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Fred H. Mayo Iii
Apr 24, 2024
Fred H. Mayo III age 87 of Stanwood passed away, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Corewell Health Big Rapids. He was born January 16, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Fred and Marian (Warner) Mayo II. He was raised by his stepfather, Charles Smith Sr. from the age of two. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing his guitar and singing....
Judith A. Helsel
Apr 19, 2024
Judith A. Helsel age 87 of Sparta passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Meadowlark Retirement Village. She was born February 7, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Royce and Esther (Bulliss) Wilson. She enjoyed being outside and working in her flower gardens. She was an avid Detroit Tiger fan. Judy loved the Lord and was a faithful...
Carl J. Cooper
Apr 12, 2024
Carl J. Cooper age 66 of Pierson died Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born April 3, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Erwin and Bernice (Towns) Cooper. Carl was a simple, kind and loving person. He enjoyed the outdoors, his garden, boating and was a hard worker. Surviving are his wife, Tina; brother, Nate (Dawn) Cooper; sisters,...
Shirley M. Britton
Apr 8, 2024
Shirley Mae Britton age 84 of Trufant passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at Corewell Rehab & Nursing Center, Greenville, MI. She was born May 2, 1939 in Manistee, MI the daughter of Peter and Elenore (Meister) Bentoske. She was married 64 years to Jack Britton who passed away October 14, 2022. Shirley was a wonderful homemaker, great cook and...
William R. Cook
Apr 6, 2024
William R. Cook age 84 of Newaygo died Saturday, April 6, 2024 at his home doing what he loved tinkering in his barn. He was born October 16, 1939 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Howard and Edna (Barton) Cook. He graduated Howard City High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1958-60. He was a licensed plumber...
Delores J. Wainright
Apr 6, 2024
Delores J. Wainright age 88 of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her home. She was born June 20, 1935 in Newaygo, MI the daughter of Leon and Violet (Holmes) Brace. She loved the Lord and was a devoted Christian. She was very involved in the Church of the Full Gospel...
James A. Lewis
Apr 5, 2024
James A. Lewis age 68 of Gowen died Friday, April 5, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 17, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Norma (Dunn) Lewis. He retired from Rowe International and sang with the Kingtones for 37 years. Surviving are his wife, Luania; children, Phillip (Rebecca)...
Jeffrey W. Chase
Apr 1, 2024
Jeffrey Wade Chase age 57 of Carson City died Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Laurels of Carson City after a year battle with multiple myeloma. Jeff was born July 26, 1966 in Greenville, MI the son of Robert and Patricia (Wert) Chase. He was a graduate of Greenville High School. He worked in maintenance for many years at Federal...
Inez M. Hough
Apr 1, 2024
Livestream link for the service at Tribucast Inez M. Hough age 91 of Fife Lake, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at Medilodge of Traverse City. She was born December 30, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Clare and Dorothy (Chaffee) Magoon. She lived in Cedar Springs from 1954 through 1976 before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio where she...
Richard P. Perrier
Mar 28, 2024
Richard P. Perrier age 84 passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at New Haven, Lakeview. He was born September 7, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the son of Eugene and Georgina (Desormeau) Perrier. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was hardworking, loved the outdoors, the U.P., camping and hunting. He enjoyed his hats,...
Clarence "Pete" Porter
Mar 27, 2024
Clarence R. “Pete” Porter age 83 passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. He was born May 30, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Edward and Mildred (Smith) Porter. Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and skeet shooting. Surviving are his children, Terry (Lori) Porter, Mark Porter, Vicki Porter, Bonnie Magoon, Dawn Cross &...
John C. Miller
Mar 26, 2024
John C. Miller Jr. age 83 passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born March 14, 1941 in Cadiz, KY. He enjoyed talking and telling stories, wheeling and dealing and coon dogs. He always made everyone do a two step with him, even his nurses and doctors. John is survived by his children, Elizabeth...
James K. Fliearman Sr.
Mar 25, 2024
James K. Fliearman Sr. age 77 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home. He was born September 6, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Marian (Seeley) Fliearman. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a long haul trucker for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting. His whole life...
Jerry Hall
Mar 25, 2024
Gerald Max “Jerry” Hall age 75 of Cedar Springs died Monday, March 25, 2024 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. He was born October 20, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Junior and Lorraine (Paepke) Hall. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1966, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the...
Alex A. Phipps Iii
Mar 24, 2024
Alex Andrew Phipps III age 33 of Trufant, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born February 21, 1991 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Alex Phipps and Olive (Bliss) White. He worked as a machine operator at J-Star. Alex loved to play video games and was always willing to help anyone. He loved his son and was...
Arvella L. Palmer
Mar 17, 2024
Arvella L. Palmer age 84 passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home. She was born August 17, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Walter and Erma (Stibitz) Norton. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and had a great sense of humor. She loved being on the go and going for rides. Surviving are her children,...
Kenneth L. Dreyer
Mar 16, 2024
A temporary goodbye was said to Ken Dreyer, age 85, of Pierson, Michigan on March 16, 2024. Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Sara, his parents, Cornelius (Casey) and Jeanne Dreyer, his granddaughter, Aaliyah and his brother-in-law and sister, Richard and Carol Nagy. He is survived by his second wife of 21 years, Rose, her six children and...
Doris A. Degood
Mar 13, 2024
Doris Ann DeGood age 83 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born October 4, 1940 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Cecil and Bessie (Nicolai) German. Doris worked for many years at Keeler-Brass and was very involved with helping Don with the farming. She enjoyed canning, gardening, baking...
Gerardo "Jerry" Gonzalez Sr.
Mar 12, 2024
Gerardo “Jerry” Gonzalez Sr. age 60 of Grant, MI, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home. He was born May 2, 1963 in Fremont, MI the son of Eusebio and Maria (Castro) Gonzalez. He loved coaching his kids on their softball, football, basketball and soccer teams. He is survived by his children, Maria Gonzalez, Jerry (Megan) Gonzalez Jr., Alicia...
Terry L. Lehman
Mar 9, 2024
Terry Lee Lehman passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the comfort of his home. He was born February 5th, 1961 in Greenville, MI the son of Harold Junior and Helen (Reed) Lehman. He went to Cedar Springs Public Schools and later received his G.E.D. He most recently worked at Jet Machining as a machinist while also doing other projects...
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