John Chamness

John Chamness, age 74, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Vivian Chamness. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen; daughter, Joy and Allen Brock. Funeral services will be held on Friday 12 pm at Gaines United Brethren Church, 1612 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, with Pastor Kelly Burnside officiating. Interment Holy Corners Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 5-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia and Friday one hour prior to the service at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Gaines Church Mission Funds or the Food Bank of West Michigan.

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September 06, 2018

Dear Karen, Our prayers are with you, hoping you find comfort, peace and strength in the only one, JESUS CHRIST!

- JERRY GOOD AND FAMILY

September 05, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers. Love and lots of hugs set your way.

- Joshua and Tamberlynn Gibbs

September 04, 2018

So sorry to hear this. I graduated with John. He sat right behind me in band. Always enjoyed talking to him when he came back for a visit Just had our 55 reunion and people asked about him. Rip Pinky

- Linda Collins

September 04, 2018

Karen & Joy, Your in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many memories of your visits to our homes in Minnesota and Iowa too. Thinking of you as celebrate Cousin John and his life. Dede & family

- Dehnel Tuttle Eekhoff

September 04, 2018

Dearest Karen and Joy, Please know you are in our prayers for comfort. You have both been so good to John. May you find much comfort through God and your good time memories. Marlina and Janet Pattee

- Marlin and Janet Pattee

September 04, 2018

Our hearts are with you at this sad time. Karen, you blessed John with such a good life - even the difficult days were made better because you were with him.

- George and Davilyn Atkeson

September 04, 2018

Karen, was very sadden to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Johns life and home-going...

- Whitey and MaryJo Boerema

September 04, 2018

Hugs and prayers Karen and Joy. So sorry to hear about be John.

- Kay Grinage