Beckie Sue Washington
Jun 16, 2019
Beckie Sue Washington age 61 of Rockford, MI died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at her home. Beckie was born December 29, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Gordon and Kathryn (McCormick) Flanagan. She was a hard worker all of her life. She had worked at Dykema Excavating and the Kent County Road Commission before her present job at...
Evelyn G. Jausly
Jun 11, 2019
Evelyn Jausly age 96 went to her eternal home to meet Jesus, her Lord and Savior face to face on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Born in Winner, SD her family moved to Chicago when she was 10 years old. She is now reunited with James, her devoted husband of more than 70 years. She was the love of his life....
Mary P. (Post) Smith
Jun 11, 2019
Mary P. (Post) Smith age 68 of Big Rapids, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mary was born September 1, 1950 in Grand Rapids MI, the daughter of Hugh and Doris (Ruppert) Grannis. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1968 where she excelled in her classes, band and basketball. She then attended Central...
Floyd A Waite
Jun 8, 2019
Floyd A. Waite age 88 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimers and Dementia on the evening of Saturday, June 8, 2019 and has gained his eternal life in Heaven. Floyd loved deer hunting, bowling, gardening, camping, tractors and horse pulls. He enjoyed family time and was very...
Stanley C. Kukla
Jun 5, 2019
Stanley C. Kukla age 56 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home. Stan was born June 13, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Stanley and Cornelia (Dancha) Kukla. He was a manager at Great Day Foods in Cedar Springs, loved Johnny Cash and Stroh’s. He had Parkinson’s Disease for many years. Surviving are his...
Lois M. Larson
Jun 3, 2019
Lois M. Larson age 94 of Cedar Springs died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Lois was born March 20, 1925 in Chippewa County, MI the daughter of Peter and Vera (Wilcox) Holton. She was a member of the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church and served funeral lunches there. While at Metron she was the embodiment of...
Thomas T. Beach
Jun 3, 2019
Thomas Trott Beach age 83 of Ann Arbor, MI formerly of Cedar Springs died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Heartland Health Care Center in Ann Arbor. Tom was born July 5, 1935 in Cedar Springs the son of Curtiss and Mae (Trott) Beach. He served in the United States Army and was a ramp agent for United Airlines for many...
Paula Jeanne Rau
May 28, 2019
Paula Jeanne Rau age 73 of Sand Lake passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Jeanne was born October 27, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Howard and Bessie (Burg) Russell. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School and the Grand Rapids Beauty College. She was a member of South Ensley United Methodist Church. A retired school bus driver,...
Janet L. Stanton
May 24, 2019
Janet L. Stanton age 68 of Cedar Springs, passed away, Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home. Janet was born February 18, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Grayce (Smith) Stanton Sr. Janet enjoyed gardening, her flowers, was a great cook, and always there to help others. She had a gracious heart. She had a great...
Raymond J. Shellito Ii
May 21, 2019
Raymond J. Shellito II age 51 passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Metron of Greenville. Ray was born May 11, 1968 in Lansing, MI the son of Raymond and Darlene (Harmon) Shellito. Surviving are his significant other, Wanda Morales; children, Raymond III, Grissell Shellito; brother, Andrew (Bonnie) Shellito; sisters, Cindy Aldrich, Nancy (Tim) VanBlaricum, Angela Palinkas; many nieces and...
Gary R. Stewart
May 17, 2019
Gary R. Stewart age 78 of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 17, 2019. Gary was born June 20, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Ralph and Pearl (Smith) Stewart. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Western Michigan University. Gary served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was...
Josiah David Aniszko
May 14, 2019
Josiah David Aniszko, son of Aaron and Mary (Odren) Aniszko went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Also surviving are grandparents, Richard (Danielle) Aniszko, Kent (Peggy) Odren; great grandparents, Mary Aniszko, Bryan (Andrea) Jorgensen, Karen (Mike) Micele; aunts and uncle, Julie (Matthew) Whitehead, Anna Odren, Zachery Aniszko; four cousins. A...
Richard C. Mockerman
May 8, 2019
Richard C. Mockerman age 64 of Morley passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 surrounded by his wife and many family and friends. Rick is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Bella Mockerman, Bridgett (Jimmy) Holmes, Rob Mockerman, Rick (Amy) Mockerman, Amanda Hunt; stepchildren, Melissa Stout (Pat Keating), Alex Phipps; mother, Bernadine Poling; siblings, Teckla (Mike) Lane,...
Denise L. Fisk
May 8, 2019
Denise L. Fisk age 59 of Trufant, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her home. Denise was born August 24, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ross and Laura “Kathy” (Hamilton) Fisk. She has been paramedic for Montcalm County EMS and a paramedic instructor. She enjoyed sports, her dogs and rock collecting. She loved the outdoors, wildlife and...
Kurt A. Probst
May 6, 2019
Kurt A. Probst age 57 of Newaygo, died Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home. Kurt was born February 20, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Arthur and Carolyn (Brooks) Probst. Kurt was a friend to everyone, hard working, very loyal, giving and honest. Surviving are his wife, Helen; step son, Thomas VanderHyde; step grandchildren, Tianna, Franklin, and...
Martha I. Parker
May 3, 2019
Martha I. Parker age 98 of Sand Lake, died Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Parker was born March 24, 1921 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Albert and Grace (Stewart) Becker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and painting. In years past she picked a half acre raspberry patch and sold eggs in town. She was an avid...
Sharon M. Armato
May 1, 2019
Sharon M. Armato age 60 of Coral, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Grand Rapids. Sharon was born August 31, 1958 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Melvin and Evelyn (Richmond) Evans. She was a very generous person, she loved her family and cared greatly for them. Surviving are her children, Heather (Andrew) Odren, Adam Brown-Armato, Dylan Armato; grandchildren,...
Gail L. Morris
Apr 29, 2019
Gail L. Morris age 74 passed away, Monday, April 29, 2019 at The Brook in Cedar Springs. Gail was born December 30, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Otto and Hazel (Rollins) Bellows. She enjoyed going to the casinos, activities on Todd Lake, and spoiling her grandkids. Surviving are her children, Michael (Kimberly) Morris, Steven (Stephanie) Morris, Jennifer...
Margaret I. Walenga
Apr 28, 2019
Margaret I. Walenga age 92 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, April 28, 2019. Mrs. Walenga was born August 12, 1926 in Detroit, MI the daughter of August and Mary (Johnson) Johnson. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles, the Ladies Guild and an avid golfer and bowler. She also enjoyed country painting and drove a school bus for...
Edwin B. Heiss
Apr 25, 2019
Edwin B. Heiss age 80 of Cedar Springs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Ed was born August 28, 1938 in Sparta, MI the son of Otto and Ellen (Olli) Heiss. He graduated from Sand Lake High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He loved homemade chili, potato salad, pies, baked...
