Edith J. Benjamin
Jul 19, 2009
Edith J. Benjamin 81 of Cedar Springs, died suddenly on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at her home. Edith was born February 20, 1928, the daughter of Edward and Jennie Wolfe. She was very dedicated to her husband, her deep love for her family and home was evident in all she did. She also enjoyed working for Meijers for 42 years,...
Leland Richard Wells
Jul 14, 2009
Leland Richard Wells, 87 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Leland was born June 30, 1922 in Hamtramck, MI the son of Leonard Wells and Vera (Jackson) Wells. He was raised on a farm in Croton, was a World War II army veteran and worked for the railroad as an engineer. He retired...
William "Bill" Taylor
Jul 13, 2009
William “Bill” Taylor, 68 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at Metro Health Hospital. Bill was born February 24, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Alice (Persons) Taylor Sr. He was employed by the Red Flannel Factory and the Cedar Springs Public Schools. Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years Janet (Hays); 3...
Franklin "Mick" Denton
Jul 7, 2009
Franklin E. “Mick” Denton age 73 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2009 with his family at his side. Mick is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jeanette (Coady) Denton; his sons, Mike Denton of Piscataway, N.J, Jim (Nora) Denton of Sand Lake; 4 loving grandsons, Mickey & fiancée Kyni Rae, Coady & fiancée Rachel, and...
Jacob Timothy Parkhurst
Jun 27, 2009
Jacob T. Parkhurst, 20 of Kent City, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Keweenaw County, MI due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jacob was born February 17, 1989 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Laura (Tilson) Parkhurst. He was a 2007 graduate of Tri-County High School where he was involved in the band and member...
Max L. Bird
Jun 18, 2009
Max L. Bird passed away on June 18 at Meadowlark Village in Sparta. Max was born August 21, 1915 to Edward and Jessie Bird, was raised in Courtland Township, graduated from Cedar Springs High School, and lived his adult life on the family farm on Shaner Avenue, Courtland Township. Max was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Ivah...
Conrad F. Labbe, Jr.
Jun 9, 2009
Conrad F. Labbe, Jr. 49 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Conrad was born January 28, 1960 in Springfield, MA the son of Conrad and Yolande (Carriere) Labbe. He was a very giving person and a proud father. He enjoyed fishing and his dog Raskle. Surviving are his former wife, Melissa Forist; 3 children, Faustin, Tristin,...
Erma M. Brethauer
Jun 8, 2009
Erma M. Brethauer, 74 of Cedar Springs, a woman of great faith, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Brethauer was born November 3, 1934 in Nashville, IN the daughter of Otha and Ruth (Helms) Mathis. She was a very giving and generous person who loved people. She would give of herself to anyone. Surviving are two daughters,...
Clayton W. Sherman
Jun 7, 2009
Clayton William Sherman 92 of Sand Lake passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mr. Sherman was born February 24, 1917 the son of Alfred and Hazel Sherman. He served his country as a Marine in WWII spending most of his tour in the Pacific Theater. He worked 30 yrs at Doehler Jarvis in Grand Rapids...
Pauline B. Squires
Jun 3, 2009
Pauline B. Squires, 87 of Rockford, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Mrs. Squires was born October 21, 1921 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Frank and Samantha (Frederick) Fisk. She was a 1938 graduate of Rockford High School. She then graduated from Beauty School and opened her first beauty salon with close friend Gayle Butler in Byron Center. She was...
Thomas C. Shuart
May 16, 2009
Thomas C. Shuart, age 50 of Conklin, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at St. Mary’s Health Care, Grand Rapids. Tom was born May 23, 1958 in Frankfurt, Germany the son of Master Sergeant Larry and Dorothy (Durfee) Shuart. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1975 – 1978. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of...
Robert L. Hunter
May 9, 2009
Robert L. Hunter, 74 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at his home. Mr. Hunter was born December 9, 1934 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Leslie and Leona (Purdy) Hunter. He was a fuel and gas transporter and retired from American Gas & Oil Co. in Sparta. Bob volunteered for the Cedar Springs Fire Department for...
Brandon L. Wolf
May 6, 2009
View Photo Tribute Brandon L. Wolf, 26 of Howard City, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at his home. Brandon was born January 12, 1983 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Brian and Carla (Smith) Wolf. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 2001 and received an Associate Degree from Ferris State University in Civil Engineering. He worked for the...
Jacqueline J. Chorman
May 2, 2009
Jacqueline J. Chorman, 72 of Cedar Springs, passed away at home on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Mrs. Chorman was born August 31, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of August & Mary (Schug) Wesche. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Chorman Jr. and brothers August and Edward Wesche. She retired from General Motors on Alpine Avenue. She...
Arthur W. Anderson
May 2, 2009
Arthur W. Anderson, aged 84, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Glenn, MI passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Art was a family man and family was what he enjoyed most in life. He was a quiet, unassuming individual who got along with most everyone. He was an accomplished bowler. He enjoyed fishing, cards and his...
Raymond Jay Botma
May 1, 2009
Raymond J. Botma, 65 of Croton Township, Newaygo, died Friday, May 1, 2009. Ray was born January 28, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Minnow and Martha Botma. Surviving are his wife, Carol; 4 children, Laurie (Bruce) Benoit, Jill (Ron) Braman, Jay (Angie) Botma, Rodney (Trisha) Botma; 19 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 5 sisters; numerous in-laws; several nieces...
Lee Washburn
Apr 30, 2009
Lee Washburn, 57 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born August 26, 1951 in Lansing, MI the son of Mason G. and Virginia V. (Snyder) Washburn. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and worked in Civil Service for the U.S. Government for the...
Robert L. Ebenstein
Apr 28, 2009
View Photo Tribute Robert L. Ebenstein, 71 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at his home. Mr. Ebenstein was born October 3, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harry and Cora (Cooper) Ebenstein. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 – 1975 and retired as a Master Sargeant. Bob was extremely devoted to his...
Donald J. Hagen
Apr 25, 2009
Donald J. Hagen, 89 of Novi, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Hagen was born March 17, 1920 in Batavia, NY. He served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and retired from the assembly line at General Motors. Surviving are 2 children, Ronald Hagen and...
Timothy M. Graves
Apr 23, 2009
Timothy M. Graves, 43 of Montgomery, TX died suddenly, Thursday, April 23, 2009 in Texas. Tim was born February 23, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Carroll and Suzanne (Baribeau) Graves. Surviving are his daughter, Keisha Sorensen of Wyoming, MI; his father, Carroll Graves of Cedar Springs; one brother; six sisters; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
