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Howard J. Takens
Visitation: Tuesday, March 14, from 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Wednesday, March 15, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Woodlawn, Grand Rapids, MI
Memorials: American Heart Association
Howard J. Takens, age 85, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; his daughter, Dianne Takens; his parents, Gerrit and Sena; and his brothers-in-law, Dave Potter, John Vandenberg, and Bill Ballard. Howard will be lovingly remembered by his children, Sharon and John Smith, Doug and Rhonda Takens, David Takens; his grandchildren, Ben and Janna Smith, Nick and Jessica Smith, Steven and Nikki Leaks, Brittany Leaks, Cara Takens, Alicia Takens, Levi Takens; 15 great grandchildren; his sisters-in-law, Martha Potter, Virginia Ballard, Janet Vandenberg; as well as several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 11 am Wednesday, March 15, at Stroo Funeral Home. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home.
G. Robert "Bob" Crosley
Private Service: Has already taken place
Memorials: Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
G. Robert "Bob" Crosley, age 79, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ft. Wayne, IN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to marry Sandy Liddy, the love of his life, and together they enjoyed 53 years of marriage. After retirement, he loved driving, crossword puzzles, music, watching Detroit sports, and walking his dog, Charlie. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandy; his daughters, Brooke Crosley of Indianapolis, Leisa and Paul Snow of East Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Nathaniel and Noah Snow, Jack Crosley Green; sisters, Linda Cramer, Carol Zehr; brothers, Thom Crosley and John Crosley. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. A private family celebration of Bob's life has taken place.
Fina VanVelsen
Visitation: Friday from 1 to 3 pm at Stroo Funeral Home followed by the service at 3 pm
Service: 3:00 pm Friday, October 7, 2016 at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Fort Custer National Cemetery
Memorials: Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook St., SE, Suite 300; Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Fina VanVelsen, aged 85, of Kentwood, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor; infant daughter, Vicki; and brother, Frank Terranova. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Vince (Vicki) VanVelsen, Val VanVelsen and Mike Greenbauer; Mike’s daughter, Remi; grandchildren, Tyler VanVelsen, Austin VanVelsen, Lynette Inman; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pauline Terranova, Connie (Max) Baker, Gerald (Marilyn) VanVelsen; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many great friends. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, October 7, at the Stroo Funeral Home. Interment will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Fina may be made to Faith Hospice.
Lester Young Haney
Visitation: Sunday from 5-7 pm with Rosary recited at 6:30 pm at Stroo Funeral Home, and Monday one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 am Monday, September 26, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
Cemetery: Maplewood Cemetery
Memorials: T he Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC 20017
or Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp, 300 E. Crystal Lake Rd.,
Twin Lake, MI 49457
Lester Young Haney was born on January 21, 1933, rejoined his bride of nearly sixty years on September 17, 2016 – just nine days after she preceded him to glory. Lester was born and raised in Grand Rapids, and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School. He was an Army veteran who served in Korea. After serving our country, he started a 38 year career with Michigan Bell Telephone. In 1956 he met his soulmate, Jean Mary Mudgett, and they were married in February 1957. Lester and Jean moved to a location his mother (obviously a city girl) referred to as “Indian territory” - way out on 60th Street, near Dutton. They joined St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, a newly formed church in Kentwood, and later attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. They are survived by their children: Tim (Marj) Haney of Holland, Pam (Bruce) Cunningham of Breezy Point, MN, and Phil (Deb) Haney of Wayland. They also left behind eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren – and a host of nieces and nephews. While grieving the loss of his wife, Lester’s last days were filled with happiness. He spent time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. He even took time to attend a pool party with some of his family! While we will miss so much about him, we take comfort in knowing he is again with the love of his life. The family is humbled by the kind support so recently expressed by numerous family and friends, and invite them to gather once more to celebrate Lester and Jean's amazing love story. Visitation will be held at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE (Cutlerville) on Sunday, September 25 from 5-7pm (Rosary will start at 6:30). A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia on Monday, September 26, at 11AM, with visitation 1 hour prior. A joint graveside interment will follow after the luncheon, at 2:00 pm at Maplewood Cemetery, near Hopkins. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, or Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp.
