Visitation
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Van Strien Creston Chapel
1833 Plainfield Ave., N.E
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-2613
Driving Directions
Visitation
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes
Van Strien Creston Chapel
1833 Plainfield Ave., N.E
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-2613
Driving Directions
Service
Thursday, October 1, 2015
11:00 AM EDT
Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church
2100 Chelsea Rd. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 458-0150
Map
Web Site
Contributions
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.
Beckwith Hills CRC Organ Fundraiser
2100 Chelsea Rd NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Eastern Floral
Life Story / Obituary
Mr. Michael Rhoda, age 54, of Grand Rapids went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore (Norma) Rhoda; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Preston (Frances) Hollenbeck. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Kathy; daughters, Kimberly (Ryan) Schmidt and Keri (Jeremy) Parish; granddaughters, Abrianna and Sophia Schmidt. Also surviving are his sister, Mary Jo (Robert) Schierbeek; nieces and nephews, Alex (Jenna) Schierbeek, Joseph Schierbeek, Nick Schierbeek, Elizabeth Schierbeek, Sara (Paul) Grabbe, and Caleigh Bouk; sisters-in-law, Linda (Ron) Bolt and Susan Sanders; brothers-in-law, Larry Sanders and John Sanders; aunts; uncles; cousins; and his best buddies “you know who you are.” Mike enjoyed golfing, running, bowling, and many outdoor activities. A special thank you to Dr. Alan Campbell and his wonderful staff. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM on October 1st, 2015 at Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church, 2100 Chelsea Rd NE. Friends and family are invited to visit with his family from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Wednesday at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, 1833 Plainfield NE and for one hour prior to the service at church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Beckwith Hills CRC Organ Fundraiser. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory, photo or sign the guestbook online.