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William (Bill) D. Calhoun
Jul 28, 2021
William (Bill) Dale Calhoun age 84 of Gowen, MI died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his home. Bill was born March 3, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of George and Irene (Lott) Calhoun. Bill was a hard worker, very dedicated to all his business endeavors. When he was not working he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, working around...
Richard E. Guyott
Jul 26, 2021
Richard E. Guyott age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mr. Guyott was born May 23, 1936 in Caledonia, MI the son of Wilbert and Mary (Hula) Guyott. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 – 62 and retired from Metal Components in 1998. He enjoyed gardening, playing golf and hunting...
Ilene J. (Paepke) Boho
Jul 25, 2021
Ilene J. (Paepke) Boho age 86 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 25, 2021. Ilene was born August 2, 1934 in Ravenna, MI the daughter of Clifford and Geneva (VanderLaan) Moe. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, dancing and gambling. Surviving are her children, Cindy Dobson, Greg (Kelly) Paepke, Jeff (Michelle) Paepke; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 4 great...
Richard "Tom" Rowland
Jul 21, 2021
Richard “Tom” Rowland age 79 of Sand Lake died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home. Tom was born July 20, 1942 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of R. Kenneth and Bonnie (Morris) Rowland. He enjoyed people and loved to talk. Tom and his wife, Judy traveled the country for years on their motorcycle. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his...
Frances J. Daniels
Jul 20, 2021
Frances J. Daniels age 81 of Middle Lake, Sand Lake died Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born July 14, 1940 in Sheboygan, WI the daughter of Harold and Alma (Dirkse) Vruwink. She was a longtime member of the Pioneer Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed the Nelson Township Library, Sand Lake. She loved traveling, camping, her paddle boat and living...
Levi J. Vandenhout
Jul 15, 2021
Levi J. VanDenHout, age 48, passed away after more than a 20-year courageous and painful battle of cancer surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Trillium Woods Hospice Facility. He was born on April 4, 1973 in Grand Rapids, MI to Robert and Penny (Graham) VanDenHout, grew up in Cedar Springs, Michigan and graduated from Cedar Springs...
Jerry F. Schipper
Jul 14, 2021
Jerry Frederick Schipper age 69 of Cedar Springs, MI died July 14, 2021 at Compassion of Newaygo County. Jerry was born May 7, 1952 in Grand Rapids the son of John and Betty Jane (DeYoung) Schipper. He was a fireman for 38 years at the Solon and Spencer Township Fire Departments. Surviving are his brother, Jack (Mary Ellen) Schipper; special...
Jerome E. Heiss Sr.
Jul 12, 2021
Jerome "Jerry" E. Heiss Sr. age 83 of Grand Haven died Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home. He was born September 25, 1937 in Sparta, MI the son of Elbert and Josephine (Carrier) Heiss. Jerome worked at the Spartan Warehouse for 30 years. He loved hunting and fishing and was a fabulous welder who could make and fix anything....
Jean J. Anderson
Jul 4, 2021
You may access the eulogy given at her funeral here On the 4th of July, Jean Anderson (Lankamp) age 83 of Pierson, Michigan passed away around dinner time at home surrounded by loved ones--fireworks followed soon after. Although Jean was a teacher and math major in college, it is interesting that so many things about her life are incalculable--the hands...
Richard Anthony Gee
Jun 29, 2021
Richard "Rich" Gee age 55 of Belding died June 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Richard was born March 13, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Thomas and Patricia (Hyde) Gee. He loved riding his Harley, car shows, Mackinaw City, family vacations and was very family oriented. He is survived by his wife, Carmen (McCorkle) Gee;...
Charles David Lutz
Jun 29, 2021
Charles D. Lutz surrounded by family, moved quietly into eternity, meeting his heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Charles was born on January 1, 1933 in Newberry MI the son of Fred and Esther (Barns) Lutz. His days were spent doing all the things a boy growing up in the country would do, not the least...
Mark A. Schumann
Jun 28, 2021
Mark A. Schumann age 61 of Belmont, formerly of Cedar Springs went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, June 28, 2021. When the train whistle sounded, the conductor called “All Aboard” and our beloved Mark boarded the train with a tender and grateful look back at the people he loved. Mark was born July 16, 1959 in...
James C. Harrington
Jun 28, 2021
James C. Harrington age 85 of Cedar Springs, MI died Monday, June 28, 2021 at Pilgrim Manor, Grand Rapids. He was born November 3, 1935 in Belding, MI the son of Claude and Mildred (Sydow) Harrington. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-58 and worked at General Motors 36th St. Plant for 30 years. He enjoyed traveling in his...
Jesse Nelson
Jun 26, 2021
Jesse Lamar Nelson age 31 of Trufant died Saturday June 26, 2021. Jesse was born September 10, 1989 in Bradenton, Florida the son of Wendy Brewer and Jack Nelson. His son Alex was the love of his life and he enjoyed spending time with him. In his early years Jesse was involved with the Honda Car Club. He worked at...
Bradley D. Barnard
Jun 26, 2021
Bradley David Barnard age 22 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, June 26, 2021. Bradley was born August 6, 1998 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Cynthia (Jensen) Barnard. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 2017 and played ice hockey all through school at Rockford and West Catholic. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing and loved...
Stanley A. Chase
Jun 25, 2021
Stanley A. Chase II age 83 of Howard City went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home. Stan was born December 19, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Stanley and Bernice (Brokus) Chase. He was a real estate agent and along with his wife, Harriet developed Indian Lakes in Howard City. He...
Albert James Abel
Jun 23, 2021
Albert James Abel age 91 of Cedar Springs passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Brook of Cedar Springs. Albert was born June 11, 1930 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Carlington and Alice (Hall) Abel. Albert grew up working on the family homestead farm in Sand Lake and as a young adult at the Cedar Springs Pine...
James R. Ward
Jun 14, 2021
James R. Ward age 93 of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Meadowlark Retirement Village. Jim was born June 2, 1928 in Flint, Michigan the son of Everett and Verna (Gleason) Ward. Childhood years spent in Michigan, then Colorado during the dustbowl years, returning to Michigan in 1937. It was in the 6th grade, in Portage, he...
Richard "Dick" E. Helsel
Jun 14, 2021
Livestream link for service at Tribucast Richard “Dick” Helsel age 87 of Sparta, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Meadowlark Retirement Village. He was born December 21, 1933 in Algoma Township, MI the son of Ray and Grace (Friske) Helsel. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army from 1956-58. Dick worked at...
Beverlie M. Emmorey
Jun 11, 2021
Beverlie M. Emmorey age 92 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, June 11, 2021 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Emmorey was born November 29, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Raymond and Zelma (Dailey) Remmelts. She was a cosmetologist for many years and enjoyed bowling and her flowers. She had attended the Pioneer Christian Reformed Church. Surviving...
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