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Mark Andrew Graves
Jul 9, 2006
View Photo Tribute Mark A. Graves, 37 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Spring Lake Township. Mark was born February 4, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Carroll and Suzanne (Baribeau) Graves. He was a 1987 graduate of West Catholic High School where he participated in wrestling. He was a HiLo driver for PCA in...
Richard Paul Dunham
Jul 8, 2006
View Photo Tribute Richard P. Dunham, 72 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at his home. Mr. Dunham was born July 29, 1933 in Ida, MI the son of Myron and Ruby (England) Dunham. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany, Vietnam and Korea for 20 years retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. He then went...
Phyllis Louise Grzemkowski
Jul 6, 2006
Phyllis L. Grzemkowski, 75 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Grzemkowski was born October 8, 1930 in Mackinaw City, MI the daughter of Stanley and Elmira (Isabell) Bauers. Surviving are 4 children; Tina Lewis, Jerielu Graves, George Wartalla, and Stanley Wartalla, many grandchildren. Cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation...
Dora F. Kurylowicz
Jul 2, 2006
Dora F. Kurylowicz, 54 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. Dora was born April 9, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Mary (Skiver) Hollenbeck. She had been a Sunday School Teacher and member at Hillcrest Community Church and was presently a member at North Kent Community Church. She loved to knit and crochet. Surviving...
Naida Ruth Schillim
Jun 19, 2006
View Photo Tribute Naida R. Schillim, 61 of Sand Lake, slipped away peacefully at home on Monday, June 19, 2006 surrounded by her family. Naida was born October 21, 1944 in Kent City, MI the daughter of Donald and Lois (Smith) Flintoff. She was an “Amazing Mom” who touched everyone she knew and always found the good in others. You...
Caden & Malachi Emery
Jun 19, 2006
Caden Chase Emery and Malachi Thomas Emery were born June 6, 2006 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. Malachi passed away at birth on June 6 and Caden passed away on Monday, June 19, 2006. They are survived by their loving parents, Matthew and Susan (Chase) Emery of Cedar Springs, brother, Carter Matthew. A family graveside service will be held...
Wilma A. Lewis
Jun 16, 2006
Wilma A. Lewis (Bartholomew), 84 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, June 16, 2006. Mrs. Lewis was born May 24, 1922 in Kalkaska, MI. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul Lewis in 1994 and her son, Jim Lewis in 2004. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Judy (Barry) Porter; her sons,...
Connie Ann Tiede
Jun 8, 2006
View Photo Tribute Connie Ann Tiede, aged 55, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savoir on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at her home while in the presence of her loving family after a three year battle with cancer. Connie was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 1992. She was a school teacher for 26 years...
Mildred Laura Marvin
May 31, 2006
Mildred L. Marvin, 95 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Mrs. Marvin was born August 1, 1910 in Rochester, NY the daughter of Arthur and Laura (Kellen) Smith. She was united in marriage on Dec. 16, 1931 in Elkhart, IN to Douglas Edgar Marvin who preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1964....
Jarvis E. Miller
May 26, 2006
Jarvis E. Miller, 78, of Sand Lake, was called by his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 26, 2006, to his Heavenly Home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys (Wainright) Miller. He is survived by his wife Janet Wainright –Miller, his children; Larry Miller, Linda Sayles, Nancy (Gordon) Hawley, Shirley (Rick) Tompkins, Charlie Miller and Merriann...
Alan Lee Kimball
May 11, 2006
View Photo Tribute Alan L. Kimball, 64 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at his home. Alan was born January 19, 1942 in Belding, MI the son of Everett and Emma (Rowe) Kimball. He earned a Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University in Vocational Special Education. Prior to an accident 22 years ago, he taught Building Trades and...
Bob Sculley
May 7, 2006
Robert Wayne Sculley, 80 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ludington, died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Sculley was born January 3, 1926 in Detroit, MI the son of Robert and Rose (Fahr) Sculley. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a Journalist and penned Sculley’s...
Lorraine E. Moore
May 6, 2006
View Photo Tribute Lorraine E. Moore, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, May 6, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Moore was born May 27, 1925 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Harry and Mary (Costen) Hansen. She enjoyed music, playing her trombone in high school and the piano throughout her life, swimming, her flower gardens, reading novels and reading the...
Sandra L. Pike
May 5, 2006
View Photo Tribute Sandra L. Pike, 46 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, May 05, 2006 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Sandra was born April 16, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Edward and Geraldine (VanDyke) Kist. She was a 1978 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and had worked at Electrolux for almost 27 years. She was...
Ardella R. Crump
Apr 25, 2006
Ardella R. Crump, 82 of Belmont, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006 and is now resting peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Mrs. Crump was born January 13, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Howard and Rozella (Gibson) Opperman. She is survived by her loving and caring husband, Ralph Crump; children, Burdette & Jeanne Helenius, Sid &...
Lena Evelyn Caldwell
Apr 20, 2006
View Photo Tribute Lena Evelyn Caldwell, aged 92, a life-long resident of Solon Township, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Charlie, her son, Donald, daughter, Marian Ostrander; sisters, Marjorie Gustafson and Marie McAnally. Surviving are her son, Walt (Sandy) Caldwell; grandchildren, Marie (Tom) Shick,...
John Cornelius Timmerman
Apr 20, 2006
John Cornelius Timmerman, a child of God left this world for a better place. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and sisters Rebecca and Rachel. He is survived by Tim and Lyn Timmerman, Velda Robinson, Shane and Kandice Timmerman, Minda Smith, Adam and Sarah White, Mitchell Armstrong and his special grandmother, Rosalee Kroes. John had many loving aunts,...
Doris A. Mader
Apr 19, 2006
View Photo Tribute Doris A. Mader, 76 of Pierson, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Doris was born April 4, 1930 in Howard City, MI the daughter of Wm. Arnold and Nora (Pagel) Mader. Despite her physical difficulties, Doris was an inspiration to all who met her. You always felt better after you spent time with...
Marjorie Ann Nawara
Apr 12, 2006
Marjorie Ann Nawara, (Straub), 87 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at Clark Retirement Home. Mrs. Nawara was born July 7, 1918 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Oscar and Wealthy (Bohn) Egner. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1939 and taught Kindergarten. Once she had children she devoted herself to being a stay at home...
Kathleen Ann Paepke (Austin)
Apr 4, 2006
Kathleen A. Paepke (Austin), 56 of White Cloud, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at her home. Kathleen was born February 22, 1950 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Carl and Donna (Fike) Paepke. She was a longtime member of the Jehovah’s Witness Church and had worked at Sackner Products in Grand Rapids for almost 40 years....
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