William Dean Van Ess Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-03-27T18:00:00
End: 2023-03-27T20:00:00
Location: Pederson Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on March 22, 2023, at the age of 69, William Dean Van Ess (Rockford, Michigan) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Dean Van Ess to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Harry, Goldie Van Ess, Howard and Ethel Kelly; his parents, Jack Ess and Mary Van Ess; and his siblings, Jim Van Ess and Sue Van Ess.

He is survived by: his son Paul Van Ess; his aunts and uncles, Gary, Judy Bylsma, David, DeDe Bixel and Larry Kelly; and his significant other Mary Sorensen. He is also survived by the many friends and relatives.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hessel Cheslek Funeral Home

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Mar 27

Visitation

Pederson Funeral Home
127 N Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341

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Mar 27

Visitation

Pederson Funeral Home
127 N Monroe St, Rockford, MI 49341

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Mar 28

Visitation

Bella Vista Church
5100 Belding Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341

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Mar 28

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Bella Vista Church
5100 Belding Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341

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