Jack E. Wainright
Aug 3, 2008
Jack E. Wainright, 84 of Pierson Township, Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at his home. Jack was born February 2, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Eveard and Bertha (Hinkley) Wainright. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Air Force 8th Division. He retired from...
Teller Clayborne
Aug 3, 2008
Teller Clayborne, 83 of Wyoming, MI died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Metron of Forest Hills. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Margaret I. Atwood
Aug 2, 2008
Margaret I. Atwood 60 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, August 2, 2008 at her home. Margaret was born October 23, 1947 in Fremont, MI the daughter of Lester and Isabelle (Gould) Wallace. Surviving are 2 children, Everett Atwood of Rockford, and Tracy (Doug) Bradley of Pierson; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother, Richard (Karen) Wallace of Whitehall. She was preceded in death...
Robert D. Squires, Sr.
Jul 28, 2008
Squires, Sr.: Robert D. Squires, Sr., aged 91, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 in the presence of his family. Robert was born and raised in Courtland Township, graduating from Rockford High School in 1934 and was an all star tennis champion in the state of Michigan. His work associations included, Wolverine World Wide, brokering for many...
Thomas E. Sicard
Jul 26, 2008
Thomas E. Sicard, aged 65 of Newaygo, passed away at his home unexpectedly Saturday, July 26, 2008. Thomas was a retired truck driver for Meijer Inc. He is survived by three brothers and five sisters and many nieces and nephews. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 11:00 am...
Michael E. Darling
Jul 20, 2008
Michael E. Darling, 51 of Cedar Springs, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Michael was born July 27, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ivan and Irma (Spencer) Darling, Jr. He was a self-employed painter. Surviving are 4 children, Michael, Kevin, Brandy, and Gary Darling; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters;...
Naomi R. Cubitt
Jul 9, 2008
Naomi R. Cubitt, 40 of Spring Lake, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Heartland Health Care - Greenview. Naomi was born August 14,1967 in Illinois the daughter of Russell and Donna (Sims) Weis. Surviving are two children, Nathan Cubitt and Alix Millar; one brother, Russell Weis; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be...
Reva Jane Leach
Jul 9, 2008
Reva Jane Leach (nee Miller), aged 80, of Cedar Springs passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 as the result of an automobile accident. Reva Jane was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Lemke and Lt. Col. Wayne Leach; a brother, Eugene Miller; and a sister, Audrey Miller. Reva Jane obtained a BA degree having attended Alma College and...
Harold L. Bowers, Jr.
Jul 9, 2008
Harold L. Bowers, Jr. 58 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at his home. Harold was born February 5, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harold and Wilma (Duston) Bowers, Sr. He retired from Tower Automotive in Greenville and loved spending time with his grandson, the outdoors, and hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife Arlene...
Forrest James Matzen
Jul 9, 2008
Forrest J. Matzen, 65 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Mr. Matzen was born July 17, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Nicholas and Viola (Mead) Matzen. He worked in roofing and siding for most of his life and served his country in the U.S. Navy. At his request cremation has...
Scott R. Pinckney
Jul 1, 2008
Scott Russell Pinckney, 30 of Newaygo, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at his home. Scott was born May 29, 1978 the son of Russell & Terri (Young) Pinckney. Surviving are his father Russell; brother Joe; half sister Tracie (Eric) Myers and fiancée Amanda Bertoia. He was preceded in death by his mother Terri Pinckney. Cremation has taken place and burial...
Eileen E. Frein
Jun 26, 2008
Eileen E. Frein age 87 of Holton, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Eileen was born September 6, 1920 in Pittsburg, PA the daughter of Lynn and Orpha (Cochran) Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph; son, Robert; and daughters, Mary Ann and Kimberley Eileen. Surviving are her children, Sandy of Fremont, Judy...
M. June Hawkins
Jun 22, 2008
Marion June Hawkins age 86 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 22, 2008. June was born June 13, 1922 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Elzy and Bernice (Eldred) Parker. She was a member of Ensley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 2000;...
Vera Marie Edison
Jun 19, 2008
Vera M. Edison, age 69 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Blodgett Campus. Vera was born November 3, 1938 in Charlevoix, MI the daughter of Harold and Mary (Perry) Towsley. She worked for General Motors Fisher Body for 28 years and was a member of the Red Hats. Surviving are her husband Larry whom...
Robert E. Engel
Jun 12, 2008
Robert E. Engel, 75 of Muskegon, formerly of Coopersville, died Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus. Bob was born September 3, 1932 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Lee and Donna (Huckleberry) Engel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army for 7 years serving during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Davenport College in 1976...
Terri J. Pinckney
Jun 7, 2008
Terri J. Pinckney, aged 58, of Newaygo, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Gerber Memorial Hospital. Terri was preceded in death by her parents; Jack T. and Hazel (Line) Young. She loved all animals including Griffen, her Akita-Chow mix whom she called her “Punkin-baby”. Surviving are her children; Tracie (Erik) Myers of Six Lakes, Joe Pinckney of Coldwater...
Pearl G. Hagstrom
Jun 3, 2008
Pearl G. Hagstrom, 86 of Trufant, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Spectrum Health, United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Mrs. Hagstrom was born January 16, 1922 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Walter and Pauline (Kern) Ellerholz. She grew up in Dearborn, MI and graduated from Fordson High School. She was a longtime resident of Trufant, MI and retired from General...
Isabelle Grace Miller
Jun 1, 2008
Isabelle Grace Miller went to spend eternity with Jesus on Sunday, June 1, 2008 without even having to take a breath of air from this world. She leaves behind her parents, James and Laura (Lockwood) Miller; brother, Joshua Armstrong; sister, Caitlynn Armstrong; grandparents, Sharon Paris, Bob and Janet Lockwood, Ruth Miller; many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will...
Patrick K. Kennedy
May 28, 2008
Patrick K. Kennedy, 61 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at his home. Pat was born September 2, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Kingsley and Frances (Stahelin) Kennedy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was a printer for Alitcor for 28 years and a member of the...
John W. Brookner
May 20, 2008
John W. Brookner, age 66 died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans. Surviving are two daughters, Kristin Lautner of Traverse City and Karin Brookner of Grawn. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 12 Noon until time of service at 1:00 pm at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Chapel. Chaplain John...
