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

Kandy J. Roemer

Kandy J. Roemer

Apr 30, 2026

Kandy Joy Roemer age 80 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, April 30, 2026 at University of Michigan Health – West. She was born on January 5, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Joyce (Flint) Stevens. Kandy was a member of the Sand Lake Lion’s Club since the 1980’s. She was a loving wife, mother and...

Kathleen J. (Datema) McClurken

Kathleen J. (Datema) McClurken

Apr 27, 2026

Kathleen Joyce (Datema) McClurken age 88 of Sand Lake, died Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home. She was born August 22, 1937 in Holland, MI the daughter of the late Arnold and Catherine (Dykens) Datema. Kathleen worked at Baker Furniture for ten years. She had a passion for music and enjoyed listening to big band and country music. Kathleen...

Geraldine H. Kist

Geraldine H. Kist

Apr 25, 2026

Geraldine H. Kist age 93 of Pierson, died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Corewell Health – Butterworth Campus. She was born February 3, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of John and Pearl (Jones) VanDyke. She enjoyed nature, going on long walks with her family and dogs, and going to the cottage. She loved deer hunting, fishing, camping, mushroom...

Ronald E. Atwood

Ronald E. Atwood

Apr 24, 2026

Ronald Everett Atwood, age 86, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of his family.

Born on August 2, 1939, in Ensley Center, Michigan, to Everett and Lillian Atwood, "Ronnie" was a man who preferred the open air to the confines of four walls. Though he began...

Patrick H. Zondervan

Patrick H. Zondervan

Apr 20, 2026

Patrick H. Zondervan age 49 of Rockford, died Monday, April 20, 2026. He was born June 29, 1976 in Fontana, CA the son of Gary and Mavis (Assink) Zondervan. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during Operation Enduring Freedom. Patrick was an incredible father and husband to his four children, Isaac, Malia, Laina, Cora and his wife, Melinda....

George L. DeYoung

George L. DeYoung

Apr 19, 2026

George L. DeYoung age 88 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Trinity Health, Grand Rapids. He was born July 30, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Edward and Ethel (Reeder) DeYoung. George retired from Meijer as the Meat Department Manager at age 55. He then started a portable log cutting business called Onsite Log Cutting...

Justin E. Miller

Justin E. Miller

Apr 16, 2026

Justin E. Miller, a cherished and free-spirited young man known affectionately as "jaybird," passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Born on October 26, 2004, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Justin was a kind soul who followed his own unique path in life, touching the hearts of those around him with his kindness, creativity, and love for...

Gary L. Behnke

Gary L. Behnke

Apr 12, 2026

Gary Lynn Behnke passed away in his home in Howard City on Sunday, April 12, 2026. He is the son of Franklin and Velma Jean (Endlein) Behnke. Gary was born November 16, 1960 in Greenville, Michigan. Gary was raised on the family farm in Howard City and graduated from Tri-County High School in 1978. He continued his education at Ferris...

Jerry D. Verburg

Jerry D. Verburg

Apr 11, 2026

Jerry Dean Verburg, age 84, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home in Cedar Springs, surrounded by his loving family and dachshund, Jax. He was born October 14, 1941, in Sand Lake, MI, the son of James and Waunetta (Steinman) Verburg. He lived a life shaped by hard work, craftsmanship, and...

Terry L. Snuffer

Terry L. Snuffer

Apr 11, 2026

Terry Lee (Carter) Snuffer, age 76, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and devoted partner to Don, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She is now pain-free and walking in Paradise with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Terry was born on July 27, 1949 to John and Leona (Start) Carter in Grand Rapids,...

Arvid W. Kiander

Arvid W. Kiander

Apr 10, 2026

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Arvid William Kiander went home to Jesus on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Arv was born July 13, 1938 to Arvid & Marjorie (Newton) Kiander. He graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School in 1956 then attended Grand Rapids Junior College (GRCC). He went on to attend Ferris State College (FSU) to study auto mechanics. He worked in construction then...

Sue E. Rosenberger

Sue E. Rosenberger

Apr 9, 2026

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Sue E. Rosenberger, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at The Brook of Cedar Springs. She was born August 7, 1937, in Pierson, Michigan, the daughter of J. Stuart and Geraldine (Larson) VanLiew.

Sue graduated from County Normal in 1956 and went on to teach in several Kent County schools...

Carole L. Stevens

Carole L. Stevens

Apr 8, 2026

Carole Lynn Stevens age 81 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at New Haven Assisted Living of Belmont. She was born July 17, 1944 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Fay (Brooks) Young. Carole graduated from Sparta High School in 1963. She was always a hard worker and took pride in her work. Carole...

MargaretAnn C. Reynolds

MargaretAnn C. Reynolds

Apr 6, 2026

MargaretAnn C. Reynolds age 89 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 6, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born June 8, 1936 in Salem Township, MI, the daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Martin) Steffes. MargaretAnn was a bookkeeper for 35 years. She loved to garden, travel and spend time with her family.

She is survived by her...

Daniel K. McGovern Sr.

Daniel K. McGovern Sr.

Apr 4, 2026

Daniel Kevin McGovern was born on May 23, 1967, passed away at home in Grant, Michigan on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from a sudden illness. Daniel was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the first child of Kenneth and Mary Margaret. He spent his early childhood in Milwaukee, often found in the living room in front of the TV on Sunday afternoons,...

Estella Marie Johnson

Estella Marie Johnson

Apr 3, 2026

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we remember Estella, who was born on May 5, 2022, to Alyssa and Samual Johnson, joining her siblings, Colton, Sofia, and Savion. She passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love in just three short years.

Though her time on earth was far too short, Estella’s life was filled...

Donna S. Clark

Donna S. Clark

Mar 29, 2026

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Donna Sue Clark age 73 of Cedar Springs, passed away Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born December 8, 1952 in Chickasha, OK the daughter of Warren and Joyce (Shepperd) Hacker. She grew up in Oklahoma and met her husband Dan at Jordan College, presently known as Creative Technologies Academy in Cedar Springs. She lived...

Marlene S. Ledford

Marlene S. Ledford

Mar 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt who went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 at home with her family.

Marlene Sue Misner Helton Ledford was born July 8, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Murville “Charlie” and Shirley (Empie) Misner of Sand Lake, MI. The Misner’s were a prominent large...

Ralph E. Young

Ralph E. Young

Mar 25, 2026

Ralph Edward Young, 82, of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born July 11, 1943, in Edmore, MI, to Duane and Effa (Somers) Young.

Ralph grew up on the family farm, where he developed a strong work ethic. He attended Central Michigan University, earning a degree in Chemistry, and after being the first...

Robert L. VanderZee Sr.

Robert L. VanderZee Sr.

Mar 21, 2026

 Robert L. VanderZee Sr., age 84 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, March 21, 2026 at University of Michigan Health West. He was born November 25, 1941 in Rockford, MI, the son of the late Andrew and Evelyn (Eberhardt) VanderZee.

It is with deep respect and quiet gratitude that we remember a man whose life was defined not by grand declarations, but...

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