Roger W. Starr
May 21, 2022
Roger William Starr, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at home. He was born June 22, 1946, in Sand Lake, MI, the son of Joel and F. Marian (Ashley) Starr. Roger was very proud of his service in the US Army as an Infantry Sergeant in the Vietnam War where he earned the...
Kenneth W. Deyoung
May 17, 2022
On May 17, 2022, the Lord brought home Kenneth William DeYoung. Ken was a witty, hard working and loving man whose life was driven by his love for Jesus, family and friends. Ken was born in Decatur, MI on August 19, 1939 to Anthony and Jennette (Lenger) DeYoung. He attended school at Wyoming Park and he married the love of...
James F. Ritchie
May 11, 2022
James F. Ritchie age 80 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Nursing Center. Jim was born January 22, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ernest “Mike” and Marie (Stevenson) Ritchie. A graveside service will be held along with his sister, Janice Gorby on Saturday, May 28 at 11:00 am at Elmwood...
Carl B. Wellborn Iii
May 4, 2022
Carl B. Wellborn III age 72 of Sand Lake died Wednesday May 4, 2022 at his home. He was born October 12, 1949 in Memphis, TN to Carl Wellborn Jr. and Willie (Sitton) Wellborn. He was a carpenter for many years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lee Ann in 2018. Surviving are special friends, Ilene and...
Eleanor M. Walsh
May 1, 2022
Eleanor Marie Walsh, age 88, went peacefully and happily into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 1, 2022. She was welcomed by her husband of 66 years, David "Jay" Walsh, her parents Marshall and Vesta Reed, three brothers Rex, Jimmy, & Chuck Reed, and two grandchildren Krista and Jonathon Zylstra. She is survived by her 7 children: Doug (Deb)...
Chester D. Quist
Apr 26, 2022
Chester D. Quist age 94 of Cedar Springs went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Cornelius and Anna (Oosterloo) Quist. Chester was a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School. He married Dorothy Fryling in...
David L. Spaulding
Apr 26, 2022
David Lee Spaulding passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born August 2, 1933 in Grand Rapids to the late Theron and Helen (Feutz) Spaulding. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1951. He married Dorothy (Dorrell) Spaulding in 1954 and they moved from Grand Rapids to Morley where they raised their family....
Carolyn M. Zank
Apr 20, 2022
Carolyn M. Zank age 76 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Zank was born April 15, 1946 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of the late Wayne and Anne (Mitchler) Miller. She had worked for the Kent Intermediate School District for 13 years retiring in 2011. She was very involved in Cedar...
Elsa L. Hall
Apr 18, 2022
Elsa L. Hall age 94 of Cedar Springs died Monday, April 18, 2022 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Mrs. Hall was born September 19, 1927 in Wyoming, MI the daughter of Luther and Lucy (Zachary) Morris. She loved the Lord and was always praying for her family. She was married to Jerry Hall for 69 years and was...
Bernice E. Forgette
Apr 14, 2022
Bernice Evelyn (Feltis) Forgette, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living Facility in Greenville, Michigan. She was 86 years old. Bernice was born on January 9, 1936 to Margaret (Hope) and Vern Feltis in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. In 1954 Bernice met the love of her life, Larry Forgette, while working...
Samnieng Pongrattana
Apr 11, 2022
Samnieng Pongrattana age 88 of Sparta passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at Mission Point Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 1, 1934 in Thailand the daughter of Singkom Jompaboun and Sowt Tommin and grew up there with her nine siblings. She moved to the United States in 1980 with her husband and children. Samnieng...
Gary Lee Monroe
Apr 10, 2022
Gary Lee Monroe age 72 of Howard City died Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Gary was born February 21, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Sarah Esther (McIntyre) Monroe. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing, hunting and his 1986 corvette....
Arthur G. Kemp
Apr 6, 2022
Arthur G. Kemp, “Art”, age 92 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Kent City passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Wellspring Lutheran Services, Fairview, MI. Art was born May 20, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Rose (Carr) Kemp. He was married to his wife, Elizabeth, “Betty”, for 67 years. He served his country in the U.S....
Janet M. Tanner
Apr 5, 2022
Janet Marie Tanner age 80 of Newaygo passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids. Janet was born December 26, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Carl and Helen Parcher. She was educated at St. Andrews Elementary School and graduated from Catholic Central in the Class of 1959. Janet enjoyed being with family...
Brad L. Johnson
Apr 2, 2022
Brad L. Johnson age 58 of Trufant died Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Brad was born in Grand Rapids on February 22, 1964 the son of Lyle and Shirley (Paepke) Johnson. In his early years, Brad enjoyed bowling, gardening, mowing lawns and hanging out at the lake. He was a member of the Greenville Moose and...
Dorothy M. Rasmussen
Mar 29, 2022
Dorothy M. Rasmussen age 99 passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Rasmussen was born May 20, 1922 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of the late Earl and Alma (Mitchell) Stephens. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1940. She operated a beauty shop in her home in Trufant for over 50 years while...
Aaron S. Porter
Mar 27, 2022
Aaron S. Porter age 92 of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. Aaron was born June 28, 1929 in Courtland Township, MI the son of Charles and Lula (Holden) Porter. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1947 and married Delores (Dertien) on August 12, 1950. He...
Rose M. Hunter
Mar 25, 2022
Rose M. Hunter age 88 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, March 25, 2022 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Rose was born December 25, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of the late August and Mary (Schug) Wesche. She worked at Wolverine World Wide for 36 years retiring in 1996. She was a member of the Cedar Springs Lions...
Charles A. Mcintyre
Mar 25, 2022
Charles A. McIntyre age 90 of Howard City, died Friday, March 25, 2022 at his home. He was born September 2, 1931 the son of George and Beulah (Hunter) McIntyre. He served in the National Guard and worked at the Meijer Warehouse for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, traveling and spending time with his family. Surviving are...
Clayton Jacob Miles
Mar 25, 2022
Clayton Jacob Miles age 1½ of Lakeview died unexpectedly at his home. Clayton was born September 28, 2020 in Greenville, MI the son of Shelicia (Soles ) Menefee and Daniel Miles. He enjoyed eating his meals and snacking in between. Clayton loved fire trucks, Daniel Tiger and the movie Encantio. He liked waiting for the school bus to bring his...
