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Marvin James De Good
Visitation: Monday from 5 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and Tuesday from 10 - 10:45 am at the church
Service: 11 am Tuesday, April 4, at Princeton Christian Reformed Church, 5330 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Cemetery: Blain Cemetery
Memorials: Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook St. SE Ste. 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5783
DE GOOD, MARVIN J.,
CALEDONIA, MI
Marvin James DeGood, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Marv proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, and retired from Steelcase after 30 years of service. His wife, Karabell "Kara" preceded him in death. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Phyllis; his sons, Thad DeGood, Joel (Amy) DeGood; his grandchildren, Alyssa, Benjamin, and Barbara DeGood; sister, Marcia (John) Monsma; brothers, David (Barbara) DeGood, Randy (Gerri) DeGood; stepchildren, Lori Force; Kathy (Tim) Metternick; four step-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ken (Lavonne) Lachniet, Margaret Eefsting, Ron (Judy) Lachniet; nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, April 4, at Princeton Christian Reformed Church, 5330 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, with Rev. Jerry DeVries officiating. Interment in Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. The family will greet visitors on Monday from 5 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and Tuesday prior to the service from 10 - 10:45 am at the church.
David Randall (Randy) Gabrielse
Visitation: at Eastern Ave. CRC on Friday, April 28, from 1-3 pm and 5-8 pm.
Service: Saturday, April 29, at 11 am at Eastern Ave. CRC (514 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Mi 49503)
Memorials: to Mary Free Bed-Bikes for the Rest of Us, 350 Lafayette Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or CORR (Congregations Organizing for Racial Reconciliation), 600 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
David Randall (Randy) Gabrielse, age 49, of Grand Rapids, MI, left to join the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017, after a 16 month battle with a brain tumor. Randy was born on February 8, 1968 in Mt. Clemens, MI, the oldest son of David and Judy Gabrielse. He married Karen Kay Gilliland on October 28, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Karen; his mother, Judy; grandmother, Cornelia Gabrielse; four brothers, Greg (Carrie), Kevin (Karen), Dan (Beth), Steve; as well as six nieces and one nephew. After surviving childhood leukemia, Randy became an avid reader, bicyclist and runner. While a student at Calvin College, Randy was a member of the cross country team. The Randy Gabrielse Perseverance Award was created in honor of his work ethic and is now awarded annually. At Calvin, Randy majored in history in 1989, and then went on to complete a masters and doctorate in US History at Michigan State University in 2002. In 2016, Randy completed a Certificate in Urban Ministry from Western Theological Seminary, Holland, MI. Randy served as a CRC campus minister at Iowa State from 2004-2009. As a result of his experiences in Iowa, Randy's love for Creation Care and gardening became a real passion. He worked to help others in the struggle with what it means to be a faithful steward in God's world and advocated for local food. After moving back to Grand Rapids in 2009, Randy began doing more urban ministry work - working to help those on the margins to develop resources and relationships. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 11 am at Eastern Ave. CRC (514 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Mi 49503). Visitation will also be at Eastern Ave. CRC on Friday, April 28, from 1-3 pm and 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Mary Free Bed-Bikes for the Rest of Us or CORR (Congregations Organizing for Racial Reconciliation).
JAMES KUIPERS
Visitation: Wednesday from 5 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and Thursday from 10 - 11 am prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 am Thursday, April 20 at Cutlerville East CRC, 501 68th St. SE
Cemetery: Winchester
Memorials: Cutlerville East CRC, 501 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 or Faith Hospice Trillium Woods, 2100 Raybrook SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
James Kuipers, age 86, of Byron Center, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed his morning coffee break with his friends. Preceding him in death are his brothers, Alfred (Fanna) Kuipers, John (Jeanette) Kuipers, Nelson Kuipers, Peter Kuipers, Harold Kuipers; his sister, Stena Warsen; brothers-in-law, John Warsen, Rich Gruessing, Richard Euwema, Adrian VanderHeide, Case Koetje; sister-in-law, Carol Kuipers; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William (Nellie) Dykgraaf, Everett (Winifred) Dykgraaf, Bub (Hattie) Dykgraaf, Lawrence (Jo) Dykgraaf, Caroline (Ed) Fredricks. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Harriet; his children, Douglas (Sheila) Kuipers, Cheryl (Douglas) Hulst, Gregory (Tammy) Kuipers; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jeannette Koetje, Agnes Euwema; brother, Donald Kuipers; sisters-in-law, Harriet Kuipers, Nora Mae Kuipers, Gladys Kuipers, Grace Warsen; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday, April 20, at Cutlerville East Christian Reformed Church, 501 68th St. SE, with Rev. Bill Renkema officiating. There will be an hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cutlerville East CRC or Faith Hospice Trillium Woods.
