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Carolyn Marie Pryslek
Visitation: None
Memorial Service: 6 pm Wednesday, June 8, at Caledonia American Legion Post #305; 9548 Cherry Valley SE, 49316
PRYSLEK - Carolyn Marie (Pitt) Pryslek, age 36, of Saranac, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Roberta Pitt. Surviving are her children, Ashallie, Aleighsha, Nickolaus; her parents, Robert and Sandra Pitt; sister, Georgia (John) Tyler; and grandmother, Ruth Pitt. A Memorial Service will be held 6 PM Wednesday, June 8, at Caledonia American Legion Post #305, 9548 Cherry Valley Ave. SE, Caledonia, 49316.
William H. Raley
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm with a Scripture Service beginning at 7:30 pm at Stroo
Service: Monday 11 am June 6, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church; 1213 52nd St. SE
cemetery: Resurrection cemetery
Memorials: Hospice of Michigan
RALEY - William H. Raley, age 90, of Kentwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a member of the Elk's Lodge since 1964, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. Together with his wife, Caroline, he fostered the creation of the Royal Aires Dance Band (a Big Band that performed throughout the state from 1964 to 1972). Bill faithfully provided for his family, and in 1964 joined his brother, Dave, in business and formed Raley Brothers Manufacturers Reps. One of his greatest loves was playing golf. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Caroline, and three brothers. He is survived by his children, William Jr. (Sara) Raley, Robert Raley, James A. (Linda) Raley, Patricia Burnett; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. The family expresses their gratitude to the staff at The Laurels of Sandy Creek, especially to Pretty Peggy, for their loving care. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1213 - 52nd Street SE. Interment with Military Honors will be in Resurrection cemetery. Contributions in memory of Bill may be given to Hospice of Michigan. The family will greet visitors on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Scripture Service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at:
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Peter J. Zwier
Visitation: Wednesday 5 to 8 pm
Service: 11 am Thursday, May 26, at LaGrave Ave. Chr. Ref. Church, 107 LaGrave Ave. SE
cemetery: Georgetwon Twp. cemetery
Memorials: C.R.W.R.C.
ZWIER - Peter Junior Zwier, age 83, of Hudsonville, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Peter proudly served his country in both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army. He continued his life of service by working in finance and administration for the American Cancer Society for 30 years. An avid sports fan, Peter enjoyed attending the sporting events of his children and grandchildren. He had a wonderful sense of humor and often brought smiles and laughter to those around him. His love for his family and the Lord was evident in all he did. Peter was preceded in death by two sisters, Marcia Zwier and Marilyn Overzet. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Lorraine (nee Jongert); his children, Dr. Peter (Julie) Zwier, Dr. Phillip (Sandra) Zwier, David (Deborah) Zwier, John (Ester) Zwier; his grandchildren, Laura (Ryan) Truer, Mike Zwier, Kate Zwier, Kelly (David) Janke, Ryan Zwier, Danielle (Craig) Akers, Derek Zwier, Hannah Zwier; a great granddaughter, Addison Jane Truer; his twin brother, Paul (Eleanor) Zwier; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harold Overzet, Tom (Janet) Jongert, Lois (Neal) Bykerk, Mildred (Ernie) Scheltema, Beatrice (Bill) Boorsma; many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 107 LaGrave Ave. SE, with Rev. John Steigenga officiating. Interment in Georgetown Twp. cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to C.R.W.R.C. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at:
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Paul Morton Reeder, Jr.
Visitation: Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm and Monday from 12 noon to 1 pm at Stroo
Service: 1 pm Monday, May 23, at Stroo Funeral Home
cemetery: Kent Memorial Gardens
Memorials: None
REEDER - Paul M. Reeder, Jr. age 68, of Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011. Paul retired from C & O Railways after many years of service. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him including his wife, Dorothy (Sullivan); daughter, Angeline Mae Reeder; son, Paul M. Reeder III; his mother, Elaine Reeder; brothers and sisters, Frank (Barbara) Reeder, Thomas (Michele) Reeder, Daniel (Karen) Reeder, Renna deJager, Joseph (Rebecca) Reeder, Lois Clement, David Reeder; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jean (Dan) Bileth, Dan (Jan) Sullivan, Toni LaBrash, Debbie Ashby, Shelley Sullivan; several nieces and nephews. Preceding Paul in death are his father, Paul; brother, George; Dorothy's parents, Melvin Cleo, Lillian and Walter Sullivan; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Donnie and Bob Stepniak, Kenneth Sullivan, and Dale LaBrash. The Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Stroo Funeral Home, with Rev. James Ankerberg officiating. Interment in Kent Memorial Gardens. The family will greet visitors on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm and Monday before the service from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at:
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Trenton Michael Daylus Carney
Service: PRIVATE
CARNEY - Trenton Michael Daylus Carney, age 2, of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Rudy Halford. He is survived by his mother, Amber Halford; his father, Michael Carney; grandparents, Michael and Kameo Halford, Kelli Kline, Kim Carney; great grandparents, Robert and Darlene Kline, Addy Halford, and many aunts and uncles. Memorial contributions in memory of Trenton may be given to Trenton Carney Memorial Account at any 5/3 Bank. Private services will be held. Interment in Winchester cemetery.
