Joseph "Joe" McIntyre
Jan 20, 2026
Celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 30 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50, 11510 N Division Ave, Sparta, MI 49345.
It is with deep sadness that the family of Joseph Charles McIntyre age 56, of Kent City, announces his passing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, following a courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Joe was born on...
James "Jim" Main
Jan 18, 2026
James Duane “Jim” Main age 66 of Cedar Springs, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his home. He was born May 26, 1959 in Big Rapids, the son of the late Duane and Sandra (Price) Main. Jim graduated from Kent City High School in 1977 and enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. Jim was proud of his Lakota...
James L. Klein
Jan 16, 2026
James L. Klein age 59 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. He was born December 31, 1966 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Robert and Julia (Martin) Klein. He graduated from Portage Central High School, attended Northern Michigan University and graduated from DeVry University. Jim was an excellent athlete in High School playing football,...
Darrell D. Helsley
Jan 11, 2026
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Darrell D. Helsley age 61 of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born February 16, 1964, in Murphysboro, IL the son of Darrell and Beulah (Etherton) Helsley. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine from 1982 – 2002, honorably retiring a Gunnery Sergeant. Darrell went on to...
Elizabeth A. Havener
Jan 9, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Havener age 91 of Cedar Springs died Friday, January 9, 2026 at New Haven Assisted Living. She was born July 2, 1934 in McPherson, Kansas, the daughter of the late Warner and Mildred (Ingram) Parks. Elizabeth graduated from Spring Arbor High School at the age of 16 and attended Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois. She was highly intelligent and...
Gloria A. Stark
Jan 8, 2026
Gloria Ann Stark age 65 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home in her husband’s arms. She was born March 9, 1960 in Grant, MI the daughter of Herbert and Donna (Kloet) VanWylen. She enjoyed gardening and crafting and spending time with family and friends. She was a great person who was always willing to help...
Ronald C. Parker
Jan 4, 2026
The celebration of life will be held at Courtland Township Hall, 7450 14 Mile Rd. NE, Rockford, MI 49341 on Saturday, April 18 from 1-4 p.m. with lunch provided.
Ronald C. Parker age 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Corewell Health Rehab and Nursing Home in Greenville. He was born on August 30, 1945, in Grand...
Elaine R. Parker-Pyrad
Jan 3, 2026
Elaine Ruth Parker-Pyrad age 87, died Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Bishop Hills Assisted Living in Rockford. She was born June 12, 1938 in Trufant, the daughter of the late Ben and Bertha (Christianson) Hall. Elaine retired from General Motors as a seamstress. She was a dedicated mother and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by...
Leon E. Tawney
Jan 2, 2026
Leon E. Tawney age 89 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 2, 2026 at The Brook of Cedar Springs. He was born December 28, 1936 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Wesley and Martha (Wright) Tawney.
Leon, the youngest of seven siblings, grew up near Ensley Center and Baptist Lake with his...
Laura Ann "Meme" (Ryno) Cotten
Jan 1, 2026
Laura Ann “Meme” (Ryno) Cotten age 80 of Howard City, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1945 in Howard City, the daughter of the late Don and Laura (Olsen) Ryno. Laura grew up on a farm in Howard City where she learned how to work hard. She was proud to work...
Charles W. Reep Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Charles W. Reep Jr. age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, December 29, 2025 at University of Michigan West Hospital. He was born March 16, 1940 in Oberlin, Ohio the son of Charles and Ruth Reep. Cremation will take place and there will be a private family gathering and graveside. Interment will be with his wife, Connie at Pine Grove...
Gary L. Thompson
Dec 25, 2025
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Gary L. Thompson, age 77 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his home. He was born December 31, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Leonard Thompson and Doris (Totten) Starr. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, completing helicopter flight training as...
Thomas R. Lewis
Dec 15, 2025
Thomas R. Lewis age 70 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, December 15, 2025 at Intersect Healthcare of Cedar Springs. He was born July 24, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Raymond and Lucille (Gray) Lewis. He was very kind hearted and hard working on the farm when he grew up. He had worked at the Sparta Foundry. He...
Kim L. Lemke
Dec 13, 2025
Kim Louise Lemke, age 67, of Howard City, Michigan, passed away on December 13, 2025. Born September 29, 1958, Kim embraced life with warmth, kindness, and a generous heart that touched everyone she met. Kim dedicated her life to her family and friends, forming lasting relationships wherever she went. She was proud of her career and the people she worked...
Holly L. VanderHorn
Dec 12, 2025
Holly Lee (Garforth) VanderHorn, age 71, of Grand Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025. She was born November 9, 1954 and was the daughter of Delmar Garforth and Phyllis (Woodman) and Glen Salisbury. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was a testament to faith, love, and kindness.
Her family was...
Randall "Randy" P. Moore
Dec 8, 2025
Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Randall Paul Moore age 71 of Howard City passed away at his home Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born October 11, 1954 in Chicago, the son of the late Bonnie and Velma (Estill) Moore. Randy graduated from Princeton High...
Jane A. Bell
Dec 5, 2025
Jane Ann Bell age 89 of LeRoy died Friday, December 5, 2025 at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Marion, MI. She was born December 20, 1935 in Wabash, IN the daughter of Clem and Hazel (Yentes) Hippensteel. Jane enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and playing the piano and singing in the choir. Her favorite hymn was “Without Him”. She was a bookkeeper...
Allan L. Kebless
Dec 4, 2025
Allan L. Kebless age 88 of Greenville, passed away Thursday December 4, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born October 14, 1937 in Passaic, NJ, the son of the late Alexander and Sophie (Jastrzbski) Kebless. Al served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1956 – 62. He was a 50 year member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters...
Elaine J. Caswell
Dec 3, 2025
Elaine Joyce Caswell, age 82, of Howard City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born October 16, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Philip and Florence (Reeder) Homrich. She graduated from Union High School in 1961. Elaine worked at Tupperware for 42 years and seven years at Wolverine...
Anthony "Tony" Reese
Nov 27, 2025
Anthony L. “Tony” Reese age 75 of Rockford, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home. He was born March 12, 1950, in Grosse Pointe, MI the son of Leonard and Louise (Post) Reese. Tony was a hard worker and retired from the City of St. Clair Shores in 2012. Surviving are his wife, Deborah whom he married on October...
