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...
Marjorie J. Cole
Jul 1, 2026
Marjorie Joy Cole, age 92 of Cedar Springs passed into the arms of her savior Jesus on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Cedar Springs on February 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Henry and Edith (Clemons) Zank. Marjorie attended Cedar Springs Public School and on December 23, 1950, she married Preston R. Cole. Preston and Marjorie...
MaryLou Eadie
Jun 29, 2026
MaryLou Eadie, beloved mother of three, age 88, of Cedar Springs passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family.
She was born in Cedar Springs on May 17, 1938, to Wilbur and Bernice (Ramsey) Winchester. She cherished growing up in the close-knit community, surrounded by family. MaryLou...
Craig W. Caswell
Jun 29, 2026
Craig William Caswell age 78, of Howard City went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 29, 2026. He was born January 13, 1948 in Midland, the son of Charles and Myra (Wheatley) Caswell. Craig graduated from Farwell High school and served in the United States Army. He worked for 24 years at Thornapple Valley and 13...
Melvin L. Gillespie
Jun 28, 2026
Melvin “Lynn” Gillespie age 85 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Corewell Greenville Rehab and Nursing Center. He was born April 16, 1941, in Cedar Springs, the son of Melvin and Edith (Spoelman) Gillespie. Lynn enjoyed working and had an excellent work ethic. His last job was for Dean’s Excavating, and he always said he would go...
Vicki L. Drangin
Jun 26, 2026
Vicki Lynn Drangin, age 64, of Cedar Springs, died unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2026 at Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center. She was born November 13, 1961 in Detroit, the daughter of James and Barbara (Clarke) Lyon. Vicki graduated from Charles Stewart Mott High School (Warren Mott High School) in 1979. She was an avid camper. Enjoying several camping trips throughout...
V. Frederick Gunnell
Jun 24, 2026
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Versal Frederick Gunnell (‘Fred’), age 96, of Cedar Springs Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
He was born June 19, 1930 to Versal Asbury Gunnell and Lorena Belle Blanchard of Rockford, Michigan. He attended grade school in Rockford, later moving to Cedar Springs, Michigan in 1944, graduating from Cedar Springs High School in 1949.
While attending high...
Shawn Walter-Gordon Smith
Jun 24, 2026
Shawn Walter-Gordon Smith age 56 of Trufant passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at his home. He was born June 28, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Walter and Marie (Helvie) Smith. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School Class of 1987. Shawn was simple, down to earth, genuine and laid back person. He loved the outdoors and...
Genevieve "Jenny" Veldt
Jun 24, 2026
Genevieve “Jenny” Veldt age 93 of Casnovia, MI died Wednesday, June 24, 2026 peacefully at home. She was born February 8, 1933 in Amber Township, Mason County, MI the daughter of the late Nels Peter and Agda Margarita (Westin) Knudsen. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1951, completed a certificate in Biblical Studies at Grand Rapids Baptist Bible Institute...
Charles "Chuck" Navitskas
Jun 23, 2026
Charles F. Navitskas, Sr. age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at DaySpring Assisted Living in Muskegon. He was born January 20, 1939 in Cedar Springs, the son of Francis and Irene (McNees) Navitskas. Chuck was a millwright at Wolverine World Wide for 46 years. He was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting big and small game, fishing,...
Larry W. Crater
Jun 22, 2026
Larry W. Crater age 72 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 22, 2026 at his sister’s home under the care of his family and hospice. He was born January 18, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Dorothy (VanOss) Crater. He graduated from Lee High School where he won the John Phillip...
Keith A. Reynolds
Jun 21, 2026
Keith A. Reynolds age 87, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 21, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and devotion to family. He was born April 30, 1939 in Crystal, Michigan, the son of Howard and Mable (Snyder) Reynolds. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 1957. He worked at Fridgidaire for 36 years before retiring.
Keith was preceded...
Edward C. Harwood
Jun 13, 2026
Deacon Edward C. Harwood, age 71 of Grand Rapids, joined his beloved wife, Joanne, in eternal life on Saturday, June 13, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 1, 1954 in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Clinton and Stella (Bezara) Harwood. Ed enjoyed many things in life including Frank’s kielbasa and the Detroit Lions, but...
Randal L. VanDyke
Jun 13, 2026
Randal Lee VanDyke, age 70, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on December 8, 1955, in Grand Rapids, the oldest of three children of Donald & Winifred (Maxwell) VanDyke. Randy worked for American Seating Company for 44 years until his retirement in 2019. He became a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker and...
Lisa A. Wilkowski
Jun 12, 2026
Lisa A. Wilkowski age 66 of Rockford died Friday, June 12, 2026 at Trinity Health, St. Mary’s. She was born July 14, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Jean (Canton) Wilkowski. Lisa worked for Old Kent Bank for 25 years and then Farmers Insurance for 20 years, retiring in 2023. She was a loving, kind...
