Cindy L. (Paepke) Dobson
Jun 10, 2023
Cindy L. Dobson age 67 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born February 28, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Max and Ilene (Moe) Paepke. She enjoyed working at the Cedar Springs American Legion, loved game shows and Yahtzee. She had a kind heart and loved her friends and...
Bonnie S. Winter
Jun 9, 2023
Bonnie Sue Winter age 68 of Cedar Springs died Friday, June 9, 2023 at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. She was born June 19, 1954 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of William and Katie (Petersen) Winter. Bonnie’s greatest joy in life were her children. She loved going to all their sporting events, especially baseball and band concerts. Bonnie enjoyed playing cards...
Brett R. Fisher
Jun 8, 2023
Brett Russell Fisher age 35 of Kent City died Thursday, June 8, 2023. Brett was born June 17, 1987 in Grand Rapids the son of Russell Dines and Kristin Fisher. Brett enjoyed working on cars, listening to his music and helping others when needed. He also enjoyed his father’s Chevelles and Camaros. Surviving are his mother, Kristin Fisher-Kraemer; father, Russell...
Fredrick G. Carlon
Jun 6, 2023
Fredrick G. Carlon “Uncle Jr.”age 89 of Cedar Springs, passed on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born October 24, 1933 the son of Fred and Leona (Richardson) Carlon in Grand Rapids, MI. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War where he was a communications and navigation officer on B52’s. Fred...
Julia L. Pyne
May 30, 2023
Julia L. Pyne age 83 of Rockford, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born April 27, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Merlyn and Della (Osborne) Holden. She owned and operated Lil Peoples Daycare in Rockford for over 40 years and raised half of Rockford. She enjoyed music, camping and sewing. Surviving...
Mary B. Cartwright
May 30, 2023
Mary B. Cartwright age 88 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at her home in the care of her family. Mary was born January 23, 1935 in Munising, MI the daughter of Clarance and Lola (Cobb) Vanderveen. She worked for HH Cutler for 41 years retiring in 2000. Mary’s priorities were taking...
Diane E. Calkins
May 27, 2023
Diane Elizabeth Calkins age 71 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, May 27, 2023. Diane was born on January 1, 1952 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Dale and Helen (Smith) Seadorf. She always considered herself a “factory rat” working in a few over the years. She was a life time member of the VFW Post #3306, Howard City where she...
Darlene J. Elliott
May 27, 2023
Darlene J. Elliott age 92 of Kent City, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at her home. She was born May 25, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Elijah and Ruth (Welch) Guiles. She enjoyed baking and sweet treats, crocheting, bird watching, reading, puzzles and her flowers. She loved her church, Whispering Pines in Ravenna. Surviving are her children,...
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...
