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Dean K. Burdick
Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Stroo
Service: 10 am, Thursday, Oct. 6, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Kent Memorial Gardens
Memorials: International Fellowship of Christians and Jews; 30 N. LaSalle St. Suite 2600; Chicago, IL 60602-3356
BURDICK - Dean K. Burdick, age 79, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 3, 2011. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Burns); and brother, Orson. Surviving are his children, Keith (and fiancee, Paulette) Burdick, Deborah (Kevin) Byers, Brenda (Vince) Smith; nine grandchildren; his sisters, Pauline Weitzel, Marguerete Phelps, Jean Cook, and Elizabeth Hines. The Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, October 6, at Stroo Funeral Home, with Pastor Dale Byers, and Pastor Jim Carrier officiating. Interment in Kent Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.
Renee A. Robbins
Visitation: Friday from 4 to 8 pm at Stroo
Service: 10 am Saturday, Oct. 8, at Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th St. SE
Cemetery: Blain Cemetery
Memorials: Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 15 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803
ROBBINS – Renee A. Robbins, 18, of Kentwood, MI and Oxford, MA, died on Sunday, October 2, 2011, from injuries sustained as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident in Northfield, VT. She is survived by her mother, Raemilee A. (Guith) Robbins of Kentwood, MI; her father and step-mother, Mark D. and Betsy G. Robbins of Oxford, MA; her sister, Michelle E. Robbins of Kentwood; her brother, Marcus A.A. Robbins of Oxford; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Guith Jr. of Kentwood: her paternal grandparents, Larry and Linda Napper of Warren, MI; and many great- grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew D. Robbins. Renee was born in Boston, and lived between Kentwood and Oxford, MA, before recently moving to Northfield, VT, where she attended school. Renee was a freshman at Norwich Military University in Northfield, where she studied criminal justice and computer security and information assurance. She graduated from East Kentwood High School in May and was involved in the Student Council at the school. She loved to play soccer. Calling hours have been held on Wednesday, October 5, in Oxford, MA. The Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 8, at Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th St. SE, with Pastor Ian Nacy officiating. Interment in Blain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 15 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803.
Ida Mae (Edson) Wynsma
Visitation: Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Unity Reformed Ch. 4450 Poinsettia SE
Cemetery: Blain Cemetery
Memorials: Unity Reformed Church.
WYNSMA - Ida Mae Wynsma, aged 84, of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2011. She was preceded in death by her great grandson, Dylan Wynsma. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, John; children, Tom (Kay) Wynsma, Randy (Julie) Wynsma, Mark Wynsma and friend Judy, Barb (John) Murray; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Issy Peterson, Joann (Keith) Blake; brother, Doyle (Carrie) Edson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Larry Wynsma, Sybil Wynsma, Art (Esther) Wynsma; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Unity Reformed Church, 4450 Poinsettia, SE; with Rev. Mark Bergsma officiating. Interment in Blain Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Ida may be made to Unity Reformed Church.
Timothy H. Kalsbeek
Visitation: Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: reeman Cemetery; Sheridan, MI
Memorials: Mission4Maurine for the benefit of Glioblastoma patients
Mission4Maureen
PO Box 21602
South Euclid, OH 44121
KALSBEEK - Tim H. Kalsbeek, aged 55, of Kentwood, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011. Tim worked for Key Plastics for 15 years. He loved spending time with his kids, especially going camping with them. His mother, Grace Kalsbeek, preceded him in death. Surviving are his children, Cory, Jordan, Ryan, and Ali Kalsbeek; father, Harold (Carol) Kalsbeek; sisters and brother, Jane (George) Vogel, Joyce (Dave) Guikema, Tom (Kathy Kooistra) Kalsbeek; step-sister and brothers, Gayle (Tom) Dyer, Al (Cheryl) VanHemert, Doug VanHemert; good friend, Lisa Cook; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, October 4, at the Stroo Funeral Home. Interment will be held 3:00 pm Wednesday at Reeman Cemetery in Reeman, MI. Memorials in memory of Tim may be made to Mission 4 Maureen for the benefit of Glioblastoma patients.
Velma J. (Winger) Taylor
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Monday, October 3, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: Pine Hill Cemetery
Memorials: Scleroderma Association
TAYLOR - Velma J. (Winger) Taylor, age 78, of Wayland, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 29, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Jean Winger. Velma loved to read. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Don; her children, Sharon A. Vaughn, Donald L. (Cindy) Taylor; brothers, John (Jane) Winger, Don (Shirley) Winger; sister, Mary (Lynn) Gibson; grandchildren, Jennifer (Joe) Thayer, Nathan Taylor, Steven Taylor, Lisa Taylor; great-granddaughter, Hailey Thayer; her in-laws, Millie (Bert) McKinney, Ray (Mary) Taylor; and step-brother, Melvin Clark. A special thank you to Velma's neighbors, Tom, Patty, and Stephanie, for watching over her. The Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 3, at Stroo Funeral Chapel. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Velma may be given to the Scleroderma Association.
Michael C. Yarrington
Visitation: Friday from 6 to 8:30 pm and Saturday from 1 to 2 pm at Stroo
Service: 2 pm Saturday, October 1, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery:
Memorials: None listed
YARRINGTON - Michael C. Yarrington, age 61, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Michael is survived by his son, Issac Yarrington; five grandchildren; his mother, Doris Yarrington; sisters and brothers, Loretta Yarrington, William (Sue) Yarrington, Clinton Yarrington, Cheryl (Roger) West, Elizabeth Yarrington; several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, at Stroo Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Todd Smith officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia.
Gerald O. Folkerts
Visitation: Monday from 6 to 9 pm
Service: Tuesday 11 am at 2nd Byron Center CRC, 7588 Byron Center Ave. SW; 49315
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Memorials: The Salvation Army or Gideons International
FOLKERTS - Gerald O. Folkerts, aged 82, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Gerald was born and raised in the Netherlands. He worked for the Veterans Administration for 23 years. Surviving are his wife, Jane; children, Terri (Craig) Burns of Minnesota, Mary (Doug) Mast of Grand Rapids, Cindy (Keith) Walters of California, O. Duane (Jayne) Folkerts of Jenison; 11 grandchildren, one great grandson; sister, Sylvia VanderLaan; brother, Jan (Anneke) Folkerts; sisters-in-law, Anneke Folkerts all of the Netherlands, Arlene VanderSlik of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Second Byron Center Christian Reformed Church, 7588 Byron Center Ave., SW; with Rev. John Douma officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials in memory of Gerald may be made to the Salvation Army or Gideons International. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 9 pm at the funeral home and on Tuesday from 10 to 11 am at church.
Goldie Mae Bristol
Visitation:Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at Stroo and on Friday before the service from 10 to 11 at the church
Service: 11 am Friday, June 10, 2011 at Rush Creek Bible Church 2334 76th St. SW
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery
Memorials: Bible Doctrines Publications; PO Box 564; Comstock Park, MI 49321
BRISTOL - Goldie Mae. I have lived a long and productive life and I went to be with my Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at the age of 93. My beautiful 21 year old daughter, Diane Ruth, my wonderful husband of 68 years, Robert Warren, and my oldest son, Rollie Paul, were deceased before me. Surviving are my son, David Philip; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law. There will be a Celebration of my life at Rush Creek Bible Church, 2334 76th St. SW at 11 a.m., Friday, June 10, with Pastor Gary Leyendecker and Pastor Gene Pearson officiating. You are cordially invited to attend. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Doctrines Publications, P.O. Box 564, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, and Friday before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
