Obituaries

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Shirley A. Borgman

Shirley A. Borgman

Oct 31, 2026

Shirley Ann Borgman (Kubicek), age 89, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and treasured memories.

Born on February 3, 1937, in Au Gres, Michigan, to Bohmil and Erma Kubicek, Shirley grew up enjoying an active life. As a young girl, she participated in gymnastics and cheerleading, and loved getting dressed up to go...

Eugene A. "Gene" Bennett

Eugene A. "Gene" Bennett

Oct 31, 2026

Eugene A. “Gene” Bennett age 60 of Sand Lake passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born October 6, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Arthur and Leona (Wright) Bennett. He worked for Oliver Machinery for 43 years, the last 13 in Charlevoix. Gene was an avid sports fan, rooting for the...

Curtis S. "Buster" Heft

Curtis S. "Buster" Heft

Oct 30, 2026

Curtis Stanley “Buster” Heft of Sparta died Friday, October 30, 2026, in Alpine Township. Mr. Heft was born June 2, 1932, the son of Marvin and Marjorie (Helmka) Heft.

Buster grew up farming the family farm on 10 Mile Road and working for others, such as sorting apples for Crawfords. Buster was a veteran of the Army, serving in the Korean...

Michael E. Dupey

Michael E. Dupey

Oct 28, 2026

Michael E. Dupey, age 76 of Cedar Springs, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family he treasured so deeply.

Born on July 31, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Michael was the cherished son of Julian “Duke” and Murle (Hirdes) Dupey. He grew up with a natural appreciation for life's simple pleasures,...

Richard A. Teachout

Richard A. Teachout

Oct 25, 2026

Richard A. Teachout age 90 of Coral, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Sheridan Community Hospital. He was born March 21, 1936 in Johnson City, NY, the son of Richard and Oril (Reed) Teachout. He served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. Richard served with Baptist Mid-Missons...

Gerald F. Howard

Gerald F. Howard

Oct 17, 2026

Gerald Frederick Howard age 55 of Grand Rapids died Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born January 14, 1971 in Ypsilanti, MI. Gerald enjoyed being outdoors. He did a twenty-day hiking trip with his brothers in Alaska. They also went on many family trips, including going to Europe. Which Gerald enjoyed so much that he went back for his own...

Richard "Rich" A. Bennett

Richard "Rich" A. Bennett

Oct 17, 2026

Celebration of life potluck will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7 at Ryan's Towing, 10849 Northland Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341 and you are welcome to bring a dish. 

Richard Allen Bennett, age 69, of Comstock Park, died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Rich was born April 3, 1957 in Grand Rapids, the...

Carol L. Foley

Carol L. Foley

Oct 15, 2026

Carol Lynn Foley, age 76 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 15, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 14, 1950 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Carl and Eleanor (Baragar) Gordon. Carol enjoyed the simple things in life. Putting together puzzles, listening to music and she was an avid reader. She loved to...

Nancy J. Childs

Nancy J. Childs

Oct 12, 2026

Nancy Joanne Childs, 92, of Comstock Park, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026 at New Haven Assisted Living with her daughter by her side. She was born on February 18, 1934 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Vera (Allen-Sarto) North and Jack Sarto.

Over the years, she became the proud big sister to 7 siblings.

Nancy attended Union High...

Donna J. Brown

Donna J. Brown

Oct 10, 2026

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday October 23, 2026 from 12:00-4:00 PM at Glen Hill Post 287 American Legion, 91 S. 1st Street, Cedar Springs, MI 49319

Donna Jean (Truesdell) Brown age 88 of Sand Lake died Saturday, October 10, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 8, 1938 in Ionia the daughter of...

Richard "Rick" Hylok

Richard "Rick" Hylok

Oct 9, 2026

Richard “Rick” Anthony Hylok age 70 of Newaygo, died Friday, October 9, 2026 at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital. He was born in Pulaski, WI on September 26, 1956 to the late Anthony and Dolores (Styczynski) Hylok.

In his early years, Rick traveled for his job at Kinney Noble Shoes, turning around underperforming stores. He later moved to JCPenney in Muskegon, where...

Joan Covell

Joan Covell

Oct 4, 2026

Joan Arlene (LaBan) Covell, 93, of Boyne City, Michigan, passed away on October 4, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan.

Joan was born on September 19, 1933, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Ralph and Josephine (Folkertsma) LaBan. She grew up in Rockford, Michigan, where she graduated from Rockford High School and met her future husband, Richard Covell. The...

Edna L. Owen

Edna L. Owen

Oct 3, 2026

Edna L. Owen age 92, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. She was born December 24, 1933 in Buckley, MI, the daughter of the late Albert and Myra (Dame) Mongar. Edna was a member of Pierson Bible Church for over 20 years. She loved animals, especially...

Dale R. Morris

Dale R. Morris

Sep 26, 2026

Dale Morris age 55 of Kent City, MI passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born on January 29, 1971 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Mary Ellen (Warner) Morris.

Dale graduated from Gobles High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force and was presently employed by Tenneco...

David L. Moore

David L. Moore

Sep 25, 2026

David Lawrence Moore, of Kent City, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on September 22, 1950. After graduating from Central High School, Grand Rapids. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served first in Germany, then Vietnam. David loved learning new things and had many hobbies including; gardening, target...

James "Jim" L. Wheeler

James "Jim" L. Wheeler

Sep 24, 2026

James “Jim” Loren Wheeler age 95 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, September 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 30, 1931 in Grand Rapids, the son of Cloyd and Sabra (Archer) Wheeler. Jim owned Wheeler Construction for several years, finally retiring at 85. He loved his job, never dreading a day of work,...

Nancy L. Krupp

Nancy L. Krupp

Sep 23, 2026

Nancy L. Krupp age 81 of Wyoming died Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 28, 1944 in New Brunswick, NJ the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Wyma) Graves.

Nancy had a heart that never allowed her to turn away from someone in need. She never liked to see anyone...

Richard "Rick" L. Stevens II

Richard "Rick" L. Stevens II

Sep 19, 2026

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Richard “Rick” Lee Stevens, II age 62 of Memphis, TN passed away on September 19, 2026. He was born March 13, 1964 in Stanwood, MI, grew up in Howard City, MI and attended Tri-County High School. He received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Tech. and a M.S. in Engineering Tech. from the Univ. of Memphis....

Robert L. Morris

Robert L. Morris

Sep 17, 2026

Robert Lynn Morris, age 87, peacefully passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was born August 20, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Lynn and Kathleen (Freye) Morris.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ellen Morris; daughters, Debra (Tony) Isaac, Denise Bain; son, Dale Morris; grandsons,...

Norwood "Woody" Avis

Norwood "Woody" Avis

Sep 16, 2026

Norwood "Woody" Avis age 93 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Visitation will be held Friday, September 25 from 5 - 7 pm at the K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. The service will be held Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church, 140 S. Main St. Cedar Springs with viewing beginning at...

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