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Gloria  Belle (Ingram) Stapler

Gloria Belle (Ingram) Stapler

Apr 20, 2022

Gloria Belle Stapler of Grand Rapids, MI was called home on April 20, 2022. She was born to Winright and Martha (DeArmond) Ingram on September 11, 1953 in Connersville, IN. Gloria was the middle child to her father and mother, with four sisters (Ruth, Barbara, Helen and June) and one brother (Dennis). She then became a sibling to others...

Lindsey  Michelle Barks

Lindsey Michelle Barks

Apr 19, 2022

Lindsey Michelle Barks-Bergakker, passed away on the 19th of April, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, touching the lives of everyone she crossed paths with. Upon schooling, Lindsey pursued her childhood dream of entering the medical field, where her kindhearted and empathetic nature granted her the ability to thrive and...

Edward  Earl Bensinger

Edward Earl Bensinger

Apr 19, 2022

Bensinger, Edward 5/13/1940 - 4/19/2022 Grand Rapids Edward Bensinger, born May 13, 1940, age 81 was called to his eternal home in heaven on April 19, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife...

Margaret  Ann (Burton) Kerr

Margaret Ann (Burton) Kerr

Apr 19, 2022

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Kerr was called home to our Lord on 4/19/2022 surrounded by her two sons and their wives, her sister, and two of her closest friends. Peggy was born on 9/16/1948 in Cambridge, OH to James and Margaret Burton, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Clawson High School, where she met and married William (Bill)...

Billy  Leroy Hoaglin

Billy Leroy Hoaglin

Apr 19, 2022

Billy Leroy Hoaglin, 72, of Nashville, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. Billy was born on August 16th, 1949, in Hastings, Michigan to Billyand Frances Hoaglin Sollors. Billy was married to Claudia Hoaglin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this...

Marilyn  Margaret (Reed) Dennany

Marilyn Margaret (Reed) Dennany

Apr 19, 2022

Marilyn Margaret Dennany, 79, of Mattawan, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. Marilyn was born on April 28th, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan to Murray and Jeannette Reed. 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...

Debra  Kay (Mclean) Williams

Debra Kay (Mclean) Williams

Apr 18, 2022

Debra Kay McLean Braswell Williams was born in York Nebraska on August 11, 1953 to Eldon McLean and Constance Rayles. Debra passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on April 18, 2022. She battled lung cancer for 5 long months. Debra was a beautiful soul, and nothing mattered to her more than family. She...

Brandy  Shannon (Bisbing) Zoerman

Brandy Shannon (Bisbing) Zoerman

Apr 17, 2022

Born into this life on October 31st, 1969 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Entered Eternal life on April 17th, 2022. She loved being surround by family. She will be missed greatly by her: spouse Kevin, son Cody and grandchildren Jacoby and Hunter. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of...

Betty  Ann (Boonstra) Mitchell

Betty Ann (Boonstra) Mitchell

Apr 17, 2022

Betty Ann Mitchell (Boonstra) passed away peacefully on April 17th 2022 at the age of 86. She is now rejoined with her parents, Bill and Dorothy Boonstra, her sister Darlene Warner, and her best friend, Ginny Sparks. She is survived by her brother, Dan Boonstra, son, Rick Mitchell Sr., her grandchildren, Becky Mitchell, Rick Mitchell Jr., and his wife,...

Joan  Leone (Kutilek) Mervenne

Joan Leone (Kutilek) Mervenne

Apr 16, 2022

Joan Leone Mervenne, age 60, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022. She was born on December 1, 1961, in Yankton, South Dakota, to John and Marilyn (Olofson) Kutilek. She grew up in Lawrence, Kansas. Joan loved to cook. She was always trying out new recipes and usually had the television tuned to the Food Network....

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...

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