L. Arlene Rieckman

L. Arlene Rieckman (nee Wilson), age 82, of  Cedar Springs, died Sunday, April 6, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her children, Patricia Rieckman and James M. Rieckman and a sister Patricia Petersen.  Surviving are her daughters, Debbie Riddell of Middleburg, FL; Mary Curler (Jerry) of Newaygo; six grandchildren, Michelle (Edward) Ross of Rockford, Kenneth (Kevin) Curler-Panter of Grand Rapids, Lindsey (Christopher) Robbins of Belding, Justin (Stacey) Riddell of Middleburg, FL; Melissa Adams of Virginia Beach, VA and Lauren (Jason) Gay of Middleburg, FL; her great grandchildren, Kayla, Christian, Maggie, Jamar, Josiah, Sariah, Rylee, Dominic, Madison, Jaylen, Kyle, Courtney; six brothers, Owen (Shirley), Fran (Nancy), Richard (Barbara), Larry (Paula), Tom (Claira) and Mike and two sisters, Dixie (Jerry) Kooienga and Barb (Barry) Philipp; many nieces and nephews and her beloved dog Jazmin. Friends may meet the family from noon until time of the service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15 at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.  Per her wishes cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to one’s charity of choice.