70 Misc. Obituaries for Kent County, Michigan Copyright © 1998 by Lee. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. _____________________________________________________________________ ABBOTT (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Mrs. Annie L. Abbott, aged 83, the widow of Charles J. Abbott, formerly of the Oakwood manor, passed away Thursday afternoon. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Gerald W. Lewis of Grand Rapids, two stepdaughters, the Misses Joan and Mary Lewis, both of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Abbott reposes at the Metcalf Mortuary. Service will be Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the family lot in Oakwood cemetery at Traverse City, Mich. Rev. Howard Towne will officiate. AMBERG (Grand Rapids Herald, 01 Sept 1910) Louis Amberg, well known here, where he was for 12 years a salesman in the Giant Clothing store, is dead at his home in Battle Creek. Funeral services and interment will be in that city. BAKUN (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Stephen J. Bakun, ages 44,of 951 Muskegon Ave. NW, a veteran of World War II, passed away Sunday evening at the late residence. The deceased was member of St. Hyancinth Aid Society. Requiem High Mass will be sung Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Adalbert's Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Bakun reposes in the Arsulowicz Brothers West Mortuary. Stocking Ave., corner of Third St. NW. BARROWS (Grand Rapids Herald, 01 Sept 1910) George W. Barrows, aged 65 years, died yesterday morning at Butterworth hospital. Funeral services will be held from the residence of his brother, F. N. Barrows, 108 Clinton street, at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be in Fair Plains cemetery. BARTOSIEWICZ(Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) John Bartosiewicz, ages 70, of 951 Spring Ave. NE, passed away early Sunday morning in St. Mary's Hospital after a lingering illness. Members of the Polish War Veterans Post No. 97 and its auxiliary will recite the Rosary Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Requiem High Mass will be sung Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Isidore's Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Bartosiewicz reposes in the Arsulowicz Brothers East Mortuary, 937 Michigan St. NE. BATES (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Jun 1981) Mr. Ernest Bates, aged 76, of 27 Bennett Street, Coopersville, passed away Friday morning at a Muskegon Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Iona; three sons, Owen Bates of Hastings, Doug Bates of Grand Rapids, Robert Bates of Dorr, one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Fales of Grand Rapids; three step-sons, Lester Sprague and Jim Sprague, both of Muskegon, Bradley Sprague of Coopersville, two step-daughter, Mrs. Bill (Mary) Miller of CA, Mrs. Don (Zalma) Snowdin of Coopersville; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. The Funeral Services for Mr. Bates will be held Monday afternoon 1:00 at the Throop Funeral Home, Coopersville Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday evening 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. BLACK (Grand Rapids Press, 30 Jun 1940) Jesse A. Black, aged 66 passed away Saturday morning at his home at Sparta. Surviving are two sons, Vernon L. of Sparta, Lyle T. of Welston; four daughters, Luella of Sparta,, Mrs. Lucille Fenske, Mrs. Vivian Pond, both of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Gladys Rees of Remus; one sister, Lulu McQuestion of LeRoy; one brother, John of Trent. The body reposes at the Bettes chapel, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Internment in Sparta Greenwood cemetery. BUSH (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Frederick Bush, aged 90, passed away Sunday evening at his home, -)3 Lake St., Caledonia. Surviving are two sons, Clinton and Forrest Bush of Caledonia; two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Gertrude) Thompson of Clarksville; Mrs. Verne (Esther) Willyard of Caledonia; 17 grandchildren. 44 great-grandchildren. Four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, John of Spooner, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. William (Nella) Johnston of Johannesburg; Mrs. Hiram (Gertrude) Hilarides and Mrs. Jack (Margaret) Brabson, both of Holland. Mr. Bush reposes at the Cross-Miller-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Caledonia until noon Wednesday. Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock in the United Brethren Church, Caledonia. Rev. Ernest Burk and Rev. Charles McCreery officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9. CREGO (Grand Rapids Herald, 01 Sept 1910) Catherine Marie Crego, aged 35 years, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Doedema, 289 Jefferson avenue. Besides her parents she is survived by a brother, Charles W. Doedema of this city. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be in Fair Plains cemetery. DEKORTE (Grand Rapids Press, 28 Apr 1917) April 23, at the home of William Wasenaar, 1111 McReynolds avenue, N. W., Jacob De Korte, forty-nine. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Jacob Joldersma's undertaking parlors, 675 Leonard avenue, N. W. Burial in Washington Park cemetery. DEMEESTER (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Mrs. Agnes A. DeMeester, age 63, widow of the late Dan DeMeester of 3096 Fruit Ridge rd. Route 2, Grand Rapids, passed away at Butterworth hospital Thursday evening. