Mr. Steven J. Tibbe, age 55 of Grant,  died Monday, June 4, 2007at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus  in Grand Rapids.   He was born Steven John Tibbe in Grand Rapids, the son of May Reta (Mouthaan)  and John Albert Tibbe on March 24, 1952. He married Cynthia Lynne Gallup on May 6, 1977 in Comstock Park. He was a Molder for Magna Donnelly-Newaygo. He was a member of First Baptist Church-Newaygo and a member of Gum's M-37 Coffee Shop-Grant. 
   
He is survived by his wife Cynthia Tibbe, his children Heather Tibbe of Fremont, Nathan Tibbe of Grant, his parents John & May Reta Tibbe of Grant, his brothers and sisters Delores & Bernie Rollston of Fruitport, Dave & Janet Tibbe of West Olive, Marilyn & Bill Kaczmarek of Green Bay, WI, Barb Ensley of Fennville, Roland Tibbe of Grand Rapids, Melvin Tibbe of Howard City, his parents-in-law Leonard & Mary Gallup of Sparta, his brother-in-law Jerry & Chris Gallup of Rockford, his sisters-in-law Candise & Paul Ingersoll of Sparta and Nancy Niswonger of  WI.
 
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the First Baptist Church-Newaygo, on Thursday, June 7, 2007 with Pastor Robert Wessell & Pastor Mark Holeman officiating.  Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery near Grant.   Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 P. M. Wednesday at the McKinley Grant Chapel.  For Memorials please consider the Renucci Hospitality House-Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus and/or First Baptist Church Building Fund.  Please sign the online guest book at www.mckinleyfuneral.com.
 
McKinley Funeral Home, Grant,  231-834-5613.  http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com

 

 

Dan & Carole Gates
Wednesday June 06, 2007
21:01:24

Cindy, Heather,& Nathan We are so sorry to hear of your loss. But we know you'll will see Steve again in GLORY. May you reach out to God at this time. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Dan & Carole Gates

Dave and Gloria Osburn
Wednesday June 06, 2007
22:24:58

Dear Cindy,Heather,and Nathan, We extend our very deepest sympathy to each one of you. Steve will be greatly missed by all. May all your wonderful memories give you peace and comfort, until you are reunited again with your husband and father." Because He lives we can face tomorrow." With our love and prayers Dave and Gloria Osburn

Wednesday June 06, 2007
22:36:13

Dianne Van Eyk
Wednesday June 06, 2007
23:02:30

Dear Cindy and family, I am so very sorry for you loss. Steve was to young to have been taken away. I am glad that Steve was able give the gift of life to others. That is something that everyone should be very proud of. Cindy, as your friend for the last 26 year, If there is anything that I can help you with don't hesitate to ask me..You have always been there for me during the good times and the bad times. I wish I could say or do something to ease the pain and the loss that you and your family are going thru now and the trying times you may go thru in the future. I want you to know that I will be there for you. Take care My prayers are with you and your family. Love Dianne

Connie Watkins(Hooker)
Thursday June 07, 2007
08:47:51

Cindy I understand you loss. You and the kids are in my prayers. Keep looking to God, He will be your strengh and your peace. Love in Christ Connie

Chris & Lisa Vazquez
Thursday June 07, 2007
11:45:23

Dear Cindy, Heather and Nathan - We have been praying for you daily since we heard of the accident. We pray that God will heal your hearts and fill them with cherished memories. We will continue to pray for you all daily as you go through this time of loss & that God will give you peace and comfort. "Be Still and Know, that I am God",,,,, In Christ's Love, Chris, Lisa, Dane and Dakota Vazquez

Bobby Jo Webster
Thursday June 07, 2007
23:59:13

I am very sorry for your loss.

Jim Hillard
Sunday June 17, 2007
14:48:47

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We went to school together. A very special person. Great baseball player, as I remember. Steve enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be greatley missed.

Amy woodward
Friday June 22, 2007
04:24:02

Cindy,Heather,Nathan, I want you to know that I'm praying for you all and if thier is anything you need please don't hestiatate to let me know. Love amy

Connie Waid
Sunday February 03, 2008
20:43:13

I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't know Steve but he was a Mouthaan cousin of mine. I see that he is buried near my brother William E. Stevens. Another young man who passed too soon.

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