Kenneth R. "Mucky" Meksula
Sep 20, 2021
Kenneth R. "Mucky" Meksula age 66 of Sand Lake, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at his home. Ken was born April 24, 1955 in Flint, MI the son of Edward and Ruth (Emore) Meksula. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors and especially loved cats. He was always helping others in need. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Agnes; children,...
Ardis Marie Gorby
Sep 19, 2021
Ardis M. Gorby age 97 of Trufant, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Mrs. Gorby was born February 19, 1924 in Kent City, MI the daughter of Arthur and Ethel (Stone) Johnson. She had a strong faith and loved the Lord. She was a great mom. Surviving are her sons, Wayne (Elizabeth), Barth...
Lindsay R. Carpenter
Sep 18, 2021
Lindsay Rory Carpenter, 61, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Sparta passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, succumbing to his lengthy and arduous journey with a rare cancer. Our valiant warrior was a dedicated family man known to be persistent, bold, forthright, and quick-witted. At TRANE Technologies as an HVAC technician, he put in hard work and laughter with friends....
Elizabeth "Betsy" Randall
Sep 17, 2021
Elizabeth M. “Betsy” Randall age 77 of Sand Lake, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born March 30, 1944 in Boston, MA the daughter of Leslie James and Marg (Gilmore) Jess. She had owned and operated Lakeside Restaurant in Sand Lake retiring in 2005. She enjoyed being a wife and mother. Surviving are two sons, Patrick (Makerita Lawrence)...
Christopher Blithe Williamson
Sep 14, 2021
Christopher Blithe Williamson, precious infant son of Chris and Rachel Williamson went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI. Also surviving are his siblings, Salem and Josephina; grandparents, Jesse and Beth Castro and Brian and Marilyn Williamson; aunts and uncles, Max Williamson, Jesse Castro, Stephen and Sarah Cannon, and Chase and Hannah Sexton. A...
Leo G. Rowland
Sep 9, 2021
Leo G. Rowland age 89 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s Hospital. Leo was born July 17, 1932 in Coral, MI the son of Glenn and Carrie (Durst) Rowland. He graduated in 1950 from Howard City High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Lester O. Ridgeway
Sep 5, 2021
Lester Otto Ridgeway age 89 of Sand Lake died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth. Lester was born July 1, 1932 in Tyrone Township, MI the son of Otto and Mildred (Hawley) Ridgeway. He served in the United States Army. Les enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends and family. The family would like to thank the special people...
Randy R. Barnum Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
Randy Rex Barnum, Jr. age 47 of Sand Lake died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Metro Health University of Michigan. He was born October 21, 1973 in East Grand Rapids the son of Randy and Nancy (Russo) Barnum, Sr. Randy worked at Magna World Wide for 10 years and held a patent. He enjoyed being with family and friends. Randy...
Georgia Dawn Hall
Sep 3, 2021
Georgia Dawn (Chase) Hall age 93 a former resident of The Brook in Cedar Springs went to be with her Savior on Friday September 3, 2021. Georgia was born July 17, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Richard and Juanita (Denton) Eldred. She was the 1946 salutatorian from Cedar Springs High School. Georgia retired after many years as...
Gregory S. Earhart
Sep 3, 2021
Gregory S. Earhart age 64 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Friday September 3, 2021. Greg was born August 27, 1957 in Grand Rapids MI the son of Edward and Marcia (Page) Earhart. Surviving are sons, Nick (Katie), Jesse and TJ; grandsons, Dominic and Lucas. Greg was a cat lover, jokester, avid golfer and loved his membership and friends at...
Charles J. Scheidel
Sep 1, 2021
Charles J. Scheidel age 83 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home. Mr. Scheidel was born June 8, 1938 in Alpine Township, MI the son of Charles A. and Anne (Abraham) Scheidel. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-57 and retired from McInerney Spring & Wire in 1991 after 30 years of service. He was...
Katherine "Katie" Lynn Ash
Aug 26, 2021
Katherine Lynn Ash age 37 of Okeechobee, FL passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 after a lifelong battle with pulmonary disease. Katie was born February 19, 1984 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Jeffrey and Dena (Grannis) Wright. She was a 2003 graduate of Cedar Springs High School. Surviving are her husband, Everett; parents, Jeff & Dena Wright; brother,...
Thomas M. Peck
Aug 19, 2021
Livestream link for the service here Thomas M. Peck flew to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He is survived by loving wife, Patti Jo; daughter, Jennifer (TD) Gonzales; soon-to-be born granddaughter; son, Andrew (Alyssa Wealty) Peck; grandson, Everett Gabriel; sister, Kimberley (Bruce Eisenmenger) Peck; sister-in-law, Brenda (Brad) Poggi; several nieces and nephews. Born 1949...
Gale J. Magoon
Aug 17, 2021
Gale J. Magoon age 66 of Sand Lake died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gale was born October 21, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Jerry and Arvajean (Porter) Stoner. Per her wishes cremation has taken place and the family will announce a gathering at a later date.
Catherine "Katie" Thurston
Aug 16, 2021
Catherine “Katie” Thurston age 99 of Sand Lake, loving and devoted mother and devout catholic passed away peacefully at The Brook of Cedar Springs on Monday, August 16, 2021. Catherine was born January 11, 1922 in Remus, MI the daughter of Dominic and Otilda (Schmitt) Doerr. Katie spent her early years of marriage lovingly raising her six children and creating...
Vivian M. Knight
Aug 13, 2021
Vivian M. Knight age 85 passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Pilgrim Manor, Grand Rapids. Vivian was born November 8, 1935 in York County, SC the daughter of Morris Lee and Frances (Funderburk) Jackson Sr. She was a strong-willed and passionate woman. A fierce defender of her loved ones and strove to always be in control of her surroundings....
Robert "Bobby" Lee Hunter Jr.
Aug 12, 2021
Robert Lee Hunter Jr., born October 13, 1968 in Lakeview, MI and passed away surrounded by his family on August 12, 2021 at the age of 52. He attended Tri-County Schools until 10th grade. He then decided to pursue a career as a mechanic and later discovered his true passion driving semi-trucks like his father. If you knew Robert (Bobby),...
Cyrille Handgy Kirk
Aug 11, 2021
Livestream link is available here Cyrille Handgy Kirk 16 of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Handgy was born February 12, 2005 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He enjoyed hanging out and working out with his friends and his best friend Cole. An important part of his life was his small group at Magnify Church, Rockford. Handgy loved volunteering with kids...
Lois Jean (Polikowsky) Collis
Aug 10, 2021
Lois Jean Collis age 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 surrounded by love. She was born January 14, 1941 in Berkley, CA the daughter of Ruben and Evelyn (Johnson) Polikowsky and moved to Ferndale, MI in 1945. Lois married her loving husband, Gerald “Jerry” in 1982 and moved to Grand Rapids in 1983 to...
Lorie L. Phelps
Aug 9, 2021
Lorie L. Phelps age 62 of Pierson, died Monday, August 9, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Lorie was born June 23, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Frank and Esther (Dreyer) Dykstra. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and participating in benefit rides with her husband. She liked camping and was a dog groomer and loved animals. Surviving are...
