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Kathy Ann Pell
Visitation: Saturday from 12 noon -1:45 pm at Trinity United Reformed Church followed by the service
Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 26, at Trinity URC, 7350 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Cemetery: Blain
Memorials: Pine Rest Patient Assistance Fund, 300 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Kathy Ann Pell, age 66, of Cutlerville, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother, Freda Pell; and sister, Michele Dozeman. Kathy will be lovingly remembered by her father, Ray Pell; her sister, Nancy and Denny Schreur; brother, Keith and Jan Pell; nieces and nephews, Kimberly and Jeff Barr, Andy and Tara Schreur, Pete and Annie Schreur, Karen and Todd Hoekstra, Rob Pell, Jamie Pell, Mike and Lisa Dozeman, Katie Dozeman; many great nieces and nephews; her special friend, Nancy Carter, along with all the staff and friends at Eastwood Cottage. The family will greet visitors on Saturday, March 26, from 12 noon - 1:45 pm at Trinity United Reformed Church, 7350 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, where the service will begin at 2 pm. Rev. Brian Vos will officiate. Interment in Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Rest Patient Assistance Fund.
Wilma Marie DuBois
Visitation: None
Service: The chapel at Maple Creek, 2000 32nd Street, at 10 AM on Saturday, April 16
Memorials: to Maple Creek/Lutheran Social, or to the charity of your choice.
Wilma Marie (Venlet) DuBois died peacefully on March 21, 2016. She was born on August 2, 1925 to Gerrit and Anna (VanderGalien) Venlet in Grand Rapids. She attended Oakdale Christian School and graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School. She married William F. DuBois on May 17, 1946 after he returned from service in the Army in World War II. She was a member of First Cutlerville Christian Reformed Church, and also was blessed by the sermons and Bible studies of Pastor Rebecca Ebb-Speese, Chaplain at Maple Creek, where Wilma lived for the past five years. She had strong faith in the Lord and trust in her Savior Jesus Christ.
Wilma was inveterately curious. Though her formal education ended after high school, she took every opportunity to learn, to explore, and to experience new adventures. She was an avid reader of non-fiction, and was not afraid to encounter ideas that challenged her own. She loved science. Despite her own limited education, she encouraged her children as they earned advanced degrees or developed expertise in their careers. The early years of her marriage were spent raising her five children and keeping the books for Bill’s construction business. A highlight of those years was the annual, month-long family camping trip to Ottawa Beach with the family next door, the Masselinks. Later, she worked for 10 years at Pine Rest Christian Hospital as an administrative assistant. In retirement, she and Bill traveled the country doing volunteer work for CRWRC, rebuilding storm-damaged homes in Minnesota, Florida, and elsewhere. She and Bill especially enjoyed spending winter months in Gulf Shores, Alabama, at the Lighthouse. Wilma marveled many times that someone like herself would have a life filled with such rich experiences. She traveled on four continents, visiting her daughter, Sharon, in Germany, and her daughter, Amy, in Guyana and Mozambique. Her traveling partner and best friend of 60 years, Agnes Masselink, was the spur Wilma sometimes needed to cross a rope bridge or climb a cliff to the top of a waterfall, both of which they did together in their mid-80s. Recently, Wilma celebrated her 90th birthday at a surprise boat cruise on Lake Macatawa, with all of her children and grandchildren in attendance. Until only a week before her death, Wilma was still fully engaged in life – going to Bible study, communicating via Facebook with her children, and living independently at Maple Creek. Wilma will be missed by her five children and their spouses: Rosanne (Joel) Brouwer, William (Cathy) DuBois II, Sharon VanDerLaan, Anthony (Heidi) DuBois, and Amy (John Zak) DuBois. She is also survived by two sisters, Ida Terry and Betty DeVries, and sister-in-law, Edna Venlet. Her brother, Jerry Venlet, preceded her in death. Wilma also leaves 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren who loved their "Grandma-Great" very much. According to her wishes, a celebration of Wilma’s life will occur in the chapel at Maple Creek, 2000 32nd Street, at 10 AM on Saturday, April 16. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Maple Creek/Lutheran Social, or to the charity of your choice.
