Obituaries

Feb 19, 2025

Christopher James "Chris" Kubiak, 47, beloved son of James and Phyllis Kubiak and life partner of Angela Bernardi, passed away on February 19th, 2025, at Stanford Hospital near his home in Menlo Park, California.

Born on December 12, 1977, in Midland, Michigan, Chris grew up with a passion for learning and athletics. He attended Midland High School,...

Feb 18, 2025

David Lee Viau age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home. He was born October 10, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of David and Dorothy (Mansel) Viau. He had worked for Klingman Furniture and was enjoying retirement with his wife Cheryl until her passing in August, 2024. David enjoyed nature, playing chess...

Feb 18, 2025

Carollee Grace Gunnell (Crane), age 94, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. She was born in 1931 to Mose S. Crane and Grace M. Hurley in Highland Park, Michigan, later moving to a ‘then’ rural farm in Cedar Springs, Michigan in 1942. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1948, later attending Michigan...

Feb 15, 2025

Rodney Walter Rowan age 55 of Rockford died Saturday, February 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Rodney was born February 19, 1969 in Grand Rapids, the son of Walter and Maureen (Johnson) Rowan. He was a graduate of Northview High School. As a dedicated steel worker, Rodney took pride in his accomplishments, particularly the staircases and stairwells he...

Feb 14, 2025

David A Earl passed away at age 82 in Vero Beach, Florida on Friday, February 14th, 2025.

He was born on February 26th, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to Donald A and Virginia Mae (Noteware) Earl. He graduated from Pershing High School in 1960. After serving his country in the United States Army, he married Irene McMahon on...

Feb 13, 2025

Jason Paul Reed age 48 of Sparta died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus.  He was born December 23, 1976 in Grand Rapids, MI. Jason loved the Lord and serving in Youth Ministry and was presently the Pastor at the Church of the Full Gospel in Sand Lake. He was a good cook, enjoyed camping and...

Feb 10, 2025

Jereme J. Houghton age 51 of Coral, died Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home. He was born September 8, 1973 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lloyd and Mazel (Bryant) Houghton. Jereme had a special love for his dogs, Brutus and Roscoe. Surviving are his children, Christine (Steven) Daly, Brandon Houghton, Cody Houghton; grandchildren, Camden, Natalee, Weston,...

Feb 10, 2025

Mickey “Richard” Marquardt, born in McCook, Nebraska on January 30, 1948, went to be with his Lord February 10, 2025. Richard graduated Silver State High School in 1967 and lived with his parents in Nebraska, Minnesota, and Ohio, before settling in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he lived for nearly 40 years.

A devoted member of Calvary Baptist...

Jan 30, 2025

Renee Joy Alexander-Russo, age 70, devoted wife to her husband and loving mother, transitioned to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025. Born on December 19, 1954, in Grand Rapids, MI, she was surrounded by the warmth of a large family, with five siblings and many aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her loving husband,...

Jan 29, 2025

Burdette “Bud” Gambee age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born January 19, 1938 in Crystal, MI, the son of Burdette and Margie (Bogart) Gambee. Bud worked for Wolverine World Wide at the Rockford Tannery where he served as the Wet End Superintendent for that facility. He saw the...

Jan 26, 2025

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Gail Maureen Armstrong, age 69 of Sand Lake MI, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Born July 21, 1955 to Mac and Marjorie (Bird) Bailey and raised in Cedar Springs, she loved her hometown. She could name the people and their acts of kindness from every...

Jan 25, 2025

Brook M. Pratt age 43, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born November 2, 1981 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Craig and Ann (Anderson) Pratt. Brook loved nature, animals and had a green thumb. She enjoyed her time working at a greenhouse where she could put her green thumb to good use. Brook could find the...

Jan 25, 2025

Louis J. Nice age 46 of Allendale, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home with loved ones near. Louis, known by many as L.J. or Louie and to close family as Joe, was born August 20, 1978 to loving parents Louis and Beverly (Ruschkewicz) Nice in Manistee, MI.

Lou is survived by his wife of 10...

Jan 23, 2025

Michael Wayne Cole passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, January 23rd.  Mike was the second child of Frank and Fran Cole and lived in the Cedar Springs area most of his life. He was an animal lover and was well known for always having a dog by his side. He spent many years working with his Father in...

Jan 12, 2025

Mary Leone Trudell 91, of Cedar Springs, MI, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Grand Rapids, MI. She was the youngest daughter of Douwe and Cornelia (Honton) Vander Werff. Mary attended St. Joseph Grade School on Rumsey Street and graduated from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids. She began her career as a secretary at Oliver...

Jan 11, 2025

Geneanne M. Wasel age 76 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Courtland Northview. She was born October 11, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Cleve and Yvonne (Bachelder) Fisher. She is a graduate from Union High School. She is survived by her children, Nicole (Eric) Sluss, Christopher Wasel; granddaughters, Caitlin, