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...
Arlene Liley
Apr 16, 2020
Arlene Liley age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Arlene was born December 7, 1932 in Pontiac, MI. She enjoyed crafts and sewing and was a loving mother and grandma. Surviving are two daughters, Marion Liley, Sharon (Duane) Harriman; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. No services will be held at this...
Darlene P. Elder
Apr 10, 2020
Darlene P. Elder age 74 of Newaygo, died Friday, April 10, 2020 at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital. Darlene was born January 18, 1946, the daughter of Fred and Ella (VanCleve) Wert. Her children and grandchildren were her whole world. She also found joy in watching The Price is Right and Animal Planet. Darlene had a great love for dogs....
Ruth G. Cooper
Apr 9, 2020
Ruth G. Cooper age 86 of Cedar Springs passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Ruth was born June 12, 1933 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Ray and Laura (Bemis) Forman. She was a wonderful lady full of life, had a great love for her whole family and everyone she met. She liked to laugh,...
Milton M. Marlatt
Apr 9, 2020
Milton M. Marlatt age 82 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. Milton was born April 8, 1938 in Wyoming, MI the son of Percy and Myrtle (Buckner) Marlatt. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a faithful attender of Crossroads Worship Center, Howard City. He was a...
Ruth Ann Hunter
Apr 9, 2020
Ruth Ann Hunter age 68 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Ruth was born December 6, 1951 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Florn and Doris (Petersen) Hunter. She was a carrier for the Grand Rapids Press for over 15 years and enjoyed fishing. She was faithful in taking care of her...
Edward E. Earhart
Apr 6, 2020
Edward E. Earhart age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Spectrum Health United Memorial in Greenville. Ed was born December 16, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Earl and Eva (Watts) Earhart. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Michigan Plating and Stamping for 40 years and enjoyed...
Nancy M. Cole
Apr 6, 2020
Nancy M. Cole age 73 of Cedar Springs, MI died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Nancy was born February 22, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Erwin and Logretta (Webb) Tisdel. She had owned and operated with her husband, United Riggers and Erectors Company, Inc., a construction company in Grand Rapids since 1974....
Theresa M. Phillips
Apr 6, 2020
Theresa M. Phillips age 88 of Cadillac, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Curry House Assisted Living, Cadillac. Mrs. Phillips was born December 30, 1931 in Flint, MI the daughter of Mark and Zella (Wilson) Jackson. She was a graduate of Reed City High School. She enjoyed golfing, being outside, crafts, painting and quilting. Surviving are her sons, Rick...
Anna Lois Russell
Apr 5, 2020
Anna L. Russell age 81 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Anna was born December 3, 1938 in Solon Township, MI the daughter of James and Vera (Middleton) Armstrong. She retired from General Motors 36th St. Plant on January 1, 1999. She was a member of Solon Center Wesleyan Church...
Ronald J. Karczewski
Apr 3, 2020
Ronald J. Karczewski age 66 of Sand Lake, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at his home. Ron was born October 14, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Joseph and Alice (Weingate) Karczewski. He had enjoyed golfing and fishing on his pontoon boat. Surviving are his daughter, Kelly (Jaime) Schmidbauer and their daughter, Scarlett; daughter, Jody Karczewski; sister, Linda...
Helen M. Stinson
Mar 31, 2020
Helen M. Stinson age 81 of Belding, MI died Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Mission Point of Belding with her family. Helen was born April 10, 1938 in Mesick, MI the daughter of Pearl and Elena (Baker) McLain. She and her husband owned many rental properties in the Grand Rapids area. Helen also did daycare for other children besides having...
Ramon L. Hunter
Mar 30, 2020
Ramon L. Hunter age 93 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home. Ramon was born April 27, 1926 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Howard and Nancy (Walls) Hunter. He worked for Sparta Piston Ring for 30 years, was a farmer and worked with plow horses. He enjoyed fishing, had a sense of humor and...
