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1955 - 2011
Randall Ray Frantsen age 55 of Trufant died Saturday May 7, 2011 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus Grand Rapids. He was born October 3, 1955 the son of Norman A. and Betty Jane Opper Frantsen. Randy was a graduate of Lakeview High School class of 1973 and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coral. Preceding him in death were his father in 1988 and his mother in 2005 and his brother Ralph and twin nieces Anastasia and Alexis.
He is survived by his brother Jerry and Sandra Frantsen of Sheridan, nephews, Jesse and Chad, niece Caledonia Frantsen, Aunt, Beverly Mulholland, cousins, special friends and care givers; Clarissa, Kim, Deb,Shirley and Mary.
Funeral services will be held on 1 PM Thursday May 12, 2011 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coral with Rev. Bert Boes officiating with burial in Trufant Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hurst Funeral Home Greenville on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Emmanuel Baptist Church. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Ed and Rebekah Smith
Monday September 12, 2011 at
1:26 PM
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We are so sorry to hear of Randy's passing. We live out of state and only recently found out. I first met him when I lived in Michigan and had opportunity to visit him with my family when we visited Michigan. Randy was a man of faith and a man of action, in spite of his handicap. I am thankful for the opportunity to have known Randy, his father, and his mother, and look forward to seeing them again with the Lord. I appreciated Randy's dry sense of humor, but also his compassionate and generous heart!
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Jan Witzel Hotz
Saturday May 14, 2011 at
12:57 PM
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I was deeply sorry to hear of Randy's passing. I didn't know him as well as most of the people who will send their condolences, but we had dated briefly several times shortly before his tragic accident, so I knew that he was a very kind and gently man. He loved life, and being outdoors, but the most important things to him were his family, and his friends. He will be greatly missed.
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Ron Porter
Wednesday May 11, 2011 at
7:18 AM
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Jerry and family. Sorry to hear of Randy's passing! Our prayers go out to the famuly. Randy was truly a friend to anyone who meet him. His inspiration to many will be surly be missed. Peace be with the whole family.
Ron & Cheryl Porter and Verla Johnson
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Peg Waybrant
chelseaecs@aol.com
Tuesday May 10, 2011 at
4:01 PM
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My condolence to your loss of Randy .He was a very nice gentleman . Always polite . We met back in the 1980's after his injury at MFB hospital. Always enjoyed the good times at the hoag roast and good times at his house . just thinking about him makes me smile . May he rest in peace . Peggy
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Linda Christensen
Monday May 9, 2011 at
2:02 PM
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I send my condolence's to the family. I grew up living next to Randy and have good memories with him and about him. He was a joy to be around and was a great friend. He will be truly missed.
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Leslie Anne (Basney) Wood
Monday May 9, 2011 at
11:40 AM
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Jerry and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. As we get older, we certainly realize that 55 is not very old. I'm sure you have special memories of him and I pray that the Lord will bring those to mind to help give you peace and comfort.
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Dorrine and Tim McCormick
Monday May 9, 2011 at
1:50 AM
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Sandy, Jerry, Jesse, Cali, and Chad. Our condolences go out to you for the loss of your brother and uncle. I know you will miss him greatly. My prayers are with you. Dorrine and Tim
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Ron Petersen
Sunday May 8, 2011 at
10:53 PM
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Jerry & family, please accept my sincere sympathy at Randy's passing. He was a true inspiration to eveyrone who knew him. Randy was a great friend to my father, Homer Petersen, for many years. Randy along with their neighbor, Henry, were able to enjoy many years of friendship and enjoyed many good times together. May God bless Randy and be with with his friends and family during this time of grief.
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John and Joan Anderson
Sunday May 8, 2011 at
3:51 PM
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Jerry and Sandy. We were sorry to hear of Randy's dying. I was out in Arizona at the bedside of Rachel Newell before she died and Carol Jensen told me Randy had been in the hospital . I know this has been a difficult life for him. However, a saving life as he did come to the Lord. He did well though, I thought. I am sure the verses from 2 Timothy 4:7,8 are appropriate for his life. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. There is now in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. We'd love to hear from you. John and Joan
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Joel & Lois Van Dyke
Sunday May 8, 2011 at
1:31 PM
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Lois and I wish to express our condolence's to Randy's family. We had many cups of coffee with Randy, Homer, and Henry over the years. Whenever we came north from Sarasota we would stop in Trufant to have a cup with Randy.
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