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Henry Roeleofs of Lowell, Mrs. Henry Langerak, Mrs. Theodore Engelsma, Miss Ruth DeMeester all of Grand Rapids; three sons, Neal and James of Grand Rapids, Daniel of Coopersville; twenty-two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Sagers, Mrs. Margaret Ruster, both of Grand Rapids; two brother, Peter De Witt of Grand Rapids, Matthew DeWitt of Lansing. Funeral services at 1:30 o'clock at the Van't Hof Funeral Home. The Rev. William Lamain officiating. Interment Washington park Memorial Gardens. Mrs. DeMeester will repose at her residence until Monday morning. Friends and relatives are kindly asked to omit flowers. DEROO (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Mrs. Ben DeRoo, aged 83, of Borculo; passed away Monday evening. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Richard Lamer of Zeeland; Mrs. Egbert TenBroeke of Borculo; six sons. John of Zeeland; Manus, Albert. Joe. Gerrit and Adrian, all of Borculo; 46 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. One sister. Mrs. Edward Gruppen of Borculo; one brother-in-law, Philip Goodyke of Holland. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 o'clock at the Borculo Christian Reformed Church, Rev. C. DeHaan officiating. Burial in the Borculo Cemetery. Relatives meet in the church basement at 1:45. Members of the family will be at the Yntema Funeral Home, Zeeland, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9. DOLLAWAY (Grand Rapids Press, 30 Jun 1940) Willis G. Dollaway, age 76, passed away at his home in Lowell township June 28. He is survived by his widow, Frances; five children, Roy and Floyd of Ada and Mrs. Cecil Jessup and Mrs. Biel Corcoran of Grand Rapids and Glenn of Lowell; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two nieces and one nephew. Fuenral service will be held at the Roth Chapel Monday July 1, at 2 p.m. Burial in the Oakwood cemetery, Lowell. Arrangements by W. A. Roth. DREW (Grand Rapids Herald, 01 Sept 1910) Funeral services for Charles C. Drew will be held from the residence, 255 North Lafayette street, at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. FISK (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Edward A. Fisk, aged 48. Of 360 Sherwin, R. No. 2, Cedar Springs, passed away Monday at Butterworth Hospital. He is survived by his wife Ada; five sons. Bernard of Calif.; Ronald of Sand Lanke; Donald, Marshall and Michael at home; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (June) Ingerson of Cedar Springs; Patsy and Susan at home, five grandchildren. Six brothers, Robert of Cedar Springs; Donald of Kent City; Orland of Tustin, Lewis of Sand Lake; Richard of Grant; one sister, Mrs. Arthur Riker of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 3:30 p.m. at the Hessel Funeral Home, Sparta; with Rev. Andrew Zwart officiating. Interment Solon Center Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. FYN (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) John Fyn, aged 82, of Butler st., SE, passed away Wednesday after at the home of his son, John VanHesteren. 1447Linwood st., SE. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Fyn; two sons, Peter VanHesleren of Lexington, Ohio, John VanHesteren of Grand Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. Jay Sawman of Greenville, Mrs. Marvin VanderPibeg of Holland; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews and one sister in the Netherlands. Mr. Fyn reposes at the Alt Mortuary, where funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be private. GALLOWAY (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Miss Georgia Galloway, aged 82 years, formerly of Coopersville, passed away Thursday afternoon at the Glewood Convalescent home, Lamont. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Throop Funeral Home. Interment Coopersivlle cemetery. GARDNER (Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) Funeral services for Mrs. Alice R. Gardner. Aged 89, of 1106 Royal oak, SW, Wyoming will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Eggebeen Funeral Home, 330 Eastern Ave. SE, where the family will receive their friends Friday evening 7 to 9. Graveside services and burial at 1:30 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mecosta Mich. GOLDSCHMIDT(Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) Mrs. Florence C. Goldschmidt, aged 60, passed away unexpectedly Thursday noon at her home, 1930 Michigan St. NE. Surviving are her husband, Frank P. Goldschmidt Sr.; one step-son, Frank P. Goldschmidt Jr.; two grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Wilde of Saville, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Harod Sherman of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Services will be held Monday morning 11 o'clock at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Rev. George Millar officiating. Interment Cascade Cemetery. The family will be at the chapel Friday 7 to 9, Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the heart fund. HARKEMA (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Elze Harkema, aged 78, passed away Monday evening at his home, 2401 Almont SE. Surviving are his wife, Kate; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Margie) Mulder of Grandville, Mrs. Bernard J. (Deborah) Haan of Sioux Center, Iowa and Mrs. Harry (Caroline) Hondorp of Grand Rapids; ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Rev. Gise