Lewis J. Johnson
Dec 15, 2021
Lewis J. Johnson age 87 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Lewis was born July 19, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Clifton and Lucy (Ellsworth) Johnson. He worked at Michigan Industrial Packing for over 25 years. He loved singing hymns and was known as the bagging singer at Family...
Judith K. Goodell
Dec 15, 2021
Judith K. Goodell age 79 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Mercy Health, St Mary’s. She was born March 1, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Roland and Marcia (Fox) Hess. Surviving are her husband, Neil whom she married on July 2, 1960; daughters, Marcia (Mark) Powell, JoEllen (Rick) Yokom, Sheila Goodell; grandchildren, Kristin (Michael)...
Nancy L. Bassett
Dec 15, 2021
Nancy Lou Bassett age 84 of Rockford died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home. She was born April 16, 1937 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Noppert) Inman. Being from a family of 16 children, Nancy and her eight sisters were very close. They spent every summer on Beaver Island, enjoyed shopping together, playing cards and...
Martin P. Liniewski
Dec 14, 2021
Martin P. Liniewski age 69 of Rockford, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Ann’s Home, Grand Rapids. He was born July 26, 1952 in Detroit, MI the son of Leonard and Mary (Dolot) Liniewski. He worked for Chrysler Corporation for 31 years retiring in 2008. Marty was active in Boy Scouts for 17 years and an Assistant Scout Master....
Arthur Dwight Tiethoff
Dec 11, 2021
Arthur Dwight Tiethoff age 72 of Cedar Springs passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Art was born October 24, 1949 in Lakeview, MI. He worked for 34 years at General Motors retiring as an electrician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating on the Muskegon River. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lynn (Johnson) whom he married...
Annette R. Noall
Dec 10, 2021
Annette R. Noall, age 62 of Cedar Springs passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Butterworth Hospital. She was born November 28, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Raymond and Barbara (Umlar) Miller. She was a long time employee of C.S. Manufacturing. Annette and Steve enjoyed camping and spending time with the grandkids. She is survived by her...
Debra E. Ergang
Dec 8, 2021
Debra A. Ergang age 63 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home. She was born December 12, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Mark and June (Moul) Doren. Deb worked as a Senior Loan Specialist at Fifth Third Bank and was a member of Cedar Springs...
Ray "Pete" Gorby
Dec 6, 2021
Ray A. “Pete” Gorby age 89 of Pierson, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Ray was born July 2, 1932 in Bailey, MI the son of Ray and Crystal (Urbrock) Gorby Sr. He worked at Muskegon Piston Ring Company, Sparta Foundry and was a full-time farmer. Pete loved hunting, fishing and farming, cutting wood and...
John A. Norton Sr.
Dec 5, 2021
John A. Norton Sr. age 79 of Rockford, MI died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his son’s home. John was born May 22, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Walter and Erma (Stibitz) Norton. He loved sports and watching his children and grandchildren at their sporting events. He enjoyed spending time with his family and seeing his great...
Myrtice A. Perschbacher
Dec 4, 2021
Myrtice A. Perschbacher age 89 of Rockford, died Saturday, December 4, 2021. Mrs. Perschbacher was born July 4, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Earl and Ora (Reynolds) Robertson. Surviving are three daughters, Susan (Bradley) Becker, Amy Perschbacher, Luci (Jarrod) Bradley; 12 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister, Yvonne “Bobbie” (Angie) Rosencrans. She was preceded in death by her...
George K. Williams
Dec 3, 2021
George K. Williams age 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Williams was born March 5, 1934 in Leroy, MI the son of Wilford and Marvel (Bennett) Williams. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 – 58. He worked for Smith Industry (formerly Lear Siegler) for over 30...
Lavern D. Haas
Dec 1, 2021
Pastor LaVern Haas, age 93, loving husband, father, “Poppy”, and friend was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Vern was born December 10, 1927 in Kalamazoo, MI. A World War II veteran, he was in business with his father at Bob Haas Dairy before becoming an ordained evangelist in the...
Juanita Ann Steiner
Dec 1, 2021
Juanita A. Steiner age 67 of Sparta, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. Juanita was born October 8, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI. She enjoyed canning food and crocheting. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and being with her family. Surviving are her children, Kimberly (Scott) Wilson, Joseph (Brandie) Steiner, Mikelene Steiner, Kristina (Eric) Schardt, Traci Steiner;...
Sharon "Shari" M. Wesche
Nov 27, 2021
Sharon Michelle “Shari” Wesche age 64 of Cedar Springs passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her home. She was the loved wife of Phillip Andrew Wesche Jr.; mother of Andrew Scott Wesche, Eric Carl Wesche and daughter-in-law, Stacey. Shari’s grandchildren brought much joy to her life, Jade Robert Miller, Christian Richard Miller, Ella Grace...
Joyce E. Schuiteman
Nov 26, 2021
Joyce Elizabeth Schuiteman age 88 of Grand Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Valley View Care Center after a courageous battle with Alzheimers. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Burt and Mildred Boes; brothers, Jack and Larry Boes; sisters, Marilyn Teliczan and Rose Marie Ockerman. She will be lovingly remembered by family and...
Darcey D Raymond Sr.
Nov 23, 2021
Darcey D. Raymond Sr. age 77 of Cedar Springs, ran to Jesus’s open arms on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his home. Darcey was born August 19, 1944 in Cadillac, MI the son of Farrand and Wanda (Ryan) Raymond Sr. Surviving are his fiancé and special friend, Anna Truman; children, Darla (Ricki) Myers, Cleo Shanendoah Beck (Billy), Julia Morgan; step...
Brandy Lee Cooper
Nov 23, 2021
Brandy Lee Cooper age 35 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Brandy was born October 21, 1986 in Harvey, IL the daughter of Keith and Beverly (Hoekstra) Cooper. She graduated from Cedar Springs Public School and furthered her education in the medical field at Baker College. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed deer hunting and...
John W. Richer
Nov 21, 2021
John W. Richer age 74 of Cedar Springs went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, November 21, 2021. John was born September 15, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Peg (Phenix) Richer. He served in the U.S. Army 4th Infantry, Charlie Company in the Central Highlands of Vietnam from 1967-68. He received...
Theresa R. Fockler
Nov 14, 2021
Theresa Regina Fockler age 50 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth. Theresa was born October 29, 1971 in Ocean Springs, MS the daughter of John and Dorothy (Seymour) Bang. She loved her grandbabies, fur babies and Mountain Dew. She had a large key ring collection. Theresa enjoyed writing out her favorite bible passages. Surviving...
Kenneth "Jack" Mouthaan
Nov 12, 2021
Kenneth “Jack” Mouthaan age 82 died at his home Friday, November 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born January 5, 1939 in Sparta, MI the son of Joseph and Geneva (Osborn) Mouthaan. He was a pressman for many years at Spartan Graphics. Jack and Sue enjoyed camping and traveling with their families. They loved supporting their grandchildren...
