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Willard "Bill" Kuiphof
Visitation: Monday from 10 to 11 am at Middleville Christian Reformed Church
Service: 11an Monday, August 20, 2012, at Middleville CRC, 708 W. Main St.
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Memorials: Spectrum Health Hospice
KUIPHOF - Willard J. "Bill" Kuiphof, age 75, of Middleville, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Bill loved gardening, softball, family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Chloe; his daughters, Bonnie Jahnke, Sherry Sterken; step-children, Margie (Bob) Shoemaker, Mike (Karen) Creasy, Carole McChriston, Cindy (Dennis) Shook; a brother, Gerald (Barb) Kuiphof; sister-in-law, Vernice Kuiphof; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, August 20, from 10 to 11 am followed by the Funeral Service at 11 am at Middleville Christian Reformed Church, 708 West Main Street, with Pastor Tom DeVries officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions in memory of Bill may be given to Spectrum Hospice.
Robert C. "RC" Funk
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm
Service: 11 am Monday, August 20, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1934 52nd St. SE
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery
Memorials: St. Mark Lutheran Church Memorial Fund (1934 52nd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508) or the American Diabetes Association, or the National Kidney Foundation
FUNK - Robert C. "RC" Funk, age 74, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He was born in Wilson, Kansas, on June 2, 1938. He was a graduate of Wilson High School, and a 1964 graduate of Fort Hays State College. RC served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1959 and retired from Travelers Insurance Co., and Kentwood Public Schools. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Maria. Surviving are his wife of almost 50 years, Delores; his daughters, Christine (Doug) Nanzer, Laura (Mike) Peterson, Cindy (Mike) Sellin; his son, Steve (Heidi) Funk; grandchildren, Andrew Dykstra, Emily Funk, Rachel and Dougie Nanzer, Benjamin, Madeline, and Kaitlin Peterson, Brittney, Lauren, and Ashley Sellin; step-grandsons, Roger and Jacob Taylor; sisters, Jean Hirsch of Mesa, AZ, Elaine Lovett Glenn (Patrick) of Medicine Park, OK; several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church, where RC was a member (1934 52nd St. SE) at 11 am Monday, August 20, with Rev. Rodney Otto officiating. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mark Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, the American Diabetes Association, or the National Kidney Foundation.
Robert Eugene Adrianse
Visitation: Friday, August 17, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: Private
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI
ADRIANSE - Robert Eugene Adrianse ("Big Bob"), age 83, of Kentwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2012, surrounded by his family. Bob was a truck driver for Spartan Stores for many years, and successfully drove over two million miles accident free. Surviving are his children, Daniel (Deb) Adrianse, Barbara (Ralph) Kimble, Robert W. (Kathy) Adrianse; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. The family expresses their sincere thanks to Bob's neighborhood friends for all their love and support. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, August 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Winifred Dantuma
Visitation: Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at Stroo; and Friday from 10 to 11 am at the church
Service: 11 am Friday, August 10 at Dutton United Reformed Church
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery
Memorials: Memorial contributions to the needs of the family
DANTUMA - Winifred "Winnie" Dantuma, age 89, of Cutlerville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Winnie was a loving and faithful mother, who devoted her life to the care of her children. Her husband, Edward, preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Lavonne Martin, Jan (Larry) Hibma, Joyce (Bruce) Dykhouse, Edward Dantuma, Thomas Dantuma, Bruce Dantuma; her ten grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandson; a sister-in-law, Fran (Ron) Aardema, brother-in-law, John (Virginia) Dantuma; many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held 11 am Friday, August 10, at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake SE, with Mr. David Meengs officiating. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. For those wishing to give a memorial donation, please consider the needs of the family. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral home, and on Friday one hour before the service at the church.
Frank C. Kass
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home, and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Covenant CRC
Service: 11 a.m. Monday, September 26, at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard SE
Cemetery: Blain Cemetery
KASS - Frank C. Kass, aged 79, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Frank was a Corpsman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He taught science at Cutlerville Christian School and Hillcrest High School in Jos, Nigeria in West Africa. Frank always greeted friends and strangers alike with a warm smile and firm handshake. His sister Frances preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; children, Connie Kass, Carole Jansen, Charles (Rebecca) Kass; grandchildren, Brenda, Ruth, Robert; brothers, Ted (Ellen) Kass, Walt Kass, David (Karen) Kass; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Monday, September 26, at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave., SE. Interment in Blain Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and on Monday from 10 to 11 am at church.
Joyce E. DeWitt
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Jamestown Christian Reformed Church, 1653 Riley St.
Cemetery: Winchester Cemetery
DE WITT - Joyce E. DeWitt, aged 62, of Jamestown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Joyce was born October 9, 1948 in Bozeman, MT, to Sieger and Helen Heys. She was an avid reader, enjoyed Bible studies and spending time at their cottage on Hamlin Lake. Joyce loved and enjoyed the time she shared with her three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister-in-law, Shirley Hoeksema. Surviving are her loving husband of 40 years, Thomas; sons, Paul (Marcy) DeWitt, Mike (Nicole) DeWitt, Matt (Becky) DeWitt; Grandchildren, Chloe, Lucas, and Ella; sisters and brothers, Lois (Lee) VanTatenhove, Dick (Deb) Heys, Ron (Michelle) Heys, Tim (Lynda) Heys, Bill (Kathi) Heys all of the Grand Rapids area, Bev (Dan) Triemstra of Bozeman, MT; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jack (Bea) DeWitt, Betty Jelsema, Jan (Jerry) Swan, Ron (Minie) Hoeksema; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Jamestown Christian Reformed Church, 1653 Riley St., with Pastor Mike Wetzig officiating. Interment in Winchester Cemetery.
Matilda (Til) Door
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home, and Wednesday one hour prior to the service at church.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Moline Christian Reformed Church, 4341 Chappell Street.
Cemetery: Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Twp., Michigan
Memorials: Moline C.R.C. Mission Fund
DOOR - Matilda ("Til") Door, age 93, of Moline, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Til was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; a great granddaughter, Alex; a sister, Mary Jane ("Peggy") Bosch; and her twin brother, Andrew Palma. She is survived by her husband, Chester ("Chet"); her children, Donna (Frank) Ringewold, Linda (Delmar) Meyer, JoAnn (Duane) Terpstra, Bonnie (Keith) Vrieswyk, Jack (Kathy) Door, Sandy (George) Sorenson, Pat (Dan) Andrakowicz, Duane (Gina) Door; 19 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; her sister, Catherine VanEk; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gladwin ("Bud") Bosch, Margaret Kingsley, Ruth Jacobson, Marvin (Joan) Door, Pat Door; several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Moline Christian Reformed Church, 4341 Chappell St., with Rev. John Ouwinga officiating. Interment in Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Moline CRC Mission Fund. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home, and on Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at church.
Ronald Offringa, Sr.
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Monday, Oct. 10, at Trinity United Reformed Church; 7350 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Cemetery: Dutton Cemetery
Memorials: Trinity URC Mission Fund
OFFRINGA - Ronald Offringa, Sr., age 73, of Dutton, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harry; and his sister, Ann Gilbert. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn; his children, Cindy Ballard, Ron and Megan Offringa, Jim Offringa, Lisa and Doug VanGent; grandchildren, Margaret and Nate Lowing, Susan Fox, Ron and Calvin Offringa, Douglas and Kristina, Christopher and Ben VanGent; brothers and sisters, Andy and Deanna Offringa, Tena Ellsworth, Grace and Bill Dykstra, Millie Gittens, Virginia and Paul Greenland, Stuart and Karen Offringa; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Bonnie Ridder, Bill and Lynn Loerop; many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 10, at Trinity United Reformed Church, 7350 Kalamazoo Ave. SE; with Rev. Brian Vos officiating. Interment in Dutton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Trinity URC Mission Fund.
