Evelyn R. Fisk
Sep 14, 2023
Evelyn Ruth (Dingman) Fisk, 94 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. The daughter of Clifford & Ethel (Borgman) Dingman, Evelyn was born in Grand Rapids on August 25, 1929. She married Ronald Roger Fisk on September 27, 1947, in Cedar Springs....
Velda L. Mosher
Aug 31, 2023
Velda Leone Mosher, age 88, of Cedar Springs, MI, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Velda was born on June 3, 1935, in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Elmer and Evah (Wheeler) Kruger, who preceded her in death. Velda was married to Leroy Mosher, who preceded her in death. She had 4 children,...
Vicki E. Covell
Aug 30, 2023
Vicki E. Covell, age 70, of Cedar Springs, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July 17, 1953 to Jasper and Isabelle Smith. Vicki was a bus driver for Cedar Springs Public Schools for 30 years and touched 1000’s of kid’s lives. After she retired, she...
Michael L. Reed
Aug 29, 2023
Michael Lee Reed age 80 of Rockford MI was called to his Heavenly home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 38 years, Colleen and his children, Justin (Megan), Kevin (Tara) and Holly (Corey); grandchildren, Hunter, Keller, Nathan, Brendan, Carson, William, Callan and Ada. Mike is...
Joseph Shemanski
Aug 27, 2023
Joseph Shemanski age 78, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Corewell Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. He was born October 1, 1944 in Sacramento, CA the son of Joseph and Donna (VanSickle) Shemanski Sr. Joe spent his career in the grocery industry. He co-owned Perry IGA, owned and operated Shemanski’s Carrot Stick in Durand and Owosso, and...
Wesley James Rau
Aug 25, 2023
Wesley James Rau age 2 months of Cedar Springs, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born June 17, 2023 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Steven Rau and Jennifer Mast. Wesley was the sweetest, happiest baby, he filled our lives with love. Surviving along with his parents are siblings, Samuel, Moses, Carley, Noah,...
Elizabeth "Beth" Bogema
Aug 18, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Bogema age 101 of Cedar Springs died Friday, August 18, 2023 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. She was born on August 4, 1922 in Bramwell, WV the daughter of Edmund and Maude (Williams) Woody. Beth graduated from Concord College in Athens, WV and married Andrew Bogema Jr. in 1943. After Andy returned from the service in World War...
Franklin C. Forner
Aug 17, 2023
Franklin Forner Jr. age 62 of Sand Lake died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home. Frank was born November 10, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Frank & Betty (Gegoski) Forner. He was a man of the earth who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and all animals. He was the proud owner of “Franks Bunny Barn.” Frank was...
Robert J. Yates
Aug 16, 2023
Robert John Yates age 63 of Sparta, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at American House, Kentwood. He was born November 7, 1959 in Muskegon, MI the son of Kenneth and Vera (Fairfield) Yates. He enjoyed camping, was an avid sportsman and loved his Harley. He had a great love for his dog, Lilly. He was a wonderful husband, dad and...
Randall C. Crump
Aug 15, 2023
Randall C. Crump age 77 of Belmont, formerly of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Grand Rapids. He was born December 21, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ralph and Myrtle (Cross) Crump. Randy liked spending time with his sons and grandsons and went to all of the grand kids sports and activities. He served in...
Curtis A. Phillips
Aug 10, 2023
Curtis A. Phillips age 82 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 15, 1941 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Louis and Alma (Boone) Phillips. He worked for many years and retired from Sparta Foundry. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, enjoyed traveling and camping. He and...
J. Keith Caldwell
Aug 6, 2023
J. Keith Caldwell age 78 of Cedar Springs passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center. He was born September 8, 1944 in Solon Township, MI the son of Joseph and Louise (Brown) Caldwell. He worked in quality control and retired from General Motors. Keith’s life centered around music, family, God and his church. He...
Ronald D. Porter
Aug 5, 2023
Ronald Darcy Porter passed away on the evening of Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born on January 20, 1946, the son of Darcy and Eleanor Porter. He grew up on a dairy farm in Courtland Township, which led to a lifelong passion for farming. He went to a country schoolhouse for his early education before graduating from Rockford High...
Samuel David Magoon Jr.
Aug 5, 2023
Samuel David Magoon Jr., “Dave”, a longtime resident of Cedar Springs, Michigan, is at last whole with Jesus! He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 6, 1948. His gracious departure came on August 5, 2023. He was preceded by his sister, Judy (Oom) Singleton; brothers, Timothy Magoon Sr., Thomas Magoon Sr., Michael Magoon Sr., Richard Oom, Jim Oom;...
Peter P. Patin
Aug 2, 2023
Peter P. Patin age 86 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Trinity Health, St. Mary’s. He was born July 10, 1937 in Ensley Township, MI, the son of Philip and Mary (Haussman) Patin. He had one of the first ultralight planes in the area and had owned and operated Harvestore business since 1974. Peter was known for...
Robert R. Ries
Jul 30, 2023
Robert R. Ries age 89 of Cedar Springs passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home after a difficult battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born December 6, 1933 in Barberton, Ohio the son of Leland and Mildred (Ling) Ries. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Nimitz. Surviving are his wife, Kathy...
Randall A. Gigowski
Jul 24, 2023
Randall A. Gigowski age 62 of Coral passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at his home. Randy was born February 25, 1961 in Saginaw, MI the son of August and Velma (Dick) Gigowski. He worked for over 20 years for Oliver Healthcare Packaging. He had built his own home and enjoyed helping his neighbors by mowing their lawns and plowing...
William A. Osterhagen
Jul 23, 2023
William A. Osterhagen age 82 passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at The Homesteader in Benzonia. He was born February 25, 1941 in Mattoon, Illinois the son of Harold and Aileen (Boland) Osterhagen. He was very involved in AA and helping others in their recovery in the Lansing area. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen; children, Bruce (Leanne) Osterhagen, Sherrie (Alan)...
David W. Cook
Jul 18, 2023
David Wayne Cook, through his accepting Christ as his personal Savior, entered into his eternal home with Him on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born in Sparta MI on March 19, 1937, the third of four children to Rev Wayne and Ethel Cook. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1955, and moved to Tucson AZ where he married...
Nancy L. Zufelt
Jul 13, 2023
Nancy Lynn Zufelt age 71 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at home with her family. She was born December 18, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Gerald and Juanita (Parker) Zufelt. Nancy worked at Wolverine World Wide for 40 years. She was a former member of the Red Flannel Festival Committee and the Cedar Springs...
