ᐅ Michigan Death Notices 2009-2024
Simmons, Wallace, W, Vlasta, Violet, Viola, Vera, Venetta, Vendela...

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▰ Wallace E "Wally" Simmons

Died December 26, … More Information
Wallace E "Wally" Simmons, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, entered into eternal rest December 26, 2005. Wallace was 70.
Obituary published: December 27, 2005 in "SturgisJournal"

▰ W Lee Simmons

Died January 26, … More Information
W Lee Simmons, age 64 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 26, 2004.
Obituary published: January 27, 2004 in "Kalamazoo Gazette"

▰ Vlasta Emerick Booth Simmons

Died May 28, … More Information
Vlasta Emerick Booth Simmons, age 93 of Saginaw, Michigan, entered eternal life May 28, 2008.
Obituary published: May 29, 2008 in "PJ (FL)"

▰ Violet M (Huntley) Simmons

Died May 17, … More Information
Violet M (Huntley) Simmons, age 84 of Bellaire, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 17, 1999.
Obituary published: May 18, 1999 in "Traverse R-E"

▰ Viola I Simmons

Died July 07, … More Information
Viola I Simmons, born May 3, 1929 entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 7, 2017 in Michigan. Viola was 88. Tags: #Department #Natural #Lansing #Lakeland #Florida #Lake #Melvin #Simmons #Dale #Charles #Beulah #Beatrice #Darla #Lewis #Barbara #Kurtz #Steve #Wren #Verva #Weeks #Service #Gorsline #Michigan #Veterans #Waverly #Eaton #Grand #American #Association #Midwest #Paysphere #Chicago
Obituary: Viola I. Simmons was born May 3, 1929 in Edmore, the daughter of the late Owen and Della LeFever, passed away 7, 2017 at the age of 88. Viola retired from the Department of Natural Resources. She was a lifelong Lansing resident. Viola was an avid fisherman, enjoyed crafts and dancing especially polka. She was very loving and supportive to all of her family. During the winter months she was a resident of Lakeland, Florida and during the summer months she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family at Lake Odessa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin Joe Simmons (1999); Son, Dale Joe Simmons (2006); 3 brothers, Bob, Ray and Charles Bud LeFever; 2 sisters, Beulah Stimpert, and Beatrice Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Darla (Bob) Lewis, and Barbara (Bob) Kurtz; son Steve (Pam Wren) Simmons; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sister Verva Toots Weeks and several nieces and nephews.
A Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on 13, 2017 at Gorsline Runciman s, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48912. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00- 8:00 p.m. on at the funeral home.
For those desiring, contributions can be made to the Veterans 3573 S Waverly Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, the Veterans National , Grand Rapids, Michigan or the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate 3816 Paysphere Cir, Chicago, IL 60674.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman s, Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com

▰ Viola I Simmons

Died July 07, … More Information
Viola I Simmons, born May 3, 1929 joined the Lord July 7, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. Viola was 88.
Family members and close friends: , Fred And Gloria Stacey, Bonnie Jordan, Roxanne Hoyland, D. Jean Lodge-rials, Vicki Butler, Harry Lush, Ron Vermillion, Lorie Weber, Dorene Whitbey

▰ Vera W Simmons

Died November 25, … More Information
Vera W Simmons, of Detroit, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 25, 1995. Vera was 94.
Obituary published: November 26, 1995 in "Detroit News"

▰ Vera W Simmons

Died November 25, … More Information
Vera W Simmons, a resident of Grosse Pointe, Michigan for decades, died November 25, 1995 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan at the age of 94.
Obituary published: November 26, 1995 in "Detroit News"

▰ Venetta Zorine Simmons

Died February 17, … More Information
Venetta Zorine Simmons, born October 21, 1938 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 17, 2016 in Springfield, Michigan. Venetta was 77. Tags: #Viola #Pansy #Nathanel #Hezekiah #Lillian #Jeanette #Annette #Pharon #Olevity #Tallahassee #Florida #Missionary #Church #High #York #Venetta #Florence #Baptist #Corona #John #Queens #Gary #Karen #Regina #Albion #Michigan #Kellogg #Creek #Parents #Teachers #Macedonia #Lord #Blake- #Cromueland #Smith #Archer #Atlanta #Russ #Charlie #Edwards #Flint #Graveside #Riverside #Street #Pastor #Tidd #Finley
Obituary: Venetta Zorine Simmons, age 77, of Springfield, MI (formerly of Albion, MI) went with the Lord on , 17, 2016. She was born on 21, 1938 in Tallahassee, Florida. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. George and Viola Russ. She was the third born daughter of 10 siblings: Pansy, Nathanel, Viola, Hezekiah, Lillian, Jeanette, Annette, Pharon and Olevity.
Venetta was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. She was a member of St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Florida A&M High School. In school, she was in the yearbook club and was captain of the basketball team. Her ambition was to become a physical education teacher.

In 1960, she moved from Florida to New York City. She lived with her eldest sister, Pansy. She encouraged and enrolled Venetta into nursing school. Months later, Venetta took professional training courses. She worked at the Florence Nightingale as an agent and provided jobs for nurses.
She was a member and served on the usher board at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Corona, New York.

On 15, 1962, she and her neighbor/best friend, John Simmons, married in New York City. were married for 52 years. During their years in Queens,
they worked, attended school and had three children: Gary, Karen and Regina. In autumn 1975, Venetta and her family moved from New York back
to her husbands hometown, Albion, Michigan.

She graduated from Albion Adult High School in 1977. She received a scholarship from Kellogg Community (Battle Creek, MI) for a semester in 1978.

Throughout her lifetime, she was very serious about her childrens education. She was a long-time member and advocate for the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) in New York and Michigan. She would volunteer, participate in fund raisers, contributions and social activities involving her childrens educational success. She never missed PTA meetings from pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade
for all three of her children. She spent 15 years on the usher board at Macedonia Baptist Church (Albion, MI). She was a homemaker.

She would remind us: My children, the legacy I leave you is to always have trust
in the Lord. Her beautiful example reminds us in adversity and prosperity we can find refuge in Him.

Venetta was truly the most caring woman. She loved her family endlessly and served them well with her time. She was dedicated, thoughtful, giving, gentle
and a remarkable woman. She enjoyed reading scriptures, going to church, going to parent and teacher meetings, and being with her family.

Her survivors are: her son, Gary Simmons and her daughter, Regina M. Simmons, both of Tallahassee, Florida; her four sisters,
Pansy Blake-Bennet (Emmanuel), Lillian (Quint) Cromueland Jeanette (Willie) Smith - all from Tallahassee, FL and
Olevity (James) Archer of Atlanta, GA; two brothers: Nathanel Russ (Leona preceded in death) of Tallahassee, FL; Pharon (Regina) Russ of New York City; Hezekiah Russ (preceded in death); brother-in-law, Charlie York of Tallahassee, Florida; sister-in-law, LaGussie (Clyde) Edwards of Flint, MI and
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

She was predeceased by: her husband, John Simmons (2015); her oldest daughter, Karen M. Simmons (2005); sister, Annette
York (2012), parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Russ, Jr. (1998) and Viola Russ (1990); brother, Hezekiah Russ (1970) and a sister, Viola at birth.


A Graveside Service will be held , 2, 2016 at 11:00AM at Riverside
, 1301 S. Superior Street, Albion, Michigan 49224 with Pastor Bobby McKenzie officiating.

entrusted to J. Kevin Tidd , 811 Finley Drive, Albion, MI 49224.

▰ Venetta Zorine Simmons

Died February 17, … More Information
Venetta Zorine Simmons, born October 21, 1938 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 17, 2016 in Albion, Michigan. Venetta was 77.

▰ Vendela F Simmons

Died April 29, … More Information
Vendela F Simmons, born January 28, 1929 joined the Lord April 29, 2017 in Michigan. Vendela was 88.

▰ Velda Leroy Simmons

Died November 30, … More Information
Velda Leroy Simmons, of Marlette, Michigan, passed away peacefully November 30, 2010. Velda was 88.
Obituary published: December 01, 2010 in "Marlette Leader"

▰ Val Jeffery Simmons

Died August 15, … More Information
Val Jeffery Simmons, born March 24, 1943 entered Heaven's gates on August 15, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. Val was 74.

▰ Val Jeffery Simmons

Died August 15, … More Information
Val Jeffery Simmons, born March 24, 1943 passed from this life on August 15, 2017 in Lansing, Michigan. Val was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Rebecca Delamarter Carlson, Joan Sutberry, Taylor Jennerjahn, Rebecca Carlson

▰ Tony Samuel Simmons

Died November 08, … More Information
Tony Samuel Simmons, 0, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 8, 2004.
Obituary published: November 09, 2004 in "Flint Journal"

▰ Timothy T Simmons

Died September 12, … More Information
On September 12, 2009, Timothy T Simmons, 85 of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: September 13, 2009 in "Royal Oak DT"

▰ Timothy T Simmons

Died September 10, … More Information
Timothy T Simmons, of Michigan, entered into eternal rest September 10, 2009. Timothy was 85.
Obituary published: September 11, 2009 in "Oakland Press"

▰ Thomas B Simmons

Died November 24, … More Information
Thomas B Simmons, of Torch Lake Twp, Michigan, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Thomas November 24, 1998. Thomas was 85.
Obituary published: November 25, 1998 in "Antrim C-N"

▰ Thomas Allen Simmons

Died July 09, … More Information
Thomas Allen Simmons, of Michigan, born in Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 9, 1999. Thomas was 66.
Obituary published: July 10, 1999 in "Herald-Palladium"

▰ Thelma Inez (Parrish) Simmons

Died April 05, … More Information
Thelma Inez (Parrish) Simmons, of Michigan, born in Kents Store, Virginia, went into the presence of the Lord on April 5, 1999. Thelma was 76.
Obituary published: April 06, 1999 in "Detroit FP"

▰ Thelma "June" (Short) Simmons

Died January 03, … More Information
Thelma "June" (Short) Simmons, age 85 of Michigan, born in Drumright, Oklahoma, joined the Lord January 3, 2010.
Obituary published: January 04, 2010 in "Herald-Palladium"

▰ Terry Ross Simmons

Died November 09, … More Information
Terry Ross Simmons died unexpectedly on November 9, 2011 at the age of 50 in Flint, Michigan.
Obituary published: November 10, 2011 in "Oakland Press"

▰ Terry Simmons

Died November 01, … More Information
Terry Simmons, of Flint, Michigan, passed from this life on November 1, 2011. Terry was 50.
Obituary published: November 02, 2011 in "Flint Journal"

▰ Tambra Charmagne Simmons

Died July 19, … More Information
Tambra Charmagne Simmons left this earth on July 19, 2015 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Detroit, Michigan. Tags: #Bachelors #Mortuary #Wayne #University
Obituary: TAMBRA CHARMAGNE SIMMONS of Detroit, MI died 19, 2015 at the age of 57. She worked for several funeral homes as a licensed funeral director, including the Frank Givens , Queens Chapel and the Caver Memorial . She received her Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University in 1980.

▰ Suzanne J Simmons

Died May 18, … More Information
Suzanne J Simmons, of Michigan, born in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 18, 2005. Suzanne was 75.
Obituary published: May 19, 2005 in "HollandS"

▰ Susan Joanelle Simmons

Died June 03, … More Information
Susan Joanelle Simmons, age 62 of Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully June 3, 2012.
Obituary published: June 04, 2012 in "Flint Journal"

▰ Susan Lee Simmons

Died June 12, … More Information
Susan Lee Simmons, born August 12, 1981 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 12, 2017 in Michigan. Susan was 35.

▰ Stephen Michael Simmons

Died August 31, … More Information
Stephen Michael Simmons, born October 24, 1965 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 31, 2015 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stephen was 49.

▰ Stephen Albert Simmons

Died April 27, … More Information
Stephen Albert Simmons, born September 3, 1952 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 27, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan. Stephen was 67.
Family members and close friends: , Mark, Jan And Vikki Munro, Tanya Graham, Vicki Butler

▰ Stanley R Simmons

Died January 14, … More Information
Stanley R Simmons, age 82 of Michigan, born in Hartsborne, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully January 14, 2001.
Obituary published: January 15, 2001 in "Macomb D"

▰ Shirley J Simmons

Died September 16, … More Information
On September 16, 2004, Shirley J Simmons, 71 of Michigan passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: September 17, 2004 in "Jackson C-P"

