Ruth E. Stalhood

Ruth E. Stalhood 81 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Stalhood was born March 17, 1934 in Pioneer, Ohio the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Woodruff) Tressler. Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed making quilts, crocheting, embroidery, crafts and jigsaw puzzles. Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” whom she married on November 29, 1951; children, Edward (Jean), Donald (Tina), Susan (William) Bowyer, Randy (Sheri), Rex (Joyce); 16 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Sue) Tressler, Russel Tressler, Frank Tressler, Larry (Diane) Tressler; sister, Rebecca Kiess. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin, Junior and Leonard Tressler; one sister, Lula Bell Herr. The family will greet friends Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm at the Hampton-Kurtz Funeral Home, 3380 W. Carleton Road, Hillsdale, MI with viewing starting at 12 noon. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery, Osseo. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202.