Michael Allen Denhof
May 16, 2008
Michael Allen Denhof, 21 of Riverview, FL, formerly of Cedar Springs, went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 16, 2008 in Florida. Michael was born May 31, 1986 in Grand Rapids, MI and had lived his life to the fullest. He was bigger than life and had more friends than you could count. He had been a computer technician...
Mark Alan Deweese
May 12, 2008
Mark Alan DeWeese, 49 of Pierson, died Monday, May 12, 2008 at his home. Mark was born November 19, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI. He loved hunting, fishing, quading, riding Goldie (his harley), and doing anything with those he loved. He owned his own business, DeWeese Bros Drilling for 13 years and most recently worked as an electrician apprentice at...
Matthew Ryan Kammers
May 10, 2008
Matthew Ryan Kammers, 19 of Howard City, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008. Matt was born December 12, 1988 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Dorene (Hulst) Kammers. He was a 2007 graduate of Tri-County High School where he played football and ran track. He was an Eagle Scout and assistant scout master, enjoyed riding dirt bikes...
Ray C. Hayman
May 8, 2008
Ray C. Hayman, 73 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at his home. Ray was born May 16, 1934 in Baldwin, MI the son of Lawrence and Helen (Sapinski) Hayman. He worked for Alexis Manufacturing retiring in 2004, enjoyed camping, fishing, and his dogs, especially Cocoa. Surviving are his wife, Norma; 8 children, Don, Lois Laroe, Randy (Dawn),...
Henry V. Porter
May 6, 2008
Henry V. Porter, 93 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at his home. Henry was born September 25, 1914 in Oceana County, MI the son of James and Alvena (Zarnow) Porter. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and had retired from Gibsons. He was a Chicago Cubs fan. Surviving are 2...
William R. Hockstra
Apr 23, 2008
William R. Hockstra, 65 of Cedar Springs, peacefully left those he loved for an extended fishing trip on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Bill was born February 7, 1943 in Edmore, MI the son of L.D. and Lila (Rish) Hockstra. He was a machinist at Fisher Body on 36th St. retiring in 2006. Left behind on shore to wait their turn...
Patricia L. Meeter
Apr 22, 2008
Patricia Lou Meeter, 75 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs. She was born April 26, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Joseph and Gladys (Dykhuizen) Meeter. She served in the U.S. Military for 6 years and was a Hotel Auditor moving around the country. Surviving are 3 nieces, 1 nephew and...
Darwin (Jack) Smith, Sr.
Apr 20, 2008
Darwin Jack Smith, Sr., 75 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Jack was born February 21, 1933 in Solon Township, MI the son of Alden and Lewellyn Smith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife Donna (Spencer); 2 children, Darwin Jack Smith, Jr., Kathleen Louise (Daniel) Flachs; 5...
Steve Alan Potts
Apr 18, 2008
Steve Alan Potts, aged 53, of Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday evening, April 18, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Steve was preceded in death by his father Jacob and his brother David. Surviving are his wife and best friend Ruth (Geisel) Potts, his mother Joyce Potts, four children; Christopher Potts...
John Straw
Apr 7, 2008
Straw: John Stanley Straw, aged 84, of Cedar Springs, passed away in his sleep early Monday, April 7, 2008, at St. Mary’s Living Center, Walker, MI. John was born January 9, 1924 in Kendallville, IN the fourth of ten children of Clayton and Martha (Duguid) Straw. He was raised on a farm near Coldwater, MI attending schools in Coldwater and...
Dorothy Jean Hyde
Apr 5, 2008
Dorothy J. Hyde, 85 of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, April 5, 2008. Mrs. Hyde was born December 19, 1922 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Mathew and Salome (Kasulaitis) Gillis. She was a very energetic and loyal woman who lived a vital and full life. She enjoyed reading, traveling, landscaping, and knitting hats and...
Charles Haynes, Sr.
Mar 31, 2008
Charles Haynes, Sr., 80 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Mr. Haynes was born March 15, 1928 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Carl and Hattie (Ridgeway) Haynes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and worked for Coit Avenue Gravel Company for 40 years retiring in...
Betty B. Caniff
Mar 27, 2008
Betty B. Caniff, 78 of Comstock Park, died at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Mrs. Caniff was born March 18, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Stanley and Hazel (Hawkins) Lusk. She was preceded in death by her sons, Delbert “Pete” Caniff Jr. and Darrel Caniff; and 8 brothers and sisters. She...
Joseph H. Campos
Mar 16, 2008
Joseph H. Campos, 73 of Six Lakes, died Sunday, March 16, 2008 at his home. Mr. Campos was born November 28, 1934 in San Antonio, TX the son of Enemencio and Gertrude (Hernandes) Campos. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Fisher Body on Alpine Avenue. Surviving are his wife,...
Frederick M. Luplow
Mar 15, 2008
Frederick Martin Luplow, 80 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans. Mr. Luplow was born July 2, 1927 in Saginaw, MI. He was a veteran of World War II and retired as a tin smith. Surviving are 3 children, Michele Bomba, Richard Luplow, and Frederick Luplow. There will be no visitation...
Merle R. Fifield
Mar 14, 2008
Merle R. Fifield, 86 of Grand Rapids, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Mr. Fifield was born April 21, 1921 in Hesperia, MI the son of Lewis and Belle (McClennan) Fifield. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He had been a truck driver for M.C. VanKampen Trucking. Surviving are 3...
Velma Pauline Kniga
Mar 8, 2008
Velma Pauline Kniga, 84 of Eastpointe, MI, formerly of Cedar Springs and Royal Oak, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Mrs. Kniga was born March 27, 1923 in Middlebrook, MO the daughter of Joseph D. and Gladys (White) Haven, Sr. Surviving are a daughter and her husband, Ruth (Marvin) Bielec of Eastpointe; 3 grandchildren, Kristen (Christopher)...
Lavern "Bill" Avery
Mar 3, 2008
LaVern “Bill” Avery, 66 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 3, 2008 at his home. Bill was born September 21, 1941 the son of Preston and Sylvia (Wilson) Jensen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Surviving are one daughter and her husband, Amy Avery and Jason Farrand of Grand Rapids; 1 grandson, Cash...
Helen Jean Brown
Feb 22, 2008
Helen Jean Brown (Blanchard), of Cedar Springs, born May 14 1925 was called to be with her Lord on Friday, February 22, 2008. "Grandma Brown" was best known for being the founder of "Brownsville." Besides the love she had for her family and friends, she was an avid antique collector and those who knew her best will remember her by...
Rod Misner
Feb 19, 2008
Roderick E. “Rod” Misner, 72 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at his home. Rod was born August 23, 1935 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Orville and Lillian (Petersen) Misner. He had worked at Rowe Int’l for 32 years and has owned and operated the Coral Bar since 1984. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening and being...
