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

Jessie V. Doren
Visitation: Saturday, February 1, from 11 - 11:45 am at Faith Baptist Church, 1412 44th St. SE followed by the service at 12 noon
Service: 12 noon on Saturday, February 1, at Faith Baptist Church, 1412 44th St. SE. 

Cemetery: Pine Grove, Alpine Twp.
Memorials: Faith Baptist Church, 1412 44th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

 

Jessie V. Doren, age 84, of Byron Center, passed into a new life with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Jessie was born on August 21, 1940, in Quitman, Arkansas. She was raised in Quitman and then her family moved to Grand Rapids, where she would live the rest of her life. She retired from Keeler Brass after 40 years of service. Jessie loved to cook, especially for her family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lubie and Jennie Holliman; siblings, Lubie Lee Holliman, Genevieve Massey, Robert Holliman, Mary Holliman, Leon Holliman and Donald Holliman.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 39 years, Willard; children, Michael Baar, Tami (Dan) Hartley, Jodi (Brian) Andrews; two step-sons raised by Jessie, Doug Baar and Daryl (Mary) Baar; grandchildren, Nicholas Baar, Alex Hartley, Nicolette (Jorge) Martinez, Jessica (Michael) Tiesma, Calvin Hartley, Brianna (Manuel) Sanchez, Ashley Hartley, Daniel Baar, Torie Baar; six great-grandchildren, sisters, Sue Pendergrass, Norma Spears-Severns; ​sister-in-law, Ruth Ann (Jim) Neal; brother-in-law, Steve (Patty) Doren; and many nieces and nephews.  The family will greet visitors on Saturday, February 1, from 11 - 11:45 am at Faith Baptist Church, 1412 44th St. SE, where the funeral service will begin at 12 noon. Rev. Matt Stone will officiate. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church. 

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