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Richard Arlen Meyers
Feb 27, 2019
Richard "Dick" Arlen Meyers passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 27, 2019. Dick was born July 5, 1934, to Catherine (Komar) and Edward Meyers. He was the second of their three sons. Dick grew up knowing that hard work was the only kind of work and his determination led him through South High School, then Grand Rapids Junior...
Marvin "Marv" Alt
Feb 26, 2019
ALT - Marvin "Marv" Marcus Alt, age 85, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He is preceded in death by his twin brother, Martin Alt. Marv is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Rosie; beloved children, Ken (Patty) Alt, Janice (Dan) Lillibridge and Steve (Deirdre) Alt; grandchildren, Matt...
Michael "Mike" Babka Jr.
Feb 23, 2019
BABKA - Michael Dennis Babka, Jr., age 62, of Comstock Park, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, after a year-long battle with a brain tumor. He is preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Hollerbach. Mike is survived by the love of his life of 40 years, Grace DiBenedetto; parents, Mike and Barbara Babka; sister, Bonnie Sawinski; brother, Tim...
Celia Jane Crandall (Mac) Donald)
Feb 20, 2019
Celia Jane Crandall (Formerly Mac Donald - Marz) 27 Aug, 1942 to 20 Feb 2019. (Celia) Jane Crandall of Marne, MI passed away Wednesday, 20 Feb, 2019. Daughter of Burton Mac Donald and Athilda (Tillie) Kikstra - Mac Donald. Jane was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and attended Fairview Elementary School and Union High School. Jane is survived...
Theodore "Ted" Hamilton
Feb 11, 2019
HAMILTON - Theodore "Ted" Hamilton, age 72, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Monday, February 11, 2019. He is survived by his children, Melissa (Richard) Dunham and Tracey Tradii; step children, Cindy Castaneda and Pete (Jackie) Diaz. Grandchildren, Nick, Randi, Erin, Alex (Evan), Ryan, Heather, Aidan, Ciara and Tony. He was a proud member...
Ila Mae Greenup
Feb 11, 2019
Service Details. Service When February 16, 2019 11:00am Location Sanctuary at St. Mary's Address 1050 Four Mile Road NW GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544 Interment When February 16, 2019 11:00am Location Deepdale Memorial Gardens Address 4108 Old Lansing Road LANSING, MI 48917
Kathleen Anne (Maguire) Hill
Feb 8, 2019
HILL - Kathleen Anne (Maguire) Hill, age 48, of Sparta, unexpectedly passed away in Brazil on Friday, February 8, 2019. Kathleen is survived by her loving daughter, Marion; oldest daughter, Ashley (Abram) Timmer; her beloved mother, Janet Maguire; devoted sisters, Theresa Shehorn (Bobby Heuberger) and Holly (Dave) Rotter; nieces and nephews, Thomas, Michael and Allison Shehorn, Daniel and Mitchell Rotter;...
James Edward "Jim" Miling
Feb 5, 2019
MILING - James E. Miling, age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jack Miling. Jim is survived by brother and sisters-in-law, David (Ruthann) Miling and Kathy Miling; children, Steven (Terri) Miling, Diane (Pete) Russo, Daniel (Maria) Miling, Jeffrey (Barbara) Miling, Robert (Melissa) Miling, Michael (Laura) Miling, and...
Rosario "Sariddu" Candela
Jan 31, 2019
CANDELA - Rosario "Sariddu" Candela, age 85, of Comstock Park, went to be with his Lord after a long illness on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Angela Pizzo; his children, Salvatore (Lucrezia) Giuseppe (Barb) and Anna (Domenico); ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; many nieces and nephews. Rosario was preceded in death...
Beatrice May "Bea" (Bodzick) Clark
Jan 29, 2019
CLARK - Beatrice "Bea" May Clark, age 87, of Kentwood, (formerly of Sparta), went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Phillip Clark; her parents, Alex (Alma) Bodzick; sisters, Marian (John) Cosens, Stella Bodzick; and brother, William Bodzick. She is survived by her children,...
