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Joyce E. DeWitt
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Jamestown Christian Reformed Church, 1653 Riley St.
cemetery: Winchester cemetery
DE WITT - Joyce E. DeWitt, aged 62, of Jamestown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Joyce was born October 9, 1948 in Bozeman, MT, to Sieger and Helen Heys. She was an avid reader, enjoyed Bible studies and spending time at their cottage on Hamlin Lake. Joyce loved and enjoyed the time she shared with her three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law, Shirley Hoeksema. Surviving are her loving husband of 40 years, Thomas; sons, Paul (Marcy) DeWitt, Mike (Nicole) DeWitt, Matt (Becky) DeWitt; Grandchildren, Chloe, Lucas, and Ella; sisters and brothers, Lois (Lee) VanTatenhove, Dick (Deb) Heys, Ron (Michelle) Heys, Tim (Lynda) Heys, Bill (Kathi) Heys all of the Grand Rapids area, Bev (Dan) Triemstra of Bozeman, MT; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jack (Bea) DeWitt, Betty Jelsema, Jan (Jerry) Swan, Ron (Minie) Hoeksema; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Jamestown Christian Reformed Church, 1653 Riley St., with Pastor Mike Wetzig officiating. Interment in Winchester cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at:
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Frank C. Kass
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home, and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Covenant CRC
Service: 11 a.m. Monday, September 26, at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard SE
cemetery: Blain cemetery
KASS - Frank C. Kass, aged 79, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Frank was a Corpsman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He taught science at Cutlerville Christian School and Hillcrest High School in Jos, Nigeria in West Africa. Frank always greeted friends and strangers alike with a warm smile and firm handshake. His sister Frances preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; children, Connie Kass, Carole Jansen, Charles (Rebecca) Kass; grandchildren, Brenda, Ruth, Robert; brothers, Ted (Ellen) Kass, Walt Kass, David (Karen) Kass; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Monday, September 26, at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave., SE. Interment in Blain cemetery. The family will greet friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and on Monday from 10 to 11 am at church.
Winifred Dantuma
Visitation: Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at Stroo; and Friday from 10 to 11 am at the church
Service: 11 am Friday, August 10 at Dutton United Reformed Church
cemetery: Winchester cemetery
Memorials: Memorial contributions to the needs of the family
DANTUMA - Winifred "Winnie" Dantuma, age 89, of Cutlerville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Winnie was a loving and faithful mother, who devoted her life to the care of her children. Her husband, Edward, preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Lavonne Martin, Jan (Larry) Hibma, Joyce (Bruce) Dykhouse, Edward Dantuma, Thomas Dantuma, Bruce Dantuma; her ten grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; a sister-in-law, Fran (Ron) Aardema, brother-in-law, John (Virginia) Dantuma; many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held 11 am Friday, August 10, at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake SE, with Mr. David Meengs officiating. Interment in Winchester cemetery. For those wishing to give a memorial donation, please consider the needs of the family. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral home, and on Friday one hour before the service at the church.
Wallace F. Wheeler
Visitation: Thursday - 5 to 8 pm at Stroo
Service: 1 pm Friday, August 10 at Stroo Funeral Home
cemetery: Pine Hill cemetery
Memorials: Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook St. SE Suite #300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
WHEELER - Wallace Franklin "Wally" Wheeler, age 88, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Wally served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a pharmacist mate-3rd class. He worked the majority of his life for Consumers Power Company for over 41 years. He was a past member of the South Congregational Church of Grand Rapids. He loved music and was a talented musician of multiple instruments. He played for the Korn Brothers Band, who played for retirement homes and assorted community venues. He was an avid bicyclist, enjoyed dancing, and was a collector of model cars and transportation models. Wally was a proud and patriotic American and a member of the American Legion. His son, David Wallace Wheeler, preceded him in death in 1971. Wally was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his beloved friend of 40 years, Madelyn Stieg; his children, Linda (John) Kilgore, Scott A. Wheeler, Mark S. Wheeler; his grandchildren, Chris, Jason, Justin, Brad; seven great-grandchildren; Madelyn's family, Nan (Mike) Smigiel, Julie Smigiel, Dylan Altenburg. The Funeral Service will be held 1 pm Friday, August 10, at Stroo Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Host officiating. Interment in Pine Hill cemetery. Contributions in lieu of gifts and flowers can be made to Faith Hospice. Visitation for friends and family will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at:
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Phyllis M. Selmo
Visitation: Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm at Home Acres Reformed Church
Service: 6 pm Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Home Acres Reformed Church 21 Murray St. SE
SELMO - Phyllis M. Selmo (Liggett), age 50, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012. Phyllis was a nurse at the Kent County Jail. Surviving are her children, Ben Baas, Brent Conely, Aleita (Ryan) Brown; her father, Leroy (Patti) Liggett; her brothers and sisters, Ronnie (Cynthia) Liggett, Charlie Musk, Andy (Jeannie) Musk, Chris Russell, Leanne Lang, Lori Woodward, Eric Liggett; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 pm on Wednesday, August 15, followed by a Memorial Service at 6 pm at Home Acres Reformed Church, 21 Murray St. SE, with Rev. Darrell Dalman officiating.
