Stroo Funeral Home, Inc. 
1095 68th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone:  (616) 455-9280 
Fax: (616) 455-2035
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Michael A. Vos - Owner / Manager
 
 Robert K. Stroo - Owner / President 

Monuments & Markers

We are representatives for Black Monument Company.  Our staff can assist you with an appropriate memorial for your loved one, or you can go directly to:

Black Monument Company
2223 Kalamazoo Ave. SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 452-7802
www.blackmonument.com

Florists

Eastern Floral & Gift
(616) 949-2200 or toll-free (800) 494-2202
www.easternfloral.com

Ludema’s Floral
(616) 452-2961
www.ludemas.com

Holwerda Floral and Gifts
(616) 878-9696
www.holwerdaflorist.com

Wyoming Stuyvesant Floral
(616) 532-2315
www.wyomingfloral.com

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Suites South
6569 Clay Ave. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(800) 875-6000
www.hiegr.com

Comfort Suites South
7644 Caterpillar Ct. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 301-2255
www.comfortsuites.com
 

Hampton Inn Grand Rapids South
755 54th St. SW; Grand Rapids, MI 49509
(616) 261-5500
www.hamptoninn.com
  

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Wyoming
2150 Metro Lane SW; Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 724-1234
www.hyattplacegrandrapidswyoming.com
 

Baymont Inn and Suites / Byron Center
8282 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW; Byron Center, MI 49315 
(616) 583-9535
www.baymontinns.com/hotel/17830

 

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Service Information

 Merlin "Dutch" Kornoely
Visitation: At Stroo Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 29, from 5 to 8 PM
Service: 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 30, at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49508

Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Merlin “Dutch” Marvin Kornoely on October 21, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Merlin was born on 1940-03-11 in Missaukee County, Michigan. He was a plumber for many years. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, but particularly the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, and the Michigan Wolverines. He enjoyed playing card games and solving crossword puzzles. He liked to surprise his grandchildren with $20 in a mail delivered birthday card.  He is survived by his sons, David (Brenda), Dennis, Jason (Erin); daughter-in-law, Kristina Kornoely; son-in-law, Mike Cole; his grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Stephen, Emily, Liam, Lucas, Rachael, Makenna, Eleanor, Sylvia, Jacob, Henry, Claire, and Leo; great-grandchildren, Remington, Kelsey, Natalie, and Wynnlea. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith (Dykstra) Kornoely; and his children, Michael Kornoely, and Melinda (Kornoely) Cole.  The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, October 29, from 5 to 8 PM at Stroo Funeral Home.  The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 30, at 10:30 AM at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49508.  A private burial ceremony will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

STROO FUNERAL HOME
1095 68TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508 
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