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William Howe obituary, Kentwood, MI

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Stroo Funeral Home, Inc.

1095 68th St. S.E.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

William Howe Obituary

William "B.J." Howe, age 54, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025. B.J. enjoyed playing guitar, driving truck and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Reamsma); brothers, Richard Hearrin and Tony Phillips; parents, Eldon and Marcie Howe. B.J. is lovingly remembered by his children, Dustin Howe, Desiree Howe; grandchildren, Anaya, Lillyana, Nevare, Michel'le; sisters and brother, Kimillia Carswell, Ann (Stanley) Nicholson, Eldon Howe, Jr. all of Ionoke, AR; many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49508, on Monday, December 29, at 2:00 PM with a visitation prior to the service from 1 – 2 PM. Interment will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Dec. 23 to Dec. 29, 2025.

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Scott stepanski

December 27, 2025

One of the best . Lots of epic times we had growing up in bay city . You will be missed ! Fly brother fly !

Judy Sipkema

December 27, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will continue to Pray for you and Desi,, please don't eever forget I Love You Girl.

Tina

December 26, 2025

Always had a smile called every woman in his life Baby Girl, loved him dearly. Rest in peace cuz.

Kimillia carswell

December 26, 2025

Hey Baby Boy I can't believe I'm having to say good by for now I'm crushed my heart is shattered in a thousand pieces zI sure hope you knew how much your sissy loved you I loved you more then life it self . Please hug and kiss every one for me and tell them I love them and you and everyone else is dearly missed until we meet again baby boy love always your sister kim

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Memorial Events
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Dec

29

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Stroo Funeral Home

1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Dec

29

Service

2:00 p.m.

Stroo Funeral Home

1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Dec

30

Interment

10:00 a.m.

Pine Hill Cemetery

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Stroo Funeral Home, Inc.

1095 68th St. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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