Barbara Jean Helsel
May 19, 2020
Barbara Jean Helsel age 91 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born January 15, 1929 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Roger and Helen (Hanna) Fisk. She grew up on the family farm on Fisk Knob where she and her brothers and sisters spent many...
Avis M. Covell
May 19, 2020
Avis Covell age 81 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. She was born November 28, 1938 in Wayland, MI the daughter of Raymond (Ruth Wycoff) Schestag. Avis was a social butterfly. She knew people no matter where she went, even out of state. She loved her family, especially the grandchildren and was dearly...
Loren W. Frey
May 17, 2020
Loren W. Frey age 102 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his beloved family farm with his family by his side. Loren was born August 31, 1917 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Harold and Dora (Borton) Frey. He attended Frey Country School and graduated from...
James P. See
May 16, 2020
James P. See age 80 of Rockford, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his home. Jim was born in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Isaac and Ione (Clifford) See. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1960-65. He was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion where he ran the bingo for 22 years. He...
René M. Bravata
May 16, 2020
René Marie Bravata age 62 died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Valley View Care Center, Grand Rapids, MI. René was born November 23, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ernest Brancheau and Joycelyn (Allen) Brancheau. René was very independent. She loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and sweets. René also enjoyed doing...
Nadine F. Prawdzik
May 13, 2020
Nadine Fae Prawdzik (Miller) passed away peacefully at her Green Acres Residence Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was born in 1928 and would have been 92 on May 19th. She was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Cousin and friend to so many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick”; son, Jed; parents; brother; brothers...
Patricia K. Holland
May 12, 2020
Patricia K. Holland age 69 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Mary’s in Grand Rapids. Patricia was born December 29, 1950 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Waldo and Mary (Day) Cole. She was everyone’s “Ma” and enjoyed feeding the masses. She was great at remembering birth dates. She is survived by her husband,...
David J. Mackinnon
May 11, 2020
David J. MacKinnon age 59 of Belding, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. David was born February 25, 1961 in Ionia, MI the son of James and Dorothy (Edison) MacKinnon. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1979 and worked for Pridgeon & Clay as a set up tech for 30 years. He had a...
Evelyn Ann Bearss Cook
May 11, 2020
Evelyn A. Bearss Cook age 73 of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home. Evelyn was born September 12, 1946 in Luling, TX the daughter of Ralph and Marjorie (Olgetree) Loveless. She was very friendly and caring and could make friends with anyone. She was very curious and enjoyed ice...
Harry "Bud" W. Shepard Jr.
Apr 28, 2020
Harry W. Shepard “Bud”, 78 of Rockford, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Harry began his journey of life on February 20, 1942 the son of Harry Sr. and Lorraine (Benham) Shepard. He graduated from Union High School and honorably joined the United States Air Force serving from 1961 – 1965. Upon Harry’s...
Brad F. Woodard
Apr 21, 2020
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Brad Fay Woodard’s battle with ALS came to an end. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, father Brent, and beloved sister Keri Ann. Brad was born on February 8, 1963 in Grant, MI the middle son of Brent and Virginia (Jones) Woodard of Sand Lake. He was a loving brother to...
Leon A. Powell
Apr 20, 2020
Leon A. Powell age 81 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 20, 2020 in Zephyrhills Florida. Leon was born June 22, 1938 in Rockford, MI the son of Wendell and Alma (Nickolai) Powell. He was one of ten children and third oldest. Leon graduated from Rockford High School in 1956 where he loved participating in football, basketball and baseball. He...
Amy E. Rowland
Apr 18, 2020
Amy (Dunn) Rowland, 53, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Amy was born May 14, 1966 in Mt Pleasant, MI. She was a loving and compassionate person, with a vivacious personality who always made people around her laugh. Amy was gentle and loving by nature, which touched not only family and friends, but also her...
Gary G. Brooks
Apr 17, 2020
Gary G. Brooks age 80 of Cedar Springs died Friday, April 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Gary was born September 16, 1939 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Gordon and Lorraine (Ranshaw) Brooks. Gary worked at Wolverine World Wide for over 40 years. He enjoyed carving and working with wood. He loved the outdoors and especially...
Arlene Liley
Apr 16, 2020
Arlene Liley age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Arlene was born December 7, 1932 in Pontiac, MI. She enjoyed crafts and sewing and was a loving mother and grandma. Surviving are two daughters, Marion Liley, Sharon (Duane) Harriman; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. No services will be held at this...
Darlene P. Elder
Apr 10, 2020
Darlene P. Elder age 74 of Newaygo, died Friday, April 10, 2020 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital. Darlene was born January 18, 1946, the daughter of Fred and Ella (VanCleve) Wert. Her children and grandchildren were her whole world. She also found joy in watching The Price is Right and Animal Planet. Darlene had a great love for dogs....
Ruth G. Cooper
Apr 9, 2020
Ruth G. Cooper age 86 of Cedar Springs passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Ruth was born June 12, 1933 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Ray and Laura (Bemis) Forman. She was a wonderful lady full of life, had a great love for her whole family and everyone she met. She liked to laugh,...
Milton M. Marlatt
Apr 9, 2020
Milton M. Marlatt age 82 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Milton was born April 8, 1938 in Wyoming, MI the son of Percy and Myrtle (Buckner) Marlatt. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a faithful attender of Crossroads Worship Center, Howard City. He was a...
Ruth Ann Hunter
Apr 9, 2020
Ruth Ann Hunter age 68 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Ruth was born December 6, 1951 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Florn and Doris (Petersen) Hunter. She was a carrier for the Grand Rapids Press for over 15 years and enjoyed fishing. She was faithful in taking care of her...
Edward E. Earhart
Apr 6, 2020
Edward E. Earhart age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Spectrum Health United Memorial in Greenville. Ed was born December 16, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Earl and Eva (Watts) Earhart. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Michigan Plating and Stamping for 40 years and enjoyed...
