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Friday, February 6, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel
2120 Lake Michigan Dr., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-8263
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Saturday, February 7, 2026
1:00 PM EST
West Leonard Christian Reformed Church
1053 Leonard St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 456-1994
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At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
Edison Christian Foundation
1000 Edison Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 453-2475
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Mississippi Christian Family Services
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Ball Park Floral
8 Valley Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-3409
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John W. Vis, age 95, of Grand Rapids, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 1, 2026 while in the company of his family.
John was born in Hull, Iowa in the spring of 1930 to the late William and Hattie [Vermeer] Vis.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 68 years, Bertha Ann [Visser] as well as by his son-in-law Larry Kelderman. John was the last surviving of his 11 siblings.
He is survived by his children, Bill (Sandy) Vis, Marge (Doug) DeBoer, Brenda (John) Jaszczyszyn and David (Amy) Vis; 14 grandchildren;
27 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren as well as by many nieces, nephews and friends.
John’s funeral service will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at West Leonard Christian Reformed Church, (1053 Leonard St. NW., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504).
Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, (2120 Lake Michigan Dr. NW., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504).
Contributions in his memory may be made to Mississippi Christian Family Services or to Edison Christian Foundation.