Roger F. Unger Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Celebration of life will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday March 21 at Sparta Moose Lodge #50, 11510 N Division Ave, Sparta, MI 49345.
Roger Frederick Unger Jr. age 88 of Grand Rapids died February 13, 2026 at University of Michigan Health - West. He was born July 22, 1937 in Grand Rapids, the son of Warren and Evelyn Dekker. Roger...
Linda R. Cooper
Mar 16, 2026
Linda Rose Cooper age 85 of Kent City, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born on October 7, 1940, in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Raymond and Beatrice (Hall) Crabb. Linda was a nature lover and enjoyed flowers, animals and the outdoors. She was a very private, caring and loving person who...
Todd A. Wieda
Mar 13, 2026
Todd Alan Wieda age 61 died Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids the son of the late Larry K. and Charlene (Wiggins) Wieda, Sr. Todd worked at Blackmer/Dover Pump Solutions Group for 38 years. He loved all things cars, building and creating things, fishing, hunting, attending concerts, going for car rides and spending...
Thomas R. Nester
Mar 10, 2026
Thomas Richard Nester age 70 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born March 24, 1955 in Grand Rapids the son of the late Gordon and Lois (Hoaglin) Nester. Tom was a truck driver for 49 years. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Margaret (Melle) Nester; stepson, James Cole; siblings, Wayne...
Jack Hanes
Mar 5, 2026
Jack Hanes age 92 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his home. He was born November 2, 1933 in Ensley Township, the son of Ardy and Edith (Atwood) Hanes.
Jack was a union carpenter and always a hard worker. He loved the outdoors, push mowing his two-acre yard and tending the flowers. He had a passion...
Ralph Martin
Mar 4, 2026
Ralph Martin, age 94 of Pierson, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and a love for the simple blessings of life.
He was born April 16, 1931 in Blanchard, MI the son of James and Mary Jane (Card) Martin. Ralph shared 70 wonderful years of marriage with his...
Patricia Jo Smith
Mar 4, 2026
Patricia Jo Smith (April 1, 1942) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cousin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Rockford, Michigan, Patricia was the daughter of the late Barbara Page and George Hunting. She was also preceded in death by her brother George Hunting and sister Virginia Cox.
Patricia is...
Dale R. Allers
Mar 3, 2026
Dale Richard Allers age 81 of Cedar Springs, was brought home to his Heavenly Father, Tuesday March 3, 2026. He was born February 20, 1945 in Big Rapids, the son of the late Albert and Doris (Allison) Allers. Dale was confident in his faith and now will see Jesus’ beautiful face. Dale was an avid hunter and fisherman. He proudly...
Lori K. (Hoxsie) Stout
Feb 28, 2026
Lori Kay (Hoxsie) Stout age 65 of Howard City died unexpectedly Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Greenville Hospital. She was born April 4, 1960, in Greenville, the daughter of the late Rueben and Katherine (Miles) Hoxsie. Family was always first in Lori’s life, friends were a close second. She loved watching all her grandchildren and enjoyed being a mom. Lori...
Donald L. Shevock
Feb 25, 2026
Donald Lee Shevock, age 80, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born on June 22,1945 to John Sr. and Clarabell (Armstrong) Shevock. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on USS James E. Kyes during the Vietnam War. Don was a hardworking family man who wore many hats: a journeyman...
Nancy C. Norman
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy Cordelia (Hoaglund) Norman age 88 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 surrounded by her family at home. She was born June 12, 1937 in Tustin, MI the daughter of Whitney and Mary (Calhoon) Hoaglund. Nancy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gathering genealogy, taking photos, and crafting.
Nancy married Ronald “Randy” Norman on October 4, 1958 and...
Carol L. Cornett
Feb 24, 2026
Carol Cornett age 78 of Cedar Springs died peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at her home with her daughters at her side. She was born December 16, 1947 in Grand Rapids the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (DeBoer) VandenBosch. Carol worked for many years at the Speedway gas station as a cashier. She tried retirement for less than...
William G. Struik
Feb 24, 2026
William G. Struik, age 90 of Cedar Springs, MI, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jennie (Haaksa) Struik; sisters, Grace Lowe, Jean Weiss and Lois Steigenga; brother, Robert Struik and daughter, Lisa Dickeson. Bill will be greatly missed by his wife, Char of 47 years....
Judith M. Lee
Feb 22, 2026
Judith M. Lee age 87 passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Intersect of Cedar Springs. She was born January 25, 1939 in Ionia, MI the daughter of the late Philo and Marian (Stout) Lee.
After being in a wheelchair for 87 years, Judy is now soaring with the angels. Left to remember her smiles are her sister and brother-in-law, Janette...
Goldie D. Atkinson
Feb 21, 2026
Goldie D. Atkinson age 91 of Big Rapids, died Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Corewell Health Meijer Heart Campus. She was born November 25, 1934 in St. Louis, MI the daughter of Charles and Marie (Tudor) Phillips. Surviving are two nephews and a niece. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside will be held at Coral Cemetery. Arrangements...
Ardythe "Ardy" K. Veldsma
Feb 20, 2026
Ardythe “Ardy” K. Veldsma, age 88, entered her eternal home with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026, at StoryPoint Rockford. She was born April 13, 1937, in Wyoming Township, Michigan, to Gabriel and Jessie (Post) Quakkelaar.
Ardy lived a life marked by quiet faith, steady devotion, and deep love for her family. She worked in retail for many years, where...
Rebecca A. McMeeken
Feb 19, 2026
Rebecca Ann McMeeken died at 76 years on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home in Pierson, MI. Despite declining health, she remained sweet and gentle to the end. With loved ones by her side, she went peacefully to be with her Savior.
She was born September 28, 1949, the oldest daughter of Dennis and Edna (Brott) Bunker in Newaygo, MI....
Kenneth E. Bergman
Feb 16, 2026
Kenneth Edward Bergman age 67 of Sand Lake, died unexpectedly, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Butterworth Hospital. He was born February 24, 1958 in Stanwood, the son of Kenneth and Linda (Neve) Bergman. Ken graduated from high school while he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan while he was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Ken and his wife April...
Daisy Blue
Feb 14, 2026
Daisy Blue age 59 of St. Johns, MI died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at University of Michigan Health Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born on November 26, 1966 in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Richard Holbrook and Roxanne (Snider) Holbrook. Daisy was a free spirit who enjoyed life to the fullest. She tried to experience every festival that she...
Stephen A. Gould
Feb 11, 2026
Stephen Alan Gould age 73 of Rockford, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at New Haven of Rockford. He was born May 26, 1952, in Greenville, MI, the son of the late John and Marion (Wulff) Gould. He was very proud of serving in the Army National Guard for 6 years. Steve worked at Wolverine Worldwide for 35+ years. He had...
