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Brandon Michael Larsen
Visitation: Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Blain Cemetery
Memorials: To assist the family with expenses, an account has been established at Fifth Third Bank (in the name of Brandon's uncle, Shaun DeWolf; Last four digits of the account are 2112) -OR- online at www.gofundme.com/ft1wc4
Brandon Michael Larsen, age 14, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Flier; his great-grandparents, Louise Flier, John Grasman, and Richard T. Hanlon. He will be deeply missed by his mother and step-father, Sarah and Mike Domanowski; his father, Keith Larsen; sisters, Kaitlyn Larsen, Brooklynn Domanowski; brother, Alex Giltz; grandparents, Kathy Grasman, Kathi Flier, Chris and Michael Wilkerson, Rick Larsen, Gregory and Dianne Domanowski, Earl and Wanda Hirst; great-grandparents, Betty Grasman, June and Pat Flier, Toni Hanlon; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, October 18, at Stroo Funeral Home. Interment in Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to assist the family with expenses (please see instructions above).
MACY TRAN MARTENS
Service: Private
Cemetery: South Cemetery, Martin
Memorials: Alpha Women's Center of Grand Rapids
On February 13, 2015, Macy Tran Martens was born almost four months earlier than anticipated. Although she lived for only ten minutes, she will be forever loved and cherished by her loving family. She is survived by her twin sister, Mia Tran Martens; her parents, Gary LeRoy "Trey" Martens III and Amy Ly Tran; her grandparents, Gary Jr. and Dian Martens, Hanh Ly, Viet Tran; her great grandparents, Gary Sr. and Karen Martens, Joe and Barbara Orr, Chien Ly, Ut Carter; her aunts and uncles, Cassidy and KayeLee Martens, Walker, Sandy, and Jimmy Tran; as well as numerous cousins, great aunts and uncles. Private family services are planned. Interment will take place in South Cemetery, Martin, MI. For those who wish to make a memorial contribution, please consider the Alpha Women's Center of Grand Rapids, 1725 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49507.
Eveline Schreur
Visitation: Wednesday from 4-7 pm and Thursday from 10-11 am at Stroo
Service: 11 am Thursday, February 26, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Memorials: Senior Meals, Inc., 2900 Wilson Ave, SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Eveline Schreur, age 95, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W.; and infant son, Timothy James. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Martin and Louise Schreur, Stephanie and Tom Burnham, Philip Schreur (partner, Jeff Judd), John and Sandra Schreur; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday, February 26, at Stroo Funeral Home, with Pastor David Deters officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions in memory of Eveline may be made to Senior Meals, Inc.
Beatrice C. Kersting
Memorial Service: 11 am Friday, February 20, 2015 at Faith Baptist Church
Beatrice C. Kersting (nee Fedelleck), age 92, of Kentwood, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 16, 2015. She was born in Iowa on November 4, 1922. She moved to Oklahoma and back to Iowa, graduating from high school in 1940. In 1951 she graduated from Northwestern in Minneapolis and applied to Baptist Mid-Missions, leaving for Germany in 1952. Bea met her husband there and was married in 1959. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Wolfgang; her daughter, Connie Kersting; two grandsons, David (Tricia) Kersting, Dan Kersting; and a great-granddaughter, Karis. A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, February 20, at Faith Baptist Church, 1412 44th St. SE.
Freda Pell
Visitation: Tuesday from 5 - 8 pm at Stroo and Wednesday from 11:30 - 12:45 pm at Cutlerville East CRC
Service: 1 pm Wednesday, February 18, at Cutlerville East CRC
Cemetery: Blain Cemetery
Memorials: Pine Rest Patient Assistance Fund, 300 68th St. SE, PO Box 165, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 - www.pinerest.org
Freda Pell, age 87, of Cutlerville, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Michele Dozeman. Freda will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Ray; her children, Kathy Pell, Nancy and Dennis Schreur, Keith and Jan Pell; eight grandchildren, Kim (Jeff) Barr, Andy (Tara) Schreur, Pete (Annie) Schreur, Karen (Todd) Hoekstra, Rob Pell, Jamie Pell, Mike (Lisa) Dozeman, Katie Dozeman; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Wisner; sister-in-law, Betty Speet; brother-in-law, Carl Hall; several nieces and nephews; and special family friend, Nancy Carter. The funeral service will be held 1 pm Wednesday, February 18, at Cutlerville East Christian Reformed Church, 501 68th St. SE, with Rev. Bill Renkema officiating. Interment in Blain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider memorial contributions to the Pine Rest Patient Assistance Fund. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 - 8 pm at the funeral home and Wednesday prior to the service from 11:30 - 12:45 pm at the church.
Anthony "Tony" Johnston
Visitation: Sunday from 3-6 pm and Monday from 10-11 am at Stroo
Service: 11 am Monday, February 23 at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Coral Cemetery
Anthony "Tony" Johnston, age 67, of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; his parents, Robert and Angeline (LaFata) Johnston; and brother, James Johnston. Tony is survived by his sons, Steve Johnston, grandchildren, Gavin and Molly Johnston, Michael Johnston (Catrina Roberts), Sydney and Camryn Roberts; daughter, Carrie (Nick) Zwiers, grandchildren, Chloe Myers, Nolan Myers, Evelyn Zwiers; brother, Allen "Ed" Johnston; sisters, Virginia (Russ) Molag, Pamela (Larry) Yost, Roberta (Tom) French; father-in-law, Wheeler (Phyllis) Tortellet. Services will be held 11 am Monday, February 23, at Stroo Funeral Home. Interment in Coral Cemetery.
Bennie W. Vinton
Visitation: Saturday from 2 to 3 pm at Stroo
Service: 3:00 pm Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Fort Custer National Cemetery
Memorials: To the family to help with funeral expenses
VINTON - Bennie W. Vinton, aged 74, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. Bennie served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his children, Nick (Genia) Vinton, Debbie (Darin) Smith, Angie (Jim) Summerfield, Bennie (Jenni) Vinton; grandchildren, Brandon, Hailey, Hannah Vinton, E.J., Abbey, Trent Smith, Jamie, Jordan, Nicholas, Parker Summerfield, Cody, Cheyenne Vinton, Andrew Hinsley. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Stroo Funeral Home. Interment will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions amy be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Beverly A. (DeFouw) Smith
Visitation: Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Friday, February 20 at Ada Bible Church-Cascade Campus
Cemetery: Blain
Memorials: The Beverly Smith Legacy Fund at Hastings City Bank
435 Arlington St.
PO BOX 129
Middleville, MI 49333
Beverly (DeFouw) Smith, 32, and her unborn daughter, Grace, of Middleville, entered into Heaven on Saturday, February 14, 2015 as a result of a tragic auto accident. Our memories of a sweet, vibrant, energetic, positive child of God will live on forever. Bev's zest for life, her adventurous spirit and her devotion for her husband Eric, her daughter, Claire, and her son, Sam, was clear to all who knew her. She lived a life that displayed the "Fruit of the Spirt", love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, a pathway of her choosing and an example for all who knew and loved her. Eric and Bev were so looking forward to the birth of their baby girl. We take great comfort in knowing that Bev and their precious daughter are now seeing Jesus face to face. Bev was a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Michigan Tech University. Bev is also survived by her parents, Greg and Marilyn DeFouw; her brother, Paul and Jill DeFouw; her grandmother, Alice Meyer; her in-laws, Bud and Patti Smith, Allison and Brian Brink and their children, Maddie, Jackie, Jonathan and Mia, Courtney and Ben Brinks, and son, Jude, Taylor and Justin Meints and children Anna and Jack; many aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends as close as family and a community that loved her. "The Lord is close to the broken hearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit" Psalm 34:18. Services will be held 11 am Friday, February 20, at Ada Bible - Cascade Campus, 8899 Cascade Road SE, with Pastor Ben Vaught officiating. Interment in Blain Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the 'The Beverly Smith Legacy Fund' at Hastings City Bank.
Judith A. Hayter
Visitation: Thursday from 6-8 pm and Friday from 10:30-11:30 am at Stroo
Service: 11:30 am, Friday, February 27 at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery
Memorials: Kent County Humane Society, 3077 Wilson NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, https://hswestmi.org/donate_form
Judith A. Hayter, age 83, of Kentwood, formerly of Howell, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Judy enjoyed fishing, hunting for antiques, reading, and keeping up on pop culture. She most enjoyed spending time with her family, especially those who called her Gigi, short for great-grandma. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John D. Judy leaves behind to celebrate her life, her three children, John (Susan) Hayter, Jr., Melissa (Chris) Wing, Colleen (Greg) Giamo, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren with two on the way; a brother-in-law, Ralph (Sheila) Hayter; two nieces, many cousins and friends. The family extends a special thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice and Elmcroft Senior Living for the special care that Judy received. The funeral service will be held 11:30 am Friday, February 27, at the funeral home, with Pastor Chris DeBlaay officiating. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Kent County Humane Society.