Robert Eugene Adrianse
Visitation: Friday, August 17, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: Private
cemetery: Woodlawn cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI
ADRIANSE - Robert Eugene Adrianse ("Big Bob"), age 83, of Kentwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2012, surrounded by his family. Bob was a truck driver for Spartan Stores for many years, and successfully drove over two million miles accident free. Surviving are his children, Daniel (Deb) Adrianse, Barbara (Ralph) Kimble, Robert W. (Kathy) Adrianse; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. The family expresses their sincere thanks to Bob's neighborhood friends for all their love and support. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, August 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Woodlawn cemetery.
Robert C. "RC" Funk
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm
Service: 11 am Monday, August 20, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1934 52nd St. SE
cemetery: Winchester cemetery
Memorials: St. Mark Lutheran Church Memorial Fund (1934 52nd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508) or the American Diabetes Association, or the National Kidney Foundation
FUNK - Robert C. "RC" Funk, age 74, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He was born in Wilson, Kansas, on June 2, 1938. He was a graduate of Wilson High School, and a 1964 graduate of Fort Hays State College. RC served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1959 and retired from Travelers Insurance Co., and Kentwood Public Schools. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Maria. Surviving are his wife of almost 50 years, Delores; his daughters, Christine (Doug) Nanzer, Laura (Mike) Peterson, Cindy (Mike) Sellin; his son, Steve (Heidi) Funk; grandchildren, Andrew Dykstra, Emily Funk, Rachel and Dougie Nanzer, Benjamin, Madeline, and Kaitlin Peterson, Brittney, Lauren, and Ashley Sellin; step-grandsons, Roger and Jacob Taylor; sisters, Jean Hirsch of Mesa, AZ, Elaine Lovett Glenn (Patrick) of Medicine Park, OK; several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church, where RC was a member (1934 52nd St. SE) at 11 am Monday, August 20, with Rev. Rodney Otto officiating. Interment in Winchester cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mark Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, the American Diabetes Association, or the National Kidney Foundation. The family will greet visitors on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at:
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Willard "Bill" Kuiphof
Visitation: Monday from 10 to 11 am at Middleville Christian Reformed Church
Service: 11an Monday, August 20, 2012, at Middleville CRC, 708 W. Main St.
cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Memorials: Spectrum Health Hospice
KUIPHOF - Willard J. "Bill" Kuiphof, age 75, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Bill loved gardening, softball, family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Chloe; his daughters, Bonnie Jahnke, Sherry Sterken; step-children, Margie (Bob) Shoemaker, Mike (Karen) Creasy, Carole McChriston, Cindy (Dennis) Shook; a brother, Gerald (Barb) Kuiphof; sister-in-law, Vernice Kuiphof; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, August 20, from 10 to 11 am followed by the Funeral Service at 11 am at Middleville Christian Reformed Church, 708 West Main Street, with Pastor Tom DeVries officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions in memory of Bill may be given to Spectrum Hospice.
Christine Urbanowski
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm
Vigil Service: 7:30 PM Wednesday August 22, 2012
cemetery: Woodmere cemetery, Detroit, MI
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 OR Knights of Columbus Council #4362 Charity Fund, 5830 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
URBANOWSKI - Christine E. (Lange) Urbanowski, of Kentwood. Born February 6, 1924, in Detroit to Ferdinand and Dorothy (Weiss) Lange, passed away August 20, 2012, in Grand Rapids. Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; brother, John Lange; and sister, Dorothy Decker. She is survived by her children, Dan (Karen Ann) Urbanowski, Thomas (Denise) Urbanowski, and Suzanne (Todd) Statetzny; her grandchildren, Dereck, Scott, Monica, Benjamin, and April Urbanowski, and Morgan Statetzny; her sister, Margaret Swartout; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, August 22, at Stroo Funeral Home. A Vigil service will be held at 7:30 pm. Interment at Woodmere cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, or Knights of Columbus Council #4362 Charity Fund.
