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...
William F. Paepke
May 3, 2026
William Frederick Paepke age 89 of Pierson, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Cedar Springs, MI. He was born August 2, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Henry and Edith (Kunz) Paepke. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Morrison Equipment in 1999 after over 35 years. Bill was a wonderful woodworker,...
John H. Burtt
May 2, 2026
John H. Burtt age 81 of Pierson, died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born February 5, 1945 in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Henry and Ellen (McKay) Burtt. He was a teacher at Wyoming Public school for over 30 years, retiring in 1999. John enjoyed traveling, their cottage and spending time with...
Heidi (Oppenneer) Watts
May 1, 2026
Heidi Jo (Oppenneer) Watts age 65 of Sand Lake, died Friday, May 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 21, 1960 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Jerald and Joann (Johnson) Oppenneer. Heidi had a passion for being outdoors and working with her hands. She loved to sew, tend her garden, can food, and...
Kandy J. Roemer
Apr 30, 2026
Kandy Joy Roemer age 80 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, April 30, 2026 at University of Michigan Health – West. She was born on January 5, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Joyce (Flint) Stevens. Kandy was a member of the Sand Lake Lion’s Club since the 1980’s. She was a loving wife, mother and...
Kathleen J. (Datema) McClurken
Apr 27, 2026
Kathleen Joyce (Datema) McClurken age 88 of Sand Lake, died Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home. She was born August 22, 1937 in Holland, MI the daughter of the late Arnold and Catherine (Dykens) Datema. Kathleen worked at Baker Furniture for ten years. She had a passion for music and enjoyed listening to big band and country music. Kathleen...
Geraldine H. Kist
Apr 25, 2026
Geraldine H. Kist age 93 of Pierson, died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Corewell Health – Butterworth Campus. She was born February 3, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of John and Pearl (Jones) VanDyke. She enjoyed nature, going on long walks with her family and dogs, and going to the cottage. She loved deer hunting, fishing, camping, mushroom...
Ronald E. Atwood
Apr 24, 2026
Ronald Everett Atwood, age 86, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of his family.
Born on August 2, 1939, in Ensley Center, Michigan, to Everett and Lillian Atwood, "Ronnie" was a man who preferred the open air to the confines of four walls. Though he began...
Patrick H. Zondervan
Apr 20, 2026
Patrick H. Zondervan age 49 of Rockford, died Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born June 29, 1976 in Fontana, CA the son of Gary and Mavis (Assink) Zondervan. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during Operation Enduring Freedom. Patrick was an incredible father and husband to his four children, Isaac, Malia, Laina, Cora and his wife, Melinda....
George L. DeYoung
Apr 19, 2026
George L. DeYoung age 88 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Trinity Health, Grand Rapids. He was born July 30, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Edward and Ethel (Reeder) DeYoung. George retired from Meijer as the Meat Department Manager at age 55. He then started a portable log cutting business called Onsite Log Cutting...
Justin E. Miller
Apr 16, 2026
Justin E. Miller, a cherished and free-spirited young man known affectionately as "jaybird," passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Born on October 26, 2004, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Justin was a kind soul who followed his own unique path in life, touching the hearts of those around him with his kindness, creativity, and love for...
Gary L. Behnke
Apr 12, 2026
Gary Lynn Behnke passed away in his home in Howard City on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He is the son of Franklin and Velma Jean (Endlein) Behnke. Gary was born November 16, 1960 in Greenville, Michigan. Gary was raised on the family farm in Howard City and graduated from Tri-County High School in 1978. He continued his education at Ferris...
Jerry D. Verburg
Apr 11, 2026
Jerry Dean Verburg, age 84, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home in Cedar Springs, surrounded by his loving family and dachshund, Jax. He was born October 14, 1941, in Sand Lake, MI, the son of James and Waunetta (Steinman) Verburg. He lived a life shaped by hard work, craftsmanship, and...
Terry L. Snuffer
Apr 11, 2026
Terry Lee (Carter) Snuffer, age 76, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and devoted partner to Don, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She is now pain-free and walking in Paradise with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Terry was born on July 27, 1949 to John and Leona (Start) Carter in Grand Rapids,...
Arvid W. Kiander
Apr 10, 2026
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Arvid William Kiander went home to Jesus on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Arv was born July 13, 1938 to Arvid & Marjorie (Newton) Kiander. He graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School in 1956 then attended Grand Rapids Junior College (GRCC). He went on to attend Ferris State College (FSU) to study auto mechanics. He worked in construction then...
Sue E. Rosenberger
Apr 9, 2026
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Sue E. Rosenberger, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at The Brook of Cedar Springs. She was born August 7, 1937, in Pierson, Michigan, the daughter of J. Stuart and Geraldine (Larson) VanLiew.
Sue graduated from County Normal in 1956 and went on to teach in several Kent County schools...
Carole L. Stevens
Apr 8, 2026
Carole Lynn Stevens age 81 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at New Haven Assisted Living of Belmont. She was born July 17, 1944 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Fay (Brooks) Young. Carole graduated from Sparta High School in 1963. She was always a hard worker and took pride in her work. Carole...
MargaretAnn C. Reynolds
Apr 6, 2026
MargaretAnn C. Reynolds age 89 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 6, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born June 8, 1936 in Salem Township, MI, the daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Martin) Steffes. MargaretAnn was a bookkeeper for 35 years. She loved to garden, travel and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her...
Daniel K. McGovern Sr.
Apr 4, 2026
Daniel Kevin McGovern was born on May 23, 1967, passed away at home in Grant, Michigan on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from a sudden illness. Daniel was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the first child of Kenneth and Mary Margaret. He spent his early childhood in Milwaukee, often found in the living room in front of the TV on Sunday afternoons,...
