John J. Crandall
May 26, 2023
John J. Crandall age 58 of Sand Lake passed away peacefully, Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home. John was born July 2, 1964 in Oakland County, MI the son of Frederick and Sharon (Smith) Crandall. He was a moulder operator working for Elenbaas Hardwood. He loved anything in the outdoors, planes, boats, and grilling. He was a member of...
Stephen R. Kampfschulte
May 25, 2023
Stephen Robert Kampfschulte age 61 passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 peacefully in the presence of family and friends. Steve was born June 6, 1961 in Grand Rapids to Carole (O’Dell) and Thomas Kampfschulte, he was the eldest of four children. He attended West Catholic High School and Aquinas College, where he later returned as an adjunct instructor. He was...
William "Billy" Devries Jr.
May 24, 2023
William H. DeVries Jr. age 51 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Billy was born February 1, 1972 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Grace (Cooper) DeVries Sr. He enjoyed collecting coins, gardening and just being around the home. Surviving are his parents; brother, Michael (Brenda) Cooper; uncle, Charles...
Melroy I. Poling
May 22, 2023
Melroy I. Poling age 87 of Cedar Springs died Monday, May 22, 2023 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. Mel was born December 15, 1935 in Logan, Ohio the son of Samuel and Mary (Woltz) Poling. He worked at General Motors on Alpine Avenue retiring in 2001. He played the mandolin and liked to draw and entertained his grand kids...
Kenneth R. Shaw
May 16, 2023
Kenneth R. Shaw age 91 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at his home. He was born January 15, 1932 in Rockford, MI the son of Charles and Ruth (Phelps) Shaw. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-54. In 1956 he married Louise Neaman....
Mary "Gerri" Lockman
May 14, 2023
Mary Geraldine Lockman age 82 of Newaygo died Sunday, May 14, 2023 at home with her family. Gerri was born December 8, 1940 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Phillip and Rosalie (Nicklos) Rincione. She worked for many years at Steelcase. Because of her proud Italian heritage no one ever left Gerri's home hungry. Sweets were always plentiful and given...
Robert W. Mccluer
May 11, 2023
Robert W. McCluer age 87 of Cedar Springs, MI passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born July 18, 1935 in Jackson, MI to the late Kenneth and Cecelia (Pasco) McCluer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Kovalic. Bob married Carol Rosenzweig in 1954 and later became father to...
Tyler Lee Rader
May 9, 2023
Livestream link for the service here Tyler Lee Rader age 37 of Nashville, TN passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 following a tragic auto accident. Tyler was born October 14, 1985 in Grand Rapids the son of Randal “Randy” and Shari (Ingraham) Rader. Tyler graduated from Forest Hills Northern High School in 2004 where he was an all-conference basketball player....
Phyllis M. Smith
May 8, 2023
Phyllis Marie Smith age 79 of Rockford died Monday, May 8, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 19, 1943 in Traverse City, MI the daughter of Edward and Helen (Edwards) Tyler. She worked for many years at Baker Book House. She enjoyed cross stitching, knitting, gardening and was an avid reader. Surviving are her children, Lynne (Timothy)...
Randy J. Longstreet
May 8, 2023
Randy Jay Longstreet age 73 of Howard City died Monday, May 8, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born on June 12, 1949 in Grand Rapids the son of Gerald and Luella (Averile) Longstreet. Randy loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. Randy was...
Curtis T. Parkhurst
May 3, 2023
Curtis T. Parkhurst age 55 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center. He was born November 5, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Curtis and Darlene (Heath) Parkhurst. He was the Operations Manager at MAHLE Industrial Thermal Systems where he had worked over 20 years. Curtis enjoyed golfing, fixing and building...
Frank A. Rivard
May 1, 2023
Frank A. Rivard age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home. He was born January 27, 1938 in Detroit, MI the son of David and Marion (Wachter) Rivard. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 – 59. He was a truck driver for over 23 years and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Surviving...
Augustus P. "Gus" Mann
Apr 27, 2023
Augustus P. “Gus” Mann age 68 of Newaygo died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. He was born June 3, 1954 in Ferndale, MI the son of Hurcus and Marion (Willett) Mann. Gus worked for North American Refractory, now called HarbisonWalker Int. Refractory for 38 years in White Cloud. He liked watching Gunsmoke and going to...
Bob Roberts
Apr 25, 2023
Bob E. Alan Roberts of Lansing, Michigan, passed away on April 25, 2023 near Newaygo, Michigan. Bob was born on July 17, 1960 to Judith and James Roberts in Bellflower, California. After Bob graduated from Glendora High School in 1978, he went on to join the US Navy where he served from 07/07/1978 - 07/05/1983. After his time in the...
Clifford A. Chase Jr.
Apr 22, 2023
Clifford A. Chase went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. He was born December 22, 1943 to Clifford A. and Ila (Smith) Chase of Sand Lake. Cliff’s early occupation as foreman in commercial roofing was followed by training huskies to race in the state of Alaska. He...
Roger W. Cooper
Apr 16, 2023
Roger W. Cooper age 77 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Mission Point, Cedar Springs. He was born May 6, 1945 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Leo and Ella (Travis) Cooper. Roger attended Griswold School House at 18 Mile and Harvard before graduating from Cedar Springs High School in 1963. He worked as a bartender...
Russell D. Black
Apr 16, 2023
Russell Dennis Black age 67 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth. Russ was born March 11, 1956 in Greenville, MI the son of Francis and Doris (LaFond) Black. He worked at the Gun Tavern in Cedar Springs and MoIron in Sparta. Russ enjoyed classic rock, karaoke, cooking, college football, especially Ohio State. He had...
Floyd E. Heimbecker
Apr 12, 2023
Floyd Emerson Heimbecker age 94 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at The Oaks at Belmont. Floyd was born on May 15, 1928 in Amble, MI the son of Albert and Nora (Switzer) Heimbecker. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed having a big garden, square dancing and John Deere tractors. Floyd and...
Janice E. Reyburn
Apr 11, 2023
Janice Evelyn Reyburn (Blaesi) went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 11, peacefully in her sleep. She was four days short of her 87th birthday. Born April 15, 1936 to Louis Blaesi and Evelyn Chamberlain Blaesi in Tacoma, WA, Janice graduated from Federal Way High School and attended University of Washington. She married Shelby Laurence (Larry) Reyburn on...
Virginia B. Wolfe
Apr 8, 2023
Virginia B. Wolfe age 95 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born May 14, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Edson and Sigrid (Hansen) Conroy. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1946 and owned and operated Wolfe Den Beauty Shop for over 20 years. Faith and family were most important to Virginia. She...