Stephen G. "Steve" Brown
Visitation: Friday, August 24 from 4 to 7 pm
BROWN - Stephen G. "Steve" Brown, age 57, of Zeeland, passed away after a short illness on Monday, August 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Barbara Brown. Surviving are his daughter, Melissa Brown; mother, Esther Brown; brothers, Robert Brown, Bill (Sally) Brown, Doug (Judy) Brown; several nieces and nephews. As requested, cremation has taken place. Friends may meet with Steve's family on Friday, August 24, from 4 to 7 pm at:
STROO FUNERAL HOME
SO2 SEAL David John Warsen USN
Visitation: Wednesday, August 29, from 1 to 7 pm at Mars Hill Bible Church, 3501 Fairlanes Ave SW, Grandville
Service: 11 AM Thursday, August 30, at Mars Hill Bible Church
Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517; Topeka, Kansas 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org
WARSEN - SO2 SEAL David John Warsen, USN, age 27, of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 16, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Faith Driesenga. Surviving are his parents, Patty (Greg) Vroon-Frank and David (Stephanie) Warsen; his fiancee, Karlyn Deveau; brothers, DARK Aaron, Kyle, Ryan Warsen, Sam Frank; grandparents, John (Mary) Vroon, Duke (Reatha) Warsen, Don (Theresa) Frank, Greg (Bonnie) Frey, Jay (Harlene) Driesenga; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. There are no words to explain how loving of a person David was. We have never met someone who makes everyone around him smile and laugh. He was an amazing person, a special son, an unbelievable fiance and brother, and a loving friend to all. Everything he did, he did it with pride and to the best of his ability. Failure to David was never an option. He thrived off of peoples doubts and disbeliefs. We are 100% positive that David is standing next to God right now looking down on all of us. It may not feel like he is here, but he lives through our everyday lives. We need to live out his dreams through us. We love you so much David and cannot wait to be reunited with you and our heavenly Father one day. Your loving family, fiance, and DARK 4 Life. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Mars Hill Bible Church, 3501 Fairlanes Ave. SW, Grandville, with Pastor Michael Gathright officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday from 1 to 7 pm at Mars Hill Bible Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of David may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Stephen J. Weiden
Visitation: Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, and Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 am at church
Service: 11 am Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 4150 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
cemetery: Maple Grove, Fremont
Memorials: John Knox Presbyterian Church
WEIDEN - Stephen J. Weiden, age 66, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2012, following a short illness. Steve was born and raised in Fremont, MI. He was a Hope College graduate and served his country in the U.S. Army for six years, including a deployment to Korea. Following his military service, Steve served the people of Michigan as a social worker for 42 years. A lifetime bachelor, he dedicated himself to his parents, brothers and their families. He was very active in the life of John Knox Presbyterian Church, and spent his leisure time enjoying the theater and musical arts. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Edwin. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his mother, Laura Weiden, his brothers, Roger (Carol), Kendall (Jan), Jeffrey (Peg), Michael (M. K.) Weiden; eight nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews, as well as his aunts, uncles, and cousins. The Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 29, at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 4150 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, with Pastor Mike Baynai officiating. Interment in Maple Grove cemetery, Fremont. Memorial contributions may be made to Steve's church family - John Knox Presbyterian Church. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home, and on Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at church.
Evelyn K. Eister
Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Ada Bible Church - Kentwood Campus
Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, August 30, at Ada Bible Church - Kentwood Campus, 2045 68th St. SE
cemetery: Dutton cemetery
Memorials: American Cancer Society
EISTER - Evelyn K. Eister, aged 62, of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was a loving and generous mother and grandmother. Surviving are her son, Gregory (Karen) Zielinski; granddaughters, Kayla, Andrea, Victoria Zielinski; father, Raymond Eister; brothers and sisters, Leonard (Jean) Eister, Nancy (Gordon) Faasse', Kay (Kelvin) Borr, Phillip (Karen) Eister; several loving nieces and nephews; and many friends and co-workers. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the Ada Bible Church Kentwood Campus, 2045 68th Street, SE; with Pastor Dan Wright officiating. Interment will be in Dutton cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Evelyn may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will greet friends on Thursday from 1 to 2 pm at the church.
Terrance M. "Terry" Thornton
Visitation: None
Service: Private services are planned
THORNTON - Terrance M. Thornton, age 59, died Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Hospice House of Holland, Holland MI, having succumbed to cancer. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret; parents, Robert and Mary; brother, Thomas Thornton; and sister, Judith DeMink. He is survived by his brothers, Kim Thornton, Wayne and Dianna Thornton, Richard and Debra Thornton, Denny and Kathy Thornton, Michael and Connie Thornton, brother-in-law, Joe DeMink; step children, Lindsey and Todd; loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. His bright and loving spirit will be missed by all who knew him. The family would like to give special thanks to the Family Bonds Cancer Support Group of Metro Health and the wonderful caregivers at Hospice House of Holland. As Terry wished, cremation has taken place. A private memorial is planned.
