Obituaries

Celebrating a Life Well Lived

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

Timothy M. Graves

Timothy M. Graves

Apr 23, 2009

Timothy M. Graves, 43 of Montgomery, TX died suddenly, Thursday, April 23, 2009 in Texas. Tim was born February 23, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Carroll and Suzanne (Baribeau) Graves. Surviving are his daughter, Keisha Sorensen of Wyoming, MI; his father, Carroll Graves of Cedar Springs; one brother; six sisters; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Arthur H. Wulff

Arthur H. Wulff

Apr 17, 2009

View Photo Tribute Arthur H. Wulff age 86 of Rockford, died Friday, April 17, 2009. Mr. Wulff was born June 12, 1922 in Trufant, MI the son of John and Anna (Weber) Wulff. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S Army and was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Art retired from...

Carol E. Townes

Carol E. Townes

Apr 10, 2009

Carol E. Townes, 66 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, April 10, 2009 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Carol was born December 23, 1942 in Kent City, MI the daughter of Daryell and Evelyn (Phelps) Townes. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1961 and received her bachelor degree from Central Michigan University. She taught the 5th grade in...

David C. Tindall

David C. Tindall

Apr 7, 2009

David Carl Tindall passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the age of 60 at his home in Cedar Springs. He spent many of his happiest moments with his “folks” and brothers during their weekly lunch outings. He will always be remembered by those who loved and cared for him as someone who was quick with a smile and...

Richard E. Goller, Jr.

Richard E. Goller, Jr.

Apr 5, 2009

Richard E. Goller, Jr. age 57, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2009, following a short illness. Nicknamed “Buzz” as a young child, he grew up in Cedar Springs surrounded by his loving family and many good friends. At. the age of 17, Buzz joined the United States Army and served courageously as a member of the 82nd Airborne...

Harriet I. Church

Harriet I. Church

Mar 30, 2009

The life story that was Harriet I. Church (Miller) began on June 16, 1923 in Belpre, OH and reached its final chapter on Monday, March 30, 2009 in Grandville, MI. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother as well as a faithful friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edsel Church;...

Annie L. Cotten

Annie L. Cotten

Mar 30, 2009

Annie Louise Cotten “Puddin” 83 of St. Cloud, FL passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at her home in Florida surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. She was born February 5, 1926 in Cross County, Arkansas the daughter of John and Mary Ora (Fitzpatrick) Bailey. Puddin raised her four children in Ensley Center and had a...

Erma G. Bartlette

Erma G. Bartlette

Mar 24, 2009

Erma G. Bartlette, 85 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Bartlette was born April 8, 1923 in Stanwood, MI the daughter of Thaddius and E. Grace (Weld) VanSickle. She had graduated from Stanwood High School and was a member of the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. Surviving are 4 children and their...

John F. Baguss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Obituaries for K.E. Pike Funeral Home

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when K.E. Pike Funeral Home posts tributes

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.