Edward C. Harwood
Jun 13, 2026
Deacon Edward C. Harwood, age 71 of Grand Rapids, joined his beloved wife, Joanne, in eternal life on Saturday, June 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 1, 1954 in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Clinton and Stella (Bezara) Harwood. Ed enjoyed many things in life including Frank’s kielbasa and the Detroit Lions, but...
Randal L. VanDyke
Jun 13, 2026
Randal Lee VanDyke, age 70, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on December 8, 1955, in Grand Rapids, the oldest of three children of Donald & Winifred (Maxwell) VanDyke. Randy worked for American Seating Company for 44 years until his retirement in 2019. He became a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker and...
Lisa A. Wilkowski
Jun 12, 2026
Lisa A. Wilkowski age 66 of Rockford died Friday, June 12, 2026 at Trinity Health, St. Mary’s. She was born July 14, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Jean (Canton) Wilkowski. Lisa worked for Old Kent Bank for 25 years and then Farmers Insurance for 20 years, retiring in 2023. She was a loving, kind...
Duane L. Daverman
Jun 10, 2026
Duane L. Daverman age 66 of Kentwood, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at his sister’s home in Sand Lake. He was born May 20, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Gary and Jean (Antonides) Daverman. He had worked as a drill rig foreman for Stearns Drilling and retired from Meijer in Wyoming. Duane had enjoyed hunting and...
Eric D. Spence
Jun 9, 2026
Eric Dale Spence, 87, of Pierson, MI, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday evening, June 9, 2026. Eric was born on September 18, 1938, in Pierson to Lucille Stratton. Eric loved to fish and spent many winters on the ice. He also loved sports, especially baseball. He signed a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers after graduating high school...
Connie S. Robinson
Jun 8, 2026
Connie S. Robinson age 63 died Monday, June 8, 2026 at Boulder Creek Assisted Living, Rockford. She was born June 6, 1963 in Allegan, MI the daughter of Carl and Sandra (Gilner) Holloway. Surviving are her children, KaseyJo Robinson, Ashley Robinson, Kaedyn Holloway, Kielyn Holloway, Keesyn Holloway; grandchildren, Gracelyn, Kennison, Klayton, Klairabelle, Jamison; siblings, Joyce Guin, Randall Holloway, William (Melissa)...
MaryAnne Benham
Jun 7, 2026
MaryAnne (Schneider) Benham 86, of Cedar Springs, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026. She was born November 26, 1939 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Ivan and Leona (Arends) Schneider. MaryAnne lived a life centered on faith, family and quiet joys.
She graduated from Mercy Central School of Nursing in...
Melode Peck-LaHuis
Jun 6, 2026
Melode Mae LaHuis age 70 of Pierson, entered into her heavenly home, Saturday, June 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1955 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Raymond and Carolyn (Rosekopf) Peck. Melode graduated from Grandville High School in 1973. She had a passion for music. Melode enjoyed playing her mandolin....
James L. Cooper
Jun 6, 2026
James LeRoy Cooper age 83 of Kent City, died Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Corewell Meijer Heart Hospital. He was born April 13, 1943 in Kent City, the son of Henry and Blanche (Uhrbrock) Cooper. James had a passion for being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming his cattle, corn and hay on his 80-acre farm. He loved to sing...
Thomas A. Heiss
Jun 4, 2026
Thomas Arden Heiss age 65 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 6, 1960 in Grand Rapids, the son of Walter and Patricia (Funk) Heiss. Tom had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing. He loved to listen to Ted Nugent and Bob Seger. Tom...
Patricia L. Rivera
May 19, 2026
Patricia Lee Rivera age 77 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born September 15, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Battjes) De Boer. Patricia was a active member of City Impact Cedar Springs since she became a member in 2015. She enjoyed bowling and loved to watch...
Donald A. Werner
May 17, 2026
Donald A. Werner age 65, of Howard City, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at University of Michigan Medicine Health, Ann Arbor. He was born October 26, 1960 in Ionia, MI the son of Donald and Dorothy (Miller) Werner, Sr. He was the owner of DTW Transport, which he started with his wife, Tammy (Bean) in 2009. He shared a...
Doris M. DeJong
May 14, 2026
Doris M. DeJong age 82 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born January 1, 1944 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Peter and Thelma (Clingan) Hanna. Doris and Ron served Jesus Christ in Australia as church planting missionaries for 20 years. If there were words that describe Doris...
Sally J. Grayvold
May 14, 2026
Sally J. Grayvold age 83 of Sparta died Thursday, May 14, 2026 at U of M Health West. She was born December 26, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Hugh and Doris (Ruppert) Grannis. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1961 and Central Michigan University in 1965. Sally taught health, art and PE and coached basketball,...
Shirlee A. Wollander
May 13, 2026
Shirlee Anne Wollander age 86 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home after a short battle with cancer. She was born August 1, 1939 in Douglas, MI the daughter of Eldon and Harriet (Swathwood) McCarty, Jr. She met Don Wollander while working at Meijer’s and they were married on October 24, 1983. Don lived on his...
Robert L. VandenBerg
May 8, 2026
Robert L. VandenBerg age 89 of Ensley Township, Howard City died Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Newaygo County Compassion Care Home. He was born October 23, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Dorothy (Reitman) VandenBerg. He worked in HVAC for Northwest Kent Mechanical and Quality Air. In years past he was very involved in the...
Mary J. Robinson
May 5, 2026
Mary Joan Robinson age 77 of Howard City died Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her home. She was born March 14, 1949 in Grand Rapids, one of ten children born to Darl and Bonnie (Hunt) Williams. Mary was an avid animal lover, and enjoyed camping, going on trips, crossword and word search puzzles. She will be deeply missed by her...
Marion L. Liley
May 4, 2026
Marion Liley, born July 10, 1953, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 4, 2026 leaving behind a family and community who loved her deeply and will miss her greatly.
Marion was the daughter of Rodney and Arlene (Cole) Liley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robin Moesta, who passed away in 1983.
Marion dedicated much of her career to caring for...
Barbara A. Nylaan
May 4, 2026
Barbara A. Nylaan age 93 passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at The Brook of Cedar Springs. She was born September 17, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Edward and Helen (Vullings) Roossien. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed the outdoors and camping. Barbara enjoyed music, baking, cooking and making bread. She always enjoyed having pets. Surviving are...
Darold L. Harper
May 3, 2026
Darold Harper, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. He was born November 26, 1935 in Oakfield Township, MI the son of Glenn and Blanche (Essex) Harper. He lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family.
Darold was preceded in death by his wives, Charlene and Janie, his daughter, Cathy and grandson...