VanBaren officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the Chapel Tuesday evening 7 to 9 and Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. HASKINS (Grand Rapids Press, 30 Jun 1940) Mrs. Margaret Haskins, aged 58, of 956 Davis ave., NW., passed away Thursday night at Butterworth hospital. Surviving are the husband, William; one daughter, Mrs. Samuel Blackburn; four sons, Thomas, John, Lester and Harold Stacey; three sister, and two brothers Mrs. Haskins was removed to Greehoe's Funeral services will be held in the chapel Monday at 3:300. Interment in Rosedale cemetery. HENDERICKS (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Mrs. Eunice Hendericks, aged 81,passed away Thursday morning at her home, 9 Dale st., NW. She is survived by her husband, Jacob A. one daughter Miss Thelma Hendericks of Benton Harbor; five sisters, the Misses Nellie and Ella Laubacher, and Mrs. Ann Calkins and Mrs. Carrie Jane Wiley of Grandville; Mrs. Gertude Decker of Ormond Beach, Fla.: one brother, William O. Laubacher of Sault St. Marie, Michigan. Mrs. Hendericks reposes at the VanStrien-Alman Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Howard A. Keithley of Berean Baptist church officiating. Interment Livingston cemetery. HENDRICKSON(Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Frank M. Hendrickson, age 61, of 1740 Silver av. SE, passed away Thursday morning at the Butterworth hospital. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; three sons, Frank Jr., Vernon (Lucille) Schild, Mrs. Don (eBatrice) Grotemat, Mrs. Richard (Marion) Shepherd, Mrs. Roger (Alice) Johnson, all of Grand Rapids. Mrs. James (Jacqueline) Harvey of Lakewood, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; one brother Edward of Chicago. Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Rev. Wesley A. Samuelson officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Members of the family will be at the chapel Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. HESSLER (Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) Mrs. Blanche Hessler, aged 80 of 7665 11 Mile Rd. Courtland Township, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Surviving are one son, Wesley F. of Courtland Township; one daughter, Mrs. Lee (Nancy) Dibble of Lansing; six grandchildren; one brother, Forrest Gormell of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Saunders of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Walter (Coral) Carlson of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephew. Mrs. Hessler reposes at the Pierce Mortuary, Rockford. where funeral services will be held Saturday 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thurlan E. Meridith officiating. Interment Courtland Cemetery. The family will meet friends and relatives at the chapel Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. HILL (Grand Rapids Press, 28 Apr 1917) April 23, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Woodruff, 1706 Buchanan avenue, S. W., Mrs. Leone E. Hill, aged twenty years. Her parents, husband, a two week-old daughter and a sister survive. Funeral service Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the residence. Interment in Oak Hill cemetery. HOOGEVEEN (Grand Rapids Press, 01 Jul 1940) William Hoogeveen, aged 78 years, passed away Sunday morning at his home, 2021 Godfrey av., S. W. Surviving are his widow, one son, John; four daughters, Mrs. Jennie Dzur, Mrs. Tena Rischow, Mrs. Dick Koning and Mrs. Albert Kuper; fourteen grandchildren and on brother in the Netherlands. The body reposes at the residence where funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30. Interment Grandville cemetery. Details by the Kulper Funeral Chapel. HOPPE (Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) Louis Hoppe, aged 89, of Rte. No. 1, Caledonia passed away Wednesday afternoon at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife Cornelia (Carrie); two son and two daughters, Wilbur of Wyoming, Mrs. Lawrence (Hazel) Kunst of Grand Rapids, Paul, Mrs. Sam (Jewell) Waayenberg, both of Caledonia; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Hoppe of Grandville. Services will be held Saturday 12:15 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Rev. Leonard C. Bossenbrock of Moline Christian Reformed Church officiating. Interment Wyoming Cemetery. Members of the family will be at the chapel Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Those desiring may send memorial contributions to the World Home Bible League. HORLING (Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) Mrs. Jean M. Horling (nee Spoelstra), aged 57, of 1111 Grandville Ave. SW, passed away suddenly Thursday evening at St. Mary's Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Arnold; one daughter, Mrs. David (Marcia) Leonardt of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, Leah Gail and Keith David Leonhardt; one sister, Mrs. Connie Stickroe of Grand Rapids; four brothers, Harold, John and Henry Spoelstra, all of Grand Rapids and Rev. Keith Spoelstra of LaMesa, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Horling reposes at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 1311 Chicago Dr. SW, where services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor William R. Groeneveld officiating Interment Restlawn Memorial Park. Members of the family will be at the funeral home Saturday evening from 7 to 9 and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. JANSON (Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) Michiel (Mike) Janson, aged 79, of 1559 146th Ave., Rt. 1 Dorr, passed away early Friday morning. Surviving are the wife, Agatha; one son, John at home; two daughters, Mrs. George (Sophia) Bouma of Byron Center, Mrs. Arthur (Wilma) Miedema of Moline; two grandchildren; one step-brother, Marius of Canada. Mr. Janson reposes a the Cook Funeral Home, Byron Center, where relatives and friends may call Saturday 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Byron Center First Reformed Church, with the Rev. Jacob Blaauw officiating. Interment Jones Cemetery. Relatives will meet in the church basement at 1:15. JASINSKI (Grand Rapids Press, 30 Jun 1940) Funeral services for Felix Jasinksi will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the C. Deresinski funeral home, where the body reposes. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. JOSCELYN (Grand Rapids Press, 28 Apr 1917) April 23, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon M. Joscelyn, 505 Lagrave avenue S. E., Frederick Coleman Joscelyn, age 7 years. Diphtheria was the cause of death. Burial was made Tuesday afternoon in Oak Hill cemetery. KEAN (Grand Rapids Press, 28 Apr 1917) April 22, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kean, 249 Griggs street, S. W., Hugh Kean, aged twenty years. Funeral services Thursday morning at t 9 o'clock at St. Francis Xavier's church. Burial at Northeast Leighton. KIMBROUGH (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Jun 1981) Holland T. Kimbrough, of Lawrenceburg, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away June 10. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2 pm at the Chapel Hill Memorial Garden Chapel, with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Grand Rapids. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Wells; one son, Mrs. Fred Kimbrough; two sister, Mrs. E. W. Beeler, Mrs. Frank Johnson; one step daughter, Mrs. Barbara Tompkins of Grand Rapids; several grandchildren. Freemon-Pettus Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. In charge of arrangements. KOSTAMO Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) (Root) Mrs. Florence (Billie) Kostamo, aged 56, of 3632 Michael SW, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Butterworth Hospital. Surviving are her husband Tauno; a daughter, Mrs. Fay (Marcia) VandeVort of Alto; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Homer (Nina) Garey, Sidney Root, both of Grand Rapids, Nelson of Hastings, Hazen of Sparta, Mrs. Zelma VanSlooten, of Cadillac, Mrs. Claude (Elma) Pikaart of Hesperia, Mrs. James (Zueletta) Mark of Grand Rapids. Services will be held Saturday afternoon 1:30 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Bishop Hohn Hughes and Elder Kenneth N. Simons officiating. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery. Members of the family will be at the chapel Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. KRAII (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Mrs. Ida Kraii, age 83, of 436 Worden st., SE passed away Thursday following a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband, Ralph, one daughter, Mrs. David A. VanVelsel; one son, Thomas Kraai; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; one brother, John Kimp. Services will be held Saturday afternoon 3 o'clock at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Rev. J. D. Eppings officiating. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs. Kraai reposes at the chapel where members of the family will meet relatives and friends Friday evening from 7 to 9, Saturday morning 11 to 12. LABEAU (Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) Mrs. Mary C. LaBeau, aged 82, passed away at the Michigan Christian Home Wednesday evening. She is survived by a nephew, Albert Cloutier of Jackson. Mrs. LaBeau reposes at the DeVries Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor John White, Jr. of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. LEAVER (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Jun 1981) (Kent City) Mrs. Gladys E. Leaver, aged 84, of 441 Pine Street, Fremont, formerly of Kent City, passed away Wednesday evening at Mercy Hospital. She is survived by her husband C. B. and family. Jack and Norma of Fremont, Dan and Juanita of Fruitport; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one nephew. Funeral Services will be held Saturday 1:30pm at Mamrelund Lutheran Church with Rev. Donald Johnson officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may meet the family at the funeral home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Mamrelund Lutheran Church. LITINSKI (Grand Rapids Herald, 01 Sept 1910) Maryann Litinski, age 86 years, died Tuesday at his home in Bay City, to which he removed three years ago, after 18 years of residence in Grand Rapids. The remains will be brought to this city and funeral services will be held Saturday morning from the residence of Frank Latzek, 190 Fourth street, and from St. Adalbert's Church. Interment will be in the Polish Catholic cemetery. LUTOSTANKSI (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Thomas R. Lutostanski, aged 78, of Rte. 2, Wayland, Dorr Township, passed away suddenly at his home Monday morning. Survivors include his wife, Stella; two sons, Richard and Henry, both of Wayland; three daughters, Mrs. John (Anna) Pattok of Wayland, Mrs. John (Florence) Sczykowski of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Conrad (Adeline) Markoski of Hilliards; 14 grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church. Hilliards, with Rev. Peter Jakubowski officiating. Interment church cemetery. Parish Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:30 p,m, and the Knights of Columbus Rosary at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Archer-Hampel Funeral Home, Wayland, where Mr. Lutostanski reposes. MAJCHRZAK (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Mrs. Tekla B. Majchrzak, aged 68, passed away suddenly Wednesday at her home, 1022 Washtenaw st. Lansing, Mich. Surviving are her husband Vincent; four daughters, Mrs. George Becker of Big Rapids, Mrs. R. Wayne Garlock of Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Joseph Day of Saginaw, Michigan, Mrs. Hunter Stockton of Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and fifteen grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Wanda Bright of Huntington Park, Calif. and Mrs. F. W. McCormick of Grand Rapids. The body of Mrs. Majchrzak will arrive late Friday afternoon and will repose at the Latzek Funeral Home, 648 Third st., NW, where relatives and friend will recite the Rosary Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Requiem Funeral Mass will be Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Adalbert;s church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. MAJCHRZAK (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Anthony J. Majchrzak, aged 72, of 723 Butterworth St. SW, veteran of World War I, a well known home contractor, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are his wife, Helen; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Bertha) Skopiec, Mrs. Casimer (Theresa) Roguszka, both of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Vincent of Lansing, Thomas of Detroit; several nieces and nephews. The deceased was a past commander of the Furniture City Post of the American Legion, past chef of DeGare of 40&8 and a member of St. Adelbert's Aid Society. Requiem High Mass will be sung Friday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Adelbert's Church, interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Majchrzak reposes at the Derezinski Latzek Funeral Home, where Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Viewing of the remains will be from Wednesday afternoon. MAJCHRZAK (Grand Rapids Press, 19 Apr 1968) Vincent Majchrzak, aged 85, of 1121 Hapeman St. Lansing, Mich., former resident of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday at St. Lawrence's Hospital. Surviving are the wife, Eva M.; four daughter, Mrs. George (Tekla) Becker of Big Rapids, Mrs. J. M. (Monica) Day of Saginaw, Mrs. H. L. (Connie) Stockton of Marina, Calif. Mrs. R. W. (Dorothy) Garloch of Lansing; four step-children, Mrs. R. W. (Lila) Felzke of Grand ledge, Mrs. R. J. (Marge) Galvin of Adrian, Mrs. B. W. (Lorain) Finkbiner of Satelite Beach, Fla.; a step-son, Norris E. Williams of Jackson; a brother, Thomas of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Skopiec, Mrs. Carl (Theresa) Roguska, both of Grand Rapids; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Mr. Majchrzak will be brought to the Derezinski-Latzek Funeral Home early Sunday morning and where the Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7 o'clock in St. Adalbert's Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. MAJCHRZAK (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Nov 1968) Mrs. Helen M. Majchrzak, age 72, widow of the late Anthony Majchrzak, passed away Wednesday at her residence, 723 Butterworth St. SW. Surviving are two sister, Mrs. Victoria Dale, Mrs. Edward (Mary) Siebeneicher, both of Grand Rapids. The deceased was a member of the Auxiliary Valley City Post 40 and 8. Requiem High mass will be sung Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Adalbert's Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Majchrzak reposes at the Derezinski-Latzek Funeral home where the Parish rosary will be recited Friday evening at 7 o'clock. MAJCHSZAK (Grand Rapids Press, 28 Apr 1917) April 24, at her home, 1108 Muskegon avenue, N. W., Mrs. Petronella Majchszak, aged fifty-nine years, wife of Anton Majchszak. Two daughters, four sons and eleven grandchildren also survive. Funeral services Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Adalbert's church. Burial in Polish catholic cemetery. MALINOWSKI (Grand Rapids Press, 30 Jun 1940) John Malinowski, Sr. age 89, passed away, Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tekla Majchrzak, 1022 W. Washtenaw st. Lansing. He is survived by three sons and four daughters, John Malinowski, Jr. of Muncie Ind.; Charles Malinowski of Grand Rapids, George Malinowski of Detroit, Mrs. Nettie Niedzielski of Bay City, Mrs. Tekla Majchrzak of Lansing, Mrs. Vanda Bright of Los Angeles, Cal. And Mrs. Helen McCormick of Grand Rapids; 17 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two sisters of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. James church in Grand Rapids. Interment in Mt. Calvary cemetery. The body reposes at the Latzek funeral home. MALINOWSKI (Grand Rapids Press, 01 Jul 1940) Funeral services for John Malinowski, Sr., aged 89, who passed away Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tekla Majchrzak, 1022 West Washtenaw St., Lansing, will be held Tuesday morning at St. James church. Interment in Mt. Calvary cemetery. The body reposes at the Latzek Funeral Home and relatives and friends are requested to meet there at 8 o'clock Monday