Melvin S. Gillespie
Nov 4, 2007
View Photo Tribute Melvin S. Gillespie, 89 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mr. Gillespie was born October 4, 1918 in Caledonia, MI the son of Sherman and Ethel (Pritchard) Gillespie. Surviving are two children, Lynn (Charlene) Gillespie of Sand Lake, Joan Weinrich of Cedar Springs; two grandchildren, Connie (Kim) Smith of Cedar...
Maxine Currie
Nov 3, 2007
Maxine Currie, 85 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, November 3, 2007. Maxine was born February 11, 1922 in Muskegon Heights, MI the daughter of James and Mary (Denhof) Currie. She had been secretary and housekeeper at St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Kentwood for Rev. John Breitensrein and Msgr. Charles Bolte. She was a member of St. Clara’s Catholic Church, Coral....
Robert L Hunter, Sr.
Nov 1, 2007
View Photo Tribute Robert L. Hunter, Sr. 59 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at his home. Bob was born May 16, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Florn and Doris (Petersen) Hunter. He was a police officer and on the volunteer fire department in Cedar Springs and very well known in the community. He was...
Elinor M. Mcnay
Oct 30, 2007
Elinor M. McNay, 92 of Pierson, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Mrs. McNay was born July 1, 1915 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Arvid and Esther (Carlson) Sundstrom. She had worked at Herpolshiemers in the Cosmetic Department and worked for over 20 years at Siegel Jewelers. She taught art at the Grand Rapids Art Museam...
Diana L. (Heiss) Frens
Oct 25, 2007
Diana L. (Heiss) Frens, 61 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at her home. Diana was born October 18, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of David and Ethel (Schoonmaker) Heiss. She had bred and raised Chihuahua dogs and owned Diana’s Chihuahua Haven. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxilary. Surviving are two children,...
Earl H. Walker
Oct 22, 2007
View Photo Tribute Earl H. Walker, 71 of Mecosta, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Monday, October 22, 2007 at Metro Health Hospital. Mr. Walker was born February 14, 1936 in Rochester, MI the son of Leslie and Nettie (Harvey) Walker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was very active in veterans organizations including the Greenville American...
Robert Paul Patin
Oct 17, 2007
Robert P. Patin, 69 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Patin was born October 4, 1938 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Paul and Genevieve (Korcal) Patin. He served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years and was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles Church and the Knights of...
Beverly Jean Robinson
Oct 16, 2007
View Photo Tribute Beverly Jean Robinson, 64 of Morley, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at her home. Beverly was born October 15, 1943 in Newberry, MI the daughter of Isaac and Beatrice (Jacko) Perry. Surviving are her husband, Clark Robinson; two daughters, Beatrice & Dan Oberlin, Michaela Knorr; one stepdaughter, Diana Robinson; one stepson, Mike & Cris Robinson; nine grandchildren;...
Kenneth Veltkamp
Oct 16, 2007
Kenneth Veltkamp, 59 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at his home. Ken was born February 13, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Winifred (Worst) Veltkamp. He was a self-employed logger who enjoyed fishing, training horses, and made the best fried chicken. He was a good husband and loving father, and a...
Joseph A. Kucinskas
Oct 9, 2007
Joseph A. Kucinskas, 64 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at his son's home. Mr. Kucinskas was born April 27, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Joseph and Ann Kucinskas. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and had worked at Fisher Body on Alpine Avenue for 32 years. Surviving are 3 children and their...
Douglas A. Haskell
Oct 8, 2007
Douglas A. Haskell, 49 of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 8, 2007. He was born December 29, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Basil and Lucy (Goodell) Haskell. Doug was a very loving husband, brother, son, dad, and most of all friend to all he met. Confined to a wheelchair for...
Melanie Marie Church
Oct 6, 2007
View Photo Tribute Melanie Marie Church, 24 of Morley, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 6, 2007 due to injuries from an automobile accident. Melanie was born December 9, 1982 in Houston, TX the daughter of Darrell and Sharon (Morrison) Church. She was a beautiful mother with a big heart and cared for those she loved....
Marie Cole
Sep 30, 2007
View Photo Tribute Marie (VanDyke) Cole, 77, of Jenison, died Sunday, September 30, 2007 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Cole was born March 19, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of John and Winifred (VandenBrink) VanDyke. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, playing bingo, and traveling with her husband. She loved being surrounded by her family and spending the holidays with...
Verah Jean Borst
Sep 27, 2007
Verah Jean Borst, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus. Miss Borst was born August 18, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles C. and Eva Mae (McKinney) Borst. She had retired from the State of Michigan, Department of Social Services. Jean was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Cedar...
Michael Patrick Bouchard
Sep 23, 2007
Michael P. Bouchard, 54 of the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans, died Sunday, September 23, 2007. Michael served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Interment took place Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Helen June Nikoden
Sep 16, 2007
Helen June Nikoden, 97 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Metron of Greenville. Mrs. Nikoden was born June 19, 1910 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Stephen and Barbara (Parlow) Flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1986. Surviving are 3 children, Donald & Delores Nikoden of Howell, Charles & Jill Nikoden of...
Rick L. Tompkins
Sep 12, 2007
Rick L. Tompkins, 49, of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Rick was born May 3, 1958 in Lansing, MI, the son of John and Ruth (BeVier) Tompkins. He was a service technician for Holton’s LP Gas. Rick was always ready to help others and worked very hard to provide for his family. He was a dedicated and loyal...
Benny Franklin Davis
Sep 4, 2007
Benny Franklin Davis, 74 of Grant, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Gerber Memorial Health Care, Fremont. Benny was born October 15, 1932 in Jackson, MI the son of Chauncy and Stella (Scott) Davis. He retired from Worlverine World Wide in Rockford after 30 years of service and had attended the Church...
Sherry M. Wright
Sep 4, 2007
View Photo Tribute Sherry M. Wright, 51 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at her home. Sherry was born November 2, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Jerome Jr. and Helen (Whittaker) Phelps. She had worked at Gibsons, Bryne Electric and was presently employed as an auditor at the Meijer Warehouse in Walker. Sherry loved her...
Louis H. Gray
Sep 3, 2007
Louis H. Gray, 73 of Kent City, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, September 3, 2007. Louis was born July 4, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Herman and Pauline (Joslin) Gray. He retired from General Motors in 1984 and had owned a fruit orchard on 17 Mile Road in Cedar Springs for many...
