Andrew Eric Lewis
Jan 23, 2022
Andrew Eric Lewis age 42 passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Mercy Health from pneumonia, surrounded by his family. The son of Ric and Bonnie Lewis, Andy reluctantly entered the world on October 27, 1979. A very noisy infant developed into a shy, brooding child who found a niche in performing at Odyssey of the Mind competitions while...
Ruth I. Andrus
Jan 22, 2022
Ruth Andrus age 90, of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 after a long life filled with family, friends and travel. Ruth was born to Curtiss and Etha Mae (Trott) Beach in Cedar Springs. After graduating from Cedar Springs High School in 1948, she attended Western State Normal School (WMU). Ruth began her teaching career at Birchtown one...
Margaret Lee Hackbardt
Jan 20, 2022
Margaret L. Hackbardt age 81 of Howard City, passed away Thursday January 20, 2022 at Spectrum Health Hospital, Big Rapids surrounded by her family. She was born January 2, 1941 in East Detroit, MI the daughter of Vernon and Margaret (Kaufmann) Garlinghouse. She graduated from Howard City High School and loved being a wife and mother. Her community involvement included...
Janice Sue Gorby
Jan 20, 2022
Janice S. Gorby age 82 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Grand Rapids. She was born June 16, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ernest and Marie (Stevenson) Ritchie. Janice worked at Keeler Brass in both Cedar Springs and Grand Rapids for over 40 years. She enjoyed being outside, motorcycles, snowmobiling and camping. Surviving are...
John M. Snider
Jan 19, 2022
John M. Snider age 66 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth. John was born on October 19, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI to John and Dawn (Dent) Snider. He worked at Pridgeon & Clay for many years. John and Karen enjoyed taking trips on their Harley. Surviving are his loving wife of almost 29...
Richard L. Winzer
Jan 19, 2022
Richard Leo Winzer (Dick) age 89 of Cedar Springs, MI was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday January 19, 2022. Richard was a faithful parishioner of St. John Paul Parish II where he served as a member of the Knights of Columbus. Richard graduated from Hartland High School in 1950. During this time he developed...
Ralph "Jerry" Bergman
Jan 18, 2022
Ralph G. “Jerry” Bergman age 90 of Sand Lake died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home. Jerry was born June 24, 1931 in Ensley Township to Ralph and Mellicent (Woodman) Bergman. He served in the U.S. Army. Jerry was a member of the Cedar Springs Rotary, Tri-Corner VFW 7912, Sand Lake Chamber of Commerce, G.R. Real Estate Board, Independent...
Audra Lynne Van Haren
Jan 16, 2022
Audra L. van Haren age 46 passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at her home with her family and close friends present. Audra was born December 18, 1975 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Edwin and Theresa (Burnham) Rogers. Audra was a mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her three beautiful daughters were the light of her life and she...
Lyle Perry, Jr.
Jan 12, 2022
Lyle Perry Jr., age 94, passed away early Wednesday morning January 12, 2022 at his home in Cedar Springs, MI. He was born October 20, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI to Lyle and Mildred (Sharp) Perry. His little sister was Betty Jane Perry. Lyle graduated from Sand Lake High School in 1946. He was in the US Army, 25th Division...
Marvin J. Buckingham
Jan 12, 2022
The service will be livestreamed on the facebook page of First Baptist Church of Howard City Marvin J. Buckingham age 80 of Howard City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Health Center, Florida. He was born October 12, 1941 in Port Huron, MI the son of Elmer and Edna (Baker)...
Dan Martin Christie
Jan 10, 2022
Dan M. Christie age 76 of Sand Lake, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Dan was born November 14, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Eleanor (Reminga) Christie. He was a graduate of Rockford High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from SBC (Michigan Bell)...
Thomas James Hoover
Jan 3, 2022
Thomas J. Hoover age 62 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 3, 2022 at his home in the loving care of his family. Tom was born May 18, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Charles and Donna Jean (Muth) Hoover. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and softball. He was...
Lola Jean Branch
Dec 31, 2021
Lola Jean Branch age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 31, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Branch was born January 30, 1936 in White Cloud, MI the daughter of Clifford and Grace (Boucher) Crego. She had worked at Wolverine World Wide for over 35 years. She enjoyed puzzles and working in her yard and her flowers. She loved being...
Albert James Roemer Jr.
Dec 30, 2021
Albert James Roemer, Jr. age 81 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He was born June 18, 1940 in Meadville, PA the son of Albert and Mary (Gay) Roemer Sr. He had owned and operated Roemer Auto Parts from 1970-82 and Roemer Muffler & Brakes from 1991-2010. He loved his motorcycle, traveling and...
Rodney Garrow
Dec 30, 2021
Livestream link for service at Tribucast Rodney Garrow age 94 of Howard City passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at his home. He was born June 25, 1927 in Detroit, MI the son of Raymond and Lottie (Dickenson) Garrow. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He drove an ice cream truck for Swift Dairy. Rodney enjoyed...
Deanna Lynn Terranova
Dec 28, 2021
Deanna L. Terranova age 54 of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home. Deanna was born June 5, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Lowell and Judy (Edwards) Jarrett Sr. She was always thinking of others and giving to them. She was an excellent cook and known for her zucchini and banana bread. She loved...
Keith Schuldt
Dec 28, 2021
Keith Schuldt, 89 met his Lord on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Keith valued education and is well known for his generous contributions to various educational organizations and area churches. He donated an Olympic pool to Wartburg College in Iowa, computer buildings to a school in California, two classrooms and a baby grand piano to St. Paul’s Church and another to...
Trevett M. Sunderlin
Dec 24, 2021
Trevett M. Sunderlin age 20 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 24, 2021. Trevett was born October 30, 2001 in Alma, MI. He liked reading, writing short stories, drawing, video games, watching movies and anything sci-fi. He enjoyed Legos, Garfield and his cats. Surviving are his mother, Laurie Bennett; sisters, Trinity, Javis and Joey; father and stepmother, Tyrel (Sharon) Sunderlin;...
Walter J. Dunbar Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
The Lord took unto Himself Walter J. Dunbar Jr. age 83 of Grand Rapids, on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home. He was born June 12, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Walter and Goldie (Lee) Dunbar Sr. He graduated from Creston High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Walt was a...
Martin J. Morris
Dec 22, 2021
Martin J. Morris age 67 of Bitley, MI died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home. Marty was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 1, 1954 to James and Roseann (Merlington) Morris. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying his acreage in Bitley with his kids and grandkids, mushroom hunting and fishing. He helped build the 131 highway from Gaylord...