evening to recite the Rosary. MCCUNE (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Nov 1968) Funeral services for Austin J. McCune, age 84, of 40 Alma St., Sparta, will be held Friday 2:00 p.m. at the Hessell-Cheslek Funeral Home. Interment South Casovia Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. MESMAN (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Nov 1968) Jerry J. Mesman, aged 50, owner of Mesman Music Center, and Craig Mesman, age 19, of 2325 passed away suddenly Monday evening following accidental injuries. Surviving are the wife and mother, Wilma; two sons and brothers, Bruce of Grand Rapids and Douglas at home; one grandson and nephew, Kurt; their step-mother and step-grandmother, Mrs. J. Messman of Ripon, Calif; two half-brothers and two half-sisters. Services will be held Friday afternoon 1:30 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Marinus Goote Officiating. Interment. Woodlawn Cemetery. Members of the family will be at the Chapel Thursday evening 7 to 9. Memorial contributions may be sent to Boston Square organ fund or to Pine Rest. MILLS (Grand Rapids Press, 28 Apr 1917) April 24, at his home in Wyoming township, John W. Mills, aged eighty-one. He had resided in Kent county fifty years. Survived by son, Fred and daughter, Mrs. Samuel Cook. Funeral at he home Thursday at 2 o'clock. Burial in Grandville cemetery. O'DELL (Grand Rapids Press, 16 Feb 1975) Douglas J. O'Dell, aged 73, of 538 Daniel SE Kentwood, passed away Sunday February 16, 1975 at the Osteopathic Hospital. Surviving are his wife Florence; a daughter Darline O'Dell of Kentwood; a son and daughter-in-law Eugene and Delores O'Dell of Jenison; grandchildren Don and Judy O'Dell of Grand Ledge; Elizabeth O'Dell of Jenison; two sister Mrs. Vida Burch of Kewadin, Mich. and Mrs. Hilda Backensto of Ft. Myers, Fla., several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 PM at the funeral chapel with his Pastor the Rev. Wayne F. Kubik of the Plymouth Congregational Church officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may call Monday from 7 to 9, and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mr. O'Dell reposes at the Vanderpool-Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division. Bruce Stegena, Director. PARKER (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Jun 1981) Mrs. Josephine M. Parker, aged 94, formerly of Corinne St. SW., passed away Wednesday evening at Olds Manor. Surviving are nieces and nephews, and good friends, Eugene and Janet Osternink of Grand Rapids. Complete funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 at the Sullivan-Borr Chapel. Rev. Phillip E. Reikow of South Congregational Church officiating. Encryptment in Graceland Mausoleum. Family will receive visitors Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the funeral home. PEELEN (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Jun 1981) Mrs. Ruth Peelen, aged 78, a former Teacher in Wyoming School System, passed away Thursday morning at Butterworth Hospital. Surviving are her sons, Allyn Peelen of Grand Rapids, Duane Peelen of Scottsdale, AZ and their families. Services will be held Monday afternoon 1:30 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Rev. George E. Gardiner officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. The family will be at the chapel Sunday 2 to 5. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Calvary Undenominational Church. PURCEY (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Jess Purcey, aged 63, passed away Thursday morning at his home, 4001 Three Mile rd., NE. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; one daughter, Mrs. Peter (Leola) Lamberts, of Comstock Park; one son, Moyer J. Purcey, of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren; three sister, Mrs. Walter Waters, of Muskegon, Mrs. Alfred Taldo of Irving, Texas, and Mrs. Maurice Anderson of Muskegon; five brothers, Carl, of Grand Rapids, Earl of Fremont, Claude of Spring Lake, Lawrence of Hesperia and Clyde Purcey of Los Angeles, Calif. and one half-sister, Mrs. Amy Warner of Douglas, Mich. Mr. Purcey reposes at the VanStrien-Alman Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday, afternoon. Rev. Raymond L. Boadway officiating. Interment, Fairplains cemetery. QUICK (Grand Rapids Press, 16 Feb 1975) Mr. Maurice R. Quick, age 80, of 4 Alten NE., passed away Sunday morning in Kent community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Lelamae; two daughters, Mrs. Phillip (Eloise) Mange of Silver Spring, Maryland, Mrs. Torsten (Cynthia) Edvar of State college, Penn.; a step-daughter, Mrs. David (Linda) Gletzen of Grand Rapids; two sisters Miss Theodora R. Quick of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Irvin (Helen) Dawson of Stockton, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and two nephews. Mr. Quick was taken to the Metcalf Mortuary, where the family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Maurice A. Fetty will officiate at services in Mayflower congregational Church, 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Lowell. The family suggests memorials to the Music Fund of Mayflower Congregation Church, Metcalf & Jonkhoff. RAYHERT (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Walter J. Rayhert, aged 62, of 715 Alpine av., NW passed away early Wednesday morning at the late residence. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Regina B. Rayhert, two daughters, Sr. DeLelba D.S.D. at St. Mary's hospital, Wausau, Wis., and Mrs. George (Lorraine) Geiger of Belding, Mich.; one son, Edward F. Rayhert of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren; one sister, Lottie of Columbus, Ohio; his stepfather, Stanley Poliszuk of Grand Rapids; a stepbrother, Edward Poliszuk in Key West, Fla.; a stepsister, Mrs. Matt Kik of Kent City, Mich. Relatives, neighbors and friends are requested to recite the Rosary Friday evening at 7 p.m. Solemn Requiem High Mass will be sung Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Adalbert's church. Interment Holy Cross cemetery. The body reposes in the Arsulowicz Brothers Funeral Chapel. RITZEMA (Grand Rapids Press, 16 Feb 1975) Mrs. Jennie Ritzema Aged 77 of 2001 28th S. SW, Wyoming, passed away Sunday February 16, 1975 at the Hudsonville Christian Rest Home. Surviving are three sons, Donald of Midland and Gerald of Grand Rapids and H. John of Grandville; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; four brothers, Joseph, John and Henry Kooyers all of Grand Rapids and Raymon Kooyers of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Rosalie) Seymer and Mrs. Donald (Ruby) Peat, both of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Tuesday at the funeral home with her pastor Dr. Stanley H. Forkner of the Wyoming Park United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Tuesday at the Grandville Chapel of the Cook Funeral Home. ROBERTS (Grand Rapids Press, 01 Jul 1940) Herbert M. Roberts, ages 82, passed away early Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herman Gross of Walker station. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hildreth Funeral Home. Interment Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Roberts reposes at the funeral home. ROGUSKA (Grand Rapids Press, 16 Feb 1975) Casimer J. (Carl) Roguska, aged 80, a Veteran of World War I, of 2070 Monroe Ave. NW., passed away Saturday after a prolonged illness. Surviving are his wife, Theresa; one son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Maury Roguska; five grandsons; one brother, Stanley Roguska, one sister, Miss Mary Roguska, all of Grand Rapids. The deceased was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. The Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00. The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday morning at 11:00 in Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Roguska reposes at the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, West Stocking ave. at Third St. NW. ROGUSKA (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Jun 1981) Mrs. Therese M. Roguska, aged 85, of 2070 Monroe Avenue NW, the widow of Casimer J. Roguska, passed away Thursday June 11, 1981 at St. Mary's Hospital. She is survived by one son, Maury Roguska and wife Helvi of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren, Randy, David, Michael, Thomas and Mark; one brother Thomas Majchrzak of Grand Rapids and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Roguska was a retired Friend of the Court of Superior Court in Grand Rapids and was an Assistant Probation Officer. A Memorial Mass will be offered at 10:00 Saturday morning in St. Jude's church with Rev. Msgr. Charles D. Brophy as Celebrant. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. STEENBERGEN (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Mrs. Anna Steenbergen, aged 75, of 25 Elmwood NE, passed away at her home Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by her husband, Arie; one daughter, Mrs. Henry Postema; one granddaughter, Carole Ann; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Hoeksema of Bear Lake, Mrs. John Jeltema and Mrs. Louis Van'tHof both of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Arend K. Lenderink and Bernard K. Lenderink, both of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Steenbergen reposes at the VanZee-Creston Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the Creston Christian Reformed church. Rev. Renze DeGroot officiating Interment Fairplains cemetery. STEFFIN (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Mr. William h. Steffen aged 75 of Long Island, N.Y., passed away early Tuesday morning in a local nursing home. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. John (Minnie) Hummel of 2146 Kalamazoo Ave, SE one nephew, William C. Steffen, of N. J.; two nieces, Mrs. Winnifred Kelso of N..J. , Mrs. Herbert Graham of N. Y. Mr. Steffen reposes at the Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 1225 Lake Dr. SE. where services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Garden. The family will be at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. STEGLICH (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) Miss Ruth E. Steglich, aged 81, of 259 Orchard Hill SE, passed away Monday night at the Sunshine Hospital. Surviving are a sister Mrs. Jacob E. Meengs of Grand Rapids; a brother, Frederick C. Steglich, Waban, Mass.; a nephew, Norman R. Meengs, Grand Rapids and three nieces, Miss Joyce M. Meengs and Mrs. Grodon F. Stewart, both of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Balden Dismore of Seaford, Del. Miss Steglich was taken to the Metcalf Mortuary where services will be held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon. Rev. Doanld B. Strobe of First Methodist Church will officiate. