Obituaries

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

Lyle E Hawkins

Lyle E Hawkins

Feb 5, 2024

Lyle E Hawkins age 88 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home. He was born June 10, 1935 in Solon Township, MI the son of Charles and Lottie (Caldwell) Hawkins. Lyle was known as a man of faith, integrity, steady resilience, and humility. He married his high...

John A. Paulen

John A. Paulen

Feb 5, 2024

John A. Paulen age 93 of Pierson died Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home. He was born January 12, 1931 in Pierson, MI the son of George and Hazel (Hackbardt) Paulen. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired from the Grand Rapids Press. He farmed all of his life. He served on the Tri-County...

Carol R. Bishop

Carol R. Bishop

Feb 5, 2024

Carol Ruth Bishop age 76 of Hanoverton, OH formerly of Cedar Springs died Monday, February 5, 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born November 22, 1947 in St. Clair, MI the daughter of Adrian and Clara Bishop. Carol and her sister, Mer started Bishop Adult Foster Care Home and worked there until 2020. Carol and Mer took many mission trips...

Timothy A. Worley

Timothy A. Worley

Feb 4, 2024

Timothy A. Worley, 88, of Cedar Springs, MI, and formerly of Mesick, MI, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 4, 2024 at his home. Tim was born in Flint, MI on July 1, 1935, to Kenneth and Blanche (Mitcheltree) Worley. He graduated from Linden High School and spent his 30 plus year career at General Motors, working in the AC Spark...

Joan K. Welch

Joan K. Welch

Jan 30, 2024

Joan K. Welch age 89 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born May 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Dick and Hazel (Hall) Tramper. She was a loving, caring person who was always willing to help others. Joan loved the...

Constance M. Maurer

Constance M. Maurer

Jan 27, 2024

Constance M. Maurer age 81 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born September 15, 1942 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Robert and Irene (McCollum) Cooley. She enjoyed cooking and was an avid gardener. She was very involved in Resurrection Lutheran Church, Sand Lake and led the choir for 13 years....

Roger L. Dean

Roger L. Dean

Jan 22, 2024

Roger L. Dean age 83 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born April 25, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Joe and Gladys Dean. He enjoyed flying remote control airplanes and he and Tessie enjoyed many winters camping with friends in Alabama. Surviving are his wife, Tessie; step daughters,...

Betty L. Conrad

Betty L. Conrad

Jan 17, 2024

Betty L. Conrad age 94 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was born March 11, 1929 in Independence, Ohio the daughter of Henry and Betty (Hasselbusch) Damas. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Interment at East Avenue Cemetery, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Arrangements by K.E. Pike Funeral...

Marilyn J. Empie Mullennix

Marilyn J. Empie Mullennix

Jan 16, 2024

Marilyn J. Empie Mullennix age 86 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. She was born June 9, 1937 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Leonard and Laural (Bunnel) Empie. She graduated from Sparta High School and Davenport College with a Bachelor degree with honors. Marilyn had been a co-pilot and member of...

Lucy A. Chatman

Lucy A. Chatman

Jan 14, 2024

Lucy A. Chatman age 84 of Sparta died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her son’s home. She was born July 23, 1939 in Walker, MI the daughter of William and Ethel (Johnson) Milligan. She was a very caring person and was always willing to help others. She loved her dogs and enjoyed garage sales, bingo and gambling. Surviving are her...

Nancy J. Wondergem

Nancy J. Wondergem

Jan 13, 2024

Nancy Joy Wondergem age 88 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at her home. She was born April 22, 1935 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Lee and Mildred (Zeigler) Porter. She adored cats of any kind and after her husband Clare died in 1999 she devoted her time to her grandchildren....

Merle A. Smith

Merle A. Smith

Jan 13, 2024

Merle A. “Ike” Smith age 83 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home. He was born April 10, 1940 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Alvin and Ida (Spencer) Smith. He worked for Bell Fiber Paper Company for 40 years. He served on the Solon Township Fire Department for 17 years and enjoyed hunting and...

Sheila A. Villarreal

Sheila A. Villarreal

Jan 4, 2024

Sheila Ann(Saboo) Villarreal age 63 of Cedar Springs as of Thursday January 4, 2024 is Walking On. She spent her last weeks at home surrounded by the family and friends whom she loved the most. Sheila was born on May 16, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Clifford Sr and Margaret(Neyome) Saboo. Sheila was the fourth in line...

Alice E. Powell Anderson

Alice E. Powell Anderson

Jan 3, 2024

Alice was born on January 13, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan from Florence (Gingell) and Harold Hughes Norton. She lived in parts of rural Kent and Mecosta Counties until her family moved to Cedar Springs where she started and graduated from high school. Alice is survived by children: Christopher and Rose (Grimes) Powell, Toby Powell and John Putnam, Casey and...

Charles "Charlie" Pritchard

Charles "Charlie" Pritchard

Jan 3, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Pritchard, Jr. age 92 of Newaygo died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 9, 1931 in Gaylord, MI the son of Charles and Jennie (Woodruff) Pritchard. He was a supervisor for many years at McInerny Spring & Wire. Charlie loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving is the...

Carrie E. Fagerman

Carrie E. Fagerman

Jan 1, 2024

Carrie E. Fagerman age 73 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 1, 2024 at Trinity Health St. Mary's, Grand Rapids. She was born September 29, 1950 in Campbell Twp, MI the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Grant) Heaven. Surviving are her husband Terry. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements by K.E. Pike...

Duane B. Harriman

Duane B. Harriman

Dec 31, 2023

Duane B. Harriman age 68 of Cedar Springs went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home. He was born June 15, 1955 in Rochester, MI the son of John and Helen (Bellairs) Harriman. He retired from General Motors after 30 years and then worked for Headstart for 12 years. He enjoyed making jewelry...

Sharon A. Bishop

Sharon A. Bishop

Dec 26, 2023

Sharon Bishop age 79 of Cedar Springs, born November 21, 1944 has gone to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian Bishop, Clara Bishop; brothers, Adrian Bishop Jr., David Bishop, William Bishop; sister, Mary Ellen Bishop; brother-in-law, Walter Austin; sister-in-law, Cheryl Bishop; nephew, Brent Bishop; nieces, Gentry...

Theresa "Terri" Rogers

Theresa "Terri" Rogers

Dec 26, 2023

Theresa A. “Terri” Rogers age 76 of Greenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her home with her family. She was born May 11, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles and Velma (Waldron) Burnham. Terri was a wonderful, caring wife and mother. She read her Bible daily and was...

Wesley M. Meeuwsen

Wesley M. Meeuwsen

Dec 25, 2023

Wesley “Wes” Martin Meeuwsen, of Fremont, Michigan, walked into the Light on Christmas Day. Wes was born on January 17, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Grand Rapids Public Schools and graduated from Calvin College with a degree in Chemistry. Wes spent his working years as a chemistry teacher for Grant Public Schools, and later as a chemist for...

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