Jackson Matthew Willson
Visitation: Saturday from 12 noon to 1 pm at Stroo Funeral Home followed by the service
Service: 1 pm Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Stroo Funeral Home
Memorials: The Jackson Strong fund at any Lake Michigan Credit Union
Jackson Matthew Willson, infant son of Danielle Van Singel and Matthew Willson, gained his wings on Friday, September 16, 2016. Along with his parents, he will be lovingly remembered by his grandparents, Mary (Ron) Lovley, Bernard (Janet) Willson, Jackie Van Singel, Jeff (Toni) Van Singel; many aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 1 pm on Saturday, September 24 at Stroo Funeral Home, where the funeral will begin at 1 pm, Pastor Joe Niles officiating. Contributions in memory of Jackson may be made to the Jackson Strong fund at any Lake Michigan Credit Union.
Michael Dehn
Visitation: Thursday, September 29, from 10 - 11 am at Kentwood Community Church
Service: 11 am Thursday, September 29, at Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (Enter at Door I)
Cemetery: Pine Hill, Kentwood
Memorials: Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Michael Dehn, age 56, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Raymond Anstett, his father, Melbourne Dehn, and his sister, Sue Ann Dehn. Michael will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his children, Derek (Christina) Dehn, Matthew (Maddie) Dehn, and Sara Spears; five grandchildren, Rowan, Anika, Julian, Olive, and Hayley; his mother, Karren Anstett; his step-mother, Inez Dehn; his sisters and brother, Yvonne (Jay) Chalko, Jon (Sherry) Dehn, Kerrianne (Cutter) Petruska, Mary (Kevin) Shyne, Wendy (Dan) Zoppa, Michelle Vollema; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, from 10 - 11 am at Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th St. SE (enter at Door I), where the funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be at Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mel Trotter Ministries.
Nicki Bush
Visitation: Tuesday, September 27, from 2 - 4 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 4 pm Tuesday, September 27, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Memorials: To assist the family with expenses
Nicki Bush, age 59, of Cutlerville, a tribal member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jane Toothman. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Nicky Ray Lay; his daughters, Leigh Wesaw and Misty Wesaw; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Sonny Genereaux, Robert Bush, Carmen (Lee Roy) Soward, Joe (Kathy) Bush, Pat Lay, Bill Toothman; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Stroo Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 27, from 2 - 4 pm, followed by the service at 4 pm. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions in memory of Nicki may be given to assist the family with expenses.
Seth Post Jr.
Visitation: All At HERITAGE CRC Tuesday September 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and Wednesday, September 21 from 10-10:45 am followed by the service at 11 am
Service: 11 am Wednesday, September 21 at Heritage CRC, 3089 84th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery
Memorials: Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavillion, 145 Michigan St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Seth Post, Jr., age 80, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian; a son, Darin Post, and several brothers, sisters, and in-laws. Seth will be lovingly remembered by his children, Dawn (Alan) Haase, Daryl (Pam) Post; grandchildren, Jeff (Jodi) Haase, Greg Haase, Steve (Ashlee) Haase; great grandchildren, Victor, Hunter, Aspen, along with their mother, Kim Haase; Lucas; sister, Shirley Verbeek; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ruth Post, Alice (Minard) Visser, Clara Kapteyn, Marian J. Post, Juella VanDam, Howard (Joann) Lodenstein, Ardis (Bill) Doezema, Pearl (Ray) Bronkhorst, Sharon VanWeerdhuizen, Leon (Melody) Lodenstein, Jan Lodenstein, Dave (Pat) Lodenstein, Clare (Julie) Lodenstein, Jane (Chuck) Zuverink; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and Wednesday, September 21, from 10 - 10:45 am at Heritage Christian Reformed Church, 3089 84th St. SW, Byron Center, where the funeral will begin at 11 am, Pastor Jim Boer officiating. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion.
