John William "Bill" Vogel's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

John William "Bill" Vogel

November 13, 1938 - February 21, 2026 (87 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

John William "Bill" Vogel's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Zaagman Memorial Chapel

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John William "Bill" Vogel

November 13, 1938 - February 21, 2026 (87 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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John William Vogel Obituary

The world bids farewell to John William Vogel of Grand Rapids, Michigan, departing on February 21, 2026 at the age of 87. John William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John William Vogel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter Vogel and Gertrude Vogel; his sisters, Ruth Haan (Ken) and Mary Jane Rinzema (Ray); and his stepson Steve Frozley.

He is survived by: his wife Donna Vogel; his daughters, Susan Vogel-Vanderson (David Vanderson) and Mary Jane Udell (Dale); his stepson Greg Frozley (Alison Dunlap); his daughter-in-law Carolyn Frozley; his grandchildren, Claire Tap (Nate), Tanner Hylek (Kendall), Anne Pitcher (Justin), Kyle Frozley (Morgan), Chase Hylek (Courtney Whitaker-Hylek), Max Frozley and Emmett Frozley; and his great grandchildren, Isaac Tap, Silas Tap and Greyson Hylek. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bill's memory to Fifth Reformed Church, 2012 Griggs SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zaagman Memorial Chapel



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Fifth Reformed Church
2012 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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Mar 06

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Fifth Reformed Church
2012 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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