John F. Baguss
Mar 22, 2009
John F. Baguss, 86 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 at his home. Mr. Baguss was born December 5, 1922 in Stortum, Denmark the son of John and Julia (Falk) Baguss. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy and had retired from Dohler-Jarvis Corp. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and...
Donald P. Hagstrom
Mar 19, 2009
Donald Paul Hagstrom, 84 of Trufant, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 at his home. Mr. Hagstrom was born January 14, 1925 in Morley, MI the son of Paul and Catheryn (Knox) Hagstrom. Surviving are three children, Arnold J. Hagstrom, Ronald P. Hagstrom, Sharon (Kevin) O’Brien; grandchildren, James Hagstrom, Shelley (Sam) Henry, Ronald Hagstrom, Jr., Amy O’Brien; great grandchildren, Russell (Kristin)...
Evelyn V. Boroff
Mar 16, 2009
Evelyn V. Boroff, 95 of Sand Lake, died Monday, March 16, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Boroff was born August 2, 1913 in Six Lakes, MI the daughter of Frank and Cora (Russell) Melle. She loved being with her family and is survived by two children, Sandra & Jim Wood of Sand Lake, Kenneth & Thelma Boroff of...
Cyril "Gene" Adams
Mar 14, 2009
Cyril Eugene “Gene” Adams, 81 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Gene was born September 1, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Homer and Ruth (Cole) Adams. He was a chemical engineer for Corduroy Rubber for over 40 years. He enjoyed motorcycle riding with his wife and was a very quiet...
Clifford E. Saboo
Mar 5, 2009
Clifford E. Saboo, 72 of Cedar Springs, as of Thursday, March 5, 2009 is Walking On. Mr. Saboo was born October 15, 1936 in Bay Mills, MI the son of Alec and Marion (Kay) Saboo. He was a tribal member of the Bay Mills Indian Community. He had worked at Michigan Bell for 37 years retiring in 1991. He was...
Howard W. Beduhn
Mar 5, 2009
Howard W. Beduhn age 80 of Pierson, died Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Metron of Forest Hills. Mr. Beduhn was born June 29, 1928 in Pierson, MI the son of Charles and Gladys (Neve) Beduhn. He was retired from Grosse Pointe Schools where he had worked as a custodian. He was a very gentle person who enjoyed people and had...
Danny Lee Hanna
Feb 20, 2009
Danny Lee Hanna, 58 of Grand Rapids, died Friday, February 20, 2009. Danny was born August 31, 1950 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Fred and Charlotte (McConnell) Hanna. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his significant other, Nancy Davis; children, Melissa Humphrey, Michelle (John) Waber, Thomas (Jennifer) Hanna, Danny...
Charles J. Daniels, Jr.
Feb 19, 2009
Charles J. Daniels, Jr. 70 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at his home. Mr. Daniels was born December 29, 1938 in Detroit, MI the son of Charles and Georgia (Stout) Daniels, Sr. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran who served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to...
Dennis A. Johansen
Feb 16, 2009
Dennis A. Johansen, 60 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 16, 2009 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Dennis was born July 17, 1948 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Kenneth and Catherine (Miller) Johansen. He was a Tool & Die Maker working for Autodie for 22 years and CS Tool for 10 years. Dennis enjoyed his friends and...
Hanna A. Vanderlaan
Feb 15, 2009
Hanna A. VanderLaan, 81 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, February 15, 2009 at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Vander Laan was born October 25, 1927 in Reykjavik, Iceland the daughter of Sigurjon and Ingiridur (Johannisdottir) Jonsson. She had worked for Keeler Brass for 30 years. Surviving are 4 children, Anna Hallgrimsdottir (Johanas Helgason), Kathleen (Tony) Hall, Bruce (Terri) VanderLaan, Gordon (Denise)...
Blanche A. Lantz
Feb 7, 2009
Blanche A. Lantz, 83 of Kent City, died Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Fountain View in Grant. Mrs. Lantz was born January 8, 1926 in Hart, MI the daughter of Hugh and Merle Eva (Copenhaver) Mitchell. She was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship, a foster mother for many years, enjoyed flea markets and going to Shipshewana. Surviving are her...
Joseph Heinz
Jan 17, 2009
Joseph Heinz, 84 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Joe was born February 26, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Joseph and Louise (Senovska) Heinz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corp serving during World War II and received a purple heart. Over the years he sold insurance...
Anton "Tony" Husar
Jan 11, 2009
Anton L. “Tony” Husar, 83 of Pierson, died peacefully, comforted by his loving daughter Ellen on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Tony was born July 29, 1925 in Tallmadge Township, MI the son of Joseph and Myrtle (Green) Husar. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen, and son-in-law, Nicholas Nyblad of Kent City; three grandsons, Bill,...
Robert J. Russell
Jan 6, 2009
Robert J. Russell, 72 of Sparta, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at his home. Mr. Russell was born March 11, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harold and Evelyn (Stoepker) Russell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Surviving are two children, Rick (Chris) Russell of Sparta, Sharon Russell of Lake Wales, FL; 8 grandchildren and 8...
Charlotte Haggerty
Dec 20, 2008
Charlotte (Hanna) Haggerty, 94 of Conklin, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Haggerty was born March 10, 1914 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Charles and Phoebe (Covell) McConnell. She enjoyed keeping her home and loved to sew. She also enjoyed going to flea markets and auctions. Surviving are her husband, Leonard;...
Mary R. Middendorp
Dec 9, 2008
Mary R. Middendorp, 90 of Newaygo, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Newaygo County Medical Care Facility, Fremont. Mrs. Middendorp was born April 18, 1918 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Anthony and Angeline (Zoppa) Lanesky. She had worked at Lescoa in Grand Rapids and was a member of the Croton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to...
Tamara (Loda) Matzen
Dec 5, 2008
Tamara (Loda) Matzen, 64 of Bailey, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 5, 2008. Tammy was born July 20, 1944 in Dresden, Germany the daughter of Timothy and Luba (Hrybowska) Loda. She was a devoted mother to Nickolas (Holly) Matzen of Cedar Springs, Dawn Matzen of Bailey, Timothy Matzen of Casnovia; grandmother of Matt,...
Geraldine V. Smith
Dec 1, 2008
Geraldine V. “Gerry” Smith, 85 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2008. Mrs. Smith was born December 15, 1922 in Rockford, MI. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cedar Springs. She is lovingly remembered by her family as a wonderful wife and mother, and...
Joyce J. Pierson
Nov 30, 2008
Joyce J. Pierson, 82 of Rockford, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Mrs. Pierson was born August 26, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of George and Clarice (Bryant) Johnson. She graduated from Olivet College with a bachelor degree, from Aquinas College with a teaching certificate, and Michigan State University with a...
Robert M. Alonzo
Nov 28, 2008
Robert M. Alonzo, 85 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Alonzo was born May 10, 1923 in Allen, Texas the son of Lino and Elisa (Massiatte) Alonzo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He had worked at General Motors Plant #2 for 19 years retiring in...
