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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Evelyn Marie Palethorpe
Aug 16, 2006
Evelyn M. Palethorpe, 88 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at Metron of Belding. Mrs. Palethorpe was born October 2, 1917 in Newaygo County, MI the daughter of Archie and Estella (Klinghammer) Bridges. Surviving are 3 children, Joanne Mercer of Belding, Carol L. Caithaml of California, John R. (Doloris) Blue of Cedar Springs; 3 stepchildren, Butch Palethorpe, Paul...
Isaac Ray Reed
Jul 27, 2006
Isaac Ray Reed, precious son of Mark and Megan (Albright) Reed passed away shortly after birth on Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. Also surviving are his twin brother, Hunter; grandparents, Morton & Sandy Reed and Jerry & Linda Albright. A family graveside service will be held on Tuesday at Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs. Pastor Brian...
Nancy Lee Norquist
Jul 25, 2006
Nancy L. Norquist, 62 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday evening, July 25, 2006 at home. Nancy was born June 21, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of H. Kenneth and Mary (Fisk) French. Surviving are her husband, Gerry; 3 children, Cary (Chris) Gerencer of Sand Lake, Steven (Tina) Norquist of...
Lillian A. Westerman
Jul 19, 2006
Lillian A. Westerman, 55 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at home. Lillian was born June 30, 1951 in New York City, NY the daughter of James and Lillian E. (Stueven) McLaughlin. She served in the U.S. Army in Military Intelligence as a Russian Voice Interceptor. She was a member...
Roland R. Riley
Jul 15, 2006
Roland R. Riley of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans died Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Riley was born February 1, 1936 in Elgin, IL the son of Roland and Mary (Kelly) Riley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are six children. Private family services have been...
Herman L. Sanders, Jr.
Jul 14, 2006
Herman L. Sanders, Jr. 87 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, July 14, 2006. Mr. Sanders was born January 31, 1919 in Cadillac, MI the son of Herman and Lily (Dassant) Sanders. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II and was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion Post #287. He retired from C&O...
Elsie B. Barendreght
Jul 13, 2006
Elsie B. Barendreght, 99 of Grant, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Spectrum Health, United Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Barendreght was born July 23, 1906 in Kalkaska, MI the daughter of Charles and Lottie (Brown) Sage. She is survived by 3 daughters, Donna Bordewyk, Vera (John) Paulen, Caroline Barendreght; 4 sons, Jerry (Sharon), Curtis (Maxine), Rodney (Patricia) and Roger; 22...
Delta Marie Esch
Jul 9, 2006
Delta M. Esch, 88 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 9, 2006. Mrs. Esch was born December 11, 1917 in Manton, MI the daughter of Rollo and Mable (Boyd) Nicholas. She retired from Cedar Springs Stamping in 1980 and had been a waitress at the Log Cabin Restaurant. She loved her family, especially her granddaughter and great granddaughters, and was...
Mark Andrew Graves
Jul 9, 2006
View Photo Tribute Mark A. Graves, 37 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Spring Lake Township. Mark was born February 4, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Carroll and Suzanne (Baribeau) Graves. He was a 1987 graduate of West Catholic High School where he participated in wrestling. He was a HiLo driver for PCA in...
Richard Paul Dunham
Jul 8, 2006
View Photo Tribute Richard P. Dunham, 72 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at his home. Mr. Dunham was born July 29, 1933 in Ida, MI the son of Myron and Ruby (England) Dunham. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany, Vietnam and Korea for 20 years retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. He then went...
Phyllis Louise Grzemkowski
Jul 6, 2006
Phyllis L. Grzemkowski, 75 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Grzemkowski was born October 8, 1930 in Mackinaw City, MI the daughter of Stanley and Elmira (Isabell) Bauers. Surviving are 4 children; Tina Lewis, Jerielu Graves, George Wartalla, and Stanley Wartalla, many grandchildren. Cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation...
Dora F. Kurylowicz
Jul 2, 2006
Dora F. Kurylowicz, 54 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. Dora was born April 9, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Mary (Skiver) Hollenbeck. She had been a Sunday School Teacher and member at Hillcrest Community Church and was presently a member at North Kent Community Church. She loved to knit and crochet. Surviving...