Heather Marie Fuller
Visitation: Friday from 5-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 2 pm Saturday, March 26, at Green Lake Calvary Church
Memorials: To the funeral home to help with expenses
Heather Marie Fuller, age 36, of Cutlerville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Jason; her four children, Michelle, Natalie, Christine, and Matthew; her parents, Rick and Micki Nyhuis; sister-in-law, Melissa Corbo; brother, Adam Nyhuis; mother-in-law, Regina Fuller; brother-in-law, Jeremy (Kathy) Fuller; and many friends as close as family. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 26, at Green Lake Calvary Church, 608 145th Ave, Caledonia, with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.
Agnes (Stroo) Vander Molen
Visitation: Will be held at Lake City Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, March 17, from 6 to 8 pm, and on Friday March 18, at 12:00 p.m. until service time at 12th Avenue Christian Reformed Church, prior to the funeral.
Service: 1 pm Friday March 18 at 12th Ave. Christian Reformed Church, 7581 12th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428
Cemetery: Rosedale Memorial Park
Memorials: Friends Ministry, Lake City, or to Christian Reformed World Missions
On Monday, March 14, 2016, in her 101st year, Agnes VanderMolen passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus. She was at home, surrounded by love. Agnes was born on June 25, 1915 in Grand Rapids, MI to George and Gertrude (Bouma) Oppenhuizen. Her parents moved to Redlands, Ca, and Denver, Co., before settling as missionaries to the Navajo people in New Mexico. Agnes came back to Grand Rapids to finish school at Grand Rapids Christian High, Calvin College, and Blodgett Memorial School of nursing. She worked as a public health nurse, and in 1945 enlisted in the US Army as a nurse at the end of WWII. On August 14, 1946, she married Jack Stroo. They lived in Olivet, Grand Rapids and Hudsonville, Mi. After Jack’s death in 1966, Agnes worked as an RN for Pine Rest Hospital and for Bethany Christian Services. She married H. Dan VanderMolen in December, 1970, and lived with him in Jenison through the time of his death in 2000. In her last 9 1/2 years, Agnes moved to the home of Elaine and Bob Clark in McBain where she received loving care until her death. Agnes loved the Lord, served in the church, and loved her large blended family. She is survived by her children, Suzanne (George) Towers of Cadillac, Maxine (Harvey) Brink, of Everett, WA; Elaine (Robert) Clark of McBain, MI; Cathleen (Leo) Van Arragon of Ottawa, ON, Canada; James (Dorothy) Stroo, of Dallas, TX; Marie (Paul) Jacobs, of Hamilton, MI; Mary (James) Vander Kam of South Bend, IN; and Lois (John) Lukaart of Byron Center, MI. Agnes was proud grandmother to 27 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren, who celebrated joyfully when she turned 100 in June of 2015. She is survived by two sisters, Winneva (William) Van Wynen of Grand Haven, MI. and Claire (Peter) Vander Weide of Oskaloosa, IA, as well as Kathy (Ed) Oppenhuizen of Phoenix, AZ. Her four brothers, Hessel, Engelus, Edwin and baby brother Wilbur Oppenhuizen died before her as did her sister Jean (Case) Persenaire, and their spouses as well as her husbands and all their siblings. She grieved the deaths of two infant grandsons, Jacob Stroo and Brent Lukaart, who died shortly after birth. Funeral services will be held at 12th Ave. Christian Reformed Church, 7581 12th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428, at 1 pm on Friday, March 18, with Rev. Ben Van Arragon officiating. Visitation will be held at Lake City Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm, and on Friday March 18, at 12:00 p.m. until service time at 12th Avenue Christian Reformed Church prior to the funeral. Interment will be at Rosedale Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may be made to Friends Ministry, Lake City, or to Christian Reformed World Missions.
Lorraine M. (Bendokaitis) Weiland
Visitation: Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Wednesday, March 23, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Cemetery: Resurrection
Memorials: St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or St. Mary Magdalen Church Resurrection Fund.