▰ Shirley A Simmons

Died November 21, … More Information
Shirley A Simmons, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully November 21, 1995. Shirley was 66.
Obituary published: November 22, 1995 in "Detroit News"

▰ Shirley A Simmons

Died November 21, … More Information
Shirley A Simmons, 66, of Farmington, Michigan departed this life November 21, 1995.
Obituary published: November 22, 1995 in "Detroit News"

▰ Sherry S Simmons

Died June 29, … More Information
Sherry S Simmons, born October 24, 1947 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her June 29, 2015 in Saginaw, Michigan. Sherry was 67. Tags: #James
Obituary: Sherry was born on 24, 1947 and passed away on , 29, 2015. Sherry was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan at the time of passing. Sherry was married to James.

▰ Shannon Taneisha Simmons

Died October 29, … More Information
Shannon Taneisha Simmons, born January 22, 1995 went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Shannon was 21.

▰ Sarah Simmons

Died August 12, … More Information
Sarah Simmons, born December 22, 1922 passed from this world into the next August 12, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Sarah was 93.

▰ Sam Simmons

Died June 26, … More Information
Sam Simmons, age 82 of Michigan, passed from this world into the next June 26, 2007.
Obituary published: June 27, 2007 in "Oakland Press"

▰ Ruth Ann Simmons

Died April 11, … More Information
Ruth Ann Simmons, age 77 of Auburn Hills, Michigan, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 11, 2010.
Obituary published: April 12, 2010 in "Detroit News"

▰ Ruth Ann Simmons

Died April 11, … More Information
Ruth Ann Simmons, 77, of Auburn Hills, Michigan gained her wings on April 11, 2010.
Obituary published: April 12, 2010 in "Detroit FP"

▰ Ruth Ann Simmons

Died April 10, … More Information
Ruth Ann Simmons, of Auburn Hills, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2010. Ruth was 77.
Obituary published: April 11, 2010 in "Oakland Press"

▰ Russell Vaughn Simmons

Died April 12, … More Information
Russell Vaughn Simmons, of Detroit, Michigan, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 12, 2001. Russell was 59.
Obituary published: April 13, 2001 in "Tullahoma N&G (TN)"

▰ Rufus Simmons

Died September 10, … More Information
Rufus Simmons, born November 19, 1926 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home September 10, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. Rufus was 89.

▰ Ruby Louise (Kaven) Simmons

Died February 25, … More Information
Ruby Louise (Kaven) Simmons, age 98 of Saginaw, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 25, 2004.
Obituary published: February 26, 2004 in "Bay City Times"

▰ Roxie M (Luz) Simmons

Died April 25, … More Information
Roxie M (Luz) Simmons, 88, of Michigan, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 25, 2005.
Obituary published: April 26, 2005 in "Ionia Sen/Stan"

▰ Rosemary Simmons

Died May 24, … More Information
Rosemary Simmons, born January 26, 1924 went into the presence of the Lord on May 24, 2015 in Portage, Michigan. Rosemary was 91.

▰ Ron M "Black Jack" Simmons

Died February 20, … More Information
Ron M "Black Jack" Simmons, 55, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 1999 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Obituary published: February 21, 1999 in "Battle Creek E"

▰ Roger G Simmons

Died July 09, … More Information
Roger G Simmons, born November 23, 1940 entered Heaven's gates on July 9, 2014 in Port Huron, Michigan. Roger was 73. Tags: #Cynthia
Obituary: Roger was born on 23, 1940 and passed away on , 9, 2014. Roger was a resident of Port Huron, Michigan at the time of passing. Roger was married to Cynthia.

▰ Robert Milton Simmons

Died February 20, … More Information
Robert Milton Simmons, of Lansing, Michigan, entered Heaven's gates on February 20, 2002. Robert was 75.
Obituary published: February 21, 2002 in "Lansing S-J"

▰ Robert Milton Simmons

Died February 19, … More Information
On February 19, 2002, Robert Milton Simmons, 75 of Lansing, Michigan passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: February 20, 2002 in "Lansing S-J"

▰ Robert L Simmons

Died July 15, … More Information
Robert L Simmons, age 77 of Michigan, departed this life Sunday July 15, 2012.
Obituary published: July 16, 2012 in "Flint Journal"
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