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

Frank T. Korcal

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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