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...
Joseph "Eddie" Ross
Sep 24, 2020
Joseph “Eddie” Ross age 65 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at The Village of Heather Hills. Eddie was born September 20, 1955 in Lapeer, MI, the son of Bob and Dora (Ray) Ross. He worked for General Motors in Pontiac. He loved the Lord and was a wonderful husband, father, and papa. Eddie was very dedicated to...
Suzanne K. Rock
Sep 21, 2020
Suzanne K. Rock age 77 of Haslett died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. Suzanne was born May 5, 1943 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Kenneth and Geraldine (Sanford) Fuller. She worked as a registered nurse for 30 years and was very kindhearted and caring. She enjoyed gardening and loved traveling and being on the...
Peter J Mosher
Sep 18, 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020, Peter Mosher of Rockford passed away at age 35 due to complications from a sinus infection. Peter was a lover of Jesus, dependable husband, special father, cherished son and brother, fun and loving uncle, and friend to all. After God, family and friends, their business Hunter Bug Lawncare & Snowplowing was his biggest passion. He genuinely...
Agnes Ludtke Skorka
Sep 15, 2020
Agnes C. Ludtke Skorka age 101 of Pierson died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living in Lakeview, MI. Agnes was born May 11, 1919 in Trufant, MI the daughter of Carl and Belva (White) Nielsen. She made all her children and grandchildren feel like they were her favorite. Agnes had a love for Pepsi and made homemade...
Lucille J. Blodgett
Sep 12, 2020
Lucille J. Blodgett age 84 passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence in Cedar Springs, MI, after a long fight against Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Michael J. Blodgett. Surviving are her three children, David Lee Blodgett, Gregory Ray Blodgett and his wife, Julie and Sandra K. Burgess; 14 grandchildren;...
William "Bill" Dawson
Sep 11, 2020
Livestream link for service at Tribucast William "Bill" Dawson age 64 died on September 11, 2020 at his home in Waukegan, IL. Bill fought a brave battle with esophageal cancer since his diagnosis in July 2019. Bill was born August 31, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Chuck and Pat (Mysliwiec) Dawson. He was a 1974 graduate of...
Helen Carol Burns
Sep 10, 2020
Helen Carol Burns age 76 of Kent City, died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Carol was born January 30, 1944 in Benton Harbor, MI the daughter of Louis and Helen (Kraii) Appel. She was in the Girl Scouts growing up and loved to play bingo. She and her late husband, Glenn fostered many children through the...
Gerald (Jerry) Antvelink
Sep 10, 2020
Gerald (Jerry) Antvelink age 71 of Pierson, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Jerry was born September 14, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of EJ and Helen (Rozela) Antvelink. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Joy; children, Colleen (Matt) Leonard, Eric Antvelink, Shannon (Chad) Price, Brian (Lacey)...
Steven G. Ziny
Sep 6, 2020
Steven G. Ziny age 69 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Mary’s. Steve was born May 2, 1951 in Chicago, IL the son of Edward and Charlotte (Maujauskas) Ziny. He worked at Kent Foundry for 48 years. He loved the Lord and serving...
Roger A. Wright
Sep 4, 2020
Roger A. Wright age 80 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home. Roger was born November 26, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Donald and Cornelia (VanHoven) Wright. He was a hard worker, lifelong farmer and worked until he passed away. He loved sweet corn, KFC and enjoyed fishing and eating fish. He attended...
Ruth I. (Baki) Durham
Sep 2, 2020
Ruth I. Baki Durham age 94 formerly of Howard City died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at The Brook of Newaygo. Ruth was born October 28, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of William and Emma (Rutz) Cross. She was a great mom, hard worker and her boys always came first. She would shop for herself at thrift stores so...
Scott M. Peevy
Aug 31, 2020
Scott M. Peevy age 54 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home. Scott was born November 19, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Randal and Susan (Wilson) Peevy. He served in the U.S. Army during the Persian Gulf War. Scott took pride in being an iron worker and a mechanic. He could fix anything...
