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

 Patricia Louise McCrath
Visitation: Friday, February 7 from 1 - 3 PM at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE followed by the service at 3 PM
Service: 3 PM Friday, February 7, at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE

Cemetery: Ft. Custer National Cemetery
Memorials: to the family to help with funeral expenses:  Send donation to Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Patricia Louise McCrath, age 81, of Kentwood, MI, formerly a long-time resident of Middleville, went to sing with the Angels on Sunday, January 26, 2025. To know her is to love her.  Patricia was an amazing cook and loved to bake.  She was preceded in death by her son, Robert McCrath; her brother, Mike Hodges; her sister, Shawn McCraney.  Lovingly remembering Patricia is her husband of 61 years, Walter; children, Tacy (surviving wife to Robert) (Dylon and Rheagan), Becky (Doug) Callihan (Nick, Kimberly (Anthony), Alyssa, Eathan, Maddy, Nate, Precious, Hailey, Elliana, Treasure, Jace), Dan (Kathy) McCrath (Eden, Noah, Matt (Jill) Nagelkirk, Katie (Bryant) Ruch, Lindsey (Matheus) Soares), Mari (Chad) Slachter (Kyle Wnuk), Jim (Kristine) McCrath (Hanna (Andrew) Rhoades, Lucas), Karen (Tim) Raphael (Karlie, Cole, Katy, Ali, Josie); and eight great-grandchildren along with her sisters and brothers,  Ann (Ralph) Miller, Tom Hodges, Kathy (Howard) Zoet, Joe Hodges; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Paul (Jo) McCrath, Cliff McCrath, Sandy Scheib, Nancy McCrath.  The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, February 7, from 1 to 3 PM at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, 49508, where the memorial service and luncheon will follow at 3 PM.  Pastor Brian Albright will officiate.  The family has arranged a private interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Patricia, to the family to help with funeral expenses.   

STROO FUNERAL HOME
1095 68TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508 
Comments  
# Bill Lewis 2025-02-04 03:26
Sorry to hear the sad news about Pat. She was so great and I have many happy memories of her. My thoughts are with the family. She will be deeply missed.
# Kathy Calaway 2025-01-29 03:20
So sorry to hear about your loss
God bless the company days
# Karen Maldonado 2025-01-28 19:27
To the entire McCrath family…I am so so sorry about Pat! She was always so welcoming and friendly and I know she will be missed along with her yummy pistachio bread!! ❤️Much love and Prayers to you all at this difficult time..Take comfort in each other and from friends as we are all here for you❤️
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