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Steven G. Ziny
Sep 6, 2020
Steven G. Ziny age 69 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Mary’s. Steve was born May 2, 1951 in Chicago, IL the son of Edward and Charlotte (Maujauskas) Ziny. He worked at Kent Foundry for 48 years. He loved the Lord and serving...
Roger A. Wright
Sep 4, 2020
Roger A. Wright age 80 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home. Roger was born November 26, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Donald and Cornelia (VanHoven) Wright. He was a hard worker, lifelong farmer and worked until he passed away. He loved sweet corn, KFC and enjoyed fishing and eating fish. He attended...
Ruth I. (Baki) Durham
Sep 2, 2020
Ruth I. Baki Durham age 94 formerly of Howard City died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at The Brook of Newaygo. Ruth was born October 28, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of William and Emma (Rutz) Cross. She was a great mom, hard worker and her boys always came first. She would shop for herself at thrift stores so...
Scott M. Peevy
Aug 31, 2020
Scott M. Peevy age 54 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home. Scott was born November 19, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Randal and Susan (Wilson) Peevy. He served in the U.S. Army during the Persian Gulf War. Scott took pride in being an iron worker and a mechanic. He could fix anything...
Elizabeth M. Miles
Aug 26, 2020
Elizabeth M. Miles age 96 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at The Brook of Cedar Springs. Elizabeth was born August 4, 1924 in Thornapple Township, MI the daughter of Albert and Ivah (Cushman) Buhr. She was a member of Ensley Baptist Church and was the first to be married...
Blayze A. Ludtke
Aug 24, 2020
Blayze Aizik Ludtke age 16 of Comstock Park died Monday, August 24, 2020. He was born June 18, 2004 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Adam Ludtke and Katie Verity. Blayze attended Comstock Park High School. He loved music and all animals. He enjoyed long boarding with friends, fishing, camping, boating and just being outdoors with his family and...
Daniel D. Rienstra
Aug 24, 2020
Daniel D. Rienstra age 62 of Newaygo has joined Jesus his Savior in Heaven on Monday, August 24, 2020. After 21 years of suffering he kept his faith strong and always showed a positive attitude to others. He was married to the love of his life for 34 years, Linda. He left behind a daughter, Molly Rienstra and four sons,...
Vadalia I Harrington
Aug 22, 2020
Livestream link at TribuCast Vadalia I. Harrington age 88 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Breton Rehabilitation Center. Vadalia was born June 19 1932 in Rector, AK the daughter of James and Anna (Mitchell) Tiner. Surviving are her children Carol (Steve) Boots, Nancy Knigge, Thomas Harrington, Sr., Sharon Williams; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded...
Roger D. Fifield
Aug 20, 2020
Livestream link at TribuCast Roger D. Fifield age 70 of Pierson died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home. Roger was born April 28, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harold and Marguerite (Flintoff) Fifield. He retired from Denton Well Drilling but never slowed down. He was a hard worker who was always helping others in the neighborhood....
Mildred N. Mcanally
Aug 18, 2020
Mildred N. McAnally age 90 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Bishop Hills Assisted Living, Rockford, MI. Mrs. McAnally was born November 12, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Fletcher) McAnally. She received her Master’s degree from Olivet Nazarene University and taught biology at St. Anne’s School in Illinois for 25 years....
Thomas J. Magoon
Aug 17, 2020
Thomas J. Magoon age 67 of Coral died Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home. Tom was born July 28, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Samuel and Ida (Osborn) Magoon. He enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Nancie (Fessenden) whom he married on April 12, 1975; sons, Thomas...
David "Jay" Walsh
Aug 14, 2020
A livestream of the service will be available at www.oakhill-church.com David “Jay” Walsh, age 88, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 14, 2020, surrounded by loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phin and Lila Walsh; sisters and their husbands, Lovisa & Herman Freytag & Gail & Ron White; two grandchildren,...
Robert F. Benkhardt
Aug 7, 2020
Robert F. (Bob) Benkhardt age 90 after a long battle with dementia, left the home of his daughter and son-in-law on Friday, August 7, 2020 and walked into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ with his family standing around his bed. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Marilyn; mother, Anna Marie; brother, Jim; mother...
Robert J. Aho
Aug 5, 2020
Robert J. Aho age 75 of Evart died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. He was born May 17, 1945 in Alpena, MI the son of Wilford and Mabel (Schultz) Aho. He had worked for Harco Electric and Earl Schieb. He loved motorcycles, model cars, fishing, and his grandkids. Surviving are his wife, Becky; children, Wendy & James Mobley,...
Iva "Vonnie" Vaas
Aug 5, 2020
Iva LaVonne Vaas age 85 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Vonnie was born July 5, 1935 in Ludington, MI the daughter of Sheldon and Johanna (Slaghter) Weaver. She was a foster parent to many children and was a stay at home mom. She enjoyed having coffee with her family and...
Daniel M. Myslenski
Jul 30, 2020
Daniel Mark Myslenski, a resident of Coral, MI, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the age of 31. Dan is survived by his daughter Gracelynn; mother, Kristine Myslenski; siblings, Ben (Mallory) Myslenski, Shannah (Ryan) Curtis and Rebekah (Christopher Townsend) Myslenski; grandmother, Greta Davidson; nieces and nephews, Zaidy Townsend, Warren Townsend, Graelyn Myslenski, and Blakely Curtis. He was preceded...
Thelma J. Gale
Jul 26, 2020
Thelma J. Gale age 90 of Hart, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Hart, MI. She was born July 21, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Russell and Henrietta (Stadt) Houseman. Thelma was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, but most of all to her Lord and Savior...
Nancy G. Forrest
Jul 24, 2020
Nancy G. Forrest age 74 of Howard City died Friday, July 24, 2020 at home with her family. Nancy was born on December 4, 1945 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Carl and Genevieve (Moyses) Greenwood. She always had a smile and loved entertaining, especially at Christmas. Nancy and Robert enjoyed traveling around the United States. She was the secretary...
Leon E. Avery
Jul 15, 2020
Leon E. Avery age 86 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home. Leon was born July 5, 1934 in Cedar Springs, MI, the son of Donald and Caroline (Townes) Avery. He served in the US Army. He was Worshipful Master of Cedar Springs Lodge 213 (4 times), a Member of OES Job’s Daughter’s Bethel 86 Dad....
Barbara J. Frede
Jul 14, 2020
Barbara J. (Johnson) Frede age 90 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at home. Barbara was born September 8, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ben and Beatrice (Murray) VanValkenburg. She loved crafting, sewing, crocheting and ceramics. She and her husband had fostered many children through the years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
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