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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Rex B. Rowland

Rex B. Rowland

Jan 10, 2008

View Photo Tribute Rex B. Rowland, 77 of Cedar Springs, died unexpectantly at his home on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Rex was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was born October 3, 1930 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Charles and Ethel (Tortlette) Rowland. He started in business in Cedar Springs in 1950 and had been a partner...

Cheryl Lee Hunter

Cheryl Lee Hunter

Jan 3, 2008

Cheryl L. Hunter, 62 of Newaygo, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Cheryl was born May 1, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ernest and Maxine (Simmons) Bremmer. Surviving are one stepson, Richard (Tracy) Hunter of Howard City; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Darlene (Frank) Wright of Newaygo, Doris (Mike) Matthews of Rockford; 2 brothers, James...

Eloise E. Norquist

Eloise E. Norquist

Dec 31, 2007

Eloise E. Norquist, 95 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 31, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Eloise was born March 21, 1912 in Garfield Township, Newaygo, MI the daughter of Frank and Lena (Platt) Carlson. Surviving are her sons, Ron (Betty) Norquist, Darryl (Jan) Norquist, and Gerry Norquist; a...

Edward Albert Jano

Edward Albert Jano

Dec 24, 2007

Edward A. Jano, 82 of Elk Grove Village, IL died Monday, December 24, 2007 at his son's home in Cedar Springs. Edward was born December 3, 1925 in Detroit, MI the son of Albert and Josephine (Oleszczuk) Jano. He is survived by two sons including Allan (Cathy) Jano of Cedar Springs. At his request, cremation has taken place and there...

Tina Marie Waters

Tina Marie Waters

Dec 24, 2007

Tina M. Waters, 50 of Sand Lake, died Monday, December 24, 2007 at her home. Tina was born May 12, 1957 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Errvevine and Virginia Warren. She was a member of the Tri-County Eagles Auxiliary #4467, Sand Lake. Surviving are her husband, Keith Waters, Jr.; one brother, Donnie Waters; one sister, Linda Warren; her mother,...

Emery Lynn Mosher

Emery Lynn Mosher

Dec 20, 2007

Emery Lynn Mosher went to spend eternity in Heaven at 12:42 a.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2007, without even having to take a breath of air from this world. She left behind her mom and dad, Peter and Grace Mosher; big brother, Hunter Mosher; grandparents Merle and JoAnne Emery and Rod and Sue Mosher; also her cousins Savanna, Carter, and...

John A. Fitzgerald

John A. Fitzgerald

Dec 15, 2007

View Photo Tribute John A. Fitzgerald, 52, of Pierson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at his home. John was born October 25, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Stanley and Barbara (Gates) Fitzgerald. He was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy...

Robert H. Anderson

Robert H. Anderson

Dec 3, 2007

View Photo Tribute Robert H. Anderson, 94 of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at Metro Health Hospital. Mr. Anderson was born July 20, 1913 in Wisconsin the son of Carl and Sarafine (Shaffer) Anderson. He worked for Georgia-Pacific for 37 years retiring in 1977. Surviving are three children and their spouses, Carl (Esther) Anderson of Cedar Springs,...

Donald Gene Larsen

Donald Gene Larsen

Nov 28, 2007

Donald G. Larsen, 62 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at his home. Mr. Larsen was born January 24, 1945 in Sheridan, MI the son of Leonard and Bernadine (Thompson) Larsen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. Surviving are 3 children, Donna Larsen, Benjamin (Lissa) Larsen, and John Larsen; 7 grandchildren;...

Denny Lee Sytsma

Denny Lee Sytsma

Nov 26, 2007

Denny Lee Sytsma, 64 of Grand Rapids, died Monday, November 26, 2007 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans where he had been a resident for the last 12 years. Denny was born in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ben and Julia (Snell) Sytsma. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War from 1961...

Nancy J. (Mikula) Mcwilliams

Nancy J. (Mikula) Mcwilliams

Nov 17, 2007

View Photo Tribute Nancy J. McWilliams 50 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Metron of Belding after fighting a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. Nancy was born October 3, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Heitz) Mikula. She had owned the Calico Country Shoppe for many years and was a very loving...

Pauline T. Severance

Pauline T. Severance

Nov 9, 2007

Pauline T. Severance, 84 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, died Friday, November 9, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Severance was born August 8, 1923 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Paul and Johanna (Welk) Trautwein. Surviving are her children, Martha & Dean Reyburn of Cedar Springs, Sarah & David Harris of Bedford, NH, Mary &...

Melvin S. Gillespie

Melvin S. Gillespie

Nov 4, 2007

View Photo Tribute Melvin S. Gillespie, 89 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mr. Gillespie was born October 4, 1918 in Caledonia, MI the son of Sherman and Ethel (Pritchard) Gillespie. Surviving are two children, Lynn (Charlene) Gillespie of Sand Lake, Joan Weinrich of Cedar Springs; two grandchildren, Connie (Kim) Smith of Cedar...

Maxine Currie

Maxine Currie

Nov 3, 2007

Maxine Currie, 85 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, November 3, 2007. Maxine was born February 11, 1922 in Muskegon Heights, MI the daughter of James and Mary (Denhof) Currie. She had been secretary and housekeeper at St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Kentwood for Rev. John Breitensrein and Msgr. Charles Bolte. She was a member of St. Clara’s Catholic Church, Coral....

Robert L Hunter, Sr.

Robert L Hunter, Sr.

Nov 1, 2007

View Photo Tribute Robert L. Hunter, Sr. 59 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at his home. Bob was born May 16, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Florn and Doris (Petersen) Hunter. He was a police officer and on the volunteer fire department in Cedar Springs and very well known in the community. He was...

Elinor M. Mcnay

Elinor M. Mcnay

Oct 30, 2007

Elinor M. McNay, 92 of Pierson, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Mrs. McNay was born July 1, 1915 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Arvid and Esther (Carlson) Sundstrom. She had worked at Herpolshiemers in the Cosmetic Department and worked for over 20 years at Siegel Jewelers. She taught art at the Grand Rapids Art Museam...

Diana L. (Heiss) Frens

Diana L. (Heiss) Frens

Oct 25, 2007

Diana L. (Heiss) Frens, 61 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at her home. Diana was born October 18, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of David and Ethel (Schoonmaker) Heiss. She had bred and raised Chihuahua dogs and owned Diana’s Chihuahua Haven. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxilary. Surviving are two children,...

Earl H. Walker

Earl H. Walker

Oct 22, 2007

View Photo Tribute Earl H. Walker, 71 of Mecosta, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Monday, October 22, 2007 at Metro Health Hospital. Mr. Walker was born February 14, 1936 in Rochester, MI the son of Leslie and Nettie (Harvey) Walker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was very active in veterans organizations including the Greenville American...

Robert Paul Patin

Robert Paul Patin

Oct 17, 2007

Robert P. Patin, 69 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Patin was born October 4, 1938 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Paul and Genevieve (Korcal) Patin. He served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years and was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles Church and the Knights of...

Beverly Jean Robinson

Beverly Jean Robinson

Oct 16, 2007

View Photo Tribute Beverly Jean Robinson, 64 of Morley, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at her home. Beverly was born October 15, 1943 in Newberry, MI the daughter of Isaac and Beatrice (Jacko) Perry. Surviving are her husband, Clark Robinson; two daughters, Beatrice & Dan Oberlin, Michaela Knorr; one stepdaughter, Diana Robinson; one stepson, Mike & Cris Robinson; nine grandchildren;...

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