Samantha Dittenber
Jan 3, 2007
Samantha (Rowland) Dittenber 53 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 03, 2007 at Metron of Greenville. Samantha was born May 5, 1953 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Rex and Barbara (Colby) Rowland. Surviving are 1 son, Robert & Annie Harwood Jr.; 1 grandson, Robert Harwood III; parents, Rex & Barbara Rowland; 1 sister, Laurie Rowland; 3 brothers, Doug...
Ryan Curtis Hoffman
Jan 3, 2007
View Photo Tribute Ryan C. Hoffman, 24 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Ryan was born April 30, 1982 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Emily (Howe) Hoffman. Ryan graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 2001 and Northwest University of Lima, Ohio in 2004. He loved nature and the outdoors and his true passion...
Geraldine L. Peterman
Jan 2, 2007
Geraldine L. Peterman 74 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Peterman was born December 20, 1932 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Herbert and Gertrude (Calpine) Peterman. Surviving are 4 children, Ron (Sharon), Larry (Leonoria), Ross (Linda), and Sue Homrich; 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The family will receive friends Friday from...
Theodore Wainright
Jan 1, 2007
View Photo Tribute Theodore C. “Ted” Wainright, 70, beloved husband of Joan; devoted father of Catherine “Cathy”, Randy (Karen), Matt (Barb), and Jeff; cherished grandfather of Ted, Randy, Christy and Aaron; stepped into glory, into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2007. Also surviving are a brother, Jack (Barb); a sister, Louise Totten; brothers...
Denise Renee Simon
Dec 31, 2006
View Photo Tribute Denise R. Simon 50 of Howard City, died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at her home. Denise was born August 12, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Frank and Geraldine (Talsma) Mills. She had worked at the Sand Lake Elementary School as a Para-Professional Aide for the last 8 years. She lived for her family and...
Alvin S. Veltkamp
Dec 31, 2006
Alvin S. Veltkamp, 78 of Sparta, died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Veltkamp was born September 13, 1928 in Saugatuck Twp., MI the son of Henry and Reka (Schumaker) Veltkamp. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1948 – 1968 and retired from the Sparta Foundry as foreman after 20 years...
Frank T. Korcal
Dec 27, 2006
Frank T. Korcal, age 89 of Newaygo went to meet his Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He was born November 4, 1917 in Ivanhoe, MN the son of Francis and Frances (Burczyk) Korcal. Frank retired from American Seating Co. in 1975 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed camping, fishing and ice fishing. He was preceded in death by...
Donna L. Weis
Dec 23, 2006
Donna L. Weis, 70 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Weis was born April 3, 1936 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of Alden and Ora (Griffee) Sims. She enjoyed being a grandmother and loved her grandchildren very much. Surviving are 2 children, Russell Weis of Howard City, Naomi Cubitt of Cedar...
Shawn A. Wiggins
Dec 13, 2006
View Photo Tribute Shawn A. Wiggins, 41 of Howard City, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 in Kalamazoo. Shawn was born November 26, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Raymond and Esther (Crabb) Wiggins. He was a 1984 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and enjoyed hunting and spending time with his friends. Surviving are his wife Cindy; 1...
Cherokee Christina Cotten
Dec 11, 2006
View Photo Tribute Cherokee C. Cotten, 15 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 11, 2006. Cherokee was born September 7, 1991 in Newport News, Virginia the daughter of Thomas Christopher and Barbara (Reed) Cotten. She was a sophomore at Cedar Springs High School, a member of the Comstock Park Congregational Church, and...
Jeanette R. Mcdonough
Dec 5, 2006
Jeanette R. McDonough, 92 of Pierson, died Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Fulton Manor, Grand Rapids. Mrs. McDonough was born December 13, 1913 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles in Sand Lake, the Sand Lake Garden Club, and a lifetime member of the Federated Garden Club of Michigan. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mary...
Betty Jane Baxter
Dec 2, 2006
Betty J. Baxter, 83 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Sand Lake, died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Baxter was born April 9, 1923 in Pierson, MI the daughter of George and Alice (Porter) Paepke. She was a 1940 graduate of Sand Lake High School and had worked on the sewing line at General Motors Fisher...
David Clinton Clayton
Nov 26, 2006
David C. Clayton, 27 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David was born November 15, 1979 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of David and Brenda (Rosenberger) Clayton. He enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends. Surviving along with his parents are 1 sister, Christine & Jessie Sandoval; 1 brother,...
Roy B. Smith
Nov 25, 2006
Roy B Smith, aged 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2006, in Minster, OH. Roy was born in his family home on 18 mile road in Cedar Springs, MI, on February 9, 1920, the son of Effie Mae Teachout Smith and George Birney Smith. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife of...
Pauline Schmoldt
Nov 12, 2006
Pauline Schmoldt, 87 of Spencer Township, Sand Lake, died Sunday, November 12, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Schmoldt was born March 29, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Gerald and Blanche Featherly. Surviving are two sons, Carlton of Sand Lake, John (Linda) of Grand Rapids; 6 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers,...
Alfred C. Szarowicz
Oct 31, 2006
View Photo Tribute Alfred C. Szarowicz, 77 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at his home. Mr. Szarowicz was born November 4, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Paul and Josephine (Miller) Szarowicz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles...
William D. Russell
Oct 30, 2006
View Photo Tribute William D. Russell, 39 of Sand Lake, died Monday, October 30, 2006. Bill was born February 14, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Susan (Kurhajec) Russell. Surviving are his wife Wendy; 2 daughters, Blair and Kirsti both at home; his father, Robert Russell of Sparta; 1 brother, Rick (Chris) Russell of Sparta; 1...
William Charles Perschbacher
Oct 29, 2006
William C. Perschbacher, 77 of Rockford, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, October 29, 2006 at his home. Mr. Perschbacher was born September 27, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Garfield and Rena (Baastra) Perschbacher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 225....
Natalie J. Kloosterman
Oct 19, 2006
Natalie J. Kloosterman, 83 of Trufant, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Kloosterman was born August 19, 1923 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Peter and Ethel (Leech) DeWildt. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter in 2003 and a son Michael in 2004. Surviving are one son and his wife, Kenneth & Debi...
Arlene Weeks
Oct 16, 2006
Arlene Weeks, 73 of Custer, died Monday, October 16, 2006 at her home. Arlene was born September 4, 1933 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Clarence and Beatrice (Robinson) Reed. She had worked at Nelson Metal Products in Grandville for 37 years retiring in 1994. She enjoyed Country Western music and loved to square dance. Surviving are her husband...
