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...
Linda Lorraine (Smith) Salmon-Badgerow
Dec 21, 2023
Linda Lorraine Badgerow age 75 of Newaygo, MI passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 26, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Kenneth and Bonnie (Aungst) Smith. Linda was preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Salmon, parents, brothers, Dana Cameron Smith and Kenneth “Dale” Smith. Linda was a beloved...
Alfred R. Raymond
Dec 15, 2023
Alfred R. Raymond age 88 of Sand Lake, died Friday, December 15, 2023 at Corewell Health Blodgett Campus surrounded by his children. He was born May 25, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Agnes (Thomas) Raymond. Alfred married Shirley Stoken on August 28, 1965. Together they raised five children with seldom a dull moment. He was...
David A. Johnson
Dec 15, 2023
Surrounded by his family, David Arthur Johnson of Kent City passed peacefully to his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 15, 2023. David (Dave) was born on February 5, 1944, in Kent City, Michigan, to his loving parents Maude Beryl (Power) and Arthur Henry Johnson. He was born to be a farmer - working the same land of his father,...
Susan Kay Rose
Dec 14, 2023
Susan Kay Rose age 78 of Cedar Springs passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Corewell Health - Butterworth Campus. She was born November 17, 1945 in East Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Leo and Frances (Gietzen) Ledger. Surviving are her husband, Fred Rose who she married on December 24, 1976; sons, Bruce Bellamy, Brett Bellamy; stepsons, Freddy...
Janice L. Van Hesteren
Dec 11, 2023
TribuCast Livestream link here Janice L. Van Hesteren age 82 passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at Trinity Health St. Mary’s. She was born November 16, 1941 in DeWitt, MI the daughter of Kermit and Thelma (Livermore) Merlington. Janice taught History and English at Kent City Public Schools for 32years retiring in 1996. She loved history, traveling, gardening and was...
Rogelio Salinas
Dec 9, 2023
Rogelio “Roy” Salinas age 89 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Mission Point, Cedar Springs. He was born September 15, 1934 in San Antonio, TX the son of Pedro and Hermina (Martinez) Salinas. Roy was one of ten children and a twin to Rudy Salinas. He moved to Sears, MI as a child with his family and...
James A. "Uppy" Uplinger
Dec 8, 2023
James “Uppy” Uplinger age 78 of Chippewa Lake, formerly of Cedar Springs died Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home. He was born June 6, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ernest and Mary (Noonan) Uplinger. In his younger years Jim loved working the chains at the Cedar Springs High School football games and graduated from there in...
Shirley M. Johnson
Dec 8, 2023
Shirley May Johnson age 90 of Trufant died Friday, December 8, 2023 at Corewell Health-Butterworth Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born June 27, 1933 in Pierson, MI the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Phillips) Paepke. Shirley graduated from Howard City High School in 1951. She raised her family in Wyoming and volunteered for 26 years at Wyoming Public...
Marlene "Kay" Hofman
Dec 7, 2023
Marlene “Kay” Hofman age 85 of Wyoming, formerly of Byron Center, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born November 29, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Doug and Alta Mae (Kuiper) Dulyea. Kay was the youngest of four daughters. She met Bob when she was in high school and they married in...
James "Vince" Hunter
Dec 2, 2023
James Vincent Hunter, aged 54, of Conrad, MT passed away on December 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with Advanced Myeloid Leukemia. Vince was born on October 10, 1969, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Jerry and Caroline (Nelson) Hunter. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Froehlich); stepchildren, Julissa (Nate) Bulmer, Stephanie (Dave) Landis and Jesse (Stephanie) Speer;...
Patricia A. Hibbard
Nov 28, 2023
Patricia A. Hibbard, age 83, of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Georgetown Manor. She was born to Joseph and Virginia (Rosa) Malinowski on April 17, 1940. After moving to Cedar Springs with her husband Robert in 1958, she briefly worked before taking time to raise seven children. Her next job was as a seamstress for the Red...
David M. Peckham
Nov 27, 2023
David Michael Peckham age 40 of Howard City passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids on December 13, 1982 the son of David and Sue (Parker) Peckham. David passions in his life were his faith, the love for his family and sports. Surviving are his loving parents, Dave and Sue; son, Kyler Peckham; siblings,...
James A. Byers
Nov 27, 2023
James A. Byers age 92 of Sparta died Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home with his family. He was born January 4, 1931 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the son of Wilford and Bernice (Brubaker) Byers. He enjoyed camping, traveling and canoeing. He was always involved in projects including building his own canoe. He was an avid reader. Surviving...
Patricia J. Starr
Nov 25, 2023
Patricia Jeanne (Cavner) Starr was born August 26, 1942, in Nelson Township to Emmett and Nina Cavner. The youngest in the family, she joined her two older siblings Kathleen and Roger. Patricia's early education took place at East Nelson Country School, and she later graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1960. After graduation, Patricia began dating Philip Starr leading...
Elizabeth "Lisa" Alberda
Nov 24, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Lisa” Alberda age 65 of Cedar Springs passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis at Select Specialty Hospital Battle Creek. She was born in Dearborn, MI on January 10, 1958 the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor (Whitman) Anderson. Lisa was a beloved wife, sister, aunt, great aunt and step grandma. She was always...
Kenneth W. Zank
Nov 24, 2023
Kenneth William Zank age 77 of Cedar Springs died Friday, November 24, 2023 at his home. He was born in Algoma Twp. on August 18, 1946 the son of Karl and Frances (Montgomery) Zank. Ken was a graduate from the Cedar Springs High School class of 1964. He was Vice President of Retirement Services for Union Bank for many years....
George H. Anthony
Nov 21, 2023
George Henry Anthony age 83 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1940 in Taylor, MI the son of Henry and Myrtle (Wagenchute) Anthony. George was in the Marines for 10 ½ years and full-time with the Michigan National Guard for 22 years. He stayed in Michigan and...
Charles T. Ambrose
Nov 19, 2023
Charles T. Ambrose age 33 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born June 1, 1990 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Charles Ambrose and Angela (Mason) Remlinger. He owned and operated Ambrose Construction and could fix anything. Charlie was a hard worker, with a big heart and would help or do anything for you. He...
Earl A. Tefft
Nov 15, 2023
Earl Arlo Tefft, age 83, of Cedar Springs, MI, passed away on November 15, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1940. Earl was a force of nature and left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He liked to point out his initials spelled "EAT" and he never missed a good meal. He loved family get togethers’ and watching...