Obituaries

Apr 7, 2025

Gerald E. Neal age 70 of North Muskegon died Monday, April 7, 2024. He was born September 4, 1954 in Topeka, KS the son of Bryce and Barbara (Carlson) Neal. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed gardening. Surviving are a daughter, Dawn (Tyson) Brenton; grandchildren, Brittany, Corbin (Abigail), Baylee, and Trey; mother,...

Mar 31, 2025

Patrick A. Nielsen age 62 of Naples, FL passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 in Florida. He was born August 23, 1962 in Greenville, MI the son of Alger and June (Krebs) Nielsen. Pat graduated from Cedar Springs High School and owned and operated Nielsen Service Center in Cedar Springs for 10 years. That led him into a 10...

Mar 30, 2025

Dora Marie Forner age 66 of Cedar Springs died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at home with her family. She was born October 26, 1958 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Frank and Betty (Gegoske) Forner. Dora worked for many years at the K-Mart on Plainfield. She enjoyed going to her son’s sporting events and camping, especially at Wabasis Lake....

Mar 28, 2025

Ronald Lee Johnson age 79 of Cedar Springs died Friday, March 28, 2025 at Trinity Health-St. Mary’s Hospital with his family. He was born June 15, 1945 in Grand Rapids the son of Leverette and Helen (Erllanson) Johnson. Ron owned and operated RJ’s Trucking for many years, but drove for anyone who needed his services. He enjoyed being in...

Mar 24, 2025

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Joan Elizabeth Kuipers, age 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away on March 24, 2025, with Mark, her husband of 43 years, by her side.  Joan was born on June 11, 1957, in St. Albans, Vermont to Gary and Margaret (Smith) Skidmore.  She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1975 and from Grand...

Mar 24, 2025

Brenda Jo Gregones age 79 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home. She was born November 6, 1945 in Washington, IN the daughter of Silas and Hazel (LeMasters) Banta. She loved gospel music, especially the Booth Brothers and enjoyed going to concerts. She was very organized and meticulous. Surviving are her children, John (Brandy) Gregones,...

Mar 20, 2025

Ross L. Thomas age 74 of Howard City, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 24, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Walter and Lessie (Mockerman) Thomas Sr. Ross dedicated his life to working hard. He had a strong work ethic and believed in always giving 100%, if...

Mar 19, 2025

Rick Fisher….age 79…born 9-15-1945 passed away peacefully Wednesday evening March 19, 2025 with family by his side.

Born the son of Gerald and Margarite Fisher in Grand Rapids Michigan…Rick has been rejoined in heaven with both of his parents…..siblings Sandy Berlinski & Jerry Fisher…son David Huizinga….grandson David Earl Huizinga III….as well as his beloved in-laws….mother/father-in-law Jay &...

Mar 18, 2025

Brian John Botbyl age 71 of Twin Lake, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at his home. He was born June 10, 1953 in Muskegon, the son of Richard and Carolyn (Staples) Botbyl. Brian graduated from West Michigan Christian High School in 1972. He worked for Shaw Walker/Knoll in Muskegon for 37 years. He made and sold hand crafted furniture....

Mar 16, 2025

Kenneth R. Blow age 84 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home. He was born April 26, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Bert and Thelma (Davis) Blow. Ken served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving is his wife, Beverly (Sissell). Cremation will take place and their will be no...

Mar 12, 2025

Egbert J. “Bert” Boes age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Coral. He was born April 23, 1943 in Allendale, MI the son of Egbert and Marie (Diepstra) Boes. Bert lived a life dedicated to the ministry of the gospel since 1973. He faithfully served at Radio Bible Class, Continental Baptist Missions, and Emmanuel Baptist Church where...

Mar 7, 2025

Margaret Louise Jacobson (nee’ Lundin), 98, passed away on March 7, 2025 at Stonebridge Assisted Living, Walker MI. She was born June 8, 1926 to parents Elvis and Rose Lundin, in Norway MI. She is survived by daughters, Karen of Howell, MI, and Christine of Rockford, MI; grandson David (Anna) of West Bloomfield, MI and two great-grandchildren, Leo and...

Mar 7, 2025

Dean Bremmer, 67, of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2025, after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Dean was born on June 25, 1957, to the late Arwin and Nancy (Gunnell) Bremmer of Cedar Springs. After graduating with honors from Cedar Springs High School in 1975, Dean studied at Western Michigan University and Calvin College in Grand Rapids,...

Mar 4, 2025

Nancy Ellen Jackson, born on February 8, 1944 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1962. Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Nancy leaves behind her husband, Richard Jackson; son, Dennis (Jennifer) Rogers; daughters, Dawn Teune and Sheryl (Wayne) Sharp; grandchildren, Alexa Rogers, Shaye Rogers, Craig...

Mar 3, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Patin age 75, died Monday, March 3, 2025 at Mission Point in Greenville. She was born February 26, 1950 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Bernard and Leatrice (Hoover) Flachs.

Sandy was truly warm-hearted, kind, and cared deeply for people. She worked at the post office for several years, volunteered at the nursing home...

Mar 3, 2025

Robert Lee Baker age 85 of Cedar Springs died peacefully, Monday, March 3, 2025 at his home. He was born July 30, 1939 in Kingsport, TN the son of Clayborne and Lavada (Barnette) Baker. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, tinkering with lawn mowers, watching Tiger’s baseball, garage sales, and spending time with family most of all. He...

Feb 27, 2025

Wilbur Jude Martin, 86, of Beaver Island, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Jude was born on March 21, 1938, on Beaver Island, Michigan the son of Wilbur James and Sarah Agatha (Gallagher) Martin. Known for his remarkable work ethic, he enjoyed working in construction in the Grand Rapids area most of...

Feb 26, 2025

Bruce R. Spaanstra age 72, died peacefully Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Blodgett Hospital. He was born March 18, 1952 in East Grand Rapids, the son of Robert and Esther (VanSledright) Spaanstra. Bruce worked for 35 years at Meijer. He was an ardent University of Michigan fan. He loved to play tennis with his brother, and golf. Bruce also...

Feb 25, 2025

Beverly J. Detwiler stepped into her eternal home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Barbara Detwiler.

Bev was born August 24, 1941, and grew up in Chesaning, MI. She graduated from high school and gave a lending hand in her parent’s grocery store. Bev...

Feb 23, 2025

Betty Lorraine Teesdale age 94 passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Betty was born to Edward and Lorretta (Marble) Grice in April of 1930, she attended Sparta High School and was married for nearly 60 years to her husband, Art. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and quilting.

Betty was preceded in death by...