Lorraine M. (Bendokaitis) Weiland, age 83, of Kentwood, was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Bud" Weiland; and daughter, Kathy Pedelty. Lorraine will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lindy Weiland, Debbie (John) Sytsma, Larry (Linda) Weiland, Bob (Kim) Weiland; grandchildren, Steven (Kristi), Jessica, Mike, Matt, Kyle, Emily, Lewis, Joe (Jen), Becca (Andrew), Abbie (Kevin); great grandchildren, Kendry, Brinleigh, and Benjamin. She will also be missed by her cat, Tiger. Lorraine was a charter member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (1253 52nd St. SE) where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Wednesday, March 23, with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere as Celebrant. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or St. Mary Magdalen Church Resurrection Fund.
Mary Florence Hale
Visitation: Wednesday from 5-8 pm at Stroo
Service: 11 am Thursday, March 17, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Cemetery: Winchester
Mary Florence Hale, age 85, of Byron Center, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bernard. Mary will be deeply missed by her husband of 61 years, Glenn; her children, Mariann H. (Mark) Williams of Carmel IN, James R. (Suzanne) Hale of Jacksonville, FL, Barbara A. Hale, of Kentwood, Thomas J. (Shelley) Hale of Fremont, MI; eight grandchildren, Evan, Alec, Elizabeth, Drew, Matt, Jenna, Julia, and Christa. The family wishes to thank the staff of Porter Hills for the wonderful care Mary received. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Thursday, March 17, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1253 52nd St. SE, with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere as celebrant. Interment in Winchester Cemetery.
Alecia Rene Stewart
Visitation: None
Service: 10 AM Saturday, March 19, at Stroo Funeral Home
Alecia Rene Stewart, age 47, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016. Alecia was born in Cleveland on August 5, 1968. Her parents, Henry Grier and Betty Stewart; and her siblings, Lester Stewart, Lynnoid Stewart, and Phillip Stewart, preceded her in death. She will be remembered by her children, Rene Garcia, Rien Stewart, Luis Stewart, two grandchildren; her brothers and sister, Gerald and Patricia Stewart, Kenneth Stewart, Lesley and Willie May; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 10 am Saturday, March 19, at Stroo Funeral Chapel, with her brother, Pastor Gerald Stewart officiating. For those who wish, flowers may be sent to the funeral home.
Auke "Albert" Kuperus
Visitation: Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Saturday, March 12 at Ideal Park Christian Reformed Church, 320 56th St. SW, Wyoming, MI 49548
Cemetery: Blain
Memorials: Ideal Park CRC
Auke “Albert” Kuperus, a child of God born to Sipke and Zwaantje Kuperus on December 24, 1940 in Wijnjewoude, Friesland, The Netherlands, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nyla (DeHaan); sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren: Timothy & Heidi (Bredeweg), Nicolas, Elyse, Eliana; Todd & Michele (Zylstra), Ryan, Jenna, Renee; Nathan & Angela (Vander Schel), Cory, Haley, Lydia, Joel; Christopher & Stephanie (Lems), Sage, Caleb, Cambrielle, Skylar; brothers, John (Jean), Henry (Tonia), and sister, Maria (Mel) Pruis; parents-in-law, Frank and Johanna DeHaan; brothers-in-law, Leon (Audrey) DeHaan; Dennis (Kim) DeHaan; Warren (Jackie) DeHaan; and sister-in-law, Shelly (Scott) Mohr. A beloved husband, father, “Pake” (grandfather), brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, he will be missed by many. Auke’s love for Christ and the church was evident in his 47-year commitment to Ideal Park CRC where he made profession of faith, was married, raised his family and served in many ways. This precious church (320 - 56th St. SW) will be the site of his funeral on Saturday, March 12; 11:00am, Rev. Evan Heerema officiating. The family will receive visitors at Stroo Funeral Home on Friday, March 11 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Auke’s home church.
Jacqueline Kay Walton
Service: No Service
Jacqueline Kay Walton, age 74, of Cutlerville, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Smalley; her mother, Hazel Merle Blunt; husband, Lou Walton; sister, Iris Corbett; brother James Iner Renberg. She will be deeply missed by her sister, Vicki Haight; several nieces and nephews, as well as her best friends, Chris and Diane. Honoring Jackie's wishes, cremation has taken place.
