Leon E. Tawney
Jan 2, 2026
Leon E. Tawney age 89 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 2, 2026 at The Brook of Cedar Springs. He was born December 28, 1936 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Wesley and Martha (Wright) Tawney.
Leon, the youngest of seven siblings, grew up near Ensley Center and Baptist Lake with his...
Laura Ann "Meme" (Ryno) Cotten
Jan 1, 2026
Laura Ann “Meme” (Ryno) Cotten age 80 of Howard City, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1945 in Howard City, the daughter of the late Don and Laura (Olsen) Ryno. Laura grew up on a farm in Howard City where she learned how to work hard. She was proud to work...
Charles W. Reep Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Charles W. Reep Jr. age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, December 29, 2025 at University of Michigan West Hospital. He was born March 16, 1940 in Oberlin, Ohio the son of Charles and Ruth Reep. Cremation will take place and there will be a private family gathering and graveside. Interment will be with his wife, Connie at Pine Grove...
Gary L. Thompson
Dec 25, 2025
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Gary L. Thompson, age 77 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his home. He was born December 31, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Leonard Thompson and Doris (Totten) Starr. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, completing helicopter flight training as...
Thomas R. Lewis
Dec 15, 2025
Thomas R. Lewis age 70 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, December 15, 2025 at Intersect Healthcare of Cedar Springs. He was born July 24, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Raymond and Lucille (Gray) Lewis. He was very kind hearted and hard working on the farm when he grew up. He had worked at the Sparta Foundry. He...
Kim L. Lemke
Dec 13, 2025
Kim Louise Lemke, age 67, of Howard City, Michigan, passed away on December 13, 2025. Born September 29, 1958, Kim embraced life with warmth, kindness, and a generous heart that touched everyone she met. Kim dedicated her life to her family and friends, forming lasting relationships wherever she went. She was proud of her career and the people she worked...
Holly L. VanderHorn
Dec 12, 2025
Holly Lee (Garforth) VanderHorn, age 71, of Grand Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025. She was born November 9, 1954 and was the daughter of Delmar Garforth and Phyllis (Woodman) and Glen Salisbury. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was a testament to faith, love, and kindness.
Her family was...
Randall "Randy" P. Moore
Dec 8, 2025
Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Randall Paul Moore age 71 of Howard City passed away at his home Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born October 11, 1954 in Chicago, the son of the late Bonnie and Velma (Estill) Moore. Randy graduated from Princeton High...
Jane A. Bell
Dec 5, 2025
Jane Ann Bell age 89 of LeRoy died Friday, December 5, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Marion, MI. She was born December 20, 1935 in Wabash, IN the daughter of Clem and Hazel (Yentes) Hippensteel. Jane enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and playing the piano and singing in the choir. Her favorite hymn was “Without Him”. She was a bookkeeper...
Allan L. Kebless
Dec 4, 2025
Allan L. Kebless age 88 of Greenville, passed away Thursday December 4, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born October 14, 1937 in Passaic, NJ, the son of the late Alexander and Sophie (Jastrzbski) Kebless. Al served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1956 – 62. He was a 50 year member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters...
Elaine J. Caswell
Dec 3, 2025
Elaine Joyce Caswell, age 82, of Howard City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born October 16, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Philip and Florence (Reeder) Homrich. She graduated from Union High School in 1961. Elaine worked at Tupperware for 42 years and seven years at Wolverine...
Anthony "Tony" Reese
Nov 27, 2025
Anthony L. “Tony” Reese age 75 of Rockford, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home. He was born March 12, 1950, in Grosse Pointe, MI the son of Leonard and Louise (Post) Reese. Tony was a hard worker and retired from the City of St. Clair Shores in 2012. Surviving are his wife, Deborah whom he married on October...
Kathleen H. Gillette
2025
Kathleen Gillette, 73, passed away in Kentwood and is now with Jesus in His sanctuary beholding His power and glory!
She loved deeply and was deeply loved!
Born October 24, 1952 in Chicago, IL , the daughter of James and Evelyn Jausly, she is survived by her sister Judith (Michael) Mooney and brother Robert Jausly.
She made Grand Rapids, Michigan her temporary home...
Nancy E. (Piper) McCarthy
Nov 25, 2025
Nancy E. (Piper) McCarthy age 84 of Howard City died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Corwell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born July 9, 1941, in Ionia, MI, the daughter of Smith and Eulah (Griswold) Rowley. Nancy worked at the Secretary of State Office for 26 years. She enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, car and tractor shows and mud...
Betty A. Lane
Nov 17, 2025
Betty Ann Lane, 91, of Cedar Springs, MI passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at her daughter's home in Greenville, MI under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. Betty was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 24, 1933, the daughter of Walter and Erma (Stibitz) Norton. Betty worked as a Draft Board Clerk and Bank Teller before working and...
Rex A. Bremmer
Nov 14, 2025
Rex Arthur Bremmer age 92 passed from death into eternal life with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 14, 2025 at home with his wife. Rex was born to Morris and Vera May (Porter) Bremmer on September 27, 1933 in Cedar Springs, Michigan
Rex was a 1951 graduate of Cedar Springs High School where he was a distinguished athlete. He...
Lance R. Gates
Nov 13, 2025
Lance R. Gates age 58 of Pierson, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in Ironwood, MI. He was born October 31, 1967 in East Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ivan and Emily (Van Oss) Gates.
Surviving are his wife, Kim (Stiles); children, Tiffany (Cody) Steffens, Ashley (Garett) MacLean, Deric (Katie) Esther, Darrick (Amber) Gates, Marcus (Rachael) Fleming, Garrett Fleming;...
Robert "Bob" J. Pieciak Sr.
Nov 9, 2025
Robert Joseph Pieciak Sr., age 92 of Rockford, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1933 in Detroit, the son of Andrew and Frances (Rachwal) Pieciak. Bob worked as a machine operator for over 40 years at Federal Screw Works. He had a passion for classic cars and...
Kristine "Kris" Heiss
Nov 5, 2025
Kristine A. Heiss age 68 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born May 7, 1957 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Walter and Patricia (Funk) Heiss. Kris graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1975. She loved to go to the movies and spend time at the beach. Kris enjoyed going...
Robert C. Hale
Nov 1, 2025
Robert C. Hale age 88 of Rockford passed away, Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home under the loving care of his daughter. He was born from humble beginnings on May 17, 1937 in Gaylord, Michigan. He graduated as Co-Salutatorian from Gaylord High School. Surviving are his children, R. Steven (Lisa) Hale, Jon Kevin (Michelle) Hale, Phillip Glenn (Rose) Hale,...
