Beatrice I. Miller
Sep 12, 2009
Beatrice Irene Miller 89 of Rockford passed away peacefully and without pain at the Northview Manor, Grand Rapids on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Her daughter, Gale Nelson and granddaughter, Jennifer Burnham wished her a safe journey. She was born on December 25, 1919 in Rutland Township, MI. On the other side were her father and mother, James and Bertha Mead...
Darcey D. Raymond, Jr.
Sep 11, 2009
Darcey D. Raymond, Jr. 44 of Cedar Springs died Friday, September 11, 2009 at his home after an 18 month battle with cancer. Darcey was born October 28, 1964 in Harbor Beach, MI the son of Darcey and Diana (Heiss) Raymond, Sr. He had owned and operated Unity Foods and enjoyed woodworking. He was a great husband and father and...
Daniel C. Mcanally
Sep 10, 2009
Daniel C. McAnally, 60 of Lansing, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at his home. Dan was born March 19, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Howard and Marie (Reichelt) McAnally. He was a 1967 graduate of Cedar Springs High School. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly...
Leo "Skip" D. Bueche, Jr.
Sep 7, 2009
Leo “Skip” Bueche, Jr. 55 of Kent City passed away peacefully Monday, September 7, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with ALS. Skip was born June 2, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Leo and Geraldine (Serba) Bueche. He had a zest for life and he cherished the time spent with his...
Roger E. Gillette
Sep 6, 2009
Roger E. Gillette 76 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Metron of Greenville. Roger was born July 2, 1933 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Glenn and Lillian (Buhr) Gillette. He was a farmer for all of his life and had worked at C.S. Tool & Die. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving...
Timothy E. Corwin
Sep 6, 2009
Timothy E. Corwin 42 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, September 6, 2009 at St. Mary’s Health Care, Grand Rapids. Tim was born August 24, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Perry and Diana (Coon) Corwin. He was a truck driver and very devoted father. Surviving are his wife Cathy, two children, Cynthia and Timothy; mother, Diana Hall; father,...
William C. Wilson
Aug 18, 2009
William C. Wilson, aged 78, of Courtland Township, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus. William was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Jane in 2004 and two brothers Larry and Richard Randall. He was a twenty- five year member of the Glen Hill American Legion Post and an avid MSU fan. Surviving are his children,...
Beulah E. Laughlin
Aug 14, 2009
LAUGHLIN - Beulah E. Laughlin, of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at Metron of Belding one day before her 92nd birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd in 1997, her daughter, Darlene Tygesen and many brothers and sisters. Surviving are her children, Larry (Jill) Hagen of Millersburg, IN and Roger (Margaret) Hagen of Fenwick,...
H. Russell Farwell
Aug 13, 2009
H. Russell Farwell, 93, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully in his home at Whispering Woods, Grand Rapids on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Russell was born March 23, 1916 in Bowen, IL the son of Dr. Harry Russell & Ida (Califf) Farwell. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Kaye; his children, Becky and Nancy;...
Ruby A. Head
Aug 10, 2009
Ruby A. Head, 98 of Sparta, died Monday, August 10, 2009 at her granddaughter’s home. Mrs. Head was born January 2, 1911 in Castlewood, Virginia the daughter of Charles and Nancy (Dickensen) Castle. Surviving are her granddaughter Lynn (Thomas) Sowerwine of Cedar Springs, great grandchildren, Tawnya, Christopher, Kenneth and Sara Sowerwine; sisters, Ida Barkaloo of Delaware, Ohio and Nancy Biggs...
Deborah Lee Workman
Aug 5, 2009
Deborah L. Workman, 58 of Pierson died Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Deb was born August 18, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Richard and Joan (McMylar) Fessenden. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and cooking shows, and loved animals. Surviving are her loving companion, Robert Hyde; son, Andrew (Kelly) Workman of Grand Rapids; grandchildren,...
Jose Santos Arroyo
Jul 31, 2009
Jose Santos Arroyo passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2009 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born January 16, 1931 in Hormingueros, Puerto Rico. Jose moved to the United States at the age of 19 and resided in Florida for few years. Then, he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan and worked at the Grand...
Odessa E. Baldwin
Jul 24, 2009
Odessa E. Baldwin of Grand Ledge, MI, born August 14, 1919, the daughter of Letcher and Eva Gilliland, went into eternal rest on Friday, July 24, 2009 at the age of 89. She will be remembered for her generosity, joy and love of life. Odessa was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. She married Elmer...
Rose Mary Hackbardt
Jul 22, 2009
Rose Mary Hackbardt, age 79 of Howard City, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. She loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. After high school Rose worked at Standard Oil and married Harry Hackbardt on April 18, 1953. Soon...
Donna I. Newton
Jul 20, 2009
Donna I. Newton age 75 of Pierson, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at her home. Donna was born July 15, 1934 in Nelson Township, MI the daughter of Lee and Leone (Bremmer) Parker. Surviving are her husband, David; 3 children, Wayne (Sally) Newton of Sand Lake, Kim (Kathy) Newton of Pierson, Garry Newton (Karen Bennett) of Howard City; 8 grandchildren;...
Sherwood C. Casterline
Jul 19, 2009
Sherwood Casterline, 92 of Sand Lake passed away peacefully Sunday July 19, 2009 at his home. He was born October 4, 1916 in Holland, MI the son of Oscar and Ethel (Crandall) Casterline. The family moved to the Sand Lake area when he was a small boy, where he lived his remaining years. Sherwood proudly served his country in World...
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...