Donna Mae Kuiper
Service: Saturday at 11:30 am in Racine Christian Ref. Church; 900 Illinois Ave., Racine, WI
cemetery: Graceland cemetery, Racine, WI
Memorials: Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
KUIPER - Donna Kuiper, our loving daughter and sister, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2010, at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in Byron Center, MI, after suffering from a brief illness. She was born October 21, 1953, in Racine, WI, and lived on the family farm as a child. She attended Racine Christian Grade School and J. I. Case High School. In her 20's she moved to Michigan and spent most of her adult life in the Grand Rapids area. Donna is survived by her parents, Art and Helena Kuiper of Mount Vernon, WA; her sisters and brother and their spouses, Jerry and Barbara VanVliet, Mount Vernon, WA, Mike and Bev Mulder, Prinsburg, MN, Henry and Jeanne Annema, Sedro Woolley, WA, and Art and Robyn Kuiper, St. Louis, MO. She also leaves behind fourteen nephews and nieces. One brother, Frank Kuiper, preceded her in death. Donna always loved to sing and now she sings with the angels. A family graveside service will be held on Friday, May 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Graceland cemetery in Racine, WI. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Racine Christian Reformed Church, 900 Illinois Ave. Memorials are suggested to Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. "He will raise you up on eagles wings, make you to shine like the sun and hold you in the palm of his hand."
Kenneth D. Green
March 18, 1931 - April 30, 2008
Location: Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci
Visitation: Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 5-8 p.m.
Service: Graveside service will be Sunday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Lyons cemetery in Lyons, Ohio
cemetery: Lyons, Ohio
Memorial Contributions: Fairfield Fire Department
Kenneth Green, 77, of Morenci passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. He was born on March 18, 1931, in Lyons, Ohio, the son of Welcome & Flossie (Cleghorn) Green. On November 11, 1956, in Ogden Twp. he married Shirley Lemke and she survives.
Kenneth worked in construction for thirty years and was a member of the Laborers' International Union of North America Local #499 out of Ann Arbor. His favorite past time after he retired was refinishing and repairing furniture, feeding his birds and being outside. He enjoyed his cat "Tom" who already misses him.
Besides his wife, Shirley, Kenneth is survived by a daughter, Becky Zook of Sand Creek; a son, James of Columbus, Ohio; a grandson, Arthur; two sisters, Amelia Sanborn of Hudson and Alice Micsinszki of Canada; a brother, Harlan Green of Georgetown, Texas; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Clara Snyder and Evelyn Stewart; and three brothers, Miller, Maurice and Charles Green.
Funeral service will be graveside at the Lyons cemetery in Lyons, Ohio, on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at 2:00 PM with Rev. William VanValkenburg officiating. There will be a visitation at the Eagle Funeral Home-Charles Fink Chapel in Morenci on Saturday from 5 until 8 PM.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fairfield Fire Department.
Melissa Ann Doyle
Visitation: Family Service, May 31, 2011
Memorials: To the family to help with funeral expenses. May be mailed to Stroo Funeral Home in Melissa's name; 1095 68th St. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49508
DOYLE - Melissa Ann Doyle, age 41, of Kentwood, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Melissa enjoyed crocheting and other crafts. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. Surviving are her husband of 11 years, Rick; her son Dillion; father, Hardy (Sharon) Faircloth; sister, Leslie (Nicky) Selph; brother, Sonny Faircloth; grandfather, James Littleford; six brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, and their spouses; several nieces and nephews. Her mother, Margaret Faircloth, and mother-in-law, Nona Doyle, preceded her in death. A family service will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Melissa may be made to the family to help with expenses.
