Charles Wall
Nov 26, 2008
Charles J. “Jack” Wall, 95 of Stanton and Greenville, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at his son’s home in Stanton. Mr. Wall was born May 23, 1913 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Nathan and Rachel (Simmons) Wall. He had owned and operated the Red Flannel Café in Cedar Springs, Coffee Break in Greenville and the Clifford...
Yvonne Evelyn Fisher
Nov 22, 2008
Yvonne Evelyn Fisher, 92, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, November 22, 2008. Yvonne was born April 25, 1916 in Lake Odessa, MI, the daughter of John and Lula (Westbrook) Bachelder. She was a graduate of South High School in Grand Rapids, MI. Yvonne and her husband, Cleve Fisher, were married in 1934 and operated...
Jerry H. Stoner
Nov 19, 2008
Jerry H. Stoner, 77 of Pierson, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his home. Jerry was born March 21, 1931 in Onaway, MI the son of Kenneth and Neva (Lefler) Stoner. He had worked for the Kent County Sheriff’s Department for 21 years retiring in 1993. He enjoyed farming and years ago had driven school bus, was a volunteer fireman...
Ruth E. Calkins
Nov 18, 2008
Ruth E. Calkins, 88 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Calkins was born March 27, 1920 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Leroy and Freida (Herzog) Wilson. She had worked for many local newspapers as a proof reader and ad setter. She had been a secretary for the Child Guidance...
Jeanne A. Frank
Nov 13, 2008
Jeanne A. Frank, 89 of Traverse City, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Grand Traverse Pavilion in Traverse City, MI. Mrs. Frank was born November 5, 1919 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of James & Helen (Pearsal) Skinner. She was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School and Michigan State College. Surviving are 3 children, Nancy (Bill) Donley,...
Sarah Ann Hamilton
Nov 8, 2008
Sarah A. Hamilton, 54 of Sand Lake, passed gently on Saturday, November 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her aunts and uncles, her father, Dr. John Hamilton, and her best friends, Auggie Doggie Hamilton and Rocky Roonie Hamilton. She is survived by her mother, Lavonne Hamilton; sisters, Suzanne Kindel and Sheila Hamilton; her dog, Rolo Razamataz...
Marvin L. Emery
Nov 7, 2008
Marvin L. Emery, 82 of Wyoming, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at St. Mary’s Health Care. Marv was born April 30, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lloyd and Edith (Lambert) Emery. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated Marv’s Barber Shop in Cedar Springs for 50 years....
James H. Morris
Nov 7, 2008
James H. Morris, 75 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2008. Jim was born April 17, 1933 in Rockford, MI the son of Homer and Edith (Hess) Morris. He retired from the Kent County Road Commission after 37 years of service. He then worked at the Courtland Township Hall and Fire Station. He is survived by...
Horace R. "Bob" Merlington
Nov 4, 2008
Horace Robert “Bob” Merlington, 76, died, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Bob was born on October 6, 1932, on Stoll Road in DeWitt Township, Michigan. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, one grandchild, and wife of 37 years, Shirley May Merlington. He is survived by his daughters Robin, Sherry, and Laurie, 9 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 1...
Maurice W. Streeter
Nov 1, 2008
Maurice W. Streeter, 82 of Sparta, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Streeter was born December 21, 1925 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Ted and Bessie (Parker) Streeter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was best known for his produce...
Ivan J. Cederquist
Oct 22, 2008
Ivan J. Cederquist, 81 of Shelby, formerly of Howard City, entered heaven’s gates on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at his daughter’s home in Greenville. Mr. Cederquist was born March 7, 1927 in Hart, MI the son of Sigurd & Minnie (Umstead) Cederquist. He was a medic in the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He worked for 31 years...
Eleanor Hallford Barber
Oct 21, 2008
Eleanor Barber, aged 80, of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008. She grew up in Detroit, then, moved to Ann Arbor where she graduated from the University of Michigan with a masters degree in German. Eleanor loved to travel and it was while touring Europe that she met her husband, Alan. Eventually they settled in Cedar Springs where...
Ferdinand T. Bricault
Oct 18, 2008
Ferdinand T. Bricault, 89 of Cedar Springs, passed on to eternal life on Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Grand Rapids. Ferd was born August 22, 1919 in Saginaw, MI the son of Raymond and Anna (Zito) Bricault. He graduated from Mt. Carmel Catholic School in Saginaw in 1937, and worked for A&P Stores as a meat cutter after school hours....
Jeanice A. Covell
Oct 7, 2008
Jeanice A. Covell, 92 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Covell was born March 9, 1916 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Delbert and Hattie (Morey) Morehouse. She was preceded in death by her husband George in 1982 and a daughter, Jeannie Cronk in 2001. Surviving are six children and their spouses, Leon...
Patricia L. Bamford
Sep 30, 2008
Patricia L. Bamford, 63 of Sand Lake, passed away at St. Mary’s Health Care on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 and is finally free after a valiant seven year fight with cancer. Mrs. Bamford was born July 5, 1945 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Paul and Catherine (Knox) Hagstrom. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother Kenneth...
Brittany Christina Parish
Sep 20, 2008
Brittany Christina Parish (Miller), age 17, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at her home. Brittany was born July 8, 1991 in Grand Rapids, MI. She attended Lincoln Developmental Center in Grand Rapids and was a precious and sweet little girl. She will be missed by many. Surviving are her parents, Scott Miller and Louise Parish of Rockford;...
Helen M. Myers
Sep 14, 2008
Helen M. Myers, 88 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Kalamazoo, died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Myers was born December 21, 1919 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Myrl and Kittie (Martin) Hall. She had worked at Bronson Hospital in the laundry department. She liked to search her family tree, read, go to stamp shows...
Jack H. Gillow
Aug 22, 2008
Jack H. Gillow, 80, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008 at his home with his family after a long, hard fight against cancer. Jack and his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline, recently moved to Cedar Springs to be next door to their daughter, Kim Gillow and Mary Balon. He was a lifelong resident of Milford, MI where he served...
Joseph H. Dzierwa
Aug 19, 2008
Joseph H. Dzierwa, 80 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. “Little Joe” was born November 20, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Albert and Inez (Otto) Dzierwa. He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Dzierwa and a sister, Lorena Knapper. Surviving are 5 nieces and nephews, Gary &...
Ruth E. Munro
Aug 4, 2008
Ruth E. Munro, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, August 4, 2008 at her home. Ruth was born September 23, 1920 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of George and Beatrice (Richmond) Munro. She earned her Bachelor degree from Western Michigan University and her Masters degree from the University of Michigan and had taught school in Grand Rapids, Brown City...
