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Sandra Lee Steinebach
Mar 14, 2023
Sandra Lee Steinebach age 76 of Rockford died Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at her home. She was born August 10, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of James and Jeanette (Heemstra) McKellar. She worked at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans for 27 years retiring in 2002. She loved her grandchildren and retired so she could watch them. She...
Carol L. Vander Meer
Mar 14, 2023
Carol Lynn Vander Meer (DeGood), age 64, of Sparta, Michigan was called to be with her Savior on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Carol was born August 21, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Royce and Lucy (Holden) DeGood. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Dave; her children, Amy (Wendell) Hayden; Jesse (LaNita) Vander Meer; Ruthanne (Brian)...
Chasiti A. Ambrose
Mar 12, 2023
Chasiti Anne Ambrose age 30 passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Chasiti was born May 27, 1992 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles Ambrose and Angela Mason. She loved the outdoors, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking, cooking, music, singing and being silly. She loved her family and making them laugh and smile. She was very patient and kind with her...
Vickie L. Cook
Mar 12, 2023
Vickie L. Cook age 69 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, March 12, 2023 at her home. Vickie was born March 31, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Victor and Barbara (Streeter) Herrington. She worked at General Motors on Alpine Avenue and retired from the 36th St. Plant after 30 years. She loved riding horses and camping and going...
Marilyn L. Arnold
Mar 8, 2023
Marilyn Louise Arnold age 85 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. She was born December 31, 1937 in Algoma Township, MI the daughter of Burton and Garnet (Bowers) Helsel. She loved all people, especially her children and grandchildren. Marilyn ran her own hair salon for 40 years out of her home and...
Walter L. Nielsen
Mar 8, 2023
Walter L. Nielsen age 93 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home. He was born November 4, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Vern and Lillian (Pritchard) Nielsen. He retired as a supervisor at Kelvinator and was a lifetime avid Detroit Tigers fan. He enjoyed square dancing, rabbit hunting, raising beagle puppies, building houses,...
Curt E. Hinson
Mar 7, 2023
Curt Evans Hinson was born on November 19, 1966 in Royal Oak, Michigan. Sadly, he left us on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He loved his family and friends, spending time outside, and gardening. He would proudly brag to his sister each spring about the variety of peppers he planted. He held various jobs throughout his 56 years, most recently at...
Kristal Deblock
Mar 5, 2023
Kristal Sue-Marie Deblock age 41 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake passed suddenly Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her home. She was born January 11, 1982 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Raymond and Sharon (Hill) Deblock Sr. Surviving are her children, Austin Deblock, Jasmine Deblock, John Rumohr, Rayven Bonter, Brianna Bonter; grandchildren, Waylon Wilson, Miley Wilson; mother, Sharon Deblock; siblings,...
Donald G. Degood
Feb 26, 2023
Donald G. DeGood age 83 of Cedar Springs went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born December 15, 1939 in Cascade, MI the son of John and Johanna (Beimers) DeGood. He worked at McInerney Spring & Wire and was a farmer. He was a family man that loved Christ and taught his...
Lindsey A. Powell
Feb 24, 2023
Lindsey A. Powell age 34 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at her home. Lindsey was born November 9, 1988 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Norman and Rebecca (Scott) Powell. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 2007 and became a certified massage therapist. She loved nature and animals. She is survived by her...
Frances D. Abel
Feb 22, 2023
View Tribucast Livestream Link here Frances Delores (Alderton) Abel age 87 of Cedar Springs passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Medilodge of Grand Rapids. Frances was born August 6, 1935 in Reed City, MI the daughter of Fern and Lola (Irvine) Alderton. She grew up in Reed City until 1950 when the family moved to Cadillac where Frances graduated...
Robert H. Cichewicz
Feb 20, 2023
Robert Henry Cichewicz age 82 of Pierson died Monday, February 20, 2023 at Corewell Health-Butterworth. Bob was born in Grand Rapids on February 21, 1940 the son of Henry and Bernice (Olszewski) Cichewicz. He served on many church committees at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Mary Queen of Apostles Church and was President of the Big White Fish Lake...
Jeffrey Lee Schmoldt
Feb 20, 2023
Jeffrey Lee Schmoldt age 59 of Sand Lake died Monday, February 20, 2023 at Corewell Health-Butterworth. He was born on August 11, 1963 in Newport News, Virginia the son of Carlton and Carol (DeShazo) Schmoldt. Jeff worked at Radio Shack for years in management. He did tattoos on the side and then decided to open his own tattoo shop in...
Logan M. Mcvicker
Feb 20, 2023
Logan Matthew McVicker age 19 of Cedar Springs died Monday, February 20, 2023 as a result of a car accident. Logan was born September 19, 2003 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Danielle Benham-Johnson and Phillip McVicker. He graduated from Kent City High School in 2022 where he was involved in football, wrestling and track. He was also a...
Diane L. Wert
Feb 19, 2023
Diane L. Wert age 70 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home. Diane was born September 30, 1952 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Henry and Delma (Rifenburg) Achtabowski. She was a free spirit and loved the Michigan Wolverines and her grandkids. Surviving are her husband, Rick; children, Scott Bedell, Jason Hoover, Christina (Dean) Wendling, June...
Gloria A. Rayman
Feb 19, 2023
Gloria Ann Rayman age 75 of Rockford died Sunday, February 19, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was born June 10, 1947 in Grand Rapids the daughter of William and Ann (Remington) Annable. Gloria was an amazing seamstress, making any kind of clothing, including, wedding dresses, hunting gear and quilts. She could also knit, crochet and do macrame. All her...
Gene C. Banfill
Feb 11, 2023
Gene Carter Banfill age 81 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, February 11, 2023 peacefully at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids on December 10, 1941 the son of James and Naomi Banfill. Gene was a machinist at Burke E. Porter Machinery Company in Grand Rapids for many years. He had a special talent for being able to fix...
Kristen M. Morey
Feb 11, 2023
In loving memory of Kristen Marie Morey; wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend. Kris passed away peacefully on Saturday February 11, 2023 at home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kris was born April 7, 1974, to Richard and Mary Beth (Klooster) Opper. She grew up in Sand Lake, MI and graduated from Cedar Springs High School...
Richard L. Vanderhyde
Feb 9, 2023
Richard L. “Dick” Vanderhyde age 79 of Williamsburg, MI passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home. He was born March 17, 1943 in Sparta, MI the son of Frank and Frances (Bricker) Vanderhyde. He graduated from Kent City High School and served in the National Guard. Dick enjoyed boating, RVing and going to the casino. He was a...
James W. Mcmeeken
Feb 1, 2023
James “Jim” McMeeken, age 81 of Pierson died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 19, 1941 in Ewen, MI, the son of the late Wendell and Bertha (Pulkkila) McMeeken, the second eldest of their children. As a child, Jim and his family lived in the far western end of...
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