Cynthia Rose Caldwell
Apr 9, 2021
Cynthia Rose Caldwell age 83 of Cedar Springs passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Cindi was born March 29, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Lem and Adda (Carrick) Gross. She was a labor relations specialist for the U.S. Government for 25 years. She was a member of the Cedar Springs Women’s...
Gerda Denboer
Apr 8, 2021
Gerda DenBoer age 76 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Gerda was born April 7, 1945 in Sneek, Friesland, Netherlands the daughter of Henry and Henrietta (Fulkerts) VanderWerf. She supported her husband, John first as a police officers wife for 30 years, a missionary wife...
Jennings "Jay" Johnson
Apr 7, 2021
Pastor Jennings ‘Jay’ Elerey Johnson age 78, of Cedar Springs, MI passed into the arms of his Savior, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. Jennings was born in Lakeview, MI on November 8, 1942 to Reverend Vernon & Ruth (Kebler) Johnson. He was a 1961 graduate of Edmore High School where he played the clarinet in the band....
Clinton "Dutch" Dougherty Jr.
Apr 6, 2021
Clinton “Dutch” Dougherty Jr. age 62 of Walker, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s. Dutch was born April 3, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Clinton and Carol (Carter) Dougherty. He was an assembler of God’s creation. Dutch was everyone’s rock and had the purest helping heart, whether you were family or friend. He...
Tony Lee Kimball
Apr 6, 2021
Tony Lee Kimball age 57 of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home. Tony was born June 26, 1963 in Lakeview, MI the son of Alan and Joan (Steinman) Kimball. Tony was hard working, very caring and a friend to all. He had a huge heart and always saw the best in everyone. Surviving are his life...
Patricia L. Guiles
Apr 5, 2021
Patricia L. Guiles age 81 of Grand Rapids died Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home. She was born November 13, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Howard and Jenny (Vandermullen) Tate She met Floyd while roller skating which they loved to do. They were able to travel a lot in their motor home and also spent many...
Jennifer M. Menefee
Apr 5, 2021
Livestream link for the service here Jennifer M. Menefee age 58 of Rockford died Monday, April 5, 2021 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Hospital. She was born April 20, 1962 in Jasper, IN the only daughter of Robert and Carol (Meyer) Rasche. Jennifer was the oldest child in her family. She had five younger brothers, so she was the queen....
Rachel R. Siefken
Apr 5, 2021
Livestream link for service at Tribucast Rachel R. Siefken age 28 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Rachel was born July 8, 1992 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ray and Kathy (Young) Siefken. She was a lead teacher at the daycare at City Church in...
Marlene L. Nemecek
Apr 4, 2021
Marlene L. Nemecek age 85 of Cedar Springs passed away Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her home. Marlene was born January 30, 1936 in Belding, MI the daughter of Acie and Helen (Brooks) Loughin. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, crocheting, puzzles and baking. There was not a baby within miles who hasn’t slept in one of her homemade blankets. She...
Carl R. Voina
Apr 4, 2021
Carl Robert Voina age 89 of Rockford died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Carl was born in Detroit, MI to Moses and Lydia (Dimitrie) Voina. He was a loving uncle and enjoyed spending time with the family. He loved going out to eat and reminiscing about old times. Surviving are is sister, Catherine (Frank) Paul;...
Robert J. Snow
Mar 29, 2021
Robert J. Snow, age 86 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. Bob was born to Robert and Marie (Verburg) Snow on July 7, 1934 in Sand Lake. He graduated from Howard City High School in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart February 13, 1954. Bob enjoyed his family, fishing, deer hunting trips, snowmobiling, antique...
Judith J. Burtt
Mar 29, 2021
Judith J. Burtt age 77 of Pierson, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 18, 1943 the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Haynes) Jingles. She retired from Huntington Bank in Rockford and enjoyed traveling, their cottage and spending time with her family. Surviving is her husband of 55 years,...
Rebecca L. Chase
Mar 29, 2021
Rebecca Lynn Chase, age 60, was called from this life after a long, courageous battle with ALS on Monday, March 29, 2021 in Grand Rapids. Rebecca was born January 17, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ivan and Barbara (Bates) Fales. Rebecca was a supportive and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who loved life to...
Joan M. Stokes
Mar 29, 2021
Joan M. Stokes age 75 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 29, 2021 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Mrs. Stokes was born July 28, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland the daughter of George and Mary (Reid) Dine. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Surviving are her loving, caring and supportive husband of 56 years, Dan; children, Deborah Stokes,...
Geraldine S. Gorby
Mar 26, 2021
Geraldine S. Gorby age 87 of Pierson, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gorby was born April 21, 1933 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Lyle and Ila (Kirby) Sipple. She worked the farm most of her life and enjoyed horses. She was a good cook and loved going to the...
Linda K. Velting
Mar 24, 2021
Linda Kay Velting 74 of Newaygo died Wednesday, March 24, 2021at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. She was born March 21, 1947 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James & Jean (Curtiss) McGee. She loved her family and grandchildren and will be missed. Surviving are her husband, Carl whom she married May 11, 1963; children, Carl (Dana) Velting, Brien (Stacey)...
Dale R. Tewksbury
Mar 23, 2021
Dale R. Tewksbury age 72 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in Fremont. Dale was born October 29, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Merril and Marsha (Burwell) Tewksbury. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and had worked at Sam’s Club. Surviving are his wife, Carol; siblings, Gary Tewksbury, Jack...
Virginia P. Ashley
Mar 20, 2021
Virginia P. Ashley age 84 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. She was born January 28, 1937 to Clarence and Helen (Hines) Hathaway. Virginia retired from General Motors. She loved her flowers and yard. Her family enjoyed her wonderful sense of humor. Virginia loved her family, had a wonderful sense of humor and...
David L. Smith
Mar 20, 2021
David L. Smith age 80 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home. David was born April 18, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of George and Loedema (McDowell) Smith. He was very handy and could fix anything. He had remodeled and built his homes. He was a musician at heart and loved singing and playing...
Donna May Ellick
Mar 18, 2021
Donna M. Ellick age 87 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Mrs. Ellick was born November 16, 1933 in Solon Township, MI the daughter of Roger and Helen (Hanna) Fisk Sr. She was a hard worker who enjoyed her flowers, gardening and crafting. She loved going to mule and horse pulls...
