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

Georgia Dawn Hall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Ronald L. Hoxsie

Ronald L. Hoxsie

Aug 7, 2021

Ronald L. Hoxsie, age 64, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 after his battle with cancer. He was born on October 26,1956 to Reuben and Katherine (Miles) Hoxsie. Ron is survived by his mother, Katherine; his children Amanda (Josh) Ulberg, son Aaron (Ashlen) Hoxsie, and Andrew Hoxsie; grandchildren Jayden and Sophia Ulberg and Brynn and Kaylee...

Gerald (Jerry) E. Zielinski

Gerald (Jerry) E. Zielinski

Aug 6, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) Zielinski, 90, passed away on August 6, 2021 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs, MI. Jerry was born August 7, 1930 to Leon and Marie (Budzynski, Budd) Zielinski and raised in Pontiac, MI. He attended Cedar Springs High School. As a young man he began working from home and honing his upholstery skills. He shared his craft by...

Kathy Jo Siefken

Kathy Jo Siefken

Jul 30, 2021

Livestream link for service at TribuCast Kathy Jo Siefken age 68 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus. Kathy was born June 17, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Lawrence and Fay (Brooks) Young. She was the neighborhood mother when her kids were growing up and...

Michelle Wyn

Michelle Wyn

Jul 28, 2021

After a very courageous, eight-year battle with cancer, Michelle Wyn, age 65, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at her home in Sand Lake, MI while surrounded by family. Michelle was born on August 12, 1955 in Grand Rapids to the late Clifford and Marie McMann. She had a long and successful career at Kent Radiology, beginning 33 years ago...

William (Bill) D. Calhoun

William (Bill) D. Calhoun

Jul 28, 2021

William (Bill) Dale Calhoun age 84 of Gowen, MI died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his home. Bill was born March 3, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of George and Irene (Lott) Calhoun. Bill was a hard worker, very dedicated to all his business endeavors. When he was not working he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, working around...

Richard E. Guyott

Richard E. Guyott

Jul 26, 2021

Richard E. Guyott age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mr. Guyott was born May 23, 1936 in Caledonia, MI the son of Wilbert and Mary (Hula) Guyott. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 – 62 and retired from Metal Components in 1998. He enjoyed gardening, playing golf and hunting...

Ilene J. (Paepke) Boho

Ilene J. (Paepke) Boho

Jul 25, 2021

Ilene J. (Paepke) Boho age 86 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 25, 2021. Ilene was born August 2, 1934 in Ravenna, MI the daughter of Clifford and Geneva (VanderLaan) Moe. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, dancing and gambling. Surviving are her children, Cindy Dobson, Greg (Kelly) Paepke, Jeff (Michelle) Paepke; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 4 great...

Richard "Tom" Rowland

Richard "Tom" Rowland

Jul 21, 2021

Richard “Tom” Rowland age 79 of Sand Lake died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home. Tom was born July 20, 1942 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of R. Kenneth and Bonnie (Morris) Rowland. He enjoyed people and loved to talk. Tom and his wife, Judy traveled the country for years on their motorcycle. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his...

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