Nancy A. Pagel
Mar 5, 2020
Nancy Ann Pagel, 82 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 4, 1937 in Willows, CA the daughter of Ralph and Lillian (Murch) Jones. Nancy was a wife, mother, sister, grandparent and great grandparent. She was full of life. If she wasn’t on the...
Asher William Cunningham
Mar 4, 2020
God gave us the greatest gift on Monday, March 2, 2020, our infant son, Asher William Cunningham. Two short days later, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, God chose to bring Asher home to Him in Heaven. We do not look at this as a loss because his short life brought us so much happiness & love. Plus, we have the...
John T. Teusink
Feb 29, 2020
John Tillman Teusink age 79 of Cedar Springs, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home and leaped into the arms of his Lord and Saviour. John was born May 3, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Dr. J. Harvey and Dorothy (Bower) Teusink. John graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1958. He earned an A.B....
Jack B. Langland
Feb 27, 2020
Jack B. Langland age 81 of Cedar Springs went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his son’s home. Jack was born February 17, 1939 in East Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Jack and Mary (Yelton) Langland. He enjoyed doing archery, the outdoors, golfing and camping. He still enjoyed golfing last...
Richard Funk
Feb 24, 2020
Richard “Rick” K. Funk age 59 of Cedar Springs died Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home. Rick was born in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Kenneth and Verna Funk. He was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School. He is survived by his children, Ricky Funk, Kim (Maciej) Kozak, Chad Funk, Rachel (Bob) Taylor, Crystal Funk and Natasha...
Susan M. Conran
Feb 22, 2020
Susan May Conran age 67 of Morley left her earthly home to be with her Savior Saturday, February 22, 2020. Sue was born April 24, 1952, in Grand Rapids, MI to John and Donna (McManus) Kaiserlian. She is survived by her loving husband Dale of 48 years; sons, Troy (Sarah), Nick (Laura) and Joshua (Katy); grandchildren, Mallory, Hailey, Ryan, Liam,...
Beverly M. Bowyer
Feb 22, 2020
Beverly M. Bowyer age 83 of Cedar Springs, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Beverly was born April 8, 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of William and Iva (Jenkinson) Mead. She was married to Harry D. Bowyer Jr. on May 14, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI. Bev spent 29 and a...
Helen J. Heemstra
Feb 19, 2020
Helen J. Heemstra age 89 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Stanwood, MI passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born June 2, 1930 in Bellaire, MI the daughter of Horace and Clara (Kooman) Marshall. On June 21, 1947 she married the love of her life, Donald Heemstra. She had a great love of gardening and flowers. She was preceded...
Rissie Anne Haack
Feb 16, 2020
Rissie A. Haack age 58 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home. Rissie was born September 4, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Elmer and Nancy (Michael) Karns. She had worked at Chi Chi’s, Rosie’s Diner and Sam’s Joint for many years and was the office manager at Rockford Ambulance for 10 years. Her passion...
William H. Brooms
Feb 9, 2020
William H. Brooms 82 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Brooms was born September 10, 1937 in Denver, CO the son of William and Nellie (Newman) Brooms. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, barbequing, and tinkering with cars. He was an avid book reader, especially Westerns. Surviving are his wife, Sally; children, Norm...
Steve F. Lang
Feb 9, 2020
Steve F. Lang 57 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home. Steve was born May 11, 1962 in Angovleme, France. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1981 – 1985. He was an electronic technician for the U.S. Post Office working for 38 years. He loved hunting, fishing and his family. Surviving are...
James "Jim" W. Hartman
Feb 8, 2020
James W. Hartman age 78 of Rockford died February 8, 2020 at Meijer Heart Center surrounded by his family. Jim was born September 15, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Benjamin and Edna (Stoddard) Hartman. Jim had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh that kept his family on their toes. He enjoyed being with his...
Peter L. Mcmath
Feb 5, 2020
Peter L. McMath age 65 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home. Pete was born April 15, 1954 in Saginaw, MI the son of Hugh and Gloria (Watz) McMath. He worked for AT&T for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, mushrooming and had a unique sense of humor. He loved his grandchildren and...
Craig R. Opper
Feb 4, 2020
Craig R. Opper age 38 of Howard City, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Craig was born October 10, 1981 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Mary Beth (Klooster) Opper. He worked for Jack Dykstra Excavating and Opper Excavating. He loved snowmobiling and traveling,...
Mabel Irene Northup
Jan 31, 2020
Mabel Irene Northup age 101 of Sparta, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2020 surrounded by her family. Mabel was born on March 21, 1918 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of James and Alta (Butler) Russell. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren,...
Gerald A. Fisk Sr.
Jan 30, 2020
Gerald A. Fisk Sr. age 75 of Morley, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Gerald was born July 2, 1944 in Rockford, MI the son of George and Mildred (Sluiter) Fisk. He was a dairy farmer and hard worker all of his life. He loved to go fishing. Surviving are his children, Robin Seif...
Ricky Gene Misner
Jan 26, 2020
Ricky G. Misner age 60 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home. Rick was born August 15, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Arloe and Marion (Haisma) Misner. He was a truck driver and learned his driving and diesel mechanic skills at his family business, A&M and Sons Trucking. He enjoyed their annual pig...
Christopher R. Balczak
Jan 23, 2020
Christopher R. Balczak age 50 of Sidney, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home. Chris was born June 12, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Marilyn (Paulson) Balczak. He loved his family and lived life with a free spirit and a big heart. Chris would always brighten your day with the humor he carried with...
Diane D. Cartwright
Jan 17, 2020
Diane D. Cartwright age 61 of Cedar Springs died Friday, January 17, 2020 at her home. Diane was born August 17, 1958 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Charles and Tyree (Hall) Shelmon. Her passion was her grandchildren and she loved watching them play their sports. She was the neighborhood mother when the kids were growing up. Surviving are her...
Gary S. Churchard
Jan 17, 2020
Gary S. Churchard, age 61 of Cedar Springs passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home. Gary was born in Grand Rapids, MI on May 25, 1958 the son of Ronald and Sharon (Shotwell) Churchard. He was a graduate of Creston High School. He was a talented jeweler and artist. Gary loved his family deeply and was the most...
