame hurdles to work the last year of his life. He had last worked...

Toffie  Saide Abbasse

Toffie Saide Abbasse

Apr 14, 2022

Toffie Abbasse, age 93, of Lowell, surrounded by his family passed away on Thursday, April 14th, 2022. Toffie was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Betty Abbasse, only son, Dave Abbasse, parents Mahomed and Elsie Abbasse, and 9 brothers and sisters. Toffie is survived by his loving children, Becky (Pat) Emery, Deb (Ron) VanZalen, Shelly (Gary)...

Mark  W. Stache

Mark W. Stache

Apr 14, 2022

Mark W. Stache, age 57, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI from acute myeloid leukemia. Mark was born June 29, 1964 in Armour, South Dakota. He was the son of Pastor William and Doreen Stache of Columbus. Mark attended St. Peter's Lutheran school and graduated from Columbus East High School in 1982. He was...

Thomas  Brandon Hicks

Thomas Brandon Hicks

Apr 14, 2022

Thomas passed away at his home 04/14/2022. He was born in Falls Church, VA and lived in Northern Virginia and Lafayette, VA before moving to Kalamazoo in 2019. Thomas graduated from Fauquier High School in Warrenton, VA. He was a quiet man of faith who overcame hurdles to work the last year of his life. He had last worked...

Louis  Gerritt Jacobson  Ii

Louis Gerritt Jacobson Ii

Apr 13, 2022

"Louis Gerritt Jacobson II aged 86, quietly passed away early morning April 13th, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Karen Jacobson, Mothers Nellie and Louise Jacobson, Father Louis Jacobson, Sister Alice Jacobson, Daughters in Law Jacqueline Jacobson, and Bonnie Jacobson, Son in Law Bob Hill, and Grandson Jimmy Hill. Lou leaves behind 7...

Tony  Lynn Merchant

Tony Lynn Merchant

Apr 13, 2022

Tony Lynn Merchant, 64, of Allegan, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022. Tony was born on September 8th, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Paul and Rose Merchant (Jones). Tony was married to Sandra Merchant. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About...

Mary  Ellen (Singleton) Perkins

Mary Ellen (Singleton) Perkins

Apr 13, 2022

Mary Ellen Perkins,76, of Portage passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday April 13,2022. Mary was born November 22, 1945, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Jack and Ethel (Christmas) Singleton. She was graduated from Lakeview High School in 1964. She attended Kellogg Community College and received a paralegal degree. She also attended the University of Michigan. Mary...

Louis  Gerritt Jacobson

Louis Gerritt Jacobson

Apr 13, 2022

"Louis Gerritt Jacobson II aged 86, quietly passed away early morning April 13th, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Karen Jacobson, Mothers Nellie and Louise Jacobson, Father Louis Jacobson, Sister Alice Jacobson, Daughters in Law Jacqueline Jacobson, and Bonnie Jacobson, Son in Law Bob Hill, and Grandson Jimmy Hill. Lou leaves behind 7...

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Apr 13, 2022

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William  Oscar Newell

William Oscar Newell

Apr 12, 2022

William O. Newell ,age 82, left us on April 12, 2022. Bill was born March 2, 1940 in Grand Rapids and later moved to Saranac with his parents and sisters. During his high school years, he became a valued football player, talented Jr. marksman, and met the love of his life. He married Donna Jean Hale in June 1958....

Becky  Lynne Batchelder

Becky Lynne Batchelder

Apr 10, 2022

Becky Batchelder, age 62, of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully Sunday April 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Darlene Batchelder. She grew up and attended school in Cedar Springs Michigan. She is survived by her sister Deborah Spielmaker, nephew Jason and Lisa Spielmaker and their sons, Drake and Zander. Her partner, companion and...

Herman Hawkins "Kin" Koelbel  Iii

Herman Hawkins "Kin" Koelbel Iii

Apr 10, 2022

Herman Hawkins Koelbel, 75, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2022. Herman was born on December 10th, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan to Herman and Martha Koelbel (Reid). Herman was married to Linda Koelbel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About...

Herman  Hawkins Koelbel

Herman Hawkins Koelbel

Apr 10, 2022

Herman Hawkins Koelbel, 75, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 10th, 2022. Herman was born on December 10th, 1946, in Jackson, Michigan to Herman and Martha Koelbel (Reid). Herman was married to Linda Koelbel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Christopher  W. Covert

Christopher W. Covert

Apr 10, 2022

Christopher William Covert of Comstock Park, MI passed away at home, surrounded by family on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Chris was born to Mary (Dewey) Spoelstra and William Covert on April 27, 1961. He was the oldest of four siblings and a 1980 graduate of Forest Hills Central High School. After high school Chris met his wife, Michelle (Marks),...

Thomas Norbert "Tj" Jansen

Thomas Norbert "Tj" Jansen

Apr 9, 2022

Thomas Norbert Jansen, 76, of Mason, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 9th, 2022. Thomas was born on February 19th, 1946, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Harry and Edna Jansen. Thomas was married to Judy Jansen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this...

Thomas  Norbert Jansen

Thomas Norbert Jansen

Apr 9, 2022

Thomas Norbert Jansen, 76, of Mason, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 9th, 2022. Thomas was born on February 19th, 1946, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Harry and Edna Jansen. Thomas was married to Judy Jansen. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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