John Warsen
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Friday, May 27, at Cutlerville East CRC; 501 68th St. SE
cemetery: Blain cemetery
Memorials: South Christian High School or CRWRC Disaster Response Services
WARSEN - John Warsen, age 93, of Byron Center, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Stena. John is survived by his wife, Grace; his children, Donna (Ken) Van Iddekinge, Lee Warsen, David (Mary) Warsen, Ila (Tom) Wilson; 28 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; his step-children, Barbara (Thomas) Park, Jean Brink, John (Sue) Pluger, Ken (Julie) Pluger, Henry (Cheryl) Pluger; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Harriet Kuipers, Jeannette "Jo" Koetje, Mae Kuipers, Jim (Harriet) Kuipers, Gladys Kuipers, Rich (Agnes) Euwema, and Don Kuipers. The Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, May 27, at Cutlerville East Christian Reformed Church, 501 68th St. SE; with Pastor Bill Renkema officiating. Interment in Blain cemetery. Contributions in memory of John may be given to South Christian High School or C.R.W.R.C. Disaster Response Services. The family will meet with visitors on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at:
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Geraldine L. Carrel
Visitation: Tueday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Wednesday, May 25, at Heritiage Baptist Church; 1570 60th St. SE
cemetery: Garfield Park cemetery
Memorials: Gideons
CARREL - Geraldine L. "Geri" Carrel, age 78, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Geri was a member of the Gideons Auxiliary and volunteered with Mel Trotter Ministries for 30 years. She also worked at Rogers Department Store for 14 years. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, John; her children, Rev. Jim (Cary) Carrel, Dan (Bonny) Carrel, John Carrel, Tim Carrel; 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Rosie (Harry) Bloem. The Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Heritage Baptist Church, 1570 60th St. SE, with her pastor, Dr. E.H. "Bo" Moore, her son, Rev. Jim Carrel, and her grandson, Pastor Joe Carrel officiating. Interment in Garfield Park cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at:
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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.
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.
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
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. The family will greet visitors on Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday one hour before the service at:
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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. The family will greet visitors on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at:
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Bud Ebersole
March 7, 1926 - April 14, 2008
Location: Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette Ohio
Visitation: Thurs. April 17, from 2-8 p.m.
Service: Friday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m.
cemetery: Pleasant View Union cemetery in Fayette
Memorial Contributions: Charity of donor's choice or to the family
Bud Ebersole, age 82, of Fayette, Ohio passed away Monday, April 14, 2008, at Toledo Hospital. He was born March 7, 1926, in Fayette, Ohio to Earl and Ethel (Randall) Ebersole. He married Geraldine Wolter and she preceded him in death on November 8, 1968. He then married Doris Stamm and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2004.
Bud was a life long farmer in the Fayette area and served in the U.S. Army during WW II.
Surviving Bud are five grandchildren, Lindsay (Greg) Michalkiewicz, Steve Ebersole, Leslie Ebersole and C.J. Clendenin, Eric Ebersole and Michelle Lawson all of Fayette and Amber Ebersole of Alvordton; nine great grandchildren, Caleb, Destiny, Bransin, Kaiden, Riley, Lacotus, Kylee, Dylan and Jenieve; one sister, Rowena Kuhn of Fayette; one brother, Weldon (Irene) Ebersole of Pioneer; special friend, Mary Jane Randall of Fayette; four step-daughters, Diane (Lowell) Nafziger of Goshen, Indiana, Donna (Larry) Thompson of West Unity, Susie Stamm of Archbold and Judy (Jim) Estel of Wauseon; three step-sons, Terry Stamm of Fayette, Curtis (Kay) Stamm of Archbold and Sammy (Joy) Stamm of Lewis Center, Ohio; 11 step-grandchildren and 16 great step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, two sons, Loyal and Lyle, two step-granddaughters and one step-great granddaughter.
Funeral services for Bud will be Friday, April 18, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette with Rev. Winston Hatcliff officiating. Military Interment by the Fulton County Honor Guard will follow at Pleasant View Union cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to the charity of donor's choice or to the family.
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. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at:
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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. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at:
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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. The family will greet visitors on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at:
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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. Visitors may meet with the Offringa family on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at:
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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.
