Mary Lou Shepard
Jun 23, 2007
Mary Lou Shepard, 67 of Grand Rapids died Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mary Lou was born July 2, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Harry and Lorraine (Benham) Shepard. She worked for Thierica in Grand Rapids for 30 years. Surviving are 1 brother and 2 sisters, Harry (Laura) Shepard of Sand Lake, Frances...
Darwin Lee Wall
Jun 17, 2007
View Photo Tribute Darwin L. Wall, 79 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, June 17, 2007. Mr. Wall was born September 19, 1927 in Crawfordsville, IN the son of Francis and Vivian (Jackson) Wall. He retired from Rockford Paper Mill in 1990 and was an Amway Representative for over 30 years. He also repaired lawn mowers with Mike Russell and had...
Evelyn "Tizzie" Townes
Jun 15, 2007
Evelyn “Tizzie” Townes, 92 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, June 15, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Tizzie was born September 30, 1914 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Percy and Flossie (Robinson) Phelps. She graduated Cedar Springs High School Class of 1932 and attended the East Nelson United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Carol Townes of Cedar...
Vera Marie Frey
Jun 15, 2007
View Photo Tribute Vera M. Frey, 76 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 15, 2007 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Frey was born July 24, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Orlo and Hazel (Green) Dennis. She had worked at Meijers as a greeter for 15 years....
Noel D. Maxson
Jun 6, 2007
View Photo Tribute Noel D. Maxson, 74 of Spencer Township, Sand Lake, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at his home. Mr. Maxson was born March 19, 1933 in Grand Ledge, MI the son of Arnold and Fondalete (Welton) Maxson. He was a former member of the Harvard Fire Department and had been a vendor at many area flea markets and...
Patricia Ann Feutz
Jun 1, 2007
Patricia A. Feutz, 52 of White Cloud, died Friday, June 1, 2007 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Pat was born March 6, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Irwin John and Myrtle (Blackall) Feutz. She graduated Cedar Springs High School in 1973 where she was president of the Student Council and captain of the Debate Team. She...
Helen V. Parcher
May 25, 2007
Helen V. Parcher, 98 of Newaygo, died Friday, May 25, 2007. Mrs. Parcher was born December 14, 1908 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Anthony and Angeline (Zoppa) Lanesky. She was a parishioner at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Newaygo and had retired from Grand Rapids Metal Craft. She was an avid Detroit Tiger Fan, enjoyed fishing, and playing bingo...
Betty J. Mcmillan
May 22, 2007
Betty J. McMillan, 79 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. McMillan was born June 15, 1927 in Boyne City, MI the daughter of Milo and Orpha (Wilbur) Clute. She was a seamstress at Fisher Body on Alpine Avenue for 30 years. Her favorite pastimes included sewing and crocheting. Surviving are 6 children,...
Lorraine Ann Gordon
May 22, 2007
Lorraine Ann Gordon, 74 of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Spectrum Health – Blodgett Campus after a long courageous illness. Lorraine was born October 3, 1932 in Ensley Center, MI the daughter of Hans and Hilda (Larson) Hanson. Surviving are 2 sisters, Maxine Knox of Belmont, Shirley (Jack) Hanes of Sand Lake; several nieces and nephews;...
Wilma Jennie Anderson
May 14, 2007
View Photo Tribute Wilma Jennie Anderson, 86 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Glenn, MI, passed away Monday, May 14, 2007. Mrs. Anderson was born September 6, 1920 in Casco Township, MI the daughter of William and Jennie (Moore) Bailey. Surviving are her husband, Arthur W. Anderson; 5 children who live to mourn her loss, Robert & Gail Shields of Goshen,...
Patrick H. Kelley
May 6, 2007
Patrick H. Kelley, 51 of Cedar Springs, passed away, Sunday, May 6, 2007. Patrick was born June 17, 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the son of Donald and Caroline (Thompson) Kelley. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kelvin Kelley. Surviving along with his parents are his son, James...
Jerome Benham Phelps
May 1, 2007
View Photo Tribute Jerome Benham Phelps, age 96, began his eternal life with God on May 1, 2007. He was known as Jerome B., J.B., Dad, or simply Grandpa to those who loved him. Jerome was born on January 23, 1911, on his family’s farm on Ritchie Avenue, the same home he proudly lived in for the next 95 years....
John W. Colvin
Apr 30, 2007
John W. Colvin, 65 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 30, 2007 in Grand Rapids, MI. John was born June 14, 1941 in Kansas City, MO. He was a 1959 graduate of South Haven High School and a member of the first Industrial Arts class at Ferris State College. John served an apprenticeship in die sinking, and tool and die...
Patricia Ann Carter
Apr 29, 2007
View Photo Tribute Patricia A. Carter, 66 of White Cloud, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 29, 2007 at her home. Patricia was born March 23, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Francis and Dorothy Mae (Jacobs) O’Grady. Surviving are 3 children and their spouses, Kevin & Kelly Carter of Kansas City, MO,...
Jamie A. Coykendall
Apr 29, 2007
View Photo Tribute Jamie A. Coykendall, 37 of Pierson, died Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Jamie was born May 2, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Barbara (Canniff) Coykendall, Sr. He loved fishing and hunting. Surviving are his sister, Tammy Coykendall of Grand Rapids; former wife, Christine Coykendall; caretaker, Greg Troupe; best...
Virginia J. Robinson
Apr 22, 2007
View Photo Tribute Virginia J. Robinson, 79 of Sand Lake died Sunday, April 22, 2007 in Spring Hill, Florida. Mrs. Robinson was born June 21, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Myrl and Doris (Tuttle) Chiles. She had worked at American Seating retiring in 1983 and was a member of the Secret Pal Club in Sand Lake. Surviving...
Vera Kay Jaskiewicz
Apr 17, 2007
Vera Kay Jaskiewicz, 73 of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Kay was born December 1, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Howard and Ruth (Krull) Gillaspy. She had worked at Fisher Body on Alpine for 15 years. Surviving are 5 children, Tracy Brandt, Sharon & Philip Wiersma, Mitzi Buikema, Scooter Jaskiewicz, and Tami & Paul Townes;...
Andrew R. Horvath
Apr 16, 2007
Andrew R. Horvath, 82 of Paradise, MI died Monday, April 16, 2007 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Horvath was born March 17, 1925 in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Services will be held Friday 11:00 am at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Chapel. Chaplain John...
Judy E. Englund
Apr 16, 2007
Judy E. Englund, 57 of Howard City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, April 16, 2007. Judy was born August 13, 1949 in Grayling, MI the daughter of Roy and Emma (Hendrickson) Smith. She was a wonderful homemaker and grandmother, who had enjoyed staying at home to raise her children. She loved teaching piano. She was a...
Gregory Jon Williams
Apr 7, 2007
Gregory Jon Williams, 40 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died Saturday, April 7, 2007 in Florida. Greg was born January 16, 1967 in Flint, MI the son of Clinton Dean and Marsha (Haynes) Williams. He had lived in Florida for the past 20 years and was employed by the Awning Factory. Surviving are 1 son, Scott Blanchard of Howard City; mother...
