Thelma J. Gale
Jul 26, 2020
Thelma J. Gale age 90 of Hart, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Hart, MI. She was born July 21, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Russell and Henrietta (Stadt) Houseman. Thelma was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, but most of all to her Lord and Savior...
Nancy G. Forrest
Jul 24, 2020
Nancy G. Forrest age 74 of Howard City died Friday, July 24, 2020 at home with her family. Nancy was born on December 4, 1945 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Carl and Genevieve (Moyses) Greenwood. She always had a smile and loved entertaining, especially at Christmas. Nancy and Robert enjoyed traveling around the United States. She was the secretary...
Leon E. Avery
Jul 15, 2020
Leon E. Avery age 86 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home. Leon was born July 5, 1934 in Cedar Springs, MI, the son of Donald and Caroline (Townes) Avery. He served in the US Army. He was Worshipful Master of Cedar Springs Lodge 213 (4 times), a Member of OES Job’s Daughter’s Bethel 86 Dad....
Barbara J. Frede
Jul 14, 2020
Barbara J. (Johnson) Frede age 90 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at home. Barbara was born September 8, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ben and Beatrice (Murray) VanValkenburg. She loved crafting, sewing, crocheting and ceramics. She and her husband had fostered many children through the years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Jean V. Ward
Jul 11, 2020
Jean V. Ward, age 92 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on November 15, 1927 in Portage, MI, the youngest of four children of Nanno E. and Dorothy (Jacobs) Hazelhoff. The Great Depression years made up most of her childhood. She always said they were poor, but...
Michael R. Gillette
Jul 9, 2020
Michael R. Gillette age 60 of Cedar Springs passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, July 9, 2020. Mike was born September 9, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Roger and Arlene (Morris) Gillette. Mike attended Cedar Springs High School where he enjoyed wrestling and playing football. He was involved in the FFA and was proud to serve...
Pamela T. Benedict
Jul 5, 2020
Pamela T. Benedict age 59 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Pam was born September 2, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Carroll and Susan (Baribeau) Graves. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and organizing all of the get togethers. She loved Lake Michigan. Surviving are her...
Alan Brian Edgar
Jul 3, 2020
Alan B. Edgar age 54 of Walker, died Friday, July 3, 2020. Alan was born March 5, 1966 in Greenville, MI the son of Walter and Patricia (Fulford) Edgar. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his sister, Erika (Jason) Welmerink; step mother, Lois Edgar; step sister, Amy (Brian) Miller; nieces and nephews and...
Thelma M. Gould
Jun 29, 2020
Thelma Mae Gould age 91 of Cedar Springs died June 29, 2020 at Trillium Woods in Byron Center, MI. Thelma was born February 12, 1929 in Belmont, MI the daughter of Murel and Marjorie (Wilkinson) Ball. She is survived by her children, Beth A. Gould Phelps, Bruce E. (Deborah) Gould, Douglas A. Gould; 10 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 2 great...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Gardner
Jun 27, 2020
Jacqueline L. Gardner age 76 of Morley died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her home. Jackie was born July 20, 1943 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Edgerly) Dennis. Surviving are her husband, William whom she married on June 13, 1964; children, Donna Stephenson, David (Theresa) Gardner; grandchildren, Ashly, Kayla, Jennifer, Leighlyn; 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Edward...
Chase R. Bennett
Jun 25, 2020
Chase R. Bennett age 27 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, June 25 2020. Chase was born July 22, 1992 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Lisa (Pyne) Bennett. Chase enjoyed camping and could make everyone smile. He loved babies and children were always drawn to him. He was very laid back. Surviving are his parents, Richard and...
Donald J. Porter
Jun 24, 2020
Donald J. Porter age 76 of Belmont, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home. Donald was born December 10, 1943 in Cedar Springs, MI, the son of Edward & Mildred (Smith) Porter. He is most known to his family and friends for his laughter and joke telling. He enjoyed working with wood and machines. Surviving are his children, Elizabeth...
David H. Thurston
Jun 24, 2020
David H. Thurston age 73 of Howard City, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. David was born September 23, 1946 in Lakeview, MI the son of Gale and Catherine (Doerr) Thurston. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School; served in the U.S. Army for three years, and the Michigan National Guard for 20 years. He retired...
Thomas D. Roesly
Jun 23, 2020
Thomas D. Roesly age 71 of Pierson died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Mary’s Hospital. Tom was born in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Irvin and Virgaline (Bell) Roesly. He is survived by his wife, Jane; children, Robin Lynn Perez, Thomas Lee Roesly and Mary Marie (Dave) Mourer; grandchildren, Thomas James (T.J.) (Alysha) Kropewnicki, Roger Roesly, Alexandria...
Morgan T. Gordon
Jun 10, 2020
Morgan Tamaralynn Gordon age 23 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Morgan was born September 18, 1996 in Kentwood, MI. She enjoyed drawing and riding her bike and loved rainbows. Her son was everything to her. Surviving are her son, William Gonzalez; mother, Roxanne Schenk; father, Glenn & Patricia Gordon; brothers, Glenn (Valerie) Gordon Jr, Konner Gordon; step...
Reuben S. Hoxsie
Jun 10, 2020
Reuben S. Hoxsie age 91 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Reuben was born February 22, 1929 in Sparta, MI the son of Christopher and Nora (Schurkamp) Hoxsie. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked at Michigan Plating and Stamping for 45 years. He was a member of...
Carl Mead Robart
Jun 8, 2020
Carl Mead Robart 82 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, June 8, 2020 at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Carl was born November 15, 1937 the son of Louis and Mariam (Knapp) Robart. He was a chemist working with ink and print. He was an avid reader, enjoyed history, the company of people and telling stories. His mind was like an encyclopedia,...
Josiah D. Myslenski
Jun 8, 2020
Josiah David Myslenski, a life-long resident of Sand Lake, MI, died unexpectedly on June 7, 2020 at the age of 21. Josiah is survived by his mom, Kristine Myslenski; siblings, Ben (Mallory) Myslenski, Dan Myslenski, Shannah (Ryan) Curtis and Rebekah (Christopher Townsend) Myslenski; grandmother, Greta Davidson; nieces and nephews, Gracelynn Robinson, Zaidy Townsend, Warren Townsend and Graelyn Myslenski. He was...
Kimberly S. Lint
Jun 6, 2020
Kimberly S. Lint age 56 of Cedar Springs, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Mercy Health, St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Kim was born March 29, 1964 in Lansing, MI. She graduated from Montabella High School and had attended Montcalm Community College. She worked at Presto Print in Grand Rapids for 36 years. She played on a Women’s softball league,...
Richard H. Nauta
May 29, 2020
Richard H. Nauta age 96 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Phoenix, AZ went to be with his Lord Friday, May 29, 2020 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Richard was born March 20, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Herman and Carrie (Bouwman) Nauta. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and having coffee each morning at the clubhouse with...
