Lorraine Ann Gordon
May 22, 2007
Lorraine Ann Gordon, 74 of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Spectrum Health – Blodgett Campus after a long courageous illness. Lorraine was born October 3, 1932 in Ensley Center, MI the daughter of Hans and Hilda (Larson) Hanson. Surviving are 2 sisters, Maxine Knox of Belmont, Shirley (Jack) Hanes of Sand Lake; several nieces and nephews;...
Wilma Jennie Anderson
May 14, 2007
View Photo Tribute Wilma Jennie Anderson, 86 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Glenn, MI, passed away Monday, May 14, 2007. Mrs. Anderson was born September 6, 1920 in Casco Township, MI the daughter of William and Jennie (Moore) Bailey. Surviving are her husband, Arthur W. Anderson; 5 children who live to mourn her loss, Robert & Gail Shields of Goshen,...
Patrick H. Kelley
May 6, 2007
Patrick H. Kelley, 51 of Cedar Springs, passed away, Sunday, May 6, 2007. Patrick was born June 17, 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the son of Donald and Caroline (Thompson) Kelley. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kelvin Kelley. Surviving along with his parents are his son, James...
Jerome Benham Phelps
May 1, 2007
View Photo Tribute Jerome Benham Phelps, age 96, began his eternal life with God on May 1, 2007. He was known as Jerome B., J.B., Dad, or simply Grandpa to those who loved him. Jerome was born on January 23, 1911, on his family’s farm on Ritchie Avenue, the same home he proudly lived in for the next 95 years....
John W. Colvin
Apr 30, 2007
John W. Colvin, 65 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 30, 2007 in Grand Rapids, MI. John was born June 14, 1941 in Kansas City, MO. He was a 1959 graduate of South Haven High School and a member of the first Industrial Arts class at Ferris State College. John served an apprenticeship in die sinking, and tool and die...
Patricia Ann Carter
Apr 29, 2007
View Photo Tribute Patricia A. Carter, 66 of White Cloud, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 29, 2007 at her home. Patricia was born March 23, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Francis and Dorothy Mae (Jacobs) O’Grady. Surviving are 3 children and their spouses, Kevin & Kelly Carter of Kansas City, MO,...
Jamie A. Coykendall
Apr 29, 2007
View Photo Tribute Jamie A. Coykendall, 37 of Pierson, died Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Jamie was born May 2, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Barbara (Canniff) Coykendall, Sr. He loved fishing and hunting. Surviving are his sister, Tammy Coykendall of Grand Rapids; former wife, Christine Coykendall; caretaker, Greg Troupe; best...
Virginia J. Robinson
Apr 22, 2007
View Photo Tribute Virginia J. Robinson, 79 of Sand Lake died Sunday, April 22, 2007 in Spring Hill, Florida. Mrs. Robinson was born June 21, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Myrl and Doris (Tuttle) Chiles. She had worked at American Seating retiring in 1983 and was a member of the Secret Pal Club in Sand Lake. Surviving...
Vera Kay Jaskiewicz
Apr 17, 2007
Vera Kay Jaskiewicz, 73 of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Kay was born December 1, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Howard and Ruth (Krull) Gillaspy. She had worked at Fisher Body on Alpine for 15 years. Surviving are 5 children, Tracy Brandt, Sharon & Philip Wiersma, Mitzi Buikema, Scooter Jaskiewicz, and Tami & Paul Townes;...
Andrew R. Horvath
Apr 16, 2007
Andrew R. Horvath, 82 of Paradise, MI died Monday, April 16, 2007 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Horvath was born March 17, 1925 in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Services will be held Friday 11:00 am at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Chapel. Chaplain John...
Judy E. Englund
Apr 16, 2007
Judy E. Englund, 57 of Howard City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, April 16, 2007. Judy was born August 13, 1949 in Grayling, MI the daughter of Roy and Emma (Hendrickson) Smith. She was a wonderful homemaker and grandmother, who had enjoyed staying at home to raise her children. She loved teaching piano. She was a...
Gregory Jon Williams
Apr 7, 2007
Gregory Jon Williams, 40 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died Saturday, April 7, 2007 in Florida. Greg was born January 16, 1967 in Flint, MI the son of Clinton Dean and Marsha (Haynes) Williams. He had lived in Florida for the past 20 years and was employed by the Awning Factory. Surviving are 1 son, Scott Blanchard of Howard City; mother...
Naomi Lee (Conner) Radeck
Apr 5, 2007
View Photo Tribute Naomi Radeck (Conner), loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at the age of 70. She is survived by her two children, Debra (David) DeYoung and Renea Reynolds; grandchildren, Justin, Brad, Ryan and Eric; great grandchildren, Bridgette, Bailey, Kyle...
Robert E. Smith
Apr 3, 2007
Robert E. Smith, 45 of Cape Canaveral, FL died suddenly Tuesday, April 3, 2007 in Florida. Bob was born June 9, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was employed by ProTech Roofing in Florida. Surviving are 3 children, Robert E. Smith, Jr., Savannah, and Brittney; parents, James H. & Phyllis Detmer of Pierson; 3 brothers, Ernest & Sheryl Smith, Fred...
Kathleen J. Fessenden
Mar 31, 2007
View Photo Tribute Kathleen J. Fessenden, 52 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at her home. Kathy was born January 29, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Harold and Louise (Howland) Flintoff. She had served on the Tri-County School Board from 1989-1993 and had graduated with high honors from Davenport University as a medical...
Robert E. Starr
Mar 30, 2007
View Photo Tribute Robert E. Starr, 76 of Pierson, died Friday, March 30, 2007 at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Mr. Starr was born January 16, 1931 in Nelson Township, MI the son of Kenneth and Mary (Hudson) Starr. Surviving are 6 children, Rodney & Katherine Starr, Raymond & Pam Starr, Sandra & Edward Kulak, Pamela & Tom McNees, Rusty &...
Donald E. Butler
Mar 29, 2007
Donald E. Butler, 92 of Ensley Township, Howard City, went to be with his Lord Thursday, March 29, 2007. Don was born June 19, 1914 in Ensley Township, MI the son of John and Minnie (Topping) Butler. He had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 16 and was a member of the South Ensley United Methodist...
Robert E. Hibbard
Mar 28, 2007
View Photo Tribute Robert E. Hibbard, 70 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Hibbard was born September 1, 1936 in Detroit, MI the son of Thomas and Georgia (Cornelius) Hibbard. He was a trim carpenter working at Bergsma Brothers for 30 years and Haworth in Holland for 10 years. Mr....
Irene C. Sipe
Mar 28, 2007
Irene C. Sipe, 85 of Rockford, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Sipe was born July 29, 1921 in Niles, MI the daughter of Simon and Anna (Pearson) Beckman. Survivors include her four children, Gwendolyn Shermak, Karen Newman, Linda Gardell, and Edward Sipe. There will be no services and cremation will take place. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters &...
Wanda Nester
Mar 16, 2007
Wanda (Coykendall) Newville-Nester, 65 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, March 16, 2007 at her home. Wanda was born April 14, 1941 in East Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Willard and Emogene (Dunn) Coykendall. She was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion Post and the 40 et 8. Surviving are 5 children, Becky & Joe Ortiz, Del Newville...
