Donald P. Koster
Jun 16, 2024
Donald Peter Koster, age 91, of Cedar Springs, MI passed away peacefully on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024. Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved family above all else. Don was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School, class of 1950. He was an U.S. Army veteran and bravely served our country in the Korean War. Upon...
Daniel P. Christensen Jr.
Jun 13, 2024
Daniel P. Christensen Jr. age 39 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was born May 31, 1985 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Daniel and Brenda (McKee) Christensen. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles and cars. Surviving are his children, Kaleb, Jacob and Braylon; parents, Daniel and Brenda Christensen; sister, Paula Christensen; grandparents, Larry Christensen, Reta McKee; nieces...
Betty J. Vanderzee
Jun 7, 2024
Betty Jean VanderZee age 78 of Cedar Springs died Friday, June 7, 2024 at University of Michigan West Hospital. She was born April 13, 1946 in St. Johns, MI the daughter of Charles and Lyla (Mitchell) Hammond. Betty enjoyed family vacations to Mackinaw City, St. Ignace and Cedar Point, mushroom hunting, bike riding, and especially horses. Surviving is her loving...
Jason L. Crystal
Jun 7, 2024
Jason Lee Crystal age 48 of Pierson died Friday, June 7, 2024 at his home. He was born October 30, 1975 in Manistee, MI the son of Rick and Cynthia (Gerke) Crystal. Jason was very proud of being a father and husband. He enjoyed being a diesel mechanic but he could fix anything. Jason loved having Axle by his side...
Marilyn J. Butler
May 30, 2024
Marilyn J. Butler age 91 of Trufant died Thursday, May 30, 2024 at her home. She was born February 18, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Francis and Mary (Powell) Lee. She was a hard worker all of her life, she retired from Jorgensen’s West Market in Greenville at age 62 and then worked on the farm until...
Frederick "Rick" Wert Iv
May 25, 2024
Frederick “Rick” Wert IV age 70 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his home. He was born June 16, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Frederick and Norma (Gessey) Wert III. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and used duct tape for everything. Surviving are his children, Scott Bedell, Jason Hoover, Christina (Dean) Wendling; grandchildren, Cyle,...
Robert White
May 25, 2024
Robert White age 88 of Belmont died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1935 in Pierson, MI the son of Vern and Hazel (Rogers) White. He was very proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy for 22 ½ years. He enjoyed working on his yard and doing...
Larry D. Wood
May 24, 2024
Larry Dean Wood was born on January 28, 1946, to Charlie and Reah (Albrecht) in Kent City, MI. He passed away quietly on May 24, 2024, at the age of 78, with his wife of 51 years, Marie, at his side. He grew up in Cedar Springs with his brothers. After graduating Lakeview High School in 1964, he enlisted in...
Norma J. Porter
May 20, 2024
Norma J. Porter age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, May 20, 2024 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. She was born March 1, 1937 in Casnovia, MI the daughter of Cecil and Pearl (Spicer) Teesdale. Surviving are her children, Terry (Lori) Porter, Mark Porter, Vicki Porter, Bonnie Magoon, Dawn Cross & Gary Zank, Norma (Steve) McCullen, Matt (Shelley) Porter,...
Sandra J. Greenbauer
May 17, 2024
Sandra Joy Greenbauer, 66, of Cedar Springs, MI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 17, 2024 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Sandi was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 10, 1957 to Willis and Marilyn (Chaney) Lewis who had four children: Charles, Sandra, Karilyn, and Susan. She is survived by her three...
Terry L. Hill
May 12, 2024
Terry Lee Hill (70) of Cedar Springs, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1954 in Pontiac, MI, to his parents, Robert Sr. and Ruth Hill, who preceded him in death. He is survived by Linda Smalley, the mother of his children, Cassandra (Terry II) Cramer and Christina Drew. He was proud...
Shirley M. Hanes
May 9, 2024
Shirley Marie Hanes (Hanson) age 88 of Sand Lake, MI passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2024 after a long illness. She was a lifetime resident of Ensley Center. She was born March 20, 1936 to Hans and Hilda (Larson) Hanson. Shirley was the youngest of the five Hanson girls. Her sisters, Violet (Loren) Frey, Pauline (Norman) Kranz,...
Jacklyn M. Hardie
May 9, 2024
Jacklyn Marie Hardie age 80 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, May 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 11, 1944 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Jack and Goldie (Dagen) Ferguson. Jackie enjoyed camping and going to the casino. She was a great cook and loved her children and especially her grandchildren. Surviving...
Carlien K. Chesbro
May 6, 2024
Carlien Kay Chesbro age 61 of Pierson died Monday, May 6, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1962 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Bernard and Bernice (VanderWal) Brinks. Carlien enjoyed reading, shopper magazine, walking and always preferred living in quiet, rural areas away from the noisy city. She loved bird watching and tending...
Julie L. Shuneson
May 6, 2024
Julie Lynn Shuneson (Niederer), 61, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 6, 2024. Julie was born on May 21, 1962 and adopted into the loving arms of her parents, John and Jane Niederer. She spent most of her childhood in Grant, Michigan and graduated from Grant High School in 1980. She received...
Robert E. Forbes
May 6, 2024
Robert E. Forbes age 78 of Cedar Springs died Monday, May 6, 2024 at his home. He was born March 22, 1946 in Fall River, MA the son of Edward and Marcella (Desmarais) Forbes. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a medical records clerk. He graduated from the University of Michigan and taught at Kent...
Donna L. Ridgeway
May 4, 2024
Donna Lee (Crum) Ridgeway age 91, free from pain and confusion, passed peacefully on to life eternal with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was born September 28, 1932 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Jesse and Alice (Edwards) Herrington. She loved her family dearly and was a prayer warrior for each of them for as...
Tyler J. Powell
May 4, 2024
Tyler Powell age 27 of Cedar Springs, Michigan passed away May 4, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Caitlin Powell and cherished son, Ben Powell. Tyler was born to proud parents, Kelly and Hilary Powell. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jack Powell and Ben Wierks. Tyler leaves behind a devoted family, including his parents, Kelly...
Scott E. Dabney
May 2, 2024
Scott E. Dabney age 33 of Newaygo died Thursday, May 2, 2024 at home. He was born November 26, 1990 in Aurora, IL the son of Michael and Kathy (Mason) Dabney. Scott was a mail handler at the U.S. Post Office Distribution Center in Grand Rapids. He loved his cat, Otis, had a great sense of humor, was very caring...
Alison Y. Krul
May 1, 2024
Alison Y. Krul age 70 of Sand Lake passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 peacefully at home with family by her side. Through her life she attended Kent City Schools, but when she was old enough she went to the race track at Waterford Park to work with race horses in West Virginia. After coming home from the race track...
