Donald Eugene Russell
Aug 2, 2019
Donald Eugene Russell age 93 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Donald was born June 11, 1926 in St. Louis, MI the son of V. Ray and Chloey (Craner) Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters. Surviving are nieces and nephews and family friends....
Vionna Nance
Aug 2, 2019
Vionna Nance age 73 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home in Sparta. Vionna was born September 6, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI. She had been lovingly cared for by Hope Network for many years. She will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs in a private ceremony. Pastor Daryl Miller officiating. Arrangements by...
Ellen A. Heiss
Aug 1, 2019
Ellen Anna Catherine Heiss age 98 of Sand Lake, passed away peacefully at her family farm on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born July 31, 1921 in Grand Marais, MI the daughter of Matt and Ida (Koski) Olli. She married Otto Heiss on June 28, 1937. Together they settled and raised six wonderful children on their farm in Sand...
Grant D. Shattuck
Jul 27, 2019
Grant Duane Shattuck, age 89, of Cedar Springs, MI, quietly departed this life on Saturday, July 27, 2019, passing peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm. on Saturday, August 3, 2019, in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Shelbyville, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Lester T. Knapp
Jul 22, 2019
Lester T. Knapp age 73 of Morley, MI died Monday, July 22, 2019 at his homewith his family and close neighbors by his side. He was born November 12, 1945 to Harry and Laverda (Whitcomb) Knapp on November 12, 1945 in Cleveland, OH. Surviving are his daughter, Amanda Knapp; grandchildren, Allyson Thuriot and Ian Jones; great grandson, Ayson Alan Lester...
Timothy A. Smith
Jul 21, 2019
Timothy Alan Smith age 49 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his sister’s home. Tim was born February 13, 1970 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a flooring installer who enjoyed fishing, drinking Bud Light and smoking mad weed with his friends. Surviving are his children, Matthew (Shari) Smith and Scott (Tashia) Loper; grandchildren, Terry, Illianna, Weston,...
James F. Nielsen
Jul 20, 2019
James F. Nielsen age 76 of Howard City, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his home. Jim was born February 8, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Clio (Clark) Nielsen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, morel mushrooms, riding his motorcycle and his dogs. He loved picking on people and being a...
Woodrow L. Schultz
Jul 20, 2019
Woodrow Lee Schultz age 85 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Oaks of Cascade in Grand Rapids. Woody was born June 11, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Woodrow M. and Dorothy (Haag) Schultz. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Phyllis (Ottenjan) Schultz; son, Thomas (MaryAnne) Schultz; daughter, Brenda (Osbe)...
Harriet A. Wahoski
Jul 19, 2019
Harriet A. Wahoski age 76, formerly of Howard City, died Friday, July 19, 2019 in Orchard Lake, MI. Harriet was born April 20, 1943 in Detroit, MI the daughter of George and Marie (Sharron) Moisides. She loved cheering for the Detroit Tigers, riding motorcycles, bowling, dancing, Zumba, teaching catechism and Vacation Bible School. She was adventurous and loved to travel....
Douglas S. Boerman
Jul 16, 2019
Douglas S. Boerman age 59 of Howard City died July 16, 2019 at Mercy Health-St. Mary’s Hospital. Doug was born July 16, 1960 in Zeeland, MI the son of Wayne and Beverly (Berkompas) Boerman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, golf, anything outdoors and fixing anything. He is survived by Susie Plakmeyer; father, Wayne (Delores) Boerman; children, Jeremy (Alissa) Boerman, Lacey...
Mark D. Purcey
Jul 16, 2019
Mark D. Purcey age 65 of Reed City, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Mark was born August 28, 1953 in Fremont, MI the son of Clair and Verna (Caldwell) Purcey. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and graduated from Ferris State University as a Respiratory Therapist. Mark always had...
Gina Raye Gannon
Jul 13, 2019
Gina R. Gannon age 35 of Ada, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Gina was born July 19, 1983 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Marvin and Paula (Scott) Gannon. She was a wonderful daughter who endured through life with many health issues. Surviving are her daughter, Hannah; parents, Marvin Gannon...
Shirley J. Hayden
Jul 7, 2019
Shirley J. Hayden age 88 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs. She was born April 9, 1931 in East Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of August and Hellen (Ladner) Veenstra. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Marlene A. Mckenney
Jul 5, 2019
Marlene A. McKenney age 68 of Pierson, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Marlene was born January 29, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Erna (Dotzler) Weber. She retired from Chase Bank after 36 years of service in 2006. She loved cats, red glass and roosters. She and her...
Terry A. Rizzon
Jul 1, 2019
Terry A. Rizzon age 68 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Terry was born May 14, 1951 the son of the late Anthony and Florence (Swarthout) Rizzon. He was a member of the Michigan National Guard for 20 years serving in Desert Storm. He enjoyed restoring military trucks. Surviving are his wife, Donna;...
Matthew R. Kinzinger
Jun 30, 2019
Matthew R. Kinzinger age 50 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, June 29, 2019 from a drowning accident on his beloved Beaver Island. Matthew was born January 28, 1969 in Ypsilanti, MI the son of Anthony and Janet (Riggs) Kinzinger. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a boiler engineer at Veolia Power Plant in Grand Rapids. He loved his...
Rose Marie Cox
Jun 30, 2019
Rose Marie Cox was born on October 2, 1924, to Francis and Carrie (Rager) Rogers in Big Rapids, MI. She passed away quietly, surrounded by family, on June 30, 2019 at the age of 94. She grew up in Howard City with her brothers and sisters. In 1944, she married Orville Tompkins and had two children. Rose worked as a...
Edwin L. Mcintyre
Jun 24, 2019
Edwin L. McIntyre age 77 of Cedar Springs died Monday, June 24, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Edwin was born March 15, 1942 in Cedar Springs, the son of George and Beulah (Hunter) McIntyre. He worked his entire 44 year career at Meijer. Ed was an avid hunter, enjoying many hunting trips with his brothers and friends. What he...
Celestia Willow Mcbrian
Jun 22, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that Joni (Henshaw) and Jonathan McBrian announce the death of their beloved daughter Celestia Willow McBrian on June 22, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Her two big sisters Ophelia and Lillyanna and big brother Cale were eagerly awaiting her arrival as were her grandmothers Carol Henshaw and Ruth McBrian. She is in the arms...
Douglas R. Glerum
Jun 19, 2019
Douglas R. Glerum age 56 of Cedar Springs went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his home with his family after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 31, 1963 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Roger and Sandra (Kastelin) Glerum. Doug graduated from Cedar Springs High School...
