Obituaries

Sep 15, 2024

Charlene Joyce (Willey) Hall, age 97 passed away peacefully Sunday, September 15, 2024 at St. Ann’s Home in Grand Rapids, MI.

Survived by her daughter Kim Hall and special friends, Brenda Swartz, Carol Bulgarella, Kelly Dawson and her second family of the caring staff of St. Ann’s Home and Emmanuel Hospice.

Private memorial service was...

Sep 15, 2024

Born March 15, 1932 Daughter of Hiram and Alice McKenzie, passed peacefully Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Grand Rapids. Virginia dedicated her 92 years of life to loving and caring for her family. Virginia raised her children to be strong and appreciative of what we had and believed in our individual abilities and aspirations in life. Our home was...

Sep 14, 2024

Donna E. Rhoades age 90 of Galesburg died Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born March 2, 1934 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Garner and Jessie (Heiss) Goodell. She was always taking in pets and loved animals and flowers. She loved her family and grandkids. Surviving are her children, Cathy (Patrick) Caporossi, Pam (Kenneth) Strosinski, Rodney (Kathy)...

Sep 14, 2024

Annette (Houghton) Fifield

Annette went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 14, 2024. Annette loved her family and Jesus with all her heart. Her heart’s desire was for others to come to know Jesus as their personal Savior as well. Annette was ever grateful for the love of God as expressed in John...

Sep 8, 2024

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Loralee Nauta-Lesert age 67 of Kent City, died Sunday, September 8, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 4, 1957 in Salt Lake City, UT the daughter of Fred Jay and Nancy (Jones) Nauta. She had worked in Aero-Space for Northrup in California in the...

Sep 8, 2024

James H. Mead age 93 of Cedar Springs passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born February 7, 1931 in Walkerville, MI the son of Henry and Hazel (Milner) Mead. James and his wife Henrietta lived in the Hart/Silver Lake area on a farm where they raised fruit, beef and their four children. He is survived by his...

Sep 6, 2024

Shannon Marie Metzger age 56, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 in East Grand Rapids surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 15, 1968 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Chuck and Rose (Metzger) Newton.

Shannon graduated from Kent Occupational High School in 1986. She worked for Wynalda Litho in Rockford for nine years and...

Sep 6, 2024

Brenda D. Whipple age 53 of Howard City, died Friday, September 6, 2024 at Corewell Meijer Heart Center. She was born August 15, 1971 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Warren and Phyllis (Cooley) Curtis. She enjoyed diamond painting, kayaking and being on the water, parasailing, camping, being outdoors and loved cats. Surviving are her husband, Daniel; children, Nicholas...

Sep 5, 2024

Alan “Al” Scott Cook of Howard City, MI left us Thursday, September 5, 2024 on his 77th birthday. He passed peacefully at home following congestive heart failure and a stroke. Born September 5, 1947, Al attended Wyoming Park High School and graduated from Western Michigan University. He proudly served in the U.S Air Force in the Philippines during the...

Sep 3, 2024

Joanne Elizabeth (Robey) Butler, age 94, was called home to heaven on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Joanne graced this world on July 20, 1930 at Gerber Memorial Hospital and was the only child born to Leigh Lansing Robey (1892) and Olive Esther (Christenson) Robey (1904). She had fond memories of growing up in Newaygo, enjoying summers at the cottage...

Sep 2, 2024

Betty Lorraine (Martin) Heiss age 100 passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Heritage Haus in Bellaire, Michigan. She was born October 16, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Orville and Erma (Applegate) Martin. As a child she loved working on the farm alongside her grandpa helping with many chores. As a teenager she could...

Aug 21, 2024

Pamela Ann (Anderson) Dumond, age 70 of Cedar Springs, MI was reunited with Jesus Wednesday, August 21, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones at her home on Pine Lake. Pam was born on June 9, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI and was the daughter of Axel V. Anderson and Myrtle N. (Stephens) Anderson. Pam is survived by husband, Kenneth; daughters,...

Aug 21, 2024

Darwin F.  Armstrong age 82 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at home. He was born June 19, 1942 in Solon Township, MI the son of James and Vera (Middleton) Armstrong. He was a Kent County Deputy for 30 years. Darwin loved and trained horses and enjoyed trail riding and farming. Later he was a security guard...

Aug 20, 2024

Allen C. King age 81 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born March 26, 1943 in Sparta, MI the son of Malcolm and Caroline (Nelson) King. He worked for Cedar Springs Public Schools for many years and loved all the students he encountered. Allen enjoyed sports especially the Tigers, Lions...

Aug 19, 2024

Sharon Lynn (Ashley) Force, age 67 of Cedar Springs, MI lost her battle against multiple illnesses on Monday, August 19, 2024. Sharon was born to Robert D. and Phyllis (Noonan) Ashley on June 26, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI. Sharon wed her best friend in life, Rodney, on August 15, 1975. Sharon is survived by her husband, Rodney; two sons,...

Aug 17, 2024

Basil Leroy Ringler, age 92, from Cedar Springs Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior after a long and difficult illness. Basil, warrior, pro-union fighter, member of the Knights of Columbus, husband and father passed on 08/16/24. He died fighting for his life as he fought to free the country of South Korea. A three-time recipient of...

Aug 16, 2024

Hung M. Vu age 76 died Friday, August 16, 2024 at his home in Cedar Springs. He was born December 28, 1947 in Hanoi, Vietnam, the son of Dinh and Mui (Bui) Vu.

Hung had a passion for cooking and fishing. He cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is...

Aug 7, 2024

Cheryl Ann Viau age 72 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at her home. She was born December 11, 1951 in Sioux City, IA. She had worked for Klingman Furniture and enjoyed golfing, knitting and going to the casino. On October 10, 1993 she married David Viau and enjoyed spending time with her cherished husband and soul...

Aug 6, 2024

Eugene A. “Gene” Sawyer age 83 of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at American House, Kentwood. He was born November 7, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Herbert and Florence (Newton) Sawyer. Gene had over 40 years in the Insurance industry and retired from Fremont Insurance as a...

Aug 3, 2024

Steven E. Hamblin, age 73, of Grand Rapids, died August 3, 2024 at Trinity Health Hospital. He was born August 23, 1950 in Grand Rapids, the son of Eugene and Mildred (McAnally) Hamblin. He worked for many years as a Licensed Master Automotive Technician before retiring due to health problems. Steven was known best as simply "Cowboy" to all of...