Dale Allen Jordan
Mar 15, 2007
Dale A. Jordan, 58 of Oakfield Township, Cedar Springs, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War with the K9 unit training dogs. He loved animals, growing flowers, and enjoyed his grandchildren. He will be missed by his many friends. Surviving are 4 children; Joseph, Tonya, Jeffrey,...
Reed J Elder
Mar 12, 2007
View Photo Tribute Reed J Elder, 31 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 12, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Reed was born October 4, 1975 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ralph and Shirley (Reed) Elder. He was presently a student at GRCC in the Law Enforcement Program. He was head of security at McFadden’s Restaurant and...
J. Arthur Starkman
Mar 11, 2007
J. Arthur Starkman, 90 of Woodstown, NJ died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Memorial Hospital, Salem, NJ. Mr. Starkman was born May 2, 1916 in Carlock, IL the son of James and Clemma (Jones) Starkman. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Texaco. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis (Ballard) of Woodstown,...
Elizabeth J. Schmidt
Mar 10, 2007
View Photo Tribute Elizabeth J. Schmidt, 89 of Sand Lake, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 10, 2007 and is now making the heavens a little brighter. Mrs. Schmidt was born March 25, 1917 in Hermansville, MI the daughter of Edward and Julia (Niedefski) Taylor. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, Sand Lake. She was a...
H. Max Eldred
Mar 10, 2007
View Photo Tribute H. Max Eldred, 89 of Cedar Springs, departed this life Saturday, March 10, 2007 and traveled to his heavenly home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ. Max was born April 6, 1917 in Cedar Springs, MI, the son of Riley and Clara Belle (Jacobs) Eldred. At age 18 he began working for and later became owner...
Harry Joseph Rybicki
Mar 8, 2007
Harry J. Rybicki, 75 of Trufant, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at his home. Harry was born March 18, 1931 Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bernard and Anna (Belki) Rybicki. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army. Surviving are 4 children, Albert Rybicki, Theresa Rybicki, Tracy Moomey, and Kelly Rybicki; 4 grandchildren; 3...
Elizabeth Maxson
Mar 5, 2007
View Photo Tribute Elizabeth L. “Betty” Maxson, 67 of Spencer Township, Sand Lake, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at her home. Betty was born April 10, 1939 in Benton Harbor, MI the daughter of Louis and Mae (Varnau) Schuh, Sr. She was a bus driver and cook at Lakeview Public Schools for 32 years and had worked as the night...
David Carl Myslenski
Feb 10, 2007
View Photo Tribute David Myslenski, aged 42, of Sand Lake, passed away from this life to continue his life with Jesus on February 10, 2007. He fought a courageous battle against leukemia. This is his faith: I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a...
Maxine Preston
Feb 9, 2007
Maxine Preston, 85 of Lometa, TX died Friday, February 9, 2007 at Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX. Mrs. Preston was born January 18, 1922 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Locke) Schurrble. Surviving are 1 daughter Mary Lou Hillock of Lometa, TX. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters &...
Lavern Kilts
Feb 7, 2007
View Photo Tribute LaVern Kilts, 70 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at his home. LaVern was born June 26, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Howard and Emma (Fisk) Kilts. He was a wonderful husband and father, and had a great sense of humor, even to the end. Surviving are his wife Lois (Eyer); 3...
Howard Paul Boyd
Feb 7, 2007
Howard P. Boyd, age 65 died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Howard was born October 28, 1941 in Sistersville, West Virginia the son of Leslie and Virginia Boyd. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving are 1 daughter, Tammy Boyd of Long Beach, CA. Howard wished to be cremated and...
Bertha V. Morris
Feb 6, 2007
View Photo Tribute Bertha V. Morris, 92 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Morris was born August 2, 1914 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Anthony and Angeline (Zoppa) Lanesky. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic Church and their Altar Society. She was well known for her...
Cecil Fisk
Feb 2, 2007
View Photo Tribute Cecil L. “Pete” Fisk, 83 of Sand Lake was called home by God on Friday, February 2, 2007 at his residence. Cecil was born December 30, 1923 in Algoma Township, MI the son of Lyle and Lillian (Helsel) Fisk. He proudly served as a PFC in the U.S. Army 69th Infantry from 1944-1946 during World War II....
Michael Charles Galinis
Jan 29, 2007
Michael C. Galinis, age 50 passed away Monday, January 29, 2007 at St. Mary’s Health Center, Grand Rapids. Mike was born July 11, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Alphonse and Maxine (Anderson) Galinis. Surviving are his son, James Nowak; stepdaughter, Erica Linderman; brother, David Zolenski; sisters, Michelle Hess, Jean Coffman and Patricia Visch; numerous nieces and nephews....
Jackie Lee Johnson, Sr.
Jan 29, 2007
Jackie Lee Johnson, Sr. 64 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 29, 2007 at home. Jackie was born May 26, 1942 in Grand Haven, MI the son of Clifford and Marion (Ellcey) Johnson. Surviving are 5 children, Jackie Lee & Yvette Johnson, Jr, Christina & Larry Housler, Douglas & Shari Johnson, Teresa Johnson & Matt, Keith Johnson & Shawn Moore;...
Kurt Allen Van Os
Jan 25, 2007
View Photo Tribute Kurt Allen Van Os age 22 of Howard City, died suddenly Thursday, January 25, 2007 while playing basketball. Kurt was born July 27, 1984 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Donald and Diane Van Os. He was a 2003 graduate of Creative Technologies Academy and was presently a student at Grand Rapids Community College. Kurt was...
Michael Kenneth Stoner
Jan 21, 2007
View Photo Tribute Michael K. Stoner, 53 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 at his home. Michael was born August 26, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jerry and Arvajean (Porter) Stoner. He was a 1971 graduate of Cedar Springs High School were he enjoyed playing all sports. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War...
Helen Marie Bond
Jan 17, 2007
Helen M. Bond, 88 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, January 17, 2007 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Bond was born February 22, 1918 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Charles and Henrietta (Clarke) Zank. She was a graduate of Sand Lake High School, had worked at Fisher Body on Alpine Avenue, and was an avid bridge player....
Martin T. Becker
Jan 12, 2007
Martin T. Becker, 62 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, January 12, 2007 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Becker was born October 3, 1944 in Wesley, Iowa the son of Thomas and Dorothy (Hilbert) Becker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army spending ten months in the Vietnam theatre. He received the third highest honor bestowed by the...
Thomas Maurice Hill
Jan 6, 2007
Thomas M. Hill, 72 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, January 6, 2007 at his home. Mr. Hill was born August 8, 1934 in Pineville, West Virginia the son of Ivan and Edith Hill. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 – 1962. He was a smart, educated man who worked as a lineman for the phone company, in chrome...
