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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Richard P. Perrier

Richard P. Perrier

Mar 28, 2024

Richard P. Perrier age 84 passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at New Haven, Lakeview. He was born September 7, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the son of Eugene and Georgina (Desormeau) Perrier. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was hardworking, loved the outdoors, the U.P., camping and hunting. He enjoyed his hats,...

Clarence "Pete" Porter

Clarence "Pete" Porter

Mar 27, 2024

Clarence R. “Pete” Porter age 83 passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. He was born May 30, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Edward and Mildred (Smith) Porter. Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and skeet shooting. Surviving are his children, Terry (Lori) Porter, Mark Porter, Vicki Porter, Bonnie Magoon, Dawn Cross &...

John C. Miller

John C. Miller

Mar 26, 2024

John C. Miller Jr. age 83 passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born March 14, 1941 in Cadiz, KY. He enjoyed talking and telling stories, wheeling and dealing and coon dogs. He always made everyone do a two step with him, even his nurses and doctors. John is survived by his children, Elizabeth...

James K. Fliearman Sr.

James K. Fliearman Sr.

Mar 25, 2024

James K. Fliearman Sr. age 77 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home. He was born September 6, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Marian (Seeley) Fliearman. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a long haul trucker for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting. His whole life...

Jerry Hall

Jerry Hall

Mar 25, 2024

Gerald Max “Jerry” Hall age 75 of Cedar Springs died Monday, March 25, 2024 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. He was born October 20, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Junior and Lorraine (Paepke) Hall. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1966, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the...

Alex A. Phipps Iii

Alex A. Phipps Iii

Mar 24, 2024

Alex Andrew Phipps III age 33 of Trufant, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born February 21, 1991 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Alex Phipps and Olive (Bliss) White. He worked as a machine operator at J-Star. Alex loved to play video games and was always willing to help anyone. He loved his son and was...

Arvella L. Palmer

Arvella L. Palmer

Mar 17, 2024

Arvella L. Palmer age 84 passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home. She was born August 17, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Walter and Erma (Stibitz) Norton. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and had a great sense of humor. She loved being on the go and going for rides. Surviving are her children,...

Kenneth L. Dreyer

Kenneth L. Dreyer

Mar 16, 2024

A temporary goodbye was said to Ken Dreyer, age 85, of Pierson, Michigan on March 16, 2024. Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Sara, his parents, Cornelius (Casey) and Jeanne Dreyer, his granddaughter, Aaliyah and his brother-in-law and sister, Richard and Carol Nagy. He is survived by his second wife of 21 years, Rose, her six children and...

Doris A. Degood

Doris A. Degood

Mar 13, 2024

Doris Ann DeGood age 83 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born October 4, 1940 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Cecil and Bessie (Nicolai) German. Doris worked for many years at Keeler-Brass and was very involved with helping Don with the farming. She enjoyed canning, gardening, baking...

Gerardo "Jerry" Gonzalez Sr.

Gerardo "Jerry" Gonzalez Sr.

Mar 12, 2024

Gerardo “Jerry” Gonzalez Sr. age 60 of Grant, MI, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home. He was born May 2, 1963 in Fremont, MI the son of Eusebio and Maria (Castro) Gonzalez. He loved coaching his kids on their softball, football, basketball and soccer teams. He is survived by his children, Maria Gonzalez, Jerry (Megan) Gonzalez Jr., Alicia...

Terry L. Lehman

Terry L. Lehman

Mar 9, 2024

Terry Lee Lehman passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the comfort of his home. He was born February 5th, 1961 in Greenville, MI the son of Harold Junior and Helen (Reed) Lehman. He went to Cedar Springs Public Schools and later received his G.E.D. He most recently worked at Jet Machining as a machinist while also doing other projects...

James C. Tomaszewski

James C. Tomaszewski

Feb 28, 2024

James “Jim” C. Tomaszewski, age 82, of Kent City passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Jim was born July 15, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Charles and Josephine (Nowak) Tomaszewski. Survived by his loving wife, Ruth, of 55 years; daughter, Anne (Steve) Wagenmaker and 4 grandchildren; Holly and Addie Bengtson and Chelsi and...

Joyce D. Bergman

Joyce D. Bergman

Feb 26, 2024

Joyce D. Bergman age 90 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Monday, February 26, 2024 at her home. She was born November 8, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Maynard and Leola (Miller) Galloway. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Sand Lake, TOPS and the Tri-County Eagles. Surviving are her husband, Bill; children, Christine (Steve) Kuikstra,...

Arlene C. Bowers

Arlene C. Bowers

Feb 23, 2024

Arlene C. Bowers age 73 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, February 23, 2024 at Corewell Health – Butterworth Hospital. She was born February 23, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of George and Shirley (Mitchell) Davis Jr. She enjoyed crocheting and traveling and was always ready for an adventure. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she loved the Hallmark...

Lawrence J. Mccauley

Lawrence J. Mccauley

Feb 15, 2024

Lawrence Junior McCauley age 90 went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, February 15, 2024. Larry was born December 8, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Nye) McCauley. Larry’s life is a testament to God’s amazing grace. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and pastor. Larry’s mother passed away when he was...

Beverly R. Huffman

Beverly R. Huffman

Feb 14, 2024

Beverly R. Huffman age 72 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at her home. She was born April 22, 1951 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Fay and Helen (Middleton) Lebeck. She enjoyed traveling and was a very caring person, always taking care of others. Beverly was actively involved in her church, Croton Community Church. Surviving are her...

Ruth E. Urbane-Lane

Ruth E. Urbane-Lane

Feb 14, 2024

Ruth E. Urbane-Lane age 95 of Pierson, MI died Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was born May 14, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Leo and Bertha (Slade) Fahringer. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and retired from Meijer after 28 years. Surviving are her children, Rick Urbane, Debbie (Kirk) Coe, Shari (Stephen) Soltys; special...

Ronald E. Pike

Ronald E. Pike

Feb 14, 2024

Ronald E. Pike age 77 of Kent City passed on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Trinity Health Hospital-Muskegon. He was born October 13, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ralph and Helen (Cheslek) Pike. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was wounded and received the Purple Heart and other medals for his actions and...

James E. Brown

James E. Brown

Feb 13, 2024

James E. Brown (aka Uncle Jimmy, Red, Ralph), age 66, left his wife, family and friends for that majestic forest in heaven where he is reunited with his parents, Jim and Helen Brown, and nephew Spc. Timothy Brown and many dear friends. Jimmy led a happy, fulfilling life spending his free time with his loving family including wife Sarah, sisters...

Doris I. Starr

Doris I. Starr

Feb 10, 2024

Doris I. Starr age 97 of rural Cedar Springs, MI passed away and entered the presence of the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Doris was born October 27, 1926 in Pierson Township, Montcalm County to Ralph and Clara (Plumb) Totten. She was the sixth of eight children and was raised on the farm. She thoroughly enjoyed the farm life...

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