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Marylyn Feigel
Oct 31, 2020
MaryLyn Feigel age 71 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home. Mary was born March 3, 1949 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Loren and Gladys Matthews. Mary and her husband Gilbert owned and operated Feigel’s Resort and Motel in Curtis, MI for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert; siblings, Phyllis...
Sherrie Lee Logsdon
Oct 29, 2020
Sherrie Lee Logsdon passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus her Savior on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Visitation hours at Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs on Sunday, November 1 from 2-5 pm. Memorial services to be held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Cedar Springs, MI on Monday, November 2 at 11:00 am with visitation from...
Shirley Ann Penland
Oct 28, 2020
Shirley A. Penland age 73 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home. Shirley was born June 23, 1947 in Tecumseh, MI the daughter of Robert and Bertha (Briem) Tase. At 17 she started working at General Motors and retired at 47. She then loved taking care of her grandchildren and traveling. Bob and Shirley loved going...
Patricia Ann Waite
Oct 27, 2020
Patricia Ann Waite (Funk-Archer) age 78 of Cedar Springs gained her wings peacefully surrounded with love by her family on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was comfortable and in no pain. She was born to Ernest and Mary Archer on December 17, 1941, in Perrington, Michigan. Patricia adored her family and was passionate about her faith, always trusting in God...
Lorraine Rae Alonzo
Oct 25, 2020
Livestream link for service at Tribucast Lorraine Rae Alonzo of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed peacefully to her rest on October 25, 2020 at Southern Oaks Assisted Living where she resided for the past four years. She was a member of the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church. She had an enduring faith in God, believed in the Bible, and lived her life according...
Linda M. Sommer
Oct 23, 2020
Linda M. Sommer age 81 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 23, 2020 at her home. Linda was born July 9, 1939 in Solon Township, MI the daughter of Charles and Lottie (Caldwell) Hawkins. She was very involved in her church, Cedar Springs Baptist where she played the organ for many years....
Steven Jon Defouw
Oct 22, 2020
Adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son Steven Jon DeFouw was called home unexpectedly on October 22, 2020 at the age of 56. Steve was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was a graduate of Sparta High School. He worked in the produce industry for over 30 years. Steve’s greatest joy was taking care of his family. He was so...
Robert C. Penland
Oct 19, 2020
Robert C. Penland age 79 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home. Bob was born June 13, 1941 in Walker, MI the son of Alvin and Florence (Cowles) Penland. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired as a supervisor from General Motors on Alpine Avenue. Bob enjoyed restoring old cars,...
Doris M. Stark
Oct 18, 2020
Doris M. Stark age 100, of Cedar Springs peacefully left us to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at SKLD-Zeeland. She was born August 14, 1920 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Guy and Elsie (Terrill) Moyes. Doris worked at the Cedar Springs Post Office for many years. She was very active throughout her life volunteering at...
Brian D. Gilmer
Oct 13, 2020
Brian D. Gilmer age 53 of Sand Lake died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Brian was born November 26, 1966 in Grand Rapids MI the son of Charles and Norma (Lowell) Gilmer. He worked at American Seating for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars. His grandkids were his greatest joy....
Roger D. Teesdale
Oct 11, 2020
Roger D. Teesdale age 83 passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mr. Teesdale was born July 9, 1937 in Ensley Center, MI the son of Newton and Ethel (Muir) Teesdale. Roger was a very easy going person and enjoyed hunting and farming. He and his wife were able to travel and enjoy many cruises. Surviving...
David W. Newman
Oct 10, 2020
David W. Newman age 72 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home. David was born September 3, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and June (Centilli) Newman. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine and enjoyed being with others at the Cedar Springs American Legion Post. He was a...
Michael J. Stewart
Oct 9, 2020
Michael J. Stewart age 70 of Sand Lake, died Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home. Mike was born May 29, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Susan (VanGorder) Stewart. He was a mechanic and very mechanically inclined, he enjoyed NASCAR and racing, especially sprints on dirt. He had a great sense of humor and loved...
Ethel L. Ergang
Oct 8, 2020
Ethel L. Ergang age 96 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Mrs. Ergang was born May 10, 1924 in Greenville, MI the daughter of George and Dorothy (Magee) Waller. She graduated from Cedar Springs High in 1942. She enjoyed making and painting very detailed ceramics, crocheting, sewing, and baking fresh bread, pies and...
Helen June Pike
Oct 6, 2020
Helen June (Burg) Pike age 91 of Sparta passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 into the presence of her Lord. She was born May 9, 1929 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Edgar and Elsa (Rector) Burg. She had worked alongside her husband on the farm and took care of the home. She was preceded in death by her...
Shirley Ann Merlington
Oct 4, 2020
Shirley Ann Merlington age 83 of cedar Springs, died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her son’s home surrounded by family. Shirley was born in Cedar Springs on July 23, 1937 to Murville “Charlie” and Shirley (Empie) Misner. She and her husband Ronny were lifelong Cedar Springs residents. Shirley was Executive Director of the Red Flannel Festival for 13 years and...
Eugene P. Calkins
Sep 30, 2020
Eugene Paul Calkins age 78 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home. Gene was born August 17, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Eugene and Ruth (Wilson) Calkins. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and then the National Guard for many years. He retired from General Motors after 30...
Edward C. Wilson
Sep 30, 2020
Edward C. Wilson age 65 of Newaygo, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Ed was born December 12, 1954 the son of Jack and Sue (Cummings) Wilson. He was a builder and had his own construction company. He enjoyed the outdoors and hunting and fishing. Surviving are his son, Danial Wilson; brother, Robert Wilson; nieces, Sarah and...
Mark C. Barnhart
Sep 30, 2020
Mark C. Barnhart age 69 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Mark was born October 22, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Walter and Opal (Middleton) Barnhart. Cremation will take place and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Mary Jane Spence
Sep 27, 2020
Mary Jane Spence 82 of Pierson, died peacefully on Sunday morning, September 27, 2020 at her home. She was born July 21, 1938 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of Donald and Ilda (Mellick) Shroll. “Jane” was very kind hearted, loved her family and friends, animals, flower gardening and could bake anything to perfection. Her door was always open and there...
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