Cathleen M. Grablick
Jan 7, 2023
Cathleen Majelle Grablick age 43 died Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Pullman, MI at Country Home Care. She was born April 16, 1979 the daughter of William and Mara (Tomblin) Grablick. She worked in early childhood development and thoroughly enjoyed working with the children. When her condition with MS became worse, she moved to Pullman, MI and received wonderful care....
Matthew J. Dickerson
Jan 7, 2023
Matthew James Dickerson age 41 died unexpectedly Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Matt was born in Grand Rapids on December 16, 1981 the son of James and Theresa (Ignasiak) Dickerson. He worked as a powder coater in the automotive industry. But he also worked in the mines in West Virginia and drove the huge trucks down...
Clifford A. Dykema
Jan 4, 2023
Clifford A. Dykema age 58 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home. He was born October 24, 1964 in East Grand Rapids, MI the son of Paul and Lou Anne (Mieras) Dykema. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1982 and worked as a fabricator for Moiron, Inc. in Sparta. He had been a very...
Francis A. Sylvester, Jr.
Jan 4, 2023
Francis A. Sylvester, Jr. age 78 of Sand Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home. He was born March 16, 1944 in Woodbury, NJ the son of Frank and Rose (Carey) Sylvester. He had owned and operated Geets Diner and was a cattle farmer. During his life he was a 4-H leader, on the county fair board,...
Donnadele Y. Lomashewich
Dec 31, 2022
Donnadele Yvonne Lomashewich (Donna) age 83 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her son’s home. She was born February 20, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Chester and Anna (Dauczka) Miller. She lived on Walker St. NW and graduated from Union High School. She worked at Dairy Queen and then got a job at Michigan...
Oscar H. Bates
Dec 27, 2022
Oscar Henry Bates age 79 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He was born May 20, 1943 the son of Harold and Lena Bates. Oscar enjoyed gardening, hunting and fixing cars. He was a licensed mechanic. Surviving are his children, Wendy Gryzen, Jeffrey Bates, Todd Bates; grandchildren, Aleshia Alnass, Aaron Harrison...
Karen A. Colby
Dec 23, 2022
Karen A. Colby age 77 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 23, 2022 at her home. She was born July 8, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Alex and Helen (Woltanski) Jarmolinski. She enjoyed baking, sewing, trips on the motorcycle and loved spending time with her grandkids. Surviving are her husband, Paul who she married on June 24,...
Michael P. Zachow
Dec 23, 2022
Michael Paul Zachow, age 78, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 after being hospitalized for the last week with pneumonia and complications from his ongoing heart related issues. His cherished wife Sarah was by his side the entire time and he went to be with the Lord on his own terms, unwilling to be kept alive by a machine....
Dennis K. Hudson
Dec 18, 2022
Dennis K. Hudson age 63 passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Mission Point of Belding. Dennis was born October 5, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of David and Ada (Gilchrist) Hudson. Surviving are his father and stepmother, David and Janet Hudson; two nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada; brothers,...
Barbara Kay Gross
Dec 17, 2022
Barbara Kay Gross age 75 of Cedar Springs passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Barb was born March 1, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Anna (Moore) Anderson. She enjoyed taking her dog, Zoe for walks and was a very giving person. She loved her kids and grandkids and...
Scott James Paul
Dec 17, 2022
Scott James Paul age 50 of Howard City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids. He finished well. Scotty was born November 27, 1972 in Wayne County, MI the son of James and Colleen (Brennan) Paul. He graduated from Northern Michigan University with an engineering degree and had worked...
Sandra K. Kutzli
Dec 12, 2022
Our beloved Sandra Kay (Snyder) Kutzli, of Cedar Springs, was called peacefully home to heaven on Dec 12, 2022, at the age of 69. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Rodney Kutzli, her parents Helen and Carl Snyder, and three siblings, Patsy, Keith and Linda. Sandra is survived by her children Steven C. Kutzli, Kimberly K. Whitmyer...
Debra Lynn Cross
Dec 12, 2022
Debra Lynn Cross age 60 of Sand Lake died Monday, December 12, 2022 at her home. Debra was born April 24, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Calvin and Mary (Combs) Brown. Her life was her grandson Axle. Debra had a heart of gold and was also full of spit and vinegar. She loved to laugh, fish, garden...
Maryellen Bishop
Dec 11, 2022
MaryEllen “Mer” Bishop age 70 of Sparta, MI died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 3, 1952 in St. Clair, MI the daughter of Adrian and Clara Mae Bishop. She worked at Keeler Brass and started Bishop Adult Foster Care with her sister, Carol and worked doing adult foster care until 2020....
Mary Jo Roberts
Dec 11, 2022
Mary Jo Roberts age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 6, 1935 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Fred and Iva (Hunter) Misner. Mary Jo had worked as a cook and waitress at Howard Johnsons and in the Deli Department at D&W Foods. She was...
Charles Lavern Mckie
Dec 7, 2022
Charles LaVern McKie age 26 of Spring Lake passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Charles was born December 28, 1995 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Jane (Kilts) McKie. He enjoyed riding his BMX bike and writing music and songs. He loved being with his nieces and nephews and playing outdoors with them. He loved his...
Ann N. Mahoney
Dec 4, 2022
Ann N. Mahoney age 95 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Grand Rapids. She was born May 5, 1927 in Passaic, NJ the daughter of Andrew and Catherine (Riley) Teeple. She grew up in Nutley, New Jersey, graduated Nutley High School in 1945 and then went to work for the Prudential Company. In 1952 she married Richard...
Cynthia R. Dodds
Nov 30, 2022
Cynthia R. Dodds age 67 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. She was born April 16, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of William and Phyllis (Chase) Dodds. She enjoyed riding on the back of a Harley, playing the guitar and singing songs. She was very loving and free going and...
Denise A. Veltkamp
Nov 30, 2022
Denise A. Veltkamp age 75 of Sand Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. She was born December 12, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of George and Marjorie (Wert) Hawley Sr. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, birds and butterflies. She loved the Lord and studying her Bible. Denise was very involved at...
Rodney T. Sharpe
Nov 29, 2022
Rodney T. Sharpe age 64 of Newaygo passed away and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He fought a long health battle and remained strong and steadfast in his faith. Rodney was born February 13, 1958 in Trenton, MI the son of Thomas and Shirley (Porter) Sharpe. He retired from the Kent County Sheriff Department...