Richard "Bub" Antor
Jan 10, 2019
ANTOR - Richard "Bub" Antor, age 91, of Alpine Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 10, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Minnie Antor; brother, Bernard Antor; sister, Mildred Dolphin; and son-in-law, Paul Krupp. Bub is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jean; beloved children, Nancy Krupp,...
Bernard Bailey
Jan 4, 2019
BAILEY - Bernard "Bernie" B. Bailey, age 94, of Grandville, went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 4, 2019. Bernie was predeceased in death by his wife of 65 years, Marcella Adeline. He is survived by his children, Larry (Nancy) Bailey, Nancy (John) Dykgraaf, Shirley Marsh and Denise Bugbee; he treasured his 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-children....
Adele (Yob) Elenbaas
Dec 29, 2018
ELENBAAS - Adele T. (Yob) Elenbaas, age 79, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Adele Yob; her brother, Joe (Theresa) Yob; brothers-in-law, Gordon Balcom and James Cordes. She is survived by her loving husband of 58...
Thomas Kamphuis
Dec 27, 2018
KAMPHUIS - Thomas "Tom" J. Kamphuis, age 65, of Belmont, passed away to be with Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Helen Kamphuis and brother, Mark Kamphuis. Tom is survived by his son, Doug Kamphuis; brothers, Jack (Willy), Paul (Anne), Tim (Sherry), Dan (Rhonda), Matt and Phil; sisters, Esther...
Mary (Kay) Menn
Dec 25, 2018
MENN - Mary Kay (Bergstrom) Menn, age 68, of Casnovia, unexpectedly passed away from accidental injuries on Christmas day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn (Betty) Bergstrom and Irene Bergstrom. Mary Kay is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Steve Menn; her children, Jeff (Emily) and Mark (Stephanie); brothers, Herb (Tammy)...
William Colligan Jr.
Dec 20, 2018
COLLIGAN - William "Bill" Colligan, age 90, Bill was born on February 14, 1928 in Grand Rapids, son of the late William and Gertie Colligan passing away on Thursday, December 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Jenkins and Betty Kats. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Donna; his sisters, Elsie Wisner,...
Agnes (Ebers) Schrauwen
Dec 17, 2018
SCHRAUWEN-Agnes Schrauwen (Ebers), age 102, of Alpine Township, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 17, 2018. Agnes was born to Pearley and Frances (Brechting) Ebers in 1916, on the family farm in Alpine. Her mother died when Agnes was just 9 years old, and at a very early age she was raising her two younger siblings as well as...
Michael "Mike" Shirey
Dec 2, 2018
Shirey, Michael 3/11/1952 - 12/2/2018 Mike Shirey passed away at the age of 66 surrounded by his family. Mike was born to Harry and Eileen (Graftema) Shirey in Kent City, Michigan. He graduated from Kent City High School in 1970 and Aquinas College in 1974. After college, he began working for his father at Kent City Ford. Mike and his...
Jason Douglas Grandon
Nov 25, 2018
GRANDON - Jason D. Grandon, age 35, of Sparta, passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, November 25, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Terri Symington and Douglas (Debbie) Grandon; stepfather, Tom (Cindy) Symington; siblings, Kristina Grandon, Ian Symington (girlfriend Olivia), and Derek (Melissa) Symington; grandparents, Charles Symington, Carolyn Grandon, Evonne Koben, and Patricia Symington, uncles,...
Dmitri Lisquez
Nov 21, 2018
LISQUEZ - Dmitri Lisquez, age 77, of Grand Rapids, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Dmitri is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Alice; daughter, Deidre Slabbekoorn; granddaughters, Heather Huizinga, Tiffany Slabbekoorn, Trinity Slabbekoorn, and Hayley Andree; great-grandchildren, Faith, Bradlee and Daisy Huizinga; sister, Eileen Bennett; many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was preceded...
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