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Ruth Theule
Visitation: Friday from 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE
Service: 1 pm Saturday, June 3, at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave. SE
Cemetery: Rest Lawn Memorial Park
Memorials: Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 https://www.operationsmile.org
Bernice "Ruth" Theule, age 88, of St. Johns, MI, formerly of Cutlerville, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Her husband, Jake Theule, and infant son, Theodore William Theule, preceded her in death. Ruth will be lovingly remembered by her children, David (Gwen) Theule, Douglas (Sharon) Theule, Gary (Julie) Theule, Lisa (Peter) VandenBerg; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren, and one more on the way; brother, Tony (Ann) Maring, Bakersfield, CA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Friday, June 2, from 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave. SE, on Saturday, June 3, at 1 PM. Rev. Cal VanderMeyden will officiate. Interment in Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Operation Smile.
Maelynn Benham (Kuiphof)
Visitation: Friday from 11am to 12pm at Stroo Funeral Home, followed by the service
Service: 12 noon Friday, June 23, at the Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery
Memorials: New Mission Systems International (in memo write: Stella & Bleu) 2701 Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers, FL 33901 or online at www.nmsi.org/donate go to sensitive area and click on Stella & Bleu
Maelynn Benham (Kuiphof) went safely into the arms of Jesus Christ on June 16, 2017 with the assurance that she is walking in heaven without the aid of her wheelchair. She was born on August 9, 1938 to Andrew and Winifred Kuiphof. She is preceded in death and united with her beloved husband of 53 yrs, George Victor Benham, Jr. She will be greatly missed along with her radiant smile, her quirky quotes, clear whistle and Aldi's shopping lists, by her children, Sue (Glenn) Elders, Mimi (Greg) Maichele, Butch (Kim) Benham; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; her sisters and brothers, Mary Griffieon, Jim (Sharon) Kuiphof, Marty (Pete) Kuiper, Carol Holkeboer, John (Chris) Kuiphof, Julie (Tim) Halfpop; as well as several nieces and nephews. She retired after 25 yrs of driving bus for Wyoming Public Schools. Maelynn and George enjoyed nine years of their retirement in Sarasota, Florida. Previous to their retirement they were involved in the Wyoming Park Athletic Boosters. Over the years, they both enjoyed participating in their community and church events. A celebration of her life service will be officiated by Pastor Greg Stauffer at 12 noon on Friday, June 23 at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St, SE Grand Rapids 49508 . Visitation will be held from 11am-12pm with the service following. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to "New Mission Systems International" 2701 Cleveland Ave, Suite 200, Ft. Myers, FL 33901 (in memo write: "Stella& Bleu" or donate online @ www.nmsi.org/donate (go to Sensitive Area and Click on Stella & Bleu.
Beverlee Ann Overeiner
Service: Held at a later date
Cemetery: Winchester
Memorials: Alternative Pathways, 912 Ardmore St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Beverlee A. Overeiner, of Cutlerville, went home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 after God provided her with a 70 year earthly journey. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Marleah) Overeiner, Robert Overeiner, David (Annmarie) Overeiner; grandson, Dylan Overeiner; sister, Nancy (Howard) Boeve; aunts, Janice (Roger) VanBeek, Ann Smedema, Henrietta VanderWerff, Pearl Schroeder; cousins, Judy (Ron) Cook, Lois (Al) Schutt; special "sisters" from eight years to 54 years; and God's angels, Tricia and Gary Heys. A celebration service for Beverlee will be held at a later date. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alternative Pathways.
Martin De Boer
Service: Held August 5, 2017 at his cottage
Memorials: Spectrum Health Hospice, 100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Martin DeBoer, age 97, of Byron Center, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He will be remembered as a kind, gentle and peace-loving man, who loved hunting, fishing and spending time in his vegetable garden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa DeBoer; son-in-law, Brian Gribler; brothers Johnny DeBoer, Adrian DeBoer, Peter DeBoer; sisters Anna DeBoer, Hermana DeBoer, and Carrie Mol. Martin will be greatly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tom Saunders, and daughter, Nancy Gribler. A celebration of his life will be held on August 5, at the cottage he built in Newaygo for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Spectrum Health Hospice, 100 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Edythe L. Huberts
Service: Private family services
Cemetery: Grandville Cemetery
HUBERTS - Edythe L. Huberts, aged 99, formerly of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Her husband, Simon Huberts; and sister, Dorothy Zondervan, preceded her in death. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Carole (Larry) Risbridger, Elaine (Curt) Pauzenga; grandchildren, Sarah (Matthew) Romijn, Matthew (Kim) Schad, Nathaniel Pauzenga; and great grandchildren, Elijah, Katelyn, and James Romijn. Private family committal services where held at Grandville Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Brian Vos.
Jordan R. Bosma
Visitation: Tuesday from 9 - 11 am at Unity Reformed Church, 4450 Poinsettia SE, followed by the service
Service: 11 am Tuesday, June 20, at Unity Reformed Church
Cemetery: Rosedale
Memorials: Unity Reformed Church, 4450 Poinsettia SE, Kentwood MI 49508 or Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods, 2100 Raybrook SE, Unit 300, Grand Rapids, MI
Jordan R. Bosma, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 10, 2017, to join his son, Jeff; and other family members who have gone on before him. Jordan proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of 66 years, Marian; his children, Jordan J. (Lauri) Bosma, Cindy Feltwell, Janie (Bruce) Sluiter; daughter-in-law, Connie Bosma; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 am Tuesday, June 20, at Unity Reformed Church, 4450 Poinsettia SE, with Rev. Mark Bergsma officiating. Interment in Rosedale Memorial Park. Contributions in memory of Jordan may be made to Unity Reformed Church or Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The family will greet visitors Tuesday prior to the service from 9 - 11 am at the church.
Robert G. West
Visitation: at Hillside Church on Tuesday, March 14, from 1 - 2 p.m.
Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Hillside Community Church, 1440 68th Street SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105-9959
Robert G. West, age 83, of Byron Center, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 9, 2017, and went to be with his Lord. Bob retired from Enterprise Sheet Metal after many years of service. He was preceded in death by all six of his siblings. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Patricia; children, Connie Riggs, Gary (Jing) West, Wendy Wozniak; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Jacquelyn (Bill) Perry, Sue Noneman; and many nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Tuesday, March 14, from 1 - 2 p.m. at Hillside Community Church, 1440 68th Street SE, where a Memorial Service will begin at 2 p.m. Pastor Ronald Kool and Pastor Daniel Bud will be officiating. Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Charles Nathan Bultman
Visitation: Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Thurday, March 30, at Green Lake Calvary Church, 608 - 145th Ave. Caledonia
Cemetery: Hooker Cemetery
Memorials: Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC) at https://www.bikegrandrapids.org or Pine Rest Residential Addiction Services at https://www.pinerest.org/
BULTMAN, CHARLES - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Charles Nathan Bultman, age 44, beloved son of Dick and Valerie Bultman, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Charles is also survived by his sister, Ellen (Kenneth) Sudduth; brother, Ryan (Bethanie) Bultman; special friend, Kate Stearns-Bedford; nine nieces and nephews. Charles was born on November 2, 1972, and graduated from Wayland Union High School. A long time employee of Comcast, Charles was an avid bicyclist and loved to take his two huskies, Snow and Sadie, outside for a run/ride. Charles was predeceased by grandparents, Neil and Myrtle Bultman, Paul and Pauline Voogd, and niece, Grace Bultman. Visitation will be held at Stroo Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 29, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday, March 30, at Green Lake Calvary Church, 608 - 145th Ave., Caledonia, with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Interment will be in Hooker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC) at bikegrandrapids.org, or Pine Rest Residential Addiction Services at pinerest.org.
MARGIE DONNA (BRIDGEN) BURKHART
Visitation: Friday, June 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 2 pm Saturday, June 10 at Good News Baptist Church, 6830 Eastern Ave. SE
Cemetery: Dutton
Memorials: to Jim and Marilou Long c/o Every Nation Ministry, P.O. Box 234, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0234
Margie Donna (Bridgen) Burkhart, age 90, of Kentwood, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman; brothers, Howard, George, and James; and sister, Martha. Margie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Norman III and Lark Burkhart, Gary and Marilyn Burkhart, Timothy and Valerie Burkhart; nine grandchildren; a great granddaughter; brother and sisters, Robert and Sue Bridgen, Nancy Kelly, Wilberta Ragalsky; sisters-in-law, Ramona Bridgen, June Burkhart; and brother-in-law, Jack Taylor. The family will greet visitors on Friday, June 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will held 2 pm on Saturday, June 10, at Good News Baptist Church, 6830 Eastern Ave. SE, with Rev. Brian Cederquist officiating. Interment in Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jim and Marilou Long c/o Every Nation Ministry.
