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Lyle Perry, Jr.

Lyle Perry, Jr.

Jan 12, 2022

Lyle Perry Jr., age 94, passed away early Wednesday morning January 12, 2022 at his home in Cedar Springs, MI. He was born October 20, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI to Lyle and Mildred (Sharp) Perry. His little sister was Betty Jane Perry. Lyle graduated from Sand Lake High School in 1946. He was in the US Army, 25th Division...

Marvin J. Buckingham

Marvin J. Buckingham

Jan 12, 2022

The service will be livestreamed on the facebook page of First Baptist Church of Howard City Marvin J. Buckingham age 80 of Howard City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Health Center, Florida. He was born October 12, 1941 in Port Huron, MI the son of Elmer and Edna (Baker)...

Dan Martin Christie

Dan Martin Christie

Jan 10, 2022

Dan M. Christie age 76 of Sand Lake, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Dan was born November 14, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Eleanor (Reminga) Christie. He was a graduate of Rockford High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from SBC (Michigan Bell)...

Thomas James Hoover

Thomas James Hoover

Jan 3, 2022

Thomas J. Hoover age 62 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 3, 2022 at his home in the loving care of his family. Tom was born May 18, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Charles and Donna Jean (Muth) Hoover. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and softball. He was...

Lola Jean Branch

Lola Jean Branch

Dec 31, 2021

Lola Jean Branch age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 31, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Branch was born January 30, 1936 in White Cloud, MI the daughter of Clifford and Grace (Boucher) Crego. She had worked at Wolverine World Wide for over 35 years. She enjoyed puzzles and working in her yard and her flowers. She loved being...

Albert James Roemer Jr.

Albert James Roemer Jr.

Dec 30, 2021

Albert James Roemer, Jr. age 81 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He was born June 18, 1940 in Meadville, PA the son of Albert and Mary (Gay) Roemer Sr. He had owned and operated Roemer Auto Parts from 1970-82 and Roemer Muffler & Brakes from 1991-2010. He loved his motorcycle, traveling and...

Rodney Garrow

Rodney Garrow

Dec 30, 2021

Livestream link for service at Tribucast Rodney Garrow age 94 of Howard City passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his home. He was born June 25, 1927 in Detroit, MI the son of Raymond and Lottie (Dickenson) Garrow. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He drove an ice cream truck for Swift Dairy. Rodney enjoyed...

Deanna Lynn Terranova

Deanna Lynn Terranova

Dec 28, 2021

Deanna L. Terranova age 54 of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home. Deanna was born June 5, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Lowell and Judy (Edwards) Jarrett Sr. She was always thinking of others and giving to them. She was an excellent cook and known for her zucchini and banana bread. She loved...

Keith Schuldt

Keith Schuldt

Dec 28, 2021

Keith Schuldt, 89 met his Lord on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Keith valued education and is well known for his generous contributions to various educational organizations and area churches. He donated an Olympic pool to Wartburg College in Iowa, computer buildings to a school in California, two classrooms and a baby grand piano to St. Paul’s Church and another to...

Trevett M. Sunderlin

Trevett M. Sunderlin

Dec 24, 2021

Trevett M. Sunderlin age 20 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 24, 2021. Trevett was born October 30, 2001 in Alma, MI. He liked reading, writing short stories, drawing, video games, watching movies and anything sci-fi. He enjoyed Legos, Garfield and his cats. Surviving are his mother, Laurie Bennett; sisters, Trinity, Javis and Joey; father and stepmother, Tyrel (Sharon) Sunderlin;...

Walter J. Dunbar Jr.

Walter J. Dunbar Jr.

Dec 22, 2021

The Lord took unto Himself Walter J. Dunbar Jr. age 83 of Grand Rapids, on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home. He was born June 12, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Walter and Goldie (Lee) Dunbar Sr. He graduated from Creston High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Walt was a...

Martin J. Morris

Martin J. Morris

Dec 22, 2021

Martin J. Morris age 67 of Bitley, MI died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home. Marty was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 1, 1954 to James and Roseann (Merlington) Morris. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying his acreage in Bitley with his kids and grandkids, mushroom hunting and fishing. He helped build the 131 highway from Gaylord...

Lewis J. Johnson

Lewis J. Johnson

Dec 15, 2021

Lewis J. Johnson age 87 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Lewis was born July 19, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Clifton and Lucy (Ellsworth) Johnson. He worked at Michigan Industrial Packing for over 25 years. He loved singing hymns and was known as the bagging singer at Family...

Judith K. Goodell

Judith K. Goodell

Dec 15, 2021

Judith K. Goodell age 79 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Mercy Health, St Mary’s. She was born March 1, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Roland and Marcia (Fox) Hess. Surviving are her husband, Neil whom she married on July 2, 1960; daughters, Marcia (Mark) Powell, JoEllen (Rick) Yokom, Sheila Goodell; grandchildren, Kristin (Michael)...

Nancy L. Bassett

Nancy L. Bassett

Dec 15, 2021

Nancy Lou Bassett age 84 of Rockford died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home. She was born April 16, 1937 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Noppert) Inman. Being from a family of 16 children, Nancy and her eight sisters were very close. They spent every summer on Beaver Island, enjoyed shopping together, playing cards and...

Martin P. Liniewski

Martin P. Liniewski

Dec 14, 2021

Martin P. Liniewski age 69 of Rockford, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Ann’s Home, Grand Rapids. He was born July 26, 1952 in Detroit, MI the son of Leonard and Mary (Dolot) Liniewski. He worked for Chrysler Corporation for 31 years retiring in 2008. Marty was active in Boy Scouts for 17 years and an Assistant Scout Master....

Arthur Dwight Tiethoff

Arthur Dwight Tiethoff

Dec 11, 2021

Arthur Dwight Tiethoff age 72 of Cedar Springs passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Art was born October 24, 1949 in Lakeview, MI. He worked for 34 years at General Motors retiring as an electrician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating on the Muskegon River. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lynn (Johnson) whom he married...

Annette R. Noall

Annette R. Noall

Dec 10, 2021

Annette R. Noall, age 62 of Cedar Springs passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Butterworth Hospital. She was born November 28, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Raymond and Barbara (Umlar) Miller. She was a long time employee of C.S. Manufacturing. Annette and Steve enjoyed camping and spending time with the grandkids. She is survived by her...

Debra E. Ergang

Debra E. Ergang

Dec 8, 2021

Debra A. Ergang age 63 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home. She was born December 12, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Mark and June (Moul) Doren. Deb worked as a Senior Loan Specialist at Fifth Third Bank and was a member of Cedar Springs...

Ray "Pete" Gorby

Ray "Pete" Gorby

Dec 6, 2021

Ray A. “Pete” Gorby age 89 of Pierson, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Ray was born July 2, 1932 in Bailey, MI the son of Ray and Crystal (Urbrock) Gorby Sr. He worked at Muskegon Piston Ring Company, Sparta Foundry and was a full-time farmer. Pete loved hunting, fishing and farming, cutting wood and...

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