Kiel Raymond Bentz

May 3, 1986 ~
November 25, 2021

Kiel Raymond Bentz, age 35, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly from complications from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Kiel was a 2004 Wyoming Park High School graduate, where he lettered in soccer. He had a heart of gold. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, and working on his truck. He was a loving boyfriend and fiance to Casey for 6 years. He will be dearly missed as a loving son, brother, brother-in-law, and son-in-law. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Hilda Bentz, M.Dale and Verlie Dunaway. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Ray and Darlene Bentz; fiancee, Casey Yonkers; sisters, SFC Brandi and SFC Travis Winstead, Dayle Bentz; mother and father-in-law, Tobin and Shelley Graham; brother-in-law, Kyle and Tracey Yonkers; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He will be greatly missed by friends and coworkers at Benteler Automotive Hagen, where he worked for 15 years on third shift. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, December 15, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Michigan (https://www.lls.org/mi-in).

Visitation
Wednesday, December 15
2:00pm - 4:00pm

MKD - Wyoming
4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
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Phone: (616) 534-5417

Visitation
Wednesday, December 15
6:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Wyoming
4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-5417

Funeral
Thursday, December 16
11:00am

MKD - Wyoming
4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-5417

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December 15, 2021 2:22pm
Ray & Darlene - We know that this is an extremely difficult time with Kiel's passing and Ray's rcovery but just know that we are lifting you all up in prayer during it. We are so sorry that you have to go thru this. Missing Kiel will be hard but also thinking about him and remembering his life will bring you great joy if you let it. 🙏💕

- Dan & Betty Besteman

November 29, 2021 4:29pm
Dayle, our hearts are broken for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have made a donation in honor of your wonderful brother. Comfort and hugs, From your friends at the Gift Shop. Peggy, Linda, Anne & Bonnie

- Peggy Rykse

November 27, 2021 6:05pm
Darlene and Ray, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Kiel being such a happy little guy.

- Leslie McCrum




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