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Alanna Christine Hart-VanTil, age 44, of Grand Rapids left us on Monday, June 21, 2021 at her home.  Alanna was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 28, 1977 the daughter of Jack and Ulrike (Carpenter) Hart. She graduated from Forest Hills Central High School class of 1995.   Alanna was a devoted mother, passionate friend, and poured empathy, warmth, and love into everyone who was lucky enough to cross her path. Alanna is survived by her mother, Ulrike (Carpenter) Hart, her...

Phyllis Hart, aged 100, of Ft. Myers, Florida, departed this life and went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, her husband, Robert (“Bob”), and her son-in-law, Morton Crane.  She is survived by her daughters Beth Crane, Mary (John Kovach) Hart, Marcia (Jeffrey) Baker, many nieces and nephews, and close companion Benjamin Elkin. Phyllis was born in 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Samuel and...

Arrangements are being handled with:  Curley Funeral Home 6116 W 111th St. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 708-422-2700

Mary E. Van Ess passed away to her heavenly home peacefully on Sunday June 13, 2021 at the age of 91.  She was born on February 9, 1930 in Grand Rapids to the late Howard and Ethel Kelly.  Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 70 years Jack Van Ess, son Bill Van Ess, grandson Paul Van Ess, brother and sister-in-law Larry and Doris Kelly, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gary and Judy Bylsma, sister-in-law Dolores Cooper and nieces and nephews, Lynn (David) Zevenbergen,...

Richard Aloysius Cebelak, age 78 of Grand Rapids, died on June 13, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents Aloysius and Julia Cebelak and his sister Elizabeth Cebelak.  Rich is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia, three sons, Craig (Donna), Paul and John Cebelak, siblings, Ruthy (Chuck) Bennett, Mary Helen (Bill) DeLiefde, Jimmy Cebelak and Geralyn (Kurt) Winks, nieces and nephews, Scott (Kristen), Steve, Chris (Lauren), Brett (Meta), James (Liz), Rebecca...

Arrangements are being handled with: Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 First Ave. NW Winchester, TN37398 931-580-2224

Margaret Simon, aged 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 11, 2021 after an extended illness.  A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Margaret graduated from Central High School and enrolled in vocational training afterwards.  Accepting a position with Blackmer Pump, Margaret went on to become a cornerstone of the organization for over 55 years.  She was the Executive Engineering Administrative Assistant to numerous Engineering Vice Presidents over the term of...

Amy Lou Burgess, age 54, of Grand Rapids lost her battle with cancer in the early hours of Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Amy was born in Cambridge, MA December 7, 1966 to Rev. Ray and Martha (Danforth) Burgess.  She graduated from City High School and went on to Albion College to get her BA in English. After taking a break from Michigan in North Carolina, Amy came back to stay in the mid 90s and settled in Grand Rapids.  Amy was a hard worker.  Although she wore many hats over the...

Brenda Jane Roberts passed away on Tuesday June 1, 2021 at the age of 69.  She was born on October 12, 1951 in Grand Rapids to the late Philip and Minnie Roberts.  She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Philip Roberts Jr., nieces Jodie Roberts and Julie Beth Holst and nephew Jason Roberts.  She was preceded in death by her brother David Roberts in 2003.  A special thank you to the staff at Hope Network for the wonderful care Brenda received over the many years she...