Gary L. Quackenbush
Sep 22, 2022
Livestream link for service here Gary L. Quackenbush passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the age of 63. His family and friends are greatly grieved at his passing, but also celebrate Gary’s life – his legacy of faith in Jesus Christ; his leadership of his family, church, community, and work; and his love for his wife, children, grandchildren,...
David L. Pienton
Sep 19, 2022
David L. Pienton age 41 of Cedar Springs died Monday, September 19, 2022 in Grand Rapids. David was born in Grand Rapids on February 21, 1981 to Michael and Yvonne (Pienton) Cook. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his children, Hannah, Lucus, Johnathan Pienton, Lilly Laninga; mother, Yvonne Cook; sister, Kimberly (Leland) Shuck and their children, Lucia, Kylie and...
Brooke R. Phipps
Sep 17, 2022
Brooke Renee Phipps age 26 of Trufant died Saturday, September 17, 2022. Brooke was born September 10, 1996 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Alex and Ricki (Hammer) Phipps. Brooke was kind, loving, giving and was a free spirit. Her daughter Stella meant the world to her. She enjoyed all music, dancing, donuts and milk. Brooke would help anyone...
Ethel L. Carson
Sep 17, 2022
Ethel L. Carson, age 96, formerly of Howard City, MI, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Mason Country Care Assisted Living. Mrs. Carson was born September 10, 1926 in Blanchard, MI, the daughter of Forrest and Blanche (Houghton) Oberlin. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Howard City. Ethel was a...
Ivan A. Nielsen
Sep 16, 2022
Ivan A. Nielsen age 90 of Rockford passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home. The son of Vern and Lillian (Pritchard) Nielsen, he was born December 19, 1931 in Cedar Springs. After graduating from Cedar Springs High School in 1950, he proudly served in the United States Army (Germany). Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Ivan returned...
Philip "Tete" Hallock
Sep 15, 2022
Philip “Tete” Hallock age 79 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home surrounded by his family and joined Kay “Alice” his bride of 48 years. He was born in Cedar Springs on November 19, 1942 to Glen and Jean (Koster) Hallock. Tete joined the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1960 to 1964. He was a truck driver, heavy...
Charles A. Schneider
Sep 14, 2022
Charles Arnold Schneider age 82 of Rockford passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at his home. He was born October 15, 1939 in Portland, MI the son of Leonard and Regina (Huhn) Schneider. Chuck was always outdoors so he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a great cook over a camp fire and in a kitchen. He enjoyed canning...
Arretha Cole
Sep 13, 2022
Arretha Lou Eloise Cole age 82 of Cedar Springs passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her home. She was born July 2, 1940 in Mondaycreek Township, Ohio the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Woltz) Poling. She loved shopping for bargains and frequented Goodwill for hours. Arretha was very artistic and craft oriented. She always had all the candy, popsicles...
Mary Kay Bolen
Sep 8, 2022
Mary Kay Bolen age 91 of Grand Rapids, formerly of her beloved Baptist Lake, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at her home at Villa Maria Retirement Community. She was born December 2, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Clarence and Roberta (Harper) Maly. Mary Kay was very strong in her faith and a devout Catholic. Her faith and...
Mark A. Grantham
Sep 7, 2022
Mark A. Grantham age 67 of Howard City, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his home. Mark was born August 24, 1955 in Belmont, MI the son of Wilson and Colleen (Winright) Grantham. He worked at Wolverine World Wide for over 30 years and enjoyed movies and walking. Surviving are his children, Tiffany (Vance III) Orr, Derek Grantham, Erin Grantham...
John Dejager
Sep 5, 2022
John DeJager age 79 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Grant, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 5, 2022. Mr. DeJager was born June 18, 1943 in Oppenheisen, Netherlands the son of Robert and Theresa DeJager. He served in the U.S. Marines for six years during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Pine Grove...
Daniel Sturgeon I
Sep 2, 2022
Daniel Jan Sturgeon I, age 81 of Howard City, MI passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born November 14, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Norman and Jane (Day) Sturgeon. He was a dairy farmer and enjoyed playing cards, family gatherings, hunting and horses. Daniel lived for his wife and children. He is survived by his...
Ronald Earl Fisher
Aug 25, 2022
Ronald Earl Fisher age 79 of Howard City, passed away, Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family and gathered into the arms of Jesus. He was born October 21, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Earl and Mae (Treece) Fisher. Ron grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, spent summers at the family cottage...
Joseph Allan Batchelder
Aug 25, 2022
Joseph Allan Batchelder age 24 of Pierson, died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Joe was born February 24, 1998 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bryan and Anne (Stephens) Batchelder. He loved nature, was a fantastic artist and very creative, enjoyed fishing and reptiles. He was a very caring person who inspired others. Surviving are...
Paul G. Gerndt Iii
Aug 23, 2022
Paul G. Gerndt III age 77 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 24, 1945 in Detroit, MI the son of Paul Gerndt Jr. and Violet (Trevorrow) Henderson. He loved his family, the outdoors, traveling, food, fishing, golfing and gardening. He is survived by his half-sister, Karen Robin...
James C. Stroupe
Aug 21, 2022
James Charles Stroupe age 75 of Grand Rapids died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at SKLD Wyoming. He was born November 3, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant, MI the son of John and Cora (Whitaker) Stroupe. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a technician for Bell Telephone Company. Burial will take place at Ft. Custer...
Pearl Byers
Aug 13, 2022
Pearl Beatrice Byers age 85 of Sparta died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at home with her family. She was born on August 11, 1937 in Grand Rapids to Raymond and Beatrice (Hall) Crabb. Pearl was very artistic and crafty. She enjoyed painting pictures and murals, sewing for her children, camping, traveling, and canoeing. Pearl was involved in all her children’s...
Ronald D. Schippers
Aug 11, 2022
Ronald David Schippers age 75 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Mercy Health-St. Mary’s. Ron was born January 20, 1947 in East Grand Rapids the son of Jack and Harriett (Sessink) Schippers. He worked at General Motors for many years. Ron enjoyed being with his grandkids, watching comedy and action movies, tinkering and fixing things. He loved...
Leon A. Fitzgerald
Aug 8, 2022
Leon Arnold Fitzgerald, 93 of Grand Rapids, left us for his heavenly home on Monday, August 8, 2022. He was tender hearted, good natured, and a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He made time for family and was a friend to everyone, as well as a world-class listener. If you were with him, your story mattered! He...
Bertie S. Signor
Aug 8, 2022
Bertie (Bertha) Signor age 89 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. She was born April 13, 1933 in Alto, MI the daughter of Jay and Dossie (Hopper) Leese. She enjoyed puzzles, cooking, working at Jody’s in Rockford and was very caring. She was very particular about her...
