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...
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...
