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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Thelma M. Gould

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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