John A. Norton Sr.
Dec 5, 2021
John A. Norton Sr. age 79 of Rockford, MI died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his son’s home. John was born May 22, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Walter and Erma (Stibitz) Norton. He loved sports and watching his children and grandchildren at their sporting events. He enjoyed spending time with his family and seeing his great...
Myrtice A. Perschbacher
Dec 4, 2021
Myrtice A. Perschbacher age 89 of Rockford, died Saturday, December 4, 2021. Mrs. Perschbacher was born July 4, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Earl and Ora (Reynolds) Robertson. Surviving are three daughters, Susan (Bradley) Becker, Amy Perschbacher, Luci (Jarrod) Bradley; 12 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister, Yvonne “Bobbie” (Angie) Rosencrans. She was preceded in death by her...
George K. Williams
Dec 3, 2021
George K. Williams age 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Williams was born March 5, 1934 in Leroy, MI the son of Wilford and Marvel (Bennett) Williams. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 – 58. He worked for Smith Industry (formerly Lear Siegler) for over 30...
Lavern D. Haas
Dec 1, 2021
Pastor LaVern Haas, age 93, loving husband, father, “Poppy”, and friend was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Vern was born December 10, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI. A World War II veteran, he was in business with his father at Bob Haas Dairy before becoming an ordained evangelist in the...
Juanita Ann Steiner
Dec 1, 2021
Juanita A. Steiner age 67 of Sparta, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. Juanita was born October 8, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI. She enjoyed canning food and crocheting. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and being with her family. Surviving are her children, Kimberly (Scott) Wilson, Joseph (Brandie) Steiner, Mikelene Steiner, Kristina (Eric) Schardt, Traci Steiner;...
Sharon "Shari" M. Wesche
Nov 27, 2021
Sharon Michelle “Shari” Wesche age 64 of Cedar Springs passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her home. She was the loved wife of Phillip Andrew Wesche Jr.; mother of Andrew Scott Wesche, Eric Carl Wesche and daughter-in-law, Stacey. Shari’s grandchildren brought much joy to her life, Jade Robert Miller, Christian Richard Miller, Ella Grace...
Joyce E. Schuiteman
Nov 26, 2021
Joyce Elizabeth Schuiteman age 88 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Valley View Care Center after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Burt and Mildred Boes; brothers, Jack and Larry Boes; sisters, Marilyn Teliczan and Rose Marie Ockerman. She will be lovingly remembered by family and...
Darcey D Raymond Sr.
Nov 23, 2021
Darcey D. Raymond Sr. age 77 of Cedar Springs, ran to Jesus’s open arms on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his home. Darcey was born August 19, 1944 in Cadillac, MI the son of Farrand and Wanda (Ryan) Raymond Sr. Surviving are his fiancé and special friend, Anna Truman; children, Darla (Ricki) Myers, Cleo Shanendoah Beck (Billy), Julia Morgan; step...
Brandy Lee Cooper
Nov 23, 2021
Brandy Lee Cooper age 35 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Brandy was born October 21, 1986 in Harvey, IL the daughter of Keith and Beverly (Hoekstra) Cooper. She graduated from Cedar Springs Public School and furthered her education in the medical field at Baker College. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed deer hunting and...
John W. Richer
Nov 21, 2021
John W. Richer age 74 of Cedar Springs went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, November 21, 2021. John was born September 15, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Peg (Phenix) Richer. He served in the U.S. Army 4th Infantry, Charlie Company in the Central Highlands of Vietnam from 1967-68. He received...
Theresa R. Fockler
Nov 14, 2021
Theresa Regina Fockler age 50 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth. Theresa was born October 29, 1971 in Ocean Springs, MS the daughter of John and Dorothy (Seymour) Bang. She loved her grandbabies, fur babies and Mountain Dew. She had a large key ring collection. Theresa enjoyed writing out her favorite bible passages. Surviving...
Kenneth "Jack" Mouthaan
Nov 12, 2021
Kenneth “Jack” Mouthaan age 82 died at his home Friday, November 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born January 5, 1939 in Sparta, MI the son of Joseph and Geneva (Osborn) Mouthaan. He was a pressman for many years at Spartan Graphics. Jack and Sue enjoyed camping and traveling with their families. They loved supporting their grandchildren...
Russel C. Merlington
Nov 6, 2021
Russel C. Merlington age 80 of Cedar Springs passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home. He was born July 21, 1941 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Robert and Ruth (Madison) Merlington. Russel graduated from Sand Lake High School in 1959, he then attended Michigan State for 2 years. He had a 40 year career as a...
Ellen L. Moore
Nov 5, 2021
Livestream link for service here Ellen L. Moore age 73 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, November 5, 2021 at StoryPoint Rockford. Ellen was born March 16, 1948 in East Orange, NJ the daughter of Charles and Jeannette (Lanning) Lindner. She had worked for Kent County Farm Bureau as an administrative assistant for 35 years and was part of Pine Border...
Elizabeth M. Smith
Nov 4, 2021
Elizabeth Mae Smith age 89 of Cedar Springs, MI was welcomed from her home into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2021. In the last few months she survived short bouts of illness that taxed her and brought bodily decline. She was born November 13, 1931 in Colorado Springs, CO, the daughter of Frank...
Raymond H. Dulyea
Nov 3, 2021
Raymond H. Dulyea age 81 of Cedar Springs passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He was born December 26, 1939 in Byron Center, MI the son of William and Arlene (Hopkins) Dulyea. He worked as a trimmer at Wolverine World Wide for 40 years. Ray was an outdoorsman who enjoyed...
David E. Wert Sr.
Nov 3, 2021
David E. Wert Sr. age 86 of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Mr. Wert was born March 9, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Fred and Ella (VanCleve) Wert. He had enjoyed gardening, lawn work, walking and fishing. Surviving are his wife, Marillyn whom he married on Nov. 9,...
Joyce E. Baxter
Nov 1, 2021
Joyce Elaine Baxter age 93 of Newaygo, passed away peacefully at her home into the presence of her Lord, with her family by her side on Monday, November 1, 2021. Joyce was a greatly loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 12, 1928, daughter of Gustaf and Joyce (Coulson) Nelson. She graduated...
Sharon "Shay" Kiliszewski
Nov 1, 2021
Sharon L. “Shay” Kiliszewski age 63 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, passed away peacefully Monday, November 1, 2021 at her home. Sharon was born May 25, 1958 in Lynn, MA the daughter of Theodore and Helen (Brown) Ellis. She loved The Bruins and The Red Sox, she loved being Boston Strong, enjoyed camping and loved her grandchildren. One of her...
Paula Jean Bogaski
Oct 28, 2021
Paula Jean (Hird) Bogaski, our loving and devoted mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96, October 28th, 2021, in San Dimas, CA, where she has been lovingly cared for by her daughter Patrice for many years. She was born March 31, 1925, in Cuba City, Wisconsin to Genevieve Clara (McKenna) and Wilbur Everett Hird. She...
