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Obituary

Remembering Joshua VanEssen

Joshua VanEssen, aged 31 of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Skylah; mother, Becki; father, Mike (Kris); brother Nick (Courtney), sister Katelyn Clark; aunts, Sheri Swan and Tammy Sellner and families. A funeral service for Josh will be held on Sunday at 2:00 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 1-2 pm prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of West Michigan.

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Tribute Messages

November 19, 2017 2:25pm

Dear Becki, I just heard of your terrible loss - Peggy told me - and I wanted to tell you how sad we both are for you and your family. We will think of you a great deal this year, and we hope that you will find some peace. Paul & Peggy

— Paul Critelli

October 15, 2017 2:39am

My sincere sympathy to you and your family. May God give You strength to endure the pain you are going through. Love you!

— Doris Robinson

October 14, 2017 8:16pm

Becki and family we are so sorry for your loss may God wrap his arms around you all during this difficult time. Tilman - Mary Mathis.

— Mary Mathis

October 14, 2017 9:55am

I'm so sorry for your loss I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

— Felicia mumper

October 14, 2017 3:27am

We are so sorry for your loss. Sending up prayers and condolences. We are thinking about you and your family during this rough time.

— Josh and Melissa Genther

October 14, 2017 1:58am

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

— Josie D'Amico

October 14, 2017 12:05am

Becki, so so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family

— Shannon Silva

October 13, 2017 6:42pm

Mike & Tammy, my childhood friends big hugs to you two. All my sympathy to both of you and the rest of your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

— karen pigeon tayon

October 13, 2017 6:37pm

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Debra Hoek and family.

— Debra Hoek

October 13, 2017 6:27pm

My prayers are with u all during this time of sorrow..

— Ann Gaiser

October 13, 2017 5:41pm

Becki, Truly sorry for your loss. In this heart breaking time for you i will be praying.

— Tiffany sperry

October 13, 2017 3:42pm

Becki, Katelyn, Nick I'm am so sorry for your loss...Prayers are going up for the family as you go through this difficult time. ❤

— Janice Davis

October 13, 2017 1:43pm

So sorry to hear this, Rest easy in heaven Josh you will be missed

— Josh Coulter

October 13, 2017 1:40pm

Sooo very sorry for your loss. We love all of you and we hurt with you. Prayers continue for all of you during this difficult time.

— Sue & Marty Allerding

October 13, 2017 1:30pm

Becki, So sorry for you and your families loss. Praying for comfort and peace for you.

— Dave Boer

October 13, 2017 1:17pm

Our deepest sympathies to the VanEssen family during this difficult time. We will keep your family in our prayers for strength and comfort,. May your cherished memories of Joshua bring you comfort in the days ahead.

— Bruce and Marilyn Starring

October 13, 2017 12:42pm

So sorry to hear of your loss Van Essen family. Sue and I will keep you all in our prayers. Be strong. Brian and Sue Kane

— BRIAN & SUE KANE

October 13, 2017 12:15pm

Mike, Becki, Sherri, Tammy we are so very sad for you all. We love you and you are all in our prayers along with family we have not met.

— Roger and Susan. miller

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