Obituaries

Aug 28, 2025

Jeffrey Darrell Dillon, age 58 of Trufant, passed away at his home Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born July 18, 1967 in Greenville, the son of Darrell and Carol (Jensen) Dillon. Jeff toured the country as a long-haul truck driver. He had a wild spirit, lived life to the fullest and loved adventure. Jeff enjoyed snowmobiling, racing motorcross and...

Aug 27, 2025

Dustin Andrew Feigel age 53 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in the comfort of his home with his family around him. He was born October 2, 1971 in Grand Rapids, the son of Gilbert and MaryLyn (Matthews) Feigel. Dustin was in the United States Army for 22 ½ years. He spent time in Germany, Hawaii, and his...

Aug 25, 2025

Donald VanDyke, age 92, entered into his heavenly home Monday, August 25, 2025 at The Brook of Cedar Springs. He was born December 5, 1932 in Grand Rapids, the youngest of six children of John and Winifred (VandenBrink) VanDyke. Don worked for 42 years at Alofs Manufacturing, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed many years of retirement traveling with his...

Aug 20, 2025

Ron “Dozer” Truesdell, 36, of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born April 1, 1989, in Ionia, Michigan, Dozer lived life full throttle—bold, fearless, and unforgettable. He proudly served 12 years in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Iraq and Kuwait, carrying the same grit and determination into every part of his life.

An avid...

Aug 15, 2025

Carol Ann McEvoy age 78 of Pierson, died Friday, August 15, 2025 at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living in Greenville. She was born December 31, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Waller) Ergang. Carol was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church for nine years and attended First Methodist Church in Okeechobee, FL. For most of...

Aug 15, 2025

Sarah Barnes (Sabinas) Kacprzyk, age 44 of Cedar Springs, Michigan, left behind her earthly body to rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord on Friday, August 15th, 2025. Sarah was a cherished daughter of Ted and Dianne Sabinas, born on July 16th, 1981. She was also the beloved wife of Ben. In 20 years of marriage, Sarah and...

Aug 11, 2025

Raymond Alfred Bekins, age 74 of Cedar Springs, MI passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in the comfort of home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 28, 1950, in Grand Rapids, MI and was the son of Elmer and Madeline (Scheidel) Bekins.

Ray was loved by many: friends, family, work colleagues and hunting...

Aug 9, 2025

Betty J. McIntyre age 86, of Greenville, died Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Intersect Healthcare. She was born April 20, 1939 in Coldwater Township, MI, the daughter of John and Aletha (Covert) Williams. In 1957, after high school Betty worked at the original Meijer in Greenville. She also worked at the A&W in Greenville wearing roller skates while she...

Aug 8, 2025

Susan “Sue” M. House age 73 of Sand Lake, died unexpectedly Friday, August 8, 2025 at Butterworth Hospital. She was born September 14, 1951 in Webster Springs, WV, the daughter of Ralph and Marjorie (Lewis) House. Sue graduated from Union High School in 1969. She worked for many years at Mueller Furniture Company and at Walmart in Big Rapids...

Aug 3, 2025

Brian Eugene Bishop age 64, born on November 22, 1960, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his home in Belding, Michigan.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Susan (Bobb) Bishop; his daughter, Justine (Bishop) Duron, and her husband, Anthony, of Rockford; his son, Max Bishop, and Max’s partner, Ella Dougherty, of Belding...

Jul 29, 2025

Joanne “Jo” R. Furhoff, age 89, of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born March 9, 1936 in Detroit, the daughter of August and Ruth (Gobat) Furhoff. Jo was a member of Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Master’s in Education. She taught in country...

Jul 24, 2025

Brian Dale Percy, age 87, was born on the twentieth day of June in 1938. He has left this earth on Thursday, July 24, 2025, and passed on to his eternal home and now resides with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Brian was the youngest of three children born to DeWain and Ruth (DeGraff) Percy in...

Jul 24, 2025

Thelma M. Christensen age 83 passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home. She was born June 7, 1942 the daughter of Benjamin and Alice (Teesdale) Potes. Thelma worked for Great Day Foods and Family Fare for over 30 years. She loved being with family and friends and cooking and entertaining. She was very caring and giving and...

Jul 23, 2025

Carole June (Suchy) Fuller age 82 of Cedar Springs was received into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Green Acres Assisted Living of Cedar Springs.

Born on November 25, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Julia (Fabbri) Ivory. Carole was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Jul 19, 2025

Donna L. Morris age 93 passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Rest Haven Homes, Grand Rapids. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on November 26, 1931, to Charles and Etha Streeby (Brown). Soon after she was born Etha and Charles divorced and Etha found employment on a farm located between Cedar Springs and Greenville. It was owned by...

Jul 18, 2025

Mark Andrew Petersen age 62 of Sand Lake, died Friday, July 18, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1963 in Grand Rapids the son of Gerry and Connie (Arnold) Petersen. In his early years, Mark loved to camp and his favorite place was the U.P. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage and deer...

Jul 16, 2025

Douglas D. Prins, age 62, of Sand Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after a courageous two year long battle against Peritoneal Mesothelioma.

Born on March 6, 1963, in San Jose, California, Doug was the son of the late Herman Prins and Elizabeth Darling. Doug is survived by his loving wife...

Jul 16, 2025

Norman H. Frey age 82 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home. He was born December 14, 1942 in Kent City, MI the son of Loren and Violet (Hanson) Frey. He graduated from Grant High School in 1961 and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Norm worked at General...

Jul 15, 2025

Joyce L. Gysin age 71 of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her home. She was born April 21, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Carl and Doris (Adams) Meitz. She was a 1972 graduate of Cedar Springs High School. Joyce received an associate degree in Music from Grand Rapids Junior College and a bachelor...

Jul 9, 2025

Dennis A. Heiss age 65 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born July 26, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Walter and Patricia (Funk) Heiss. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening and landscaping. Surviving are his children, Michele (Anton) Dimovski, Jeffrey (Lauren) Heiss; grandchildren, Landon and Hayden; siblings, Tom, Scott, Penny and Chris....