William E. Purcell Jr.
January 9, 2012
Service: January 12, 2012
PURCELL – William E. Purcell Jr (Bill), aged 68 of Kentwood, passed away January 9th, 2012. 
He was preceded in death by his parents William E. and Bette R. Purcell Sr. He is survived by his loving family; wife Bonnie Purcell, his children William E. (Jennine) Purcell III, Laura Purcell (David Lynch), Sherry (Mike) Millard, Kerry (Dennis) Huver and his 7 grandchildren Ian and Amelia Purcell, Austin, Lauren and Emma Millard, and Lily and Josie Huver, his brother and sister in-laws Greg (Ginny) Purcell, Connie (Frank) Taylor, Gary (Debbie) Smith and many nieces and nephews. Bill retired from Van Duinen Elevator Service in August of 2010 and previously retired from the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 after many years of service. The family will receive family and friends at Ofield Funeral Home located at 4500 Kalamazoo Avenue, Kentwood Mi, 49508 on Thursday Jan 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Friday Jan, 13 at 2 p.m. (Additional Visitation for Family and Friends from 1 – 2 p.m.) at Cornerstone Church located at 1675 84th Street SE, Caledonia Mi, 49316. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Lee Schostak January 11, 2012
My heart goes out to Bonnie and the entire Purcell family. Bill was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed not only by his family but by all those of us who knew him. My deepest sympathy.
Elevator Service, Inc. January 12, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers from everyone here at Elevator Service. Although our paths didn’t cross on a daily basis, when they did Bill would brighten our day with his smile, laughter, kindness and the respect he had for everyone around him.
Bill will be greatly missed by all of us.
Phil and Pat VanDuinen January 14, 2012
We enjoyed the time we spent together at New Year’s eve, and also the Friday nites dinners with you two and Dave & Betty. Bill’s big laugh, quick wit, fast come backs to Dave’s comments. His interests in our girls and their families, and participating in their graduation parties and weddings. Phil enjoyed lunch and coffee with the VanDuinen elevator guys, lots of kidding and laughter. He left a big hole in our lives, gone but never forgotten.
Ron & Terry (Burrill) Zandbergen January 16, 2012
To the Purcell Family,
We pray that the special memories you hold so close to you at this time be a source of comfort as all of you remember a very loved husband, dad, and grandpa. We are so sorry for your loss, and may God give you the peace and comfort you need at this very difficult time.
Thinking of you,
Ron and Terry (Burrill) Zandbergen