Harold L. Bowers, Jr.
Jul 9, 2008
Harold L. Bowers, Jr. 58 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at his home. Harold was born February 5, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harold and Wilma (Duston) Bowers, Sr. He retired from Tower Automotive in Greenville and loved spending time with his grandson, the outdoors, and hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife Arlene...
Forrest James Matzen
Jul 9, 2008
Forrest J. Matzen, 65 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Mr. Matzen was born July 17, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Nicholas and Viola (Mead) Matzen. He worked in roofing and siding for most of his life and served his country in the U.S. Navy. At his request cremation has...
Scott R. Pinckney
Jul 1, 2008
Scott Russell Pinckney, 30 of Newaygo, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at his home. Scott was born May 29, 1978 the son of Russell & Terri (Young) Pinckney. Surviving are his father Russell; brother Joe; half sister Tracie (Eric) Myers and fiancée Amanda Bertoia. He was preceded in death by his mother Terri Pinckney. Cremation has taken place and burial...
Eileen E. Frein
Jun 26, 2008
Eileen E. Frein age 87 of Holton, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Eileen was born September 6, 1920 in Pittsburg, PA the daughter of Lynn and Orpha (Cochran) Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph; son, Robert; and daughters, Mary Ann and Kimberley Eileen. Surviving are her children, Sandy of Fremont, Judy...
M. June Hawkins
Jun 22, 2008
Marion June Hawkins age 86 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 22, 2008. June was born June 13, 1922 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Elzy and Bernice (Eldred) Parker. She was a member of Ensley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2000;...
Vera Marie Edison
Jun 19, 2008
Vera M. Edison, age 69 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Blodgett Campus. Vera was born November 3, 1938 in Charlevoix, MI the daughter of Harold and Mary (Perry) Towsley. She worked for General Motors Fisher Body for 28 years and was a member of the Red Hats. Surviving are her husband Larry whom...
Robert E. Engel
Jun 12, 2008
Robert E. Engel, 75 of Muskegon, formerly of Coopersville, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus. Bob was born September 3, 1932 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Lee and Donna (Huckleberry) Engel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army for 7 years serving during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Davenport College in 1976...
Terri J. Pinckney
Jun 7, 2008
Terri J. Pinckney, aged 58, of Newaygo, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Gerber Memorial Hospital. Terri was preceded in death by her parents; Jack T. and Hazel (Line) Young. She loved all animals including Griffen, her Akita-Chow mix whom she called her “Punkin-baby”. Surviving are her children; Tracie (Erik) Myers of Six Lakes, Joe Pinckney of Coldwater...
Pearl G. Hagstrom
Jun 3, 2008
Pearl G. Hagstrom, 86 of Trufant, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Spectrum Health, United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Mrs. Hagstrom was born January 16, 1922 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Walter and Pauline (Kern) Ellerholz. She grew up in Dearborn, MI and graduated from Fordson High School. She was a longtime resident of Trufant, MI and retired from General...
Isabelle Grace Miller
Jun 1, 2008
Isabelle Grace Miller went to spend eternity with Jesus on Sunday, June 1, 2008 without even having to take a breath of air from this world. She leaves behind her parents, James and Laura (Lockwood) Miller; brother, Joshua Armstrong; sister, Caitlynn Armstrong; grandparents, Sharon Paris, Bob and Janet Lockwood, Ruth Miller; many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will...
Patrick K. Kennedy
May 28, 2008
Patrick K. Kennedy, 61 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at his home. Pat was born September 2, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Kingsley and Frances (Stahelin) Kennedy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was a printer for Alitcor for 28 years and a member of the...
John W. Brookner
May 20, 2008
John W. Brookner, age 66 died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans. Surviving are two daughters, Kristin Lautner of Traverse City and Karin Brookner of Grawn. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 12 Noon until time of service at 1:00 pm at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Chapel. Chaplain John...
Michael Allen Denhof
May 16, 2008
Michael Allen Denhof, 21 of Riverview, FL, formerly of Cedar Springs, went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 16, 2008 in Florida. Michael was born May 31, 1986 in Grand Rapids, MI and had lived his life to the fullest. He was bigger than life and had more friends than you could count. He had been a computer technician...
Mark Alan Deweese
May 12, 2008
Mark Alan DeWeese, 49 of Pierson, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at his home. Mark was born November 19, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI. He loved hunting, fishing, quading, riding Goldie (his harley), and doing anything with those he loved. He owned his own business, DeWeese Bros Drilling for 13 years and most recently worked as an electrician apprentice at...
Matthew Ryan Kammers
May 10, 2008
Matthew Ryan Kammers, 19 of Howard City, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008. Matt was born December 12, 1988 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Dorene (Hulst) Kammers. He was a 2007 graduate of Tri-County High School where he played football and ran track. He was an Eagle Scout and assistant scout master, enjoyed riding dirt bikes...
Ray C. Hayman
May 8, 2008
Ray C. Hayman, 73 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at his home. Ray was born May 16, 1934 in Baldwin, MI the son of Lawrence and Helen (Sapinski) Hayman. He worked for Alexis Manufacturing retiring in 2004, enjoyed camping, fishing, and his dogs, especially Cocoa. Surviving are his wife, Norma; 8 children, Don, Lois Laroe, Randy (Dawn),...
Henry V. Porter
May 6, 2008
Henry V. Porter, 93 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at his home. Henry was born September 25, 1914 in Oceana County, MI the son of James and Alvena (Zarnow) Porter. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and had retired from Gibsons. He was a Chicago Cubs fan. Surviving are 2...
William R. Hockstra
Apr 23, 2008
William R. Hockstra, 65 of Cedar Springs, peacefully left those he loved for an extended fishing trip on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Bill was born February 7, 1943 in Edmore, MI the son of L.D. and Lila (Rish) Hockstra. He was a machinist at Fisher Body on 36th St. retiring in 2006. Left behind on shore to wait their turn...
Patricia L. Meeter
Apr 22, 2008
Patricia Lou Meeter, 75 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs. She was born April 26, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Joseph and Gladys (Dykhuizen) Meeter. She served in the U.S. Military for 6 years and was a Hotel Auditor moving around the country. Surviving are 3 nieces, 1 nephew and...
Darwin (Jack) Smith, Sr.
Apr 20, 2008
Darwin Jack Smith, Sr., 75 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Jack was born February 21, 1933 in Solon Township, MI the son of Alden and Lewellyn Smith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife Donna (Spencer); 2 children, Darwin Jack Smith, Jr., Kathleen Louise (Daniel) Flachs; 5...
