Steve Alan Potts
Apr 18, 2008
Steve Alan Potts, aged 53, of Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday evening, April 18, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Steve was preceded in death by his father Jacob and his brother David. Surviving are his wife and best friend Ruth (Geisel) Potts, his mother Joyce Potts, four children; Christopher Potts...
John Straw
Apr 7, 2008
Straw: John Stanley Straw, aged 84, of Cedar Springs, passed away in his sleep early Monday, April 7, 2008, at St. Mary’s Living Center, Walker, MI. John was born January 9, 1924 in Kendallville, IN the fourth of ten children of Clayton and Martha (Duguid) Straw. He was raised on a farm near Coldwater, MI attending schools in Coldwater and...
Dorothy Jean Hyde
Apr 5, 2008
Dorothy J. Hyde, 85 of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, April 5, 2008. Mrs. Hyde was born December 19, 1922 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Mathew and Salome (Kasulaitis) Gillis. She was a very energetic and loyal woman who lived a vital and full life. She enjoyed reading, traveling, landscaping, and knitting hats and...
Charles Haynes, Sr.
Mar 31, 2008
Charles Haynes, Sr., 80 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Mr. Haynes was born March 15, 1928 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Carl and Hattie (Ridgeway) Haynes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and worked for Coit Avenue Gravel Company for 40 years retiring in...
Betty B. Caniff
Mar 27, 2008
Betty B. Caniff, 78 of Comstock Park, died at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Mrs. Caniff was born March 18, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Stanley and Hazel (Hawkins) Lusk. She was preceded in death by her sons, Delbert “Pete” Caniff Jr. and Darrel Caniff; and 8 brothers and sisters. She...
Joseph H. Campos
Mar 16, 2008
Joseph H. Campos, 73 of Six Lakes, died Sunday, March 16, 2008 at his home. Mr. Campos was born November 28, 1934 in San Antonio, TX the son of Enemencio and Gertrude (Hernandes) Campos. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Fisher Body on Alpine Avenue. Surviving are his wife,...
Frederick M. Luplow
Mar 15, 2008
Frederick Martin Luplow, 80 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans. Mr. Luplow was born July 2, 1927 in Saginaw, MI. He was a veteran of World War II and retired as a tin smith. Surviving are 3 children, Michele Bomba, Richard Luplow, and Frederick Luplow. There will be no visitation...
Merle R. Fifield
Mar 14, 2008
Merle R. Fifield, 86 of Grand Rapids, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Mr. Fifield was born April 21, 1921 in Hesperia, MI the son of Lewis and Belle (McClennan) Fifield. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He had been a truck driver for M.C. VanKampen Trucking. Surviving are 3...
Velma Pauline Kniga
Mar 8, 2008
Velma Pauline Kniga, 84 of Eastpointe, MI, formerly of Cedar Springs and Royal Oak, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Mrs. Kniga was born March 27, 1923 in Middlebrook, MO the daughter of Joseph D. and Gladys (White) Haven, Sr. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Ruth (Marvin) Bielec of Eastpointe; 3 grandchildren, Kristen (Christopher)...
Lavern "Bill" Avery
Mar 3, 2008
LaVern “Bill” Avery, 66 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 3, 2008 at his home. Bill was born September 21, 1941 the son of Preston and Sylvia (Wilson) Jensen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Surviving are one daughter and her husband, Amy Avery and Jason Farrand of Grand Rapids; 1 grandson, Cash...
Helen Jean Brown
Feb 22, 2008
Helen Jean Brown (Blanchard), of Cedar Springs, born May 14 1925 was called to be with her Lord on Friday, February 22, 2008. "Grandma Brown" was best known for being the founder of "Brownsville." Besides the love she had for her family and friends, she was an avid antique collector and those who knew her best will remember her by...
Rod Misner
Feb 19, 2008
Roderick E. “Rod” Misner, 72 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at his home. Rod was born August 23, 1935 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Orville and Lillian (Petersen) Misner. He had worked at Rowe Int’l for 32 years and has owned and operated the Coral Bar since 1984. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening and being...
Ben Sakon
Feb 18, 2008
Benjamin J. “Ben” Sakon, 34 of Pierson died Monday, February 18, 2008 at his home. Ben was born September 14, 1973 in Tawas City, MI the son of John and Judith (LeCureux) Sakon. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the outdoors, NASCAR, and collecting Jack Daniels memorabilia. He loved his children and they were everything to him. Surviving are his wife, Mary;...
James Doyle
Feb 12, 2008
James “Rex” Doyle, 62 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Rex was born October 6, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Naoma (Lovett) Doyle. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Grand Rapids Public Schools Supply Building for 30...
Joseph D. Brinkman
Feb 11, 2008
Joseph D. Brinkman, 68 of Sand Lake died Monday, February 11, 2008. Mr. Brinkman was born May 17, 1939 in Detroit, MI the son of Joseph and Lillian (Seevers) Brinkman. He retired from the City of Grand Rapids Water Department where he worked for 30 years. He delivered pizza for many years. Surviving are 3 children, Carrie Brinkman, Tracy (Damion)...
Donald Edward Beardsley
Feb 9, 2008
Donald E. Beardsley, 85 of Grand Rapids Home for Veterans died Saturday, February 9, 2008. Mr. Beardsley was born August 3, 1922 in Detroit, MI the son of Glen and Nellie (Johns) Beardsley. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and worked most of his life as a finish carpenter. Surviving are three children,...
Charles C. King
Feb 2, 2008
Charles C. King, 56 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, February 2, 2008 at his home. Charles was born June 17, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jack and Joan (Kee) King. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Vietnam War and was an electrician at Knoll Office Furniture for 35 years. Surviving...
Robert D. Stoken
Jan 20, 2008
Robert D. Stoken, 60 of Pierson, died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at his home. Robert was born September 21, 1947 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Robert and Blanch (Dickerson) Stoken. Surviving are his wife, Jackie (Manning); children, Candee, Chad, Sheri Kemp, Garret (Nichole), Kimberly, and Amanda; grandchildren, Devon, Bethanee, Danika, Megan, Brendan, Tristin, Andrew, Kiersten, Ethan; mother, Blanch...
Gretchen E. Rozeboom
Jan 17, 2008
Gretchen (Rogalewski) Rozeboom, 87 of Sand Lake, went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 17, 2008. Mrs. Rozeboom was born December 15, 1920 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Joseph and Louise (Studor) Rogalewski. She was the youngest of seven children and married John Rozeboom in 1946. She and her husband worked side...
Ronald Alan Tanis
Jan 10, 2008
Ronald A. Tanis, 68, of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Metron of Lamont. Ronald was born September 6, 1939 in White Cloud, MI the son of Henry Sr. and Blanche (Horten) Tanis. He served his country in the Air Force for seven years during the Vietnam War. He had worked for 40 years at Dykema...
