Joan K. Welch
Jan 30, 2024
Joan K. Welch age 89 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born May 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Dick and Hazel (Hall) Tramper. She was a loving, caring person who was always willing to help others. Joan loved the...
Constance M. Maurer
Jan 27, 2024
Constance M. Maurer age 81 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born September 15, 1942 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Robert and Irene (McCollum) Cooley. She enjoyed cooking and was an avid gardener. She was very involved in Resurrection Lutheran Church, Sand Lake and led the choir for 13 years....
Roger L. Dean
Jan 22, 2024
Roger L. Dean age 83 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born April 25, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Joe and Gladys Dean. He enjoyed flying remote control airplanes and he and Tessie enjoyed many winters camping with friends in Alabama. Surviving are his wife, Tessie; step daughters,...
Betty L. Conrad
Jan 17, 2024
Betty L. Conrad age 94 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was born March 11, 1929 in Independence, Ohio the daughter of Henry and Betty (Hasselbusch) Damas. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Interment at East Avenue Cemetery, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Arrangements by K.E. Pike Funeral...
Marilyn J. Empie Mullennix
Jan 16, 2024
Marilyn J. Empie Mullennix age 86 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. She was born June 9, 1937 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Leonard and Laural (Bunnel) Empie. She graduated from Sparta High School and Davenport College with a Bachelor degree with honors. Marilyn had been a co-pilot and member of...
Lucy A. Chatman
Jan 14, 2024
Lucy A. Chatman age 84 of Sparta died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her son’s home. She was born July 23, 1939 in Walker, MI the daughter of William and Ethel (Johnson) Milligan. She was a very caring person and was always willing to help others. She loved her dogs and enjoyed garage sales, bingo and gambling. Surviving are her...
Nancy J. Wondergem
Jan 13, 2024
Nancy Joy Wondergem age 88 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at her home. She was born April 22, 1935 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Lee and Mildred (Zeigler) Porter. She adored cats of any kind and after her husband Clare died in 1999 she devoted her time to her grandchildren....
Merle A. Smith
Jan 13, 2024
Merle A. “Ike” Smith age 83 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home. He was born April 10, 1940 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Alvin and Ida (Spencer) Smith. He worked for Bell Fiber Paper Company for 40 years. He served on the Solon Township Fire Department for 17 years and enjoyed hunting and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
