Greyson E. Widener
Jun 11, 2022
Greyson Elijah Widener age 3 of Cedar Springs, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Greyson was born February 26, 2019 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Preston Widener and Alicia Oswalt. He was the happiest little boy who loved animals, bugs, blasting the TV and making silly faces. He was very protective of his twin...
Richard C. Kroes
Jun 8, 2022
Richard Charles Kroes age 82 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born October 7, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the son of Marvin and Jocoba (Stoof) Kroes. Richard grew up as the son of a die maker, but as he grew up, he developed his life-long love of cars. This love grew...
Kim A. Newton
Jun 3, 2022
Kim Allen Newton age 66 of Pierson, died Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home. Kim was born November 9, 1955 in Lakeview, MI the son of David and Donna (Parker) Newton. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids, enjoyed farming and going to Grand Marais, MI with his family. Surviving are his loving wife, Kathleen (Gorby) who...
Matthias "Butch" Ottenjan
Jun 3, 2022
Matthias E. “Butch” Ottenjan age 78 of Grand Rapids died Friday, June 3, 2022 at SKLD Leonard. Butch was born February 29, 1944 in Grand Rapids the youngest child of the late Laurence and Ethel (Brandt) Ottenjan. He attended Creston High school and worked at Fat Boy Restaurant for many years. He drove his co-workers crazy but he was always...
Douglas Rowland
Jun 2, 2022
Douglas B. Rowland, age 72, of Angola, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Rex and Barbara (Colby) Rowland. Doug spent much of his childhood with his grandparents, Ruth and Rodney Colby on his beloved Beaver Island, Michigan. He...
William A. Nelson
Jun 2, 2022
William Arthur Nelson, age 68 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, June 2, 2022 at his home. Bill was born October 25, 1953 in Breedsville, MI the son of Floyd and Wanda (Folk) Nelson. He graduated Valedictorian from Bangor High School Class of 1971. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Bill worked for...
Craig Thomas Mabie
Jun 1, 2022
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Craig Thomas Mabie on June 1, 2022. Craig passed away under the loving care of his family at age 63, due to Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; children, Nathaniel Mabie (Erica Erlewine), Lindsey (Wojtek) Dabrowski, Stephanie Mabie; grandchildren, Ella, Lily, Jakob, Owen; parents Donald & June...
Justin Kyle Hemry
May 27, 2022
Justin Kyle Hemry, 35, passed away surrounded by his family on the evening of May 27, 2022. Justin was born May 7, 1987 in Tucson, AZ. Justin was a motorcycle enthusiast above all things. There was never a moment where he did not want to ride, and would ride into the winter months until the roads iced over. That passion...
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....
