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...
Ben Sakon
Feb 18, 2008
Benjamin J. “Ben” Sakon, 34 of Pierson died Monday, February 18, 2008 at his home. Ben was born September 14, 1973 in Tawas City, MI the son of John and Judith (LeCureux) Sakon. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the outdoors, NASCAR, and collecting Jack Daniels memorabilia. He loved his children and they were everything to him. Surviving are his wife, Mary;...
James Doyle
Feb 12, 2008
James “Rex” Doyle, 62 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Rex was born October 6, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Naoma (Lovett) Doyle. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Grand Rapids Public Schools Supply Building for 30...
Joseph D. Brinkman
Feb 11, 2008
Joseph D. Brinkman, 68 of Sand Lake died Monday, February 11, 2008. Mr. Brinkman was born May 17, 1939 in Detroit, MI the son of Joseph and Lillian (Seevers) Brinkman. He retired from the City of Grand Rapids Water Department where he worked for 30 years. He delivered pizza for many years. Surviving are 3 children, Carrie Brinkman, Tracy (Damion)...
Donald Edward Beardsley
Feb 9, 2008
Donald E. Beardsley, 85 of Grand Rapids Home for Veterans died Saturday, February 9, 2008. Mr. Beardsley was born August 3, 1922 in Detroit, MI the son of Glen and Nellie (Johns) Beardsley. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and worked most of his life as a finish carpenter. Surviving are three children,...
Charles C. King
Feb 2, 2008
Charles C. King, 56 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, February 2, 2008 at his home. Charles was born June 17, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jack and Joan (Kee) King. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Vietnam War and was an electrician at Knoll Office Furniture for 35 years. Surviving...
Robert D. Stoken
Jan 20, 2008
Robert D. Stoken, 60 of Pierson, died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at his home. Robert was born September 21, 1947 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Robert and Blanch (Dickerson) Stoken. Surviving are his wife, Jackie (Manning); children, Candee, Chad, Sheri Kemp, Garret (Nichole), Kimberly, and Amanda; grandchildren, Devon, Bethanee, Danika, Megan, Brendan, Tristin, Andrew, Kiersten, Ethan; mother, Blanch...
Gretchen E. Rozeboom
Jan 17, 2008
Gretchen (Rogalewski) Rozeboom, 87 of Sand Lake, went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 17, 2008. Mrs. Rozeboom was born December 15, 1920 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Joseph and Louise (Studor) Rogalewski. She was the youngest of seven children and married John Rozeboom in 1946. She and her husband worked side...
Ronald Alan Tanis
Jan 10, 2008
Ronald A. Tanis, 68, of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Metron of Lamont. Ronald was born September 6, 1939 in White Cloud, MI the son of Henry Sr. and Blanche (Horten) Tanis. He served his country in the Air Force for seven years during the Vietnam War. He had worked for 40 years at Dykema...
Rex B. Rowland
Jan 10, 2008
View Photo Tribute Rex B. Rowland, 77 of Cedar Springs, died unexpectantly at his home on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Rex was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was born October 3, 1930 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Charles and Ethel (Tortlette) Rowland. He started in business in Cedar Springs in 1950 and had been a partner...
Cheryl Lee Hunter
Jan 3, 2008
Cheryl L. Hunter, 62 of Newaygo, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Cheryl was born May 1, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ernest and Maxine (Simmons) Bremmer. Surviving are one stepson, Richard (Tracy) Hunter of Howard City; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Darlene (Frank) Wright of Newaygo, Doris (Mike) Matthews of Rockford; 2 brothers, James...
Eloise E. Norquist
Dec 31, 2007
Eloise E. Norquist, 95 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 31, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Eloise was born March 21, 1912 in Garfield Township, Newaygo, MI the daughter of Frank and Lena (Platt) Carlson. Surviving are her sons, Ron (Betty) Norquist, Darryl (Jan) Norquist, and Gerry Norquist; a...
Edward Albert Jano
Dec 24, 2007
Edward A. Jano, 82 of Elk Grove Village, IL died Monday, December 24, 2007 at his son's home in Cedar Springs. Edward was born December 3, 1925 in Detroit, MI the son of Albert and Josephine (Oleszczuk) Jano. He is survived by two sons including Allan (Cathy) Jano of Cedar Springs. At his request, cremation has taken place and there...
