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

David E. Wert Sr.

David E. Wert Sr.

Nov 3, 2021

David E. Wert Sr. age 86 of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Mr. Wert was born March 9, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Fred and Ella (VanCleve) Wert. He had enjoyed gardening, lawn work, walking and fishing. Surviving are his wife, Marillyn whom he married on Nov. 9,...

Joyce E. Baxter

Joyce E. Baxter

Nov 1, 2021

Joyce Elaine Baxter age 93 of Newaygo, passed away peacefully at her home into the presence of her Lord, with her family by her side on Monday, November 1, 2021. Joyce was a greatly loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 12, 1928, daughter of Gustaf and Joyce (Coulson) Nelson. She graduated...

Sharon "Shay" Kiliszewski

Sharon "Shay" Kiliszewski

Nov 1, 2021

Sharon L. “Shay” Kiliszewski age 63 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, passed away peacefully Monday, November 1, 2021 at her home. Sharon was born May 25, 1958 in Lynn, MA the daughter of Theodore and Helen (Brown) Ellis. She loved The Bruins and The Red Sox, she loved being Boston Strong, enjoyed camping and loved her grandchildren. One of her...

Paula Jean Bogaski

Paula Jean Bogaski

Oct 28, 2021

Paula Jean (Hird) Bogaski, our loving and devoted mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96, October 28th, 2021, in San Dimas, CA, where she has been lovingly cared for by her daughter Patrice for many years. She was born March 31, 1925, in Cuba City, Wisconsin to Genevieve Clara (McKenna) and Wilbur Everett Hird. She...

Joseph J. Mysliwiec

Joseph J. Mysliwiec

Oct 25, 2021

Link for Livestream here Joseph John Mysliwiec also known as Jay, JJ or Jaybird was from Nagold Street, the "West Side." He was the son of William and Josephine who immigrated to Grand Rapids from Poland. He attended St. Adalbert's School and after school worked at his dad's meat market along with his brothers and sister. He would say that...

Opal F. Waller

Opal F. Waller

Oct 14, 2021

Opal Faye Waller age 90 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1931 in Tyrone Township, MI the daughter of Frank and Auril (Wells) Middleton. Opal worked at General Motors for many years. She enjoyed dancing, country music and traveling. Most of all she loved spending time...

Richard J. Wagstaff

Richard J. Wagstaff

Oct 13, 2021

Richard John Wagstaff age 70 of Cedar Springs passed peacefully, surrounded by his family Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Heber Peter Wagstaff and his brothers-in-law, Brian Kinney and Denny Nickels. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia; mother, Ruth Ann Wagstaff; siblings, Sheila (Bob) Klaasen, Sharon Kinney, Sandra (John)...

Marvin Lee Helton

Marvin Lee Helton

Oct 13, 2021

Marvin L. Helton age 91 of Newaygo, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Fountainview Retirement Village, Grant. Marvin was born July 23, 1930 in Temple, GA. He was an artillery trainer in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at American Seating for 38 years retiring in 1990. He was a hard worker and could build or engineer...

Barbara S. Teis

Barbara S. Teis

Oct 11, 2021

Barbara S. Teis age 76 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her home. Barbara was born November 24, 1944 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of John and Helen (Smith) Wolford. She had taught and worked in the office at Algoma Christian School for many years. She enjoyed cross stitching,...

Virginia M. Fisher

Virginia M. Fisher

Oct 11, 2021

Virginia Mae Fisher, age 100 of Sand Lake, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at her daughter’s home. Virginia was born March 18, 1921 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Lester Thomas and Bernice Leone (Winchester) Hanna. She worked for Butterworth Hospital as an operating room technician. She loved playing cards and bingo with her family and friends and...

Marie A. Poling

Marie A. Poling

Oct 10, 2021

Marie Ann Poling age 81 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s. She was born June 2, 1940 in Alma, MI the daughter of Wesley and Pauline (Gladding) Tomlin. She enjoyed working with ancestry and genealogy and working puzzles and trivia. She taught Sunday School and played the piano at many churches, campgrounds and...

Terry B. Gates

Terry B. Gates

Oct 8, 2021

Terry B. Gates age 55 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, October 8, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Terry was born April 13, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Arthur and Arlene (Fisk) Gates. He worked at Irwin Seating Company and had been President of the IUE-CWA Local #415 for several years. He enjoyed photography, fishing, traveling, joking...

Thomas W. Reeder

Thomas W. Reeder

Oct 6, 2021

Thomas W. Reeder age 74 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He was born September 6, 1947 in Wyoming, MI the son of Paul and Elaine (Hudson) Reeder Sr. He loved the Lord and was an avid book reader. Surviving are his wife, Michele; children, Randy Reeder, Rachel Reeder and Ronald Reeder, grandchildren,...

Dana M. Saboo

Dana M. Saboo

Oct 5, 2021

Dana M. Saboo age 35 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Dana was born December 14, 1985 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Duane and Karen (Webb) Stanley. She had worked at Chase Bank in Cedar Springs and Rockford. She was a charismatic, bubbly lover of people. She fought cancer...

Robert W. Bird

Robert W. Bird

Oct 3, 2021

Robert W. Bird age 83 of Howard City, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth. He was welcomed to his heavenly home by his parents, William and Gladys Bird; siblings, Betty Kohler, Lawrence Bird and Barbara Larson. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 62 years, Pauline (Butler);...

Maryanne J. Berry

Maryanne J. Berry

Oct 2, 2021

Maryanne J. Berry age 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. She was born June 14, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of John and Gertrude (Wood) Patrick. She was a longtime dedicated employee of McDonalds. Maryanne was known for her personality, and compassion towards everyone she met....

Jackie A. Williams

Jackie A. Williams

Sep 30, 2021

Jackie A. Williams age 66 of Howard City, died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home. Jackie was born May 19, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Darl and Bonnie (Hunt) Williams. He was a hard worker and had worked at D.E.C.C. Company in Grand Rapids for 22 years. He enjoyed time with his family and going out...

Ronald N. Olson

Ronald N. Olson

Sep 26, 2021

Ronald N. Olson age 73 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Ron was born August 24, 1948 in Sparta, MI the son of Norman and Dorothy (Reyburn) Olson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He spent many years living in California and Nevada. He...

Wanda M. Morris

Wanda M. Morris

Sep 23, 2021

Wanda M. Morris age 89 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Wanda was born May 25, 1932 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Lee and Leona (Bremmer) Parker. She loved tending to her home and children and baking and sewing. When her husband was alive, they enjoyed camping, snowmobiling and dancing. She...

Joyce A. Cummings

Joyce A. Cummings

Sep 22, 2021

Joyce A. Cummings age 87 of Sand Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Joyce was born September 19, 1934 in Dearborn, MI the daughter of John and Ruth (Sanders) Cummings. She had been a member of Victory Church, Rockford. She worked for 25 ½ years for Muskegon Ring & Piston (Federal Mogul). Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She...

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