Cecil Fisk
Feb 2, 2007
View Photo Tribute Cecil L. “Pete” Fisk, 83 of Sand Lake was called home by God on Friday, February 2, 2007 at his residence. Cecil was born December 30, 1923 in Algoma Township, MI the son of Lyle and Lillian (Helsel) Fisk. He proudly served as a PFC in the U.S. Army 69th Infantry from 1944-1946 during World War II....
Michael Charles Galinis
Jan 29, 2007
Michael C. Galinis, age 50 passed away Monday, January 29, 2007 at St. Mary’s Health Center, Grand Rapids. Mike was born July 11, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Alphonse and Maxine (Anderson) Galinis. Surviving are his son, James Nowak; stepdaughter, Erica Linderman; brother, David Zolenski; sisters, Michelle Hess, Jean Coffman and Patricia Visch; numerous nieces and nephews....
Jackie Lee Johnson, Sr.
Jan 29, 2007
Jackie Lee Johnson, Sr. 64 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 29, 2007 at home. Jackie was born May 26, 1942 in Grand Haven, MI the son of Clifford and Marion (Ellcey) Johnson. Surviving are 5 children, Jackie Lee & Yvette Johnson, Jr, Christina & Larry Housler, Douglas & Shari Johnson, Teresa Johnson & Matt, Keith Johnson & Shawn Moore;...
Kurt Allen Van Os
Jan 25, 2007
View Photo Tribute Kurt Allen Van Os age 22 of Howard City, died suddenly Thursday, January 25, 2007 while playing basketball. Kurt was born July 27, 1984 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Donald and Diane Van Os. He was a 2003 graduate of Creative Technologies Academy and was presently a student at Grand Rapids Community College. Kurt was...
Michael Kenneth Stoner
Jan 21, 2007
View Photo Tribute Michael K. Stoner, 53 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 at his home. Michael was born August 26, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jerry and Arvajean (Porter) Stoner. He was a 1971 graduate of Cedar Springs High School were he enjoyed playing all sports. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War...
Helen Marie Bond
Jan 17, 2007
Helen M. Bond, 88 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, January 17, 2007 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Bond was born February 22, 1918 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Charles and Henrietta (Clarke) Zank. She was a graduate of Sand Lake High School, had worked at Fisher Body on Alpine Avenue, and was an avid bridge player....
Martin T. Becker
Jan 12, 2007
Martin T. Becker, 62 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, January 12, 2007 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Becker was born October 3, 1944 in Wesley, Iowa the son of Thomas and Dorothy (Hilbert) Becker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army spending ten months in the Vietnam theatre. He received the third highest honor bestowed by the...
Thomas Maurice Hill
Jan 6, 2007
Thomas M. Hill, 72 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, January 6, 2007 at his home. Mr. Hill was born August 8, 1934 in Pineville, West Virginia the son of Ivan and Edith Hill. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 – 1962. He was a smart, educated man who worked as a lineman for the phone company, in chrome...
Samantha Dittenber
Jan 3, 2007
Samantha (Rowland) Dittenber 53 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 03, 2007 at Metron of Greenville. Samantha was born May 5, 1953 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Rex and Barbara (Colby) Rowland. Surviving are 1 son, Robert & Annie Harwood Jr.; 1 grandson, Robert Harwood III; parents, Rex & Barbara Rowland; 1 sister, Laurie Rowland; 3 brothers, Doug...
Ryan Curtis Hoffman
Jan 3, 2007
View Photo Tribute Ryan C. Hoffman, 24 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Ryan was born April 30, 1982 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Emily (Howe) Hoffman. Ryan graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 2001 and Northwest University of Lima, Ohio in 2004. He loved nature and the outdoors and his true passion...
Geraldine L. Peterman
Jan 2, 2007
Geraldine L. Peterman 74 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Peterman was born December 20, 1932 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Herbert and Gertrude (Calpine) Peterman. Surviving are 4 children, Ron (Sharon), Larry (Leonoria), Ross (Linda), and Sue Homrich; 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The family will receive friends Friday from...
Theodore Wainright
Jan 1, 2007
View Photo Tribute Theodore C. “Ted” Wainright, 70, beloved husband of Joan; devoted father of Catherine “Cathy”, Randy (Karen), Matt (Barb), and Jeff; cherished grandfather of Ted, Randy, Christy and Aaron; stepped into glory, into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2007. Also surviving are a brother, Jack (Barb); a sister, Louise Totten; brothers...
Denise Renee Simon
Dec 31, 2006
View Photo Tribute Denise R. Simon 50 of Howard City, died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at her home. Denise was born August 12, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Frank and Geraldine (Talsma) Mills. She had worked at the Sand Lake Elementary School as a Para-Professional Aide for the last 8 years. She lived for her family and...
Alvin S. Veltkamp
Dec 31, 2006
Alvin S. Veltkamp, 78 of Sparta, died Sunday, December 31, 2006 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Mr. Veltkamp was born September 13, 1928 in Saugatuck Twp., MI the son of Henry and Reka (Schumaker) Veltkamp. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1948 – 1968 and retired from the Sparta Foundry as foreman after 20 years...
Frank T. Korcal
Dec 27, 2006
Frank T. Korcal, age 89 of Newaygo went to meet his Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He was born November 4, 1917 in Ivanhoe, MN the son of Francis and Frances (Burczyk) Korcal. Frank retired from American Seating Co. in 1975 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed camping, fishing and ice fishing. He was preceded in death by...
Donna L. Weis
Dec 23, 2006
Donna L. Weis, 70 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Weis was born April 3, 1936 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of Alden and Ora (Griffee) Sims. She enjoyed being a grandmother and loved her grandchildren very much. Surviving are 2 children, Russell Weis of Howard City, Naomi Cubitt of Cedar...
Shawn A. Wiggins
Dec 13, 2006
View Photo Tribute Shawn A. Wiggins, 41 of Howard City, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 in Kalamazoo. Shawn was born November 26, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Raymond and Esther (Crabb) Wiggins. He was a 1984 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and enjoyed hunting and spending time with his friends. Surviving are his wife Cindy; 1...
Cherokee Christina Cotten
Dec 11, 2006
View Photo Tribute Cherokee C. Cotten, 15 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 11, 2006. Cherokee was born September 7, 1991 in Newport News, Virginia the daughter of Thomas Christopher and Barbara (Reed) Cotten. She was a sophomore at Cedar Springs High School, a member of the Comstock Park Congregational Church, and...
Jeanette R. Mcdonough
Dec 5, 2006
Jeanette R. McDonough, 92 of Pierson, died Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Fulton Manor, Grand Rapids. Mrs. McDonough was born December 13, 1913 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles in Sand Lake, the Sand Lake Garden Club, and a lifetime member of the Federated Garden Club of Michigan. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mary...
Betty Jane Baxter
Dec 2, 2006
Betty J. Baxter, 83 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Sand Lake, died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Baxter was born April 9, 1923 in Pierson, MI the daughter of George and Alice (Porter) Paepke. She was a 1940 graduate of Sand Lake High School and had worked on the sewing line at General Motors Fisher...
