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

Gloria J. Chupp

Gloria J. Chupp

Apr 23, 2019

Gloria J. Chupp age 55 of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Gloria was born January 10, 1964 in Hollywood, CA the daughter of Donald and Lois (Cook) Stanton. She enjoyed traveling, the National Parks, Disney and wildlife. She loved the Lord and was a charter member of Rockford Springs Community Church....

Alan "Skip" A. York

Alan "Skip" A. York

Apr 20, 2019

Allen “Skip” York age 80 of Howard City died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at home with his family. Skip was born December 10, 1938 in Lennon, MI, the son of Otto and Emma (Chipman) York. He was a truck driver for most of his life. He is survived by a special friend and caregiver, Jerry Kennedy; children, Michael York, Karen...

Frederick L Koetsier

Frederick L Koetsier

Apr 13, 2019

Frederick L. Koetsier age 78 of Cedar Springs went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was born September 29, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Frederick and Eleanor (Erhardt) Koetsier. Fred was a loving man who was dedicated to the Lord. His love of life shined through everything he did; from...

Loretta E. Elliott

Loretta E. Elliott

Apr 12, 2019

Loretta E. Elliott age 86 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, April 12, 2019 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Elliott was born November 6, 1932 in Mesick, MI the daughter of Winfred and Anna (Wirtz) Jewett. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Newaygo. Surviving are her children, Robert “Bob” (Jack) Elliott, Kathy Woudwyk, Diane Elliott, Bruce (Connie) Elliott; 10...

Elaine J. Smith

Elaine J. Smith

Apr 8, 2019

Elaine J. Smith age 81 of Sand Lake, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at her home. Elaine was born June 12, 1937 in Alma, MI the daughter of Phillip and Marian (Jennings) Ayris. She worked in Human Resources and retired from General Motors. She loved to walk, was very outgoing, cared about others and was always willing to help. Surviving...

Robert E. Waller

Robert E. Waller

Apr 8, 2019

Robert E. Waller age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home. Bob was born January 22, 1934 in Greenville, MI the son of George and Dorothy (McGee) Waller. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War for 3 years. He was a fifty year member of the Millwright, Carpenters & Joiners Union. He...

Isabelle W. Brace

Isabelle W. Brace

Apr 8, 2019

Mrs. Isabelle W. Brace (nee Smith), of Cedar Springs, MI passed into the presence of her Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Isabelle was born on February 27, 1930 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and lived, volunteered and worshiped in Cedar Springs for 73 years.  She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Elsie...

Tracy L. (Heiss) Hawley

Tracy L. (Heiss) Hawley

Apr 5, 2019

Tracy Lee (Heiss) Hawley age 73 of Greenville, formerly of Sand Lake died Friday, April 5, 2019 at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center in Greenville surrounded by her family. Tracy was born June 30, 1945 in Grand Rapids to Ray and Esther (Parker) Heiss. She had a lot of friends from her time working at different restaurants in the...

Helen M. Nielsen

Helen M. Nielsen

Apr 3, 2019

Helen M. Nielsen age 94 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at The Brook in Cedar Springs. Mrs. Nielsen was born March 31, 1925 in Casnovia, MI the daughter of Glen and Blanche (Essex) Harper. She was a loving mother, grandma and a wonderful great grandma. Surviving are her husband, Walter; daughter, Karole (Russell) DeBoer; grandsons, Kristapher DeBoer,...

George Hesley

George Hesley

Apr 1, 2019

On Monday afternoon, April 1st, 2019, having been under the competent care of Hospice for over a year, and with that peace of God which passeth all understanding, the aged George Hesley passed from temporal to eternal life in the company of his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Beatrice Joy.  He was preceded in death by two daughters, Dixie McCain...

Betty Kay Meno

Betty Kay Meno

Mar 29, 2019

Betty Kay Meno age 75 of Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 29, 2019. Betty was born August 21, 1943 in Mecosta, MI the daughter of S. Carl and Violet (Gemzer) Bushre. She married Don Meno on July 11, 1964. She was a homemaker and did daycare in her home for almost 30...

