Joyce E. Young, age 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.

The daughter of Harold & Helen (Olree) Ekkens, she was born on July 10, 1945 in Grand Rapids.

Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.