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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Barbara J. Drent

Barbara J. Drent

Jan 31, 2023

Barbara J. Drent age 69 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home. She was born December 31, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Jim and Betty (Zweedyk) Rode. She loved line dancing and tending to farm animals especially the horses and cattle. She took pride in raising hundreds of calves over the years....

Joshua J. Adams

Joshua J. Adams

Jan 26, 2023

Joshua John Adams age 41 of Sparta, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at his home. He was born September 14, 1981 in Grand Rapids, MI. Josh was born with Cerebral Palsy and was an extraordinary young man. He learned to use a talking board and was one the first persons to drive an electric wheelchair with his head. He...

Jason D. Proper

Jason D. Proper

Jan 25, 2023

Jason D. Proper age 41 of Lowell died Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Jason was born August 1, 1981 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Dale and Jennifer (Cooley) Proper. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and everything outdoors. He loved his family. Surviving are his children, Gavin Proper, Jayvin Proper; mother of his children and lifelong friend, Crystal Patterson; father, Dale...

Michael P. Sicard

Michael P. Sicard

Jan 25, 2023

Michael Pittman Sicard aged 74 years old passed peacefully with family surrounding him at Meijer Heart Center on January 25, 2023. He was a resident of Reed City and worked at Kraftube. He was born on January 3, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Mamie and Roy Oliver Sicard. He had eight siblings and grew up in Cedar Springs, Michigan...

Jean A. Dolph

Jean A. Dolph

Jan 21, 2023

Jean Ann Dolph was born on February 16, 1936 to Jacob and Wilma (Orr/Hayes) Stoutjesdyk in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jean was the only and much loved child of Jacob and Wilma. She had a delightful personality and was loved very much by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. She left us too soon on Saturday, January 21, 2023....

Cathleen J. Flesher

Cathleen J. Flesher

Jan 18, 2023

Cathleen J. Flesher age 49 of Howard City, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home. Cathleen was born January 30, 1973 in Flint, MI the daughter of Chet and Carol (Anderson) Olsen. Surviving are her children, Jessica Flesher (Brittanie), Shell Bartosiewicz (Jason Tedhams), Sean Flesher (Madeline), Zackery Flesher (Emily); grandchildren, Scarlett, Zackery II, Grayson, Urijah, Theodore and Myah;...

Marcia R. Gould

Marcia R. Gould

Jan 13, 2023

Livestream link for service at TribuCast Marcia (Tiethof) Gould, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was the daughter of John Tiethoff and Dorothy Palecki. She is lovingly-remembered by her five surviving children, Kathleen Heyrman, Michael (Amy) Kelley, Sean Kelley, Ryan (Jody) Kelley and Lucia (Richard)...

Jeffrey W. Stoner

Jeffrey W. Stoner

Jan 11, 2023

Jeffrey Wayne Stoner age 63 of Pierson passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home. He was born December 27, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jerry and Arvajean (Porter) Stoner. Jeff enjoyed living on the farm and led a very simple and peaceful life. He enjoyed fishing and target practice and graduated from Tri-County...

Cathleen M. Grablick

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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