Cecleigh Faithoak Schultze-Verberg

Cecleigh Faithoak Schultze-Verberg

Mar 28, 2019

Cecleigh FaithOak Schultze-VerBerg, lovely daughter of Brandon and Megan went to be with YaHuSHuWaH on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at home. Surviving with her parents are brothers and sisters, Ryeleigh Acacia, Mason Cedar, Haileigh Olive, Ashleigh Myrtle, Lezleigh Fir, Creed Cypress, Truleigh Pine, Cirinnity Amillianna (nickname: Ameleigh Juniper). You will always be loved, missed and cherished. YaHuWaH gives and YaHuWah...

Carloss W. Caruthers

Carloss W. Caruthers

Mar 27, 2019

Carloss W. Caruthers age 33 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Carloss was born March 18, 1986 in Tacoma, WA the son of Dale and Tracy (Caruthers) Tanhueco. He is survived by his wife, Amanda; children, Mikayla, Carloss, Kiandre, Trevor, Carshawn and Trenten Caruthers; stepchildren, Kaleb and Mackenzie; mother, Tracy (Harry Mulligan) Caruthers; grandmother, Phyllis Dodds; brother, Billy...

John W. Blanchard

John W. Blanchard

Mar 27, 2019

John W. Blanchard Jr. 65 of Cedar Springs passed away Wednesday March 27, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs. John was born July 20, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Dorothy (Streeter) Blanchard. John was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert. He is survived by his brothers, Ron (Joy) Blanchard, Jeff Blanchard,...

Roger Demeester

Roger Demeester

Mar 19, 2019

Roger De Meester was born to Joseph and Wilma (DeVos) De Meester on January 5, 1945 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He passed away March 19, 2019. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Thomas De Meester; his mother and father-in-law, Ted and Shirley (Boezwinkle) Retan and brother-in-law, Ted Retan. He leaves his wife, Marcia (Retan) De Meester...

Daniel P. Hall

Daniel P. Hall

Mar 18, 2019

Daniel Paul Hall age 39 died Monday, March 18, 2019. Dan was born December 27, 1979 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Michael and Lois (Smith) Hall. He enjoyed fixing anything. He helped out his family and was always there for them. Surviving are his wife, Casey; children, Briona Taylor, Haleigh Donihue, Brandon Taylor, Dylan Donihue; father, Michael Hall;...

Nancy Jean (Cooper) Samsel

Nancy Jean (Cooper) Samsel

Mar 15, 2019

Nancy Jean (Cooper) Samsel passed away from COPD on Friday, March 15, 2019 at age 63. She fought hard for more than a year, until it was too much for her to go on. Nancy loved to make people happy by cooking and baking for them. She organized many benefits for people in need and would literally give her last...

Anthony "Tony" Patin

Anthony "Tony" Patin

Mar 15, 2019

Mr. Anthony (Tony) Patin, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Sand Lake, MI on the family farm. Tony was the youngest of 10 children. Tony met his wife Patricia at a Catholic Young Adult Group. After a courtship, and Tony's time in...

Evelyn I. Campbell

Evelyn I. Campbell

Mar 7, 2019

Evelyn I. Campbell age 90 of Pierson, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. Mrs. Campbell was born August 2, 1928 in Hastings, MI the daughter of John and Ida (Cheeseman) Norton. Surviving are her children, Sheila Ostrander; Judith (Larry) Strunk, Steven (Lynne) Campbell; daughter-in-law, Dawn DeVreugd; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Violet Birman. She was...

Alice A. Rogers

Alice A. Rogers

Mar 7, 2019

Alice A. Rogers age 69 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Alice was born September 8, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Josephine and Tony Golembiewski. She loved the outdoors, her flower garden, yard sales and her chihuahuas. She was a wonderful mother. Surviving are her children Donna (Mark) Pelton, Michael...

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