Nicole "Niki" Zimmerman
Niki Zimmerman went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 12, 2024 after a short battle with metastatic breast cancer. Niki was born on May 14, 1978 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the delight of John and Sandra VandenBoom. After Niki graduated from Northview High School in 1996 and attended college at Grand Valley State University, she went on to work as a Veterinary Assistant for 24 years at Cat Clinic North following one of her great passions of working with animals.On...
Niki Zimmerman went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 12, 2024 after a short battle with metastatic breast cancer. Niki was born on May 14, 1978 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the...
Kristen Herweyer
Kristen Lynne Herweyer, age 47, of Rockford, Michigan, joined her parents (Tom & Marcia Cook) in heaven peacefully Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, surrounded by family after battling long running health issues.She was a 1995 graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High and received her degree with a focus on marketing from Davenport University. In 2012 she married Michael Herweyer and together they had two beautiful girls: Abigail and Grace. Kristen had a zest for life and...
Kristen Lynne Herweyer, age 47, of Rockford, Michigan, joined her parents (Tom & Marcia Cook) in heaven peacefully Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, surrounded by family after battling long...
Gene Goulooze
Gene David Goulooze entered his heavenly home early Sunday morning, June 9, 2024. He joined his dear wife, Ruth who preceded him in 2012. He was born February 18, 1928 to Martin and Kate Goulooze in Rockford Michigan. He lived most of his life in Grand Rapids until 2014 when he moved with his son to Jackson, TN.During his young adult life, he worked hard and became a successful businessman. Eventually, he became Vice President of F.W. Grotenhuis Underwriters. Following that he...
Gene David Goulooze entered his heavenly home early Sunday morning, June 9, 2024. He joined his dear wife, Ruth who preceded him in 2012. He was born February 18, 1928 to Martin and...
Laurie Grund
Laurie Ann Grund was born on June 11, 1976 in Elgin, IL, the 2nd of four daughters of Linda and Gary Grund, affectionately known as "The Grund Girls".Laurie was determined to live her life, despite being chronically ill. She attended Western Michigan University to pursue her interest in Egyptology that she gained with her fascination for the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. She loved cooking. Cooking allowed Laurie to be expressive and show her love for those who ate her food. She...
Laurie Ann Grund was born on June 11, 1976 in Elgin, IL, the 2nd of four daughters of Linda and Gary Grund, affectionately known as "The Grund Girls".Laurie was determined to live her...
Patsy Lindquist
Patsy Ruth Lindquist, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 25, 1935, she was the daughter of Charles and Alma Bacon. Patsy began her working career as a beautician after graduating from South High School, having worked in many salons before transitioning into sales and interior design until her eventual retirement. She is lovingly survived by her son, Paul Williamson; grandsons, Roger and Zachary Williamson;...
Patsy Ruth Lindquist, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 25, 1935, she was the daughter of Charles and Alma Bacon....
Stephen Friedl
Stephen F. Friedl, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was 64 years old.Steve was born to Marianne and Friedrich (Fritz) Friedl on October 20, 1959, in Grand Rapids, MI. He grew up with his two siblings, Sybille and Harold, and attended East Kentwood High School where he excelled in tennis and academics.After graduating from high school, he attended Aquinas College as an undergraduate. He then attended medical school at...
Stephen F. Friedl, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. He was 64 years old.Steve was born to Marianne and Friedrich (Fritz) Friedl on...
Mary Knee
Mary Elizabeth Knee, age 91, of Spring Lake, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The daughter of Charles and Marjorie (Buchanan) Palmer, she was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 16, 1933. Mary was known for being well put together and for her infamous pink lipstick. She was always very social and together with her beloved husband, enjoyed the friendships of many. For many years they loved times spent boating on Spring Lake and Lake Michigan and sharing times with great...
Mary Elizabeth Knee, age 91, of Spring Lake, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The daughter of Charles and Marjorie (Buchanan) Palmer, she was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April...
Yvonne Jasperse
Yvonne Jasperse, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26th, 2024.Yvonne was born in Evart, MI to Herman and Nellie Karsten. She spent her working career in service as a nurse; first in obstetrics at Butterworth Hospital, then in geriatrics at Luther Village, where she retired as the Executive Director of Nursing. Yvonne was very active in her church and was the first woman elder elected to the consistory of Bethany Reformed Church. She was a devotedwife and mother; loved to...
Yvonne Jasperse, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26th, 2024.Yvonne was born in Evart, MI to Herman and Nellie Karsten. She spent her working career in service as a nurse; first in...
Carol Beernink
Carol Rae Beernink, age 78, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away at home on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024. Born on July 16, 1945, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of James and Catherine (Wiersma) Buffinga. Carol was a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School where she was a cheerleader and went on to become a nurse in healthcare through Blodgett Nursing School. She was active in the Kent County Medical Society Auxiliary and throughout the years she was also very active with Goodwill...
Carol Rae Beernink, age 78, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away at home on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024. Born on July 16, 1945, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of James and Catherine...
Doris Frobel
Doris Charlotte Frobel, age 91, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024.Doris was born in Wyandotte, MI on August 5, 1932, the daughter of Paul and Charlotte (Heine)Waschilewsky. She graduated fromTheodore RooseveltHighSchoooland went on to enter Valparaiso University where she graduated with a degree in social work. Doris married Luther Frobel on August20,1955. They lived in Laramie, Wyoming while Luther...
Doris Charlotte Frobel, age 91, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024.Doris was born in Wyandotte, MI on August 5, 1932, the daughter of Paul and Charlotte...
