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James C. Harrington
Jun 28, 2021
James C. Harrington age 85 of Cedar Springs, MI died Monday, June 28, 2021 at Pilgrim Manor, Grand Rapids. He was born November 3, 1935 in Belding, MI the son of Claude and Mildred (Sydow) Harrington. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-58 and worked at General Motors 36th St. Plant for 30 years. He enjoyed traveling in his...
Jesse Nelson
Jun 26, 2021
Jesse Lamar Nelson age 31 of Trufant died Saturday June 26, 2021. Jesse was born September 10, 1989 in Bradenton, Florida the son of Wendy Brewer and Jack Nelson. His son Alex was the love of his life and he enjoyed spending time with him. In his early years Jesse was involved with the Honda Car Club. He worked at...
Bradley D. Barnard
Jun 26, 2021
Bradley David Barnard age 22 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, June 26, 2021. Bradley was born August 6, 1998 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Cynthia (Jensen) Barnard. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 2017 and played ice hockey all through school at Rockford and West Catholic. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing and loved...
Stanley A. Chase
Jun 25, 2021
Stanley A. Chase II age 83 of Howard City went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home. Stan was born December 19, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Stanley and Bernice (Brokus) Chase. He was a real estate agent and along with his wife, Harriet developed Indian Lakes in Howard City. He...
Albert James Abel
Jun 23, 2021
Albert James Abel age 91 of Cedar Springs passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Brook of Cedar Springs. Albert was born June 11, 1930 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Carlington and Alice (Hall) Abel. Albert grew up working on the family homestead farm in Sand Lake and as a young adult at the Cedar Springs Pine...
James R. Ward
Jun 14, 2021
James R. Ward age 93 of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Meadowlark Retirement Village. Jim was born June 2, 1928 in Flint, Michigan the son of Everett and Verna (Gleason) Ward. Childhood years spent in Michigan, then Colorado during the dustbowl years, returning to Michigan in 1937. It was in the 6th grade, in Portage, he...
Richard "Dick" E. Helsel
Jun 14, 2021
Livestream link for service at Tribucast Richard “Dick” Helsel age 87 of Sparta, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Meadowlark Retirement Village. He was born December 21, 1933 in Algoma Township, MI the son of Ray and Grace (Friske) Helsel. He graduated from Rockford High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army from 1956-58. Dick worked at...
Beverlie M. Emmorey
Jun 11, 2021
Beverlie M. Emmorey age 92 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, June 11, 2021 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Emmorey was born November 29, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Raymond and Zelma (Dailey) Remmelts. She was a cosmetologist for many years and enjoyed bowling and her flowers. She had attended the Pioneer Christian Reformed Church. Surviving...
Raymond P. Homrich
Jun 9, 2021
Raymond P. Homrich age 67 of Pierson, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home. Ray was born March 31, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Rudolph and Eleanor (VanTuinen) Homrich Sr. He graduated from Byron Center High School and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club,...
Kenneth Wayne Cooper
Jun 6, 2021
Kenneth W. Cooper age 64 of Kent City, died Sunday, June 6, 2021. Ken was born July 17, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Grace (Anderson) Cooper. He was a meat cutter and had worked at Superior Seafoods and Meijer. He was an avid Detroit Tiger and Lions fan and loved the outdoors. He gained a...
Carol J. Krise
Jun 5, 2021
Carol J. Krise age 59 of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the loving care of her parents. Carol was born January 25, 1962 in Valparaiso, IN the daughter of Don and Mona (Baker) Krise. She graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist Academy, Grand Rapids Baptist College and with a Master’s...
Phillip E. Brooks
Jun 2, 2021
Phillip E. Brooks age 70 of Pierson, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Phillip was born December 30, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Eugene and Nina (Stanley) Brooks. After 37 ½ years of service he retired from General Motors 36th St, Wyoming. He enjoyed the outdoors and working at Whitefish Lake Golf Course. He showed unconditional love and...
Betty Lou (Bucholtz) Seabolt
May 27, 2021
Betty Lou (Bucholtz) Seabolt age 85 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home. Betty was born January 3, 1936 in Dearborn, MI the daughter of Henry and Myrtle (Wagenschute) Anthony. She had worked at Woolworth, Holland American Wafer, Wurzbergs, Sand Lake Viking, Jackson Products and farming. She loved to sew, making quilts for many family members,...
Ronald R. Hoogerhyde
May 26, 2021
Ronald R. Hoogerhyde, age 77, of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home. Ron was born December 22, 1943 in Reed City, MI, the son of Argyle and Lenora (Hoffman) Hoogerhyde. He graduated from Reed City High School and Ferris State Institute. He worked for Spartan Stores and retired as Facilities Manager in 1998. He loved the...
William (Bill) A. Bowyer Sr.
May 25, 2021
William (Bill) A. Bowyer Sr. age 66 of Howard City died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his home. Bill was born September 2, 1954 the son of Harry and Beverly (Mead) Bowyer. He loved hunting, fishing, bowling and going to the Berlin Raceway. He worked for 42 years at PCA in Wyoming. Bill was a volunteer on the Sand Lake...
Jeff Rowland
May 24, 2021
Jeff Rowland, age 63 joined his Lord and Savior on May 24, 2021 after passing suddenly at home in Anderson, IN. Jeff was born May 16, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI and graduated from the Cedar Springs Public School system. After completing his time in the Army, Jeff returned to Michigan to help start up the family business for a...
Delores "Dee" M. Rau
May 20, 2021
Delores “Dee” Rau age 84 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at The Brook of Cedar Springs. Dee was born July 14, 1936 in Providence, RI the daughter of Durwood and Laura (Trahan) Card. She was a very giving and caring person who loved by all of her family and friends. Many of us were fortunate to receive...
Douglas R. Terrill
May 20, 2021
Douglas R. Terrill age 54 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Doug was born September 8, 1966 in Fremont, MI the son of Donald and Joyce Terrill. He was employed by Byrne Electric in Rockford. He had a big heart and went on many mission trips and was always helping others. He could...
Helen E. Deloof
May 18, 2021
Helen E. DeLoof age 92 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mrs. DeLoof was born September 27, 1928 in Elbridge Township, Oceana County, MI the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Payne) White. Surviving are a son, Donald (Jackie) DeLoof; 4 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Mason; many nieces and nephews. She...
Nora J. Bolthouse
May 16, 2021
Livestream link for the service here Nora Jean (Cook) Bolthouse, age 84 of Littleton, CO went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 16, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family. Nora was born April 16, 1937 in Grant, MI the daughter of W. Howard and Edna (Barton) Cook. She is survived by her husband, William J., married...
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