Alan L. Headley
Aug 14, 2026
Alan Lynn Headley age 66 of Thonotosassa Fl., formerly of Cedar Springs died Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by his family at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born in Greenville, MI, on July 12, 1960, the son of Leon and Virgina (Sisson) Headley. Alan was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors in nature and...
Mary. K. Balon
Aug 23, 2026
Mary Katherine Balon, age 78 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, August 23, 2026 at home with Kim Gillow, her partner of 30 years, at her side. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI the daughter of Bernard and Beatrice (Bailey) Balon. Mary was a Recreational Therapist at Kent Community Hospital, retiring after 20 years. Prior to that she was a...
Jackie I. Wieda
Aug 22, 2026
Jackie Irene Wieda, 61, of Kent City, MI, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Butterworth Hospital, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Jackie was born on January 6, 1965, in Grand Rapids, MI, to William and Glenna (Klocko) Larson. She grew up in Sparta and spent her life loving her family, crafting, gift-giving, cooking, baking, and making special...
Mildred A. Chesbro
Aug 22, 2026
Mildred “Millie” Ann Chesbro (Burns), born September 8, 1923, went to be with her Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband and the love of her life, Charles David Chesbro, Sr., on Saturday, August 22, 2026. She also joins her son, Charles D. Chesbro, Jr., her granddaughter, Bobbie Sue, her parents, Patrick “Jim” and Clara Burns, her six siblings,...
LD Norton
Aug 22, 2026
LD Ray Norton, age 60, of Sand Lake, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. LD was born on February 22, 1966 in Belding, MI to Janice Norton and the late Walter Ray Norton Sr. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, but of all the titles he held throughout his life, none meant more to...
A. Robert Peterson
Aug 19, 2026
A. Robert “Bob” Peterson age 84 of Casnovia, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at his home. He was born May 8, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Charles and Minnie (Whitney) Peterson. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army from 1964 – 66. He enjoyed cars, dogs and cats and was a very generous person. He...
Margaret R. McDonald
Aug 17, 2026
Margaret R. McDonald, age 72, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 10, 1953 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Norman and Eleanor (Helsel) Sjogren. Marge was a devout Christian and had been a long-time member of Algoma Baptist Church. She...
Jill A. Fennessy
Aug 17, 2026
Jill A. Fennessy age 72 of Sand Lake passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, August 17, 2026. She was diagnosed with cancer just two months ago. She was born June 15, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Edward and Jean (Swan) Henry.
She grew up riding horses and equestrian competitions and loved animals. Jill...
Scott J. Rosenberger
Aug 11, 2026
Scott Julian Rosenberger, age 60, of Sand Lake, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Scott was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on May 14, 1966. Scott was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord deeply, and his faith was reflected in...
Clyde J. Covell
Aug 10, 2026
Clyde James Covell, 85, of Ionia, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Clyde was born on September 24, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to George and Jeanice Covell. He grew up in Cedar Springs, where he developed a lifelong love of horses. As a young man, he raced horses and later built a...
Robert "Bob" Benham
Aug 9, 2026
Robert “Bob” Benham, age 87, of Cedar Springs, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1939, to Leon and Eileen (Cooper) Benham and lived his entire life in Cedar Springs, a place he was proud to call home.
In 1961, Bob married the love of his life, MaryAnne (Schneider) Benham of Sparta, MI....
Marilyn M. Sickmiller
Aug 8, 2026
Marilyn Maxine Sickmiller, 97, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1928 to Wilbur and Clara (Bramley) DeVoll of Caldwell, Ohio. She spent her childhood and teen years in various places in Ohio, but it was while attending camp meeting at Mansfield Free Methodist camp that...
Peter A. Perez
Aug 4, 2026
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Peter Anthony Perez, age 75, of Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 7, 1950, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Peter and Emma (Jackson) Perez.
Pete (Tony) lived a life marked by honor, service, and devotion to his family. He proudly...
Ivan F. Nemecek
Jul 30, 2026
Ivan Francis Nemecek age 96 of Cedar Springs, MI passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Ivan was born on June 24, 1930, in the Bohemian settlement in East Jordan, MI, son of Francis and Johanna (Trojanek) Nemecek. Ivan served his country from 1951 - 1954 in the United States Air Force during the...
Tracy L. Merlington
Jul 24, 2026
Tracy L. Merlington age 58 of Sand Lake, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1968 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Ruthann (Metcalf) Maxwell. Tracy cherished and cared for many cats and dogs throughout her life. She was a horror movie and true crime enthusiast. Tracy enjoyed...
Karl E. Pike
Jul 21, 2026
Rev. Karl E. Pike age 88 of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Beacon Hill of Eastgate. He was born October 16, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ernest and Anna (VerBurg) Pike. Karl graduated from the Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and Bible Institute and received a Master...
Karma D. Sheriff
Jul 20, 2026
Karma Dean Sheriff age 79 of Jackson, MI, passed away peacefully at the Green Acres Assisted Living Facility in Cedar Springs on Monday, July 20, 2026. Karma was born on October 11, 1946 in Adrian, MI the daughter of Neil and Wilma (Scott) Sheriff of Pittsford, MI. She graduated from Pittsford High School. After graduation she worked for MI Bell...
Beverly A. Schaap
Jul 17, 2026
Beverly A. Schaap age 84 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 17, 2026 at her home. She was born December 28, 1941 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Francis and Verita (Barnum) DeVries. She loved the Lord and her faith was very important to her. Beverly enjoyed photography, genealogy, camping and collecting pigs. She...
Aaron E. Ashley
Jul 6, 2026
Aaron Edgar Ashley, age 73, of Sand Lake, went to be with his Heavenly Father after a long battle with AL Amyloidosis on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kent City on January 7, 1953, to Jesse and Julia (Landry) Ashley. Aaron married Marcia Russell on December 9, 1972, at Cedar Springs Baptist...
William "Bill" Brillinger
Jul 2, 2026
William Miles Brillinger age 87 of Rockford died Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his home on Myers Lake. He was born June 27, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the son of Milo and Rosemary (Herrman) Brillinger. Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was in Korea after the war helping to fix the electrical system. He was...
