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...
Richard H. Canfield
May 24, 2020
Richard H. Canfield age 86 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born August 6, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Dale and Mary (Galka) Canfield. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a lifelong avid golfer and developed...
Arvajean I. Stoner
May 21, 2020
Arvajean I. Stoner age 87 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home. Arvajean was born April 30, 1933 the daughter of Archie and Berneice (Hudson) Porter. She was a member of the Church of the Full Gospel, Sand Lake. Surviving are her children, Karen Stoner, Gerrilee (Doug) Morell, Gale Magoon (Julian Balderrama), Jeffrey Stoner, Kevin (Nichole)...
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...
