Jo Ann Watson
Nov 12, 2023
Jo Ann Watson age 90 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at The Brook of Cedar Springs. Jo was born August 17, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Knause) Lease. She worked in banking and retail in various stores. Her passion in life was quilting, gardening and her cats. She was able to travel...
Joan M. Wainright
Nov 10, 2023
Joan M. Wainright age 87 of Sand Lake, stepped into glory into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, who loved and treasured each of her family, they were always a major part of her life. She was born December 2, 1935 in Nelson Township, Sand...
Gary L. Ringersma
Nov 5, 2023
Gary L. Ringersma age 70 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home. Gary was born February 27, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Janice (Calverly) Ringersma. He graduated from Kent City High School and worked at Moiron Metal Fabricating in Sparta for many years. His passion was cars and his kids and...
Steffan A. Swift
Nov 4, 2023
Steffan Alan Swift age 29 of Sand Lake unexpectedly passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home. He was born June 6, 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI the first son of Gary and Nancy (Perry) Swift. He is an amazing dad, husband, son, brother and friend. His girls and family mean the world to him. He is a very...
Floresta E. Closser
Nov 2, 2023
Floresta Eloise Closser of Cedar Springs died Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Corewell Health-Blodgett Hospital. She was born November 11, 1936 in Marion, IN the daughter of George and Hazel (Hockett) Buroker. Floresta retired from Keebler and shared the “reject” cookies and pop tarts with her family. She was a huge Detroit Tigers fan, enjoyed going to the casino, cruises,...
Jack D. Fisk Jr.
Nov 1, 2023
Jack Duwain Fisk Jr age 63 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 doing what he did most, helping someone out. He was born November 13, 1959 in Greenville, MI the son of Jack and Barbara (Smith) Fisk. He had a big heart and would help anyone in need. He was a truck driver and mechanic. Surviving are his...
Lloyd D. Houghton
Oct 31, 2023
Lloyd D. Houghton age 88 of Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born February 26, 1935 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Sylvester and Elsie (Overla) Houghton. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Lloyd worked for Wolverine World Wide...
Cathy S. Hayden
Oct 31, 2023
Cathy Sue Hayden age 67 of Pierson, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born September 13, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Darold and Charlene (VanderMeer) Harper. She worked for the U.S. Post Office for over 20 years. Cathy enjoyed her race horses, deer hunting, girl’s weekends and her dog, Cricket. Surviving...
Dorothy "Dottie" Broersma
Oct 16, 2023
Dorothy L. “Dottie” Broersma age 64 of Sand Lake died Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1959 in Farmville, VA the daughter of David and Inamae (DeKorne) Skutt Jr. Dottie enjoyed collecting rocks, being in nature, gardening, sewing, quilting and crafting. She is survived by her husband of 12 years,...
Dolores C. Mack
Oct 13, 2023
Dolores Christie Mack age 82 of Sparta, MI passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 13, 2023. Dolores was born March 14, 1941 in Sparta, MI the sixth of seven children to Carl and Marie (Cotton) Pope. She married Clinton J. Mack on April 2, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI. Dolores loved to dance. She enjoyed traveling in...
Robert C. Hosmer
Oct 9, 2023
Robert C. Hosmer age 85 of Ensley Township, Howard City went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 9, 2023 at his home. He was born August 20, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Calvin and Edith (Williams) Hosmer. A good Christian man, Robert loved his God and family above everything else. Not being materialistic,...
Donald A. Lehnert
Oct 8, 2023
Donald Anthony Lehnert age 73 of Ensley Township died Sunday, October 8, 2023 at home. Don was born at the family farm in Ensley on July 7, 1950 the son of Edgar and Evelyn (Zimmer) Lehnert. He was a life-long dairy farmer and later beef farmer. Don was an avid gardener and rock collector. Surviving are his sons, Donovan (Crystal...
Gary G. Male
Oct 6, 2023
Gary G. Male age 79 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home. He was born February 21, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Orton and Evelyn (Sheler) Male. Gary was a retired locomotive engineer with C&O Railroad, Grand Rapids, MI and Amtrak, Richmond, VA. He retired from the Navy Reserves (Seabees) with 20...
Jacob Stults
Oct 4, 2023
Jacob Stults age 84 of Grant died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Mission Point of Big Rapids. He was born October 9, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Albert and Ruth (Croff) Stults. He had worked at Kent Disposal, C. Bell Automotive, Dohler-Jarvis and had owned and operated his own lawn care business. He loved the outdoors, gardening...
Brenda J. Ridgeway
Oct 2, 2023
Brenda J. Ridgeway age 67 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, October 2, 2023 at her home. She was born January 1, 1956 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of the late Lester and Mary (Reed) Ridgeway. She had a successful career in security system sales and had a smile that would light up the room. No one could tell a story...
James E. Townes
Sep 29, 2023
James E. Townes age 72 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born May 27, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of the late Robert and Anna (Seaborn) Townes. Jim’s passion was hunting and fishing with his friends and family. He enjoyed playing and watching sports, gardening and visiting with his friends. He loved his kids...
Sandra M. Kangas
Sep 24, 2023
Sandra M. Kangas age 73 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her home. She was born February 9, 1950 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of Marvin and Germaine (Carroll) Neilsen. She graduated from MSU with an associate degree and worked as a time study engineer at Kelvinator. She enjoyed playing cards,...
Daniel G. Nielsen
Sep 19, 2023
Daniel George Nielsen, 85, of Cedar Springs, MI passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, surrounded by prayer, song, and those who loved him. He was a dedicated husband, the strong and loving foundation of the Nielsen family, and will be deeply missed. He and his bride, Sondra Nielsen, raised four children and went on to love and invest in...
Marcella J. Tovey
Sep 18, 2023
Marcella J. Tovey age 93 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, September 18, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born April 13, 1930 in Sherman Township, MI the daughter of William and Anna (Strongmeyer) Hendrickson. She enjoyed camping, traveling, crocheting and bingo. She was a wonderful wife, mother and cook. Surviving are her sons, Raymond (Janet) Tovey, Willis Tovey...
Patricia M. Williams
Sep 16, 2023
Patricia M. Williams age 67 of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born May 13, 1956 in Bad Axe, MI the daughter of Thomas and Genevieve (Dukowsky) Polega. Patricia enjoyed her kids, grandkids, church, lottery tickets, the casino, card games, the Hallmark Channel, picking raspberries, lawn work, puzzles, holidays especially Christmas,...
