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
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
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
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...
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....