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. SVOBODA (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Nov 1968) John Svoboda, aged 76, of 604 Harlan Ave. NE, passed away Thursday morning at the residence after a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Frances) Roskiewicz and Mrs. Stephen (Lorraine) Jarmula; three sons, Joseph, Edward and Albert all of Grand Rapids; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Arsulowicz Brothers East Mortuary, 937 Michigan St. NE. Elder Charles M. Chupa of the Bible Students Association officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Mr. Svoboda reposes in the East Mortuary. SVOBODA (Grand Rapids Press, 16 Feb 1975) Joseph W. Svoboda, aged 78, formerly of Ada, passed away Monday morning at Blodgett Memorial hospital following a long illness. Surviving are his wife Lottie; the children Dr. and Mrs. Roger F. (Yvonne) Spring of Grand Rapids; Rev and Mrs. Gordon J. (Sharon) Svoboda of Bangor, Maine, five grandchildren, Melissa M. and Drew F. Spring, Gordon J. II, Brite E. and Dolf W. Svoboda; and one great-granddaughter, one sister, Mrs. George Morris; one brother Frank V. Svoboda of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday 1pm at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Rev. Jack Richardson of Ada Congregational Church officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will be at the Chapel Monday 7 to 9, Tuesday 3 to 4 and 7 to 9. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ada Congregational Church Memorial Fund. SYPNIEWSKI (Grand Rapids Press, 16 Feb 1975) Leon Marvin Sypniewski, age 57, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday morning in Carmichael, Cal. Surviving are his wife Marge; one daughter Mrs. John (Pat) Stradler; one grandson Brett, all of Carmichael, Cal; one sister Mrs. Al (Sophie) Swincicki; two brothers Stanely and Richard all of Grand Rapids. The Funeral Mass and burial will be Thursday morning in Carmichael, Cal. For further information call Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, 458-1297. TENBROEK (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Nov 1968) Christian M. TenBroek, aged 78, of 916 San Jose Dr. SE, passed away at Blodgett Memorial Hospital Wednesday noon. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. David A. (Nancy) Wallace of Ada, a sister, Mrs. Henry C. Brooks of Grand Rapids, three grandchildren, Wendy, Susan and Julie Wallace, and nieces and nephews. Mr. TenBroek was taken to the Metcalf Mortuary where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dr. Bruce H. Masselink, his pastor, of Mayflower Congregational Church, will officiate. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, will be private. The family suggests to those who wish to pay tribute make memorials to the Kent County Chapter, American Cancer Society, 21 Ottawa Ave. NW. VANZEE (Grand Rapids Press, 01 Jul 1940) Hiram VanZee, aged 83, of 1715 Martin, S. E., passed away at his home Sunday evening. He is survived by this widow, Minnie; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Shook, Mrs. Josephine Grebel, and Mrs. Lizzie Canfield of Minneapolis, Minn.; two sons, William and Harry; fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Workman Funeral Home. Burial in Garfield Park cemetery. VISSER (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Jun 1981) Mr. John C. Visser, aged 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his children Gene and Sonia, Marie and Lil, Gerald and Joyce, Ken and Ann Marie Visser. Trudy and Jim Bouman; 12 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one brother Rollie Visser of Arizona; four step-children and their spouses; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday afternoon 1:30 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Rev. John Schaal officiating Interment Plainfield Township Cemetery. The family will be at the chapel Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. VROOM (Grand Rapids Press, 21 Nov 1968) Mrs. John (Wilhelmina) Vroom, age 80, passed away early Wednesday morning at her home, 1138 Chippewa Dr. SE. Surviving are two daughters, Anne and Henrietta Vroom at home; two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Henry VanZyl of Chicago and Dr. H. J. VanZyl and Mrs. John Terpstra of Grand Rapids. Services will be held Saturday afternoon 1:30 at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Dr. Seymour VanDyken officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will be at the chapel Thursday evening 7 to 9 and Friday 3 to 4 and 7 to 9. WELCH (Grand Rapids Press, 10 May 1966) William Robert Welch, aged 55, of 3450 Cot Ave. NE, passed away Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Majorie P.; one son, Norman R. of Grand Rapids; one grandson, Norman Lee. Mr. Welch reposes at the VanStrien-Aman Mortuary, 1833 Plainfield Ave. NE, where funeral service will be held a t 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Robert Lignell of Faith Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Fairplains Cemetery. Those desiring in lieu of flowers; may make contributions to the Wagner-Welch Mercy Fund for education and research of St. Mary's Hospital. YONKER (Grand Rapids Press, 23 Nov 1956) Mrs. Elizabeth Yonker, age 82, passed away Wednesday morning at her home near Freeport. Surviving are two brothers, James Yonker of Lake Odessa and George Yonker of Freeport; one aunt, Mrs. John Malcom of Hastings; five nieces; six nephews and several cousins. Miss Yonker reposes at the Winchester Funeral Home in Freeport. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Freeport Methodist Church. Internment Freeport cemetery. dz