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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Sheila A. Villarreal

Sheila A. Villarreal

Jan 4, 2024

Sheila Ann(Saboo) Villarreal age 63 of Cedar Springs as of Thursday January 4, 2024 is Walking On. She spent her last weeks at home surrounded by the family and friends whom she loved the most. Sheila was born on May 16, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Clifford Sr and Margaret(Neyome) Saboo. Sheila was the fourth in line...

Alice E. Powell Anderson

Alice E. Powell Anderson

Jan 3, 2024

Alice was born on January 13, 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan from Florence (Gingell) and Harold Hughes Norton. She lived in parts of rural Kent and Mecosta Counties until her family moved to Cedar Springs where she started and graduated from high school. Alice is survived by children: Christopher and Rose (Grimes) Powell, Toby Powell and John Putnam, Casey and...

Charles "Charlie" Pritchard

Charles "Charlie" Pritchard

Jan 3, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Pritchard, Jr. age 92 of Newaygo died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 9, 1931 in Gaylord, MI the son of Charles and Jennie (Woodruff) Pritchard. He was a supervisor for many years at McInerny Spring & Wire. Charlie loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving is the...

Carrie E. Fagerman

Carrie E. Fagerman

Jan 1, 2024

Carrie E. Fagerman age 73 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 1, 2024 at Trinity Health St. Mary's, Grand Rapids. She was born September 29, 1950 in Campbell Twp, MI the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Grant) Heaven. Surviving are her husband Terry. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements by K.E. Pike...

Duane B. Harriman

Duane B. Harriman

Dec 31, 2023

Duane B. Harriman age 68 of Cedar Springs went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at his home. He was born June 15, 1955 in Rochester, MI the son of John and Helen (Bellairs) Harriman. He retired from General Motors after 30 years and then worked for Headstart for 12 years. He enjoyed making jewelry...

Sharon A. Bishop

Sharon A. Bishop

Dec 26, 2023

Sharon Bishop age 79 of Cedar Springs, born November 21, 1944 has gone to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian Bishop, Clara Bishop; brothers, Adrian Bishop Jr., David Bishop, William Bishop; sister, Mary Ellen Bishop; brother-in-law, Walter Austin; sister-in-law, Cheryl Bishop; nephew, Brent Bishop; nieces, Gentry...

Theresa "Terri" Rogers

Theresa "Terri" Rogers

Dec 26, 2023

Theresa A. “Terri” Rogers age 76 of Greenville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her home with her family. She was born May 11, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles and Velma (Waldron) Burnham. Terri was a wonderful, caring wife and mother. She read her Bible daily and was...

Wesley M. Meeuwsen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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