Stephanie Lynn Brookhart
Jan 5, 2020
Stephanie Lynn Brookhart age 68 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Lynn was born September 18, 1951 in Denver, CO the daughter of Billy and Bessie (Douglas) Brookhart Sr. Her one goal in life was to be a mother and she excelled at that. She was a people person and found...
Todd Dennis Kopkau
Jan 3, 2020
Todd D. Kopkau age 55 of Kent City, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at Spectrum Health Fuller Campus. Todd was born August 21, 1964 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Dennis and Josephine (Nemecek) Kopkau. He was a great teacher, (if you would listen), loved mechanics and anything with a motor. He loved life and his kids were his...
Misty Norton
Jan 2, 2020
Misty Hiler Rowe Norton age 41 of Sand Lake died Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Georgia. She was born March 8, 1978 in Elkart, IN to Mike Austin and Kelli Hiler. She is survived by her two children, Mariah Rae Rowe and Rae Lynn Veltkamp; sister, Kassi (Joe) Wanamaker; grandmother, JoAnn VandenBerg; many uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. Her parents...
Robert J. Remer
Jan 1, 2020
Robert J. Remer age 95 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Bob was born February 1, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Donald and Inda (Powers) Remer. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II on a submarine tender in the South Pacific. He was a partner in the...
Jim R. Frey
Dec 31, 2019
Jim R. Frey age 80 of Sand Lake died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home. Jim was born November 3, 1939 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Harry and Blanche (Verburg) Frey. He was a dairy farmer. Raising a huge garden, Jim enjoyed giving the produce away. Being an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved...
David E. Krupp
Dec 31, 2019
David Edward Krupp age 79 died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his family. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 18, 1940 to Glenn and Frances (Conard) Krupp. Jan and Dave fostered for 35 years, taking care of 125 babies for D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s. He enjoyed watching the Red Wings, NASCAR and...
Alexander Lee Collins
Dec 29, 2019
Alexander Lee Collins, 16 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, December 29, 2019. Alex was born May 25, 2003 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Christopher and Marlou (Henry) Collins. He was in the 11th grade at Cedar Springs High School. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed motocross, golfing, hunting and fishing. Alex was kind hearted, made others laugh...
Michael A. Smith
Dec 26, 2019
Michael A. Smith 77 of Rockford, MI passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2019 and now resides in Heaven. Unfortunately left behind after almost 54 years is his wife, Patricia; two sons he proudly fathered, Andrew Smith of Langley, VA and Eric (Melissa) Smith of Jenison, MI; his beloved grandchildren, Alexis, Courtney, Austin and Brianna of Jenison. Preceding him in death...
Gerald J. Kelly Jr.
Dec 20, 2019
Gerald J. Kelly Jr. age 88 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Samaritas Senior Living in Cadillac. Jerry was born November 24, 1931 in Benton Harbor, MI the son of Gerald and Eleanor (Yagman) Kelly Sr. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, camping...
Bobette "Bobbi" Veneklase
Dec 18, 2019
Bobette “Bobbi” Veneklase age 60 of Rockford, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at her home. Bobbi was born August 16, 1959 in Great Falls, MT the daughter of John and Donna (Snell) DeeWaard. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1977 and attended Grand Rapids Community College. She was working at Ace Hardware in Rockford. She was a happy...
Steven G. Hyrns
Dec 17, 2019
Steven G. Hyrns age 68 of Sand Lake passed away, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. With his faith and strength in God, Steve fought a courageous and hard battle with merkel cell carcinoma. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1969. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and...
Sheryl "Shari" A. Dennis
Dec 11, 2019
Sheryl A. “Shari” Dennis age 69 of Sand Lake, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her home. Shari was born September 1, 1950 in Dearborn, MI the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Spiers) Russell. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School Class of 1968. She and her husband, Michael were members...
Doris A. Post
Dec 10, 2019
Doris A. Post age 95 of Sparta went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Mrs. Post was born June 15, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Sousley) Timmerman. She was a very hard worker throughout her life and retired from General Motors Diesel Equipment...
Edward N. Shirley
Dec 8, 2019
Edward N. Shirley age 85 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at his home. Ed was born April 4, 1934 in St. Paul, MN the son of Norman and Sarah (Churchward) Shirley. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors 36th Street Plant. Surviving are his children, Linda (Bruce) Yeakey, Johnnie...
Norma J. Curtis
Nov 30, 2019
Norma J. (Starr) Curtis age 75 of Coloma formerly of Sparta died Saturday, November 30, 2019 at her home. Norma was born November 3, 1944 in Fremont, Michigan the daughter of Joel and Marion (Ashley) Starr. She is survived by her children Tim (Carri) Curtis and Rebecca (Chris) Shagonaby; grandchildren Devin Curtis, Haylee Curtis and Giada Shagonaby; brothers Philip (Patricia)...
Leslie A. Wagner
Nov 28, 2019
Leslie A. Wagner age 50 of Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Leslie was born October 23, 1969 in Springfield, MO the daughter of Marvin and Marilyn (Miller) Frick. The light of her life were her babies, her beagles, Shilo and Sammy. She loved to dance especially to the “oldies”. Leslie was talented...
Arlene R. Hare
Nov 26, 2019
Arlene Ruth Hare age 77 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at her home with her family. She was born January 18, 1942 to James and Mary (Ballard) Haines in Afton, Michigan. Arlene moved to Cedar Springs in 2015 to be closer to her family after living in North Carolina by her sisters, Jane and Esther for many...
Susan I. Kowalczyk
Nov 26, 2019
Susan I. Kowalczyk “Little General” age 72 of Pierson was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Sue was a retired Postmaster and had over 30 years of service. She held positions in the National League of Postmasters. She was an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Sand Lake and served on the...
Marie A. Van Male
Nov 25, 2019
Marie A. Van Male age 80 of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Marie was born August 3, 1939 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Orval and Bertha Morris. She worked for Grand Rapids Public Schools for over 20 years and enjoyed Polka music and dancing and playing cards. In retirement she...
Gordon R. Flanagan
Nov 22, 2019
Gordon R. Flanagan age 89 of Rockford, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gordy was born December 21, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Percy and Beatrice (Edwards) Flanagan. He served in the National Guard for three years. He owned and operated Flanagan Livestock Hauling for over 60 years. His dog,...