Marjorie Lou Baker
Visitation: Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Tuesday, April 4, at Alaska Baptist Church 7240 68th St. SE, Caledonia
Cemetery: Alaska Cemetery
Memorials: Alaska Baptist Church Mission Fund
Marjorie Lou Baker, age 88, of Caledonia, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter; a brother, James Fitzsimmons; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marie and Lyle Eldridge, Edwin Smith, and Barbara Boes. Marjorie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be deeply missed by her children, Sharon (Joe) Olszewski, Thomas (Linda) Baker, Jacqueline (Ralph) Bos, Roxanne (Terry) Hoeksema, Scot Baker; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers, William Fitzsimmons, Jack (Margaret) Fitzsimmons, Ken (Cheryl) Fitzsimmons; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nancy Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth (Emerson) Smith, Elaine Smith, Jerry (Marjorie) Baker, Bert Boes; many nieces and nephews. Marjorie was a long time member of Alaska Baptist Church (7240 68th St. SE) where the funeral will be held 11 am Tuesday, April 4, Rev. Brian F. Harrison officiating. Interment in Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alaska Baptist Church Mission Fund. The family will greet visitors at Stroo Funeral Home on Monday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm.
Robert Walter Shuker
Visitation: Sunday from 1-3 pm at Stroo Fuenral Home
Service: 3 pm Sunday, April 2, at Stroo Funeral Home
Memorials: The Humane Society of Kent County, the American Heart Association or Faith Hospice Trillium Woods
Robert Walter Shuker, age 71, of Grand Rapids, was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, after years of health struggles. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and was an avid Detroit Lions fan. He retired from Michigan CAT after 36 years of service and has remained close to many work friends. He enjoyed going to Sandy's Restaurant and made many friends there, also. He had many happy years with his beloved dogs, Knute and Pork Chop Walter. Preceding him in death is his dearly beloved granddaughter, Samantha Hope Hayes. He will be loving remembered by his wife of 36 years, Rita; his daughters, Jennifer (Greg) Heim, Staci (Roberto) Collins, Nikki (Tim) Bronson; grandchildren, Lucy and Jack Heim. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, from 1 - 3 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, where a memorial service will begin at 3 pm. Contributions in memory of Robert may be made to the Humane Society of Kent County, the American Heart Association or Faith Hospice Trillium Woods.
William Edward Helsel, Jr.
Cemetery: Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan
Memorials: Disabled American Veterans,
VARO McNamara Federal Bldg.
477 Michigan Avenue, Rm. 1200
Detroit, MI 48226 https://www.dav.org/
William Edward Helsel, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Bill served as a Military Policeman during the Vietnam War. After receiving his honorable discharge, he began working for Rapistan where he worked until his retirement. His two brothers, Michael and Gary Helsel, preceded him in death. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter and son-in-law, Laura and George Lawlor; grandchildren, Lexus and Anthony; mother, Veronica Helsel; brother, Curtis Helsel, Sr.; and his nieces and nephews. Bill will be interred at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
Howard R. Lapekes
Visitation: Thursday, April 6, from 5 to 8 pm and on Friday, April 7, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Stroo
Service: 1:30 pm Friday, April 7, 2017 at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Kent Memorial Gardens
LAPEKES - Howard R. Lapekes, age 86, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Howard was the owner of Ace Builders and Remodeling. Preceding him in death are his son, Howard; and six brothers and a sister. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Dorothy; his children, Michael Lapekes, Yvonne Lapekes, Debra (Victor) Capello, Janice Koolman, Gerald Lapekes; Dorothy's children, Denise (Mike) Stebbins, Michael Morris; 20 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Cindy) Lapekes; sister, Lorraine Ostrander; many nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Thursday, April 6, from 5 - 8 pm and Friday, April 7, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, where the funeral service will begin at 1:30 pm on Friday, with his son-in-law, Mike, officiating. Interment will be in Kent Memorial Gardens.
Alice (Van Enk) Spaanstra
Visitation: Thursday from 6-8 pm and Friday one hour prior to the service at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Friday, April 14, at Stroo Funeral home
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery
Memorials: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105https://www.stjude.org/
SPAANSTRA. ALICE
GRANDVILLE, MI
Alice (Van Enk) Spaanstra, age 89, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 67 years, Henry; her children, Victor (Jan) Spaanstra, Mary (Tom) Burgess, Bruce (Darlene) Spaanstra, Cindy (Richard) Williams; 12 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; her sisters, Anne Vander Lugt and Wilma Van Enk. The funeral service will be held 11 am Friday, April 14, at Stroo Funeral Home, with her nephew, Rev. Douglas Bergsma, officiating. Interment will be in Winchester Cemetery. The family will greet visitors on Thursday from 6 - 8 pm and Friday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Robert H. Zylstra
Visitation: Tuesday from 10 to 11 am at the funeral home
Service: 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 23, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
ZYLSTRA - Robert H. Zylstra, aged 77, of Grand Rapids, entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 19, 2017. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his sons, Bobby Jr. and Mark; and step-son, Jack Schuler. He will be lovely remembered by his wife of 33 years, Mary; children, Jack Zylstra, Carl (Laura) Zylstra, Denise (David) Gerou, Sally (Doug) Salisbury, Steve (Jill) Wright, Bob (Deborah) Hayes, Jennie Hayes (Hansen), Russell Hayes, Tom (Jen) Hoekstra; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Dave Zylstra; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Stroo Funeral Home, with Rev. Karl Bashlor officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
