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

David Clinton Clayton

David Clinton Clayton

Nov 26, 2006

David C. Clayton, 27 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David was born November 15, 1979 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of David and Brenda (Rosenberger) Clayton. He enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends. Surviving along with his parents are 1 sister, Christine & Jessie Sandoval; 1 brother,...

Roy B. Smith

Roy B. Smith

Nov 25, 2006

Roy B Smith, aged 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2006, in Minster, OH. Roy was born in his family home on 18 mile road in Cedar Springs, MI, on February 9, 1920, the son of Effie Mae Teachout Smith and George Birney Smith. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his wife of...

Pauline Schmoldt

Pauline Schmoldt

Nov 12, 2006

Pauline Schmoldt, 87 of Spencer Township, Sand Lake, died Sunday, November 12, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Schmoldt was born March 29, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Gerald and Blanche Featherly. Surviving are two sons, Carlton of Sand Lake, John (Linda) of Grand Rapids; 6 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers,...

Alfred C. Szarowicz

Alfred C. Szarowicz

Oct 31, 2006

View Photo Tribute Alfred C. Szarowicz, 77 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at his home. Mr. Szarowicz was born November 4, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Paul and Josephine (Miller) Szarowicz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles...

William D. Russell

William D. Russell

Oct 30, 2006

View Photo Tribute William D. Russell, 39 of Sand Lake, died Monday, October 30, 2006. Bill was born February 14, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Susan (Kurhajec) Russell. Surviving are his wife Wendy; 2 daughters, Blair and Kirsti both at home; his father, Robert Russell of Sparta; 1 brother, Rick (Chris) Russell of Sparta; 1...

William Charles Perschbacher

William Charles Perschbacher

Oct 29, 2006

William C. Perschbacher, 77 of Rockford, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, October 29, 2006 at his home. Mr. Perschbacher was born September 27, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Garfield and Rena (Baastra) Perschbacher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 225....

Natalie J. Kloosterman

Natalie J. Kloosterman

Oct 19, 2006

Natalie J. Kloosterman, 83 of Trufant, died Thursday, October 19, 2006 in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Kloosterman was born August 19, 1923 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Peter and Ethel (Leech) DeWildt. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter in 2003 and a son Michael in 2004. Surviving are one son and his wife, Kenneth & Debi...

Arlene Weeks

Arlene Weeks

Oct 16, 2006

Arlene Weeks, 73 of Custer, died Monday, October 16, 2006 at her home. Arlene was born September 4, 1933 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Clarence and Beatrice (Robinson) Reed. She had worked at Nelson Metal Products in Grandville for 37 years retiring in 1994. She enjoyed Country Western music and loved to square dance. Surviving are her husband...

Calvin George Fleck

Calvin George Fleck

Oct 12, 2006

Calvin G. Fleck, 81 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, October 12, 2006. Mr. Fleck was born January 4, 1925 in Six Lakes, MI the son of Harlan and Lois (Forgar) Fleck. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for John Deere as a mechanic for...

Sheila Kay Cressman

Sheila Kay Cressman

Oct 12, 2006

Sheila Kay Cressman, 63 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 12, 2006 at her home. Sheila was born April 20, 1943 in Sommerville, NJ the daughter of Elmer and Ruth (Blake) Cole. Surviving are her husband John; 2 children, John & Patricia Cressman of Texas, Wendy & Randy Misner of Sand Lake; 4 grandchildren, Steven, John, Heather, and Randy Jr.;...

Violet L. Frey

Violet L. Frey

Oct 9, 2006

Violet L. Frey, 85 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Monday, October 9, 2006 in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Frey was born October 27, 1920 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Hans and Hilda (Larson) Hanson. She was a member of South Ensley United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Loren whom she married on March 20, 1942; 8 children,...

Tena Krick

Tena Krick

Oct 2, 2006

View Photo Tribute Tena Krick, 84 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, October 2, 2006 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Krick was born January 24, 1922 in Ada, MI the daughter of Gerritt and Ada (Hovinga) Boomers. She was a member of Huggard Bible Church, Sand Lake. Surviving are 4 children, Ronald & Mary Krick, Sr. of Pierson, Beverly...

Nicholas Paul Szymanski

Nicholas Paul Szymanski

Oct 1, 2006

View Photo Tribute SZYMANSKI, “Peace out, Bro” Nicholas Paul Szymanski, age 16, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, October 1, 2006. Nick was born November 1, 1989 in Werl, Germany the son of Michael and Michelle (Wegener) Szymanski. Nick’s strong faith directed him to Calvary Assembly of God where his second family in Christ began. Nick’s...

Joycelyn Brancheau

Joycelyn Brancheau

Sep 23, 2006

View Photo Tribute Joycelyn “Joy” Brancheau, 76 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Laurels of Kent, Lowell. Joy was born May 10, 1930 in Houghton Lake, MI the daughter of Homer and Loretta (Moore) Allen. She was a member of Algoma Baptist Church, enjoyed traveling, especially Florida and soaking up...

David A. Dozeman

David A. Dozeman

Sep 23, 2006

David A. Dozeman, 56 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, September 23, 2006 at his home. David was born August 27, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a long distance truck driver and enjoyed singing country music and could play almost any instrument. Surviving are his...

Yvonne Denise French

Yvonne Denise French

Sep 3, 2006

Yvonne D. French, 62, of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, September 3, 2006 while in the presence of her family, at her home. Yvonne was a Christ centered woman whose family and church were her earthly focal points. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, horseback riding, gardening, and loved to sew. Yvonne was an...

Dorothy M. Siegel

Dorothy M. Siegel

Aug 29, 2006

Dorothy M. Siegel, 85 of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, formerly of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Aquinas College and a Master’s Degree from Gonzaga University. Dorothy served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lt. Colonel. Survivors include 3 sisters, Loraine Watson of Grand Rapids, Mariel Hawley of Sparta,...

Christine Renee Vandyke

Christine Renee Vandyke

Aug 29, 2006

Christine R. (Welch) VanDyke, 46 of Newaygo, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Chris was born October 6, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Carolyn (Neer) Welch. She was a 1977 graduate of Kenowa Hills High School and had worked at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus for 23 years. She was a loving and caring mother and...

Dale C. Morey

Dale C. Morey

Aug 29, 2006

Dale C. Morey, 63 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Dale was born July 14, 1943 in Muskegon County, MI the son of Clifford and Ila (Rosel) Morey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam Era and had been a resident of the Grand Rapids Home for...

John David Twiss

John David Twiss

Aug 24, 2006

John D. Twiss, 75 of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans died Thursday, August 24, 2006 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Twiss was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a self-employed painter. Surviving are five children. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, August 28, 2006 at 2:00 pm at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Chapel. Visitation...

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