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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Marcia A. Radke

Marcia A. Radke

Dec 10, 2020

Marcia A. Radke age 74 of Pierson, died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Marcia was born December 31, 1945 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Walter and Martha (Korpi) Toth. She was very active in Christ the King Catholic Church in Howard City where she sang in the choir, attended annual retreats and was...

Harold L. Potter

Harold L. Potter

Dec 10, 2020

Harold L. Potter age 82 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home. Harold was born June 2, 1938 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Merritt and Beulah (Sneathen) Potter. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-60. He grew up on a dairy farm...

Franklin E. Pagel

Franklin E. Pagel

Dec 6, 2020

Livestream link for service at Tribucast Franklin E. Pagel age 93 went to serve on the Lord’s Navy on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Frank was born November 18, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Arnold C. and Helen K. M. (Billingsley) Pagel. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1946-1954 in WWII and the Korean War....

Yvonne (Brownell) Hendrick

Yvonne (Brownell) Hendrick

Dec 3, 2020

Yvonne J. Hendrick (Brownell) age 88 of Pierson died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. Yvonne was born August 22, 1932 in Walker Township, MI the daughter of Leon and Thelma (Geer) Fox. Surviving are her children, Douglas (Edie) Brownell, Debra (Hank) Hemmes, Darcy (Jim) Wilcox, Denise (Scott) Fisk; grandchildren, Jamie Brownell, Sara Jestila, Kyle (Tiffany...

Alice Pearl Brown

Alice Pearl Brown

Dec 2, 2020

Alice P. Brown age 65 of Sparta died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home. Alice was born December 23, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Peter and Bessie (Hewartson) Brown Sr. She loved her pets, cats, birds and horses. She enjoyed crafting which she learned from her mother, including sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, and cross stitch. She...

Joyce L. Zagumny

Joyce L. Zagumny

Nov 29, 2020

Joyce L. Zagumny age 67 of Dunnellon, FL passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Florida. Joyce was born December 13, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Gilbert and Alice (Fredenburg) Fisher. She graduated from Rogers High School, Wyoming, MI in 1971. She was affiliated with the Woodbrook Cathedral in Grand Rapids. Joyce was involved and ran the...

Harriet G. Chase

Harriet G. Chase

Nov 28, 2020

Harriet G. Chase age 83 of Howard City went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Harriet was born August 11, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Harry and Jeanette Meyering. Harriet married her sweetheart Stanley Chase II 64 years ago and went on to have 5 children. They moved to Howard City in the...

Victor L. Havener

Victor L. Havener

Nov 25, 2020

Victor Louis Havener, age 91, of Cedar Springs, MI passed away quietly of Alzheimer’s and entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Victor was born October 19, 1929 in Utica, New York, the son of Paul and Minnie Havener. He lived most of his life in San Diego, California and moved to Cedar Springs, Michigan with his wife...

Esther M. Klooster

Esther M. Klooster

Nov 22, 2020

Esther M. Klooster age 90 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Klooster was born February 20, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Henry and Floretta (Cass) Wynsma. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Free Church, was an avid reader and was always caring for and helping others. Surviving are...

Esther L. Anderson

Esther L. Anderson

Nov 22, 2020

Esther L. Anderson age 73 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her home. Esther was born March 22, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Hattley and Arlene (Ballard) Rector. She retired from Forest Hills Central Middle School in 2007. She was a tomboy growing up and enjoyed camping and the pool at her home....

John L. Mason

John L. Mason

Nov 20, 2020

John L. Mason age 78 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 20, 2020. John was born March 9, 1942 in Walker, MI the son of Orval and Ethel (Mapes) Mason. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Steelcase. John was an amateur and professional boxer and went on...

Michael A. Hanes

Michael A. Hanes

Nov 19, 2020

Michael A. Hanes age 31 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, November 19, 2020. Mike was born November 20, 1988 in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities. He was a friend to many and loved his children. Surviving are his parents, Andrea Sees, Karl and Kathy Hanes; children, Ayden Hanes, Raelynn Hainlin, Jonathan Hanes and Braxton Hanes; siblings,...

Alice J. Casavant

Alice J. Casavant

Nov 18, 2020

Livestream link for service at Tribucast Alice J. Casavant age 20 died unexpectedly Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Detroit. Alice was born December 7, 1999 in Detroit the daughter of James and Rebecca (Nalezyty) Casavant. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 2018 and was studying illustration at the College of Creative Studies in Detroit. Alice loved art, video...

Deborah Ann Malone

Deborah Ann Malone

Nov 18, 2020

Deborah A. Malone age 57 of Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home. Deb was born October 4, 1963 in Escanaba, MI the daughter of Frank and Audrey (Lancour) Fudala, Jr. She has worked at Shopko for 33 years. She served with her husband as a pastor’s wife for...

Billie Jo Clark

Billie Jo Clark

Nov 14, 2020

Billie Jo Clark age 69 of Sparta passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Billie was born October 5, 1951 in Lansing, MI the daughter of William and Betty (Paepke) Baxter. She enjoyed shopping, camping and day trips to the casino. She was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion. She loved her family and...

Crystal Lee Harris

Crystal Lee Harris

Nov 12, 2020

Crystal Lee Harris age 66 passed away peacefully at her home on Little Whitefish Lake after a courageous battle with brain cancer on Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was born May 1, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of William and Margaret (VanderJagt) Monsma, the youngest of seven children. Crystal was an accomplished watercolor artist. She enjoyed an active...

Dorothy H. Phillips

Dorothy H. Phillips

Nov 10, 2020

Dorothy Helen Phillips, age 93 died Tuesday evening, November 10, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Newaygo, Michigan. Dorothy was born May 14, 1927 in Chicago Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Slamkowski) Jastrzubski. Dorothy lived most of her young life in Ludington with her mother, father and brother on the family farm on Hanson Road. She attended Ludington...

Max W. Cole

Max W. Cole

Nov 10, 2020

Livestream link for service at Tribucast Max W. Cole age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Max was born August 8, 1935 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Waldo and Mary (Day) Cole. He was a lifelong farmer and hauled milk for over 40 years. Max enjoyed antique collecting and was...

Richard M. Skelonc

Richard M. Skelonc

Nov 9, 2020

Richard M. Skelonc age 73 of Howard City, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Richard was born January 4, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Martin and Barbara (Burns) Skelonc. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Kent...

Nicholas W. Spoors

Nicholas W. Spoors

Nov 1, 2020

Nicholas W. Spoors age 30 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, November 1, 2020. Nick was born May 8, 1990 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Stephen Spoors and Kimberly Sells. Surviving are his parents, Steve Spoors and Kimberly Sells; grandmother, Sandra DeVault; sisters, Brittany Spoors and Shelby Sells; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Please dress casual at the service...

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