Tieke DeFouw
Services are pending at this time.
Services are pending at this time.
R. Paul Clodfelder
It is with great sadness we announce that R. Paul Clodfelder, MD, passed away on July 16, after a recent cancer diagnosis, surrounded by loving family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Paul was born to Raymond and Edith Clodfelder on March 21, 1936, in Lebanon, Illinois. He attended Washington University in St. Louis for his undergrad degree and then earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. He served...
It is with great sadness we announce that R. Paul Clodfelder, MD, passed away on July 16, after a recent cancer diagnosis, surrounded by loving family. He was a beloved husband, father,...
Darrell Van Orsdel
Visitation will be held on Friday July 12, 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Darrell's name may be made to Emmanuel Hospice.
Visitation will be held on Friday July 12, 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Darrell's name may be made to Emmanuel...
Jeffrey Beusse
Jeffrey Henry Beusse, born on March 22, 1944, in Hollywood, California, was adopted by James Henry Beusse and Jeannette Mellema Beusse. He spent his youth in Denver, Colorado, where he graduated from South High School and led the debate team to a state title. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Kalamazoo College and studied for a quarter at Wilhelm University in Münster, Germany, graduating with the class of 1966. Jeff earned a Master of Arts in English Literature from the...
Jeffrey Henry Beusse, born on March 22, 1944, in Hollywood, California, was adopted by James Henry Beusse and Jeannette Mellema Beusse. He spent his youth in Denver, Colorado, where he graduated...
Bryson Hoff
Bryson “Bryce” Bindley Hoff, age 93, of East Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1931, in Somerville, NJ to the late Bindley and Marguerite (Amerman) Hoff.Bryce grew up in Summit, NJ, having spent many summers on the Jersey shore where his family gathered for many memorable years. He graduated from Summit High School in 1948 and went on to attend Drew University from 1948-1950 and received his BA in Economics in...
Bryson “Bryce” Bindley Hoff, age 93, of East Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born on February 4, 1931, in Somerville, NJ to the late...
Pamela Kidd
Pam is survived by her husband, best friend, and love of her life, Riley Jensen, and by beloved children, Sarah Kidd, and Matthew Kidd (Saralyn Masselink), stepchildren, Regan Jensen Michaels (Steve), and Randall Jensen (Frances), and four grandchildren, Mason Dylan Kidd, Frances Michaels, Giselle Michaels, and Eliot Kidd. She is also survived by her beloved sister Debbie Pettit of Portland, Oregon. Pam was born in Annapolis, MD, on the grounds of the Naval Academy to a...
Pam is survived by her husband, best friend, and love of her life, Riley Jensen, and by beloved children, Sarah Kidd, and Matthew Kidd (Saralyn Masselink), stepchildren, Regan Jensen...
Donald Smith
Donald Stewart Smith passed away suddenly on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 78, after a hard-fought battle against cancer. He was born on September 13, 1945, growing up in his beloved hometown of Birmingham, Michigan.Given Don’s early academic career (he often joked that he graduated high school only because they wanted him out) you may have been surprised by how important education was to him throughout his life. After attending Birmingham Public Schools, he enrolled at...
Donald Stewart Smith passed away suddenly on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 78, after a hard-fought battle against cancer. He was born on September 13, 1945, growing up in his beloved...
Virginia Knapp
Virginia Louise Knapp “Ginny”, age 75, has gone to her eternal home to be in the presence of Jesus, her Redeemer and Lord. She is now able to glorify and praise Christ, her risen Lord, both now and into eternity.She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob”, her sisters Marilyn (Paul) Gess, Cherie Carigon, brother Gerry (Cindy) Rose; sons, Greg Roush and James Roush and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.Ginny graduated from Bronson school of nursing and was...
Virginia Louise Knapp “Ginny”, age 75, has gone to her eternal home to be in the presence of Jesus, her Redeemer and Lord. She is now able to glorify and praise Christ, her risen Lord,...
Jeanne DeJong
Jeanne Ann DeJong passed away peacefully on Monday June 24, 2024 at the age of 72 into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Grand Rapids on October 15, 1951 to the late Arthur and Helen Romence. Jeanne will be forever remembered by her husband of 45 beautiful years Larry DeJong, sons Brandon DeJong, Andrew (Bethany) DeJong, grandchildren Maddie, Holly, Georgia and Donald, brothers Jack (Lija) Romence, Arthur (Julie) Romence, sister Joanne (Donald) Martis and sister-in-law...
Jeanne Ann DeJong passed away peacefully on Monday June 24, 2024 at the age of 72 into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Grand Rapids on October 15, 1951 to the late Arthur and...
Nancy Gordon
Nancy Gordon, age 92, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with her children at her side. Her precious husband, John, preceded her in death in 2019. Nancy is survived by her son John Gordon, Jr. and daughter Susan Rollo, grandchildren: David (Nina), Katie, and Will Gordon; Michael, Melissa, Nicole, and Jennifer Rollo; great-grandson Mateo Rollo, and great-granddaughter Holly Rollo. Nancy is also survived by sisters-in-law Marge McGehee, Lois Lanning and Beth Gordon....
Nancy Gordon, age 92, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with her children at her side. Her precious husband, John, preceded her in death in 2019. Nancy is survived by her son John...
