Naomi Lee (Conner) Radeck
Apr 5, 2007
View Photo Tribute Naomi Radeck (Conner), loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at the age of 70. She is survived by her two children, Debra (David) DeYoung and Renea Reynolds; grandchildren, Justin, Brad, Ryan and Eric; great grandchildren, Bridgette, Bailey, Kyle...
Robert E. Smith
Apr 3, 2007
Robert E. Smith, 45 of Cape Canaveral, FL died suddenly Tuesday, April 3, 2007 in Florida. Bob was born June 9, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was employed by ProTech Roofing in Florida. Surviving are 3 children, Robert E. Smith, Jr., Savannah, and Brittney; parents, James H. & Phyllis Detmer of Pierson; 3 brothers, Ernest & Sheryl Smith, Fred...
Kathleen J. Fessenden
Mar 31, 2007
View Photo Tribute Kathleen J. Fessenden, 52 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at her home. Kathy was born January 29, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Harold and Louise (Howland) Flintoff. She had served on the Tri-County School Board from 1989-1993 and had graduated with high honors from Davenport University as a medical...
Robert E. Starr
Mar 30, 2007
View Photo Tribute Robert E. Starr, 76 of Pierson, died Friday, March 30, 2007 at United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Mr. Starr was born January 16, 1931 in Nelson Township, MI the son of Kenneth and Mary (Hudson) Starr. Surviving are 6 children, Rodney & Katherine Starr, Raymond & Pam Starr, Sandra & Edward Kulak, Pamela & Tom McNees, Rusty &...
Donald E. Butler
Mar 29, 2007
Donald E. Butler, 92 of Ensley Township, Howard City, went to be with his Lord Thursday, March 29, 2007. Don was born June 19, 1914 in Ensley Township, MI the son of John and Minnie (Topping) Butler. He had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 16 and was a member of the South Ensley United Methodist...
Robert E. Hibbard
Mar 28, 2007
View Photo Tribute Robert E. Hibbard, 70 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Hibbard was born September 1, 1936 in Detroit, MI the son of Thomas and Georgia (Cornelius) Hibbard. He was a trim carpenter working at Bergsma Brothers for 30 years and Haworth in Holland for 10 years. Mr....
Irene C. Sipe
Mar 28, 2007
Irene C. Sipe, 85 of Rockford, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Sipe was born July 29, 1921 in Niles, MI the daughter of Simon and Anna (Pearson) Beckman. Survivors include her four children, Gwendolyn Shermak, Karen Newman, Linda Gardell, and Edward Sipe. There will be no services and cremation will take place. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters &...
Wanda Nester
Mar 16, 2007
Wanda (Coykendall) Newville-Nester, 65 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, March 16, 2007 at her home. Wanda was born April 14, 1941 in East Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Willard and Emogene (Dunn) Coykendall. She was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion Post and the 40 et 8. Surviving are 5 children, Becky & Joe Ortiz, Del Newville...
Dale Allen Jordan
Mar 15, 2007
Dale A. Jordan, 58 of Oakfield Township, Cedar Springs, died Thursday, March 15, 2007 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War with the K9 unit training dogs. He loved animals, growing flowers, and enjoyed his grandchildren. He will be missed by his many friends. Surviving are 4 children; Joseph, Tonya, Jeffrey,...
Reed J Elder
Mar 12, 2007
View Photo Tribute Reed J Elder, 31 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 12, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Reed was born October 4, 1975 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ralph and Shirley (Reed) Elder. He was presently a student at GRCC in the Law Enforcement Program. He was head of security at McFadden’s Restaurant and...
J. Arthur Starkman
Mar 11, 2007
J. Arthur Starkman, 90 of Woodstown, NJ died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Memorial Hospital, Salem, NJ. Mr. Starkman was born May 2, 1916 in Carlock, IL the son of James and Clemma (Jones) Starkman. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Texaco. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis (Ballard) of Woodstown,...
Elizabeth J. Schmidt
Mar 10, 2007
View Photo Tribute Elizabeth J. Schmidt, 89 of Sand Lake, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 10, 2007 and is now making the heavens a little brighter. Mrs. Schmidt was born March 25, 1917 in Hermansville, MI the daughter of Edward and Julia (Niedefski) Taylor. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church, Sand Lake. She was a...
H. Max Eldred
Mar 10, 2007
View Photo Tribute H. Max Eldred, 89 of Cedar Springs, departed this life Saturday, March 10, 2007 and traveled to his heavenly home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ. Max was born April 6, 1917 in Cedar Springs, MI, the son of Riley and Clara Belle (Jacobs) Eldred. At age 18 he began working for and later became owner...
Harry Joseph Rybicki
Mar 8, 2007
Harry J. Rybicki, 75 of Trufant, died Thursday, March 8, 2007 at his home. Harry was born March 18, 1931 Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bernard and Anna (Belki) Rybicki. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Army. Surviving are 4 children, Albert Rybicki, Theresa Rybicki, Tracy Moomey, and Kelly Rybicki; 4 grandchildren; 3...
Elizabeth Maxson
Mar 5, 2007
View Photo Tribute Elizabeth L. “Betty” Maxson, 67 of Spencer Township, Sand Lake, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at her home. Betty was born April 10, 1939 in Benton Harbor, MI the daughter of Louis and Mae (Varnau) Schuh, Sr. She was a bus driver and cook at Lakeview Public Schools for 32 years and had worked as the night...
David Carl Myslenski
Feb 10, 2007
View Photo Tribute David Myslenski, aged 42, of Sand Lake, passed away from this life to continue his life with Jesus on February 10, 2007. He fought a courageous battle against leukemia. This is his faith: I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a...
Maxine Preston
Feb 9, 2007
Maxine Preston, 85 of Lometa, TX died Friday, February 9, 2007 at Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX. Mrs. Preston was born January 18, 1922 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Locke) Schurrble. Surviving are 1 daughter Mary Lou Hillock of Lometa, TX. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters &...
Lavern Kilts
Feb 7, 2007
View Photo Tribute LaVern Kilts, 70 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at his home. LaVern was born June 26, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Howard and Emma (Fisk) Kilts. He was a wonderful husband and father, and had a great sense of humor, even to the end. Surviving are his wife Lois (Eyer); 3...
Howard Paul Boyd
Feb 7, 2007
Howard P. Boyd, age 65 died Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Howard was born October 28, 1941 in Sistersville, West Virginia the son of Leslie and Virginia Boyd. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving are 1 daughter, Tammy Boyd of Long Beach, CA. Howard wished to be cremated and...
Bertha V. Morris
Feb 6, 2007
View Photo Tribute Bertha V. Morris, 92 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Morris was born August 2, 1914 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Anthony and Angeline (Zoppa) Lanesky. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic Church and their Altar Society. She was well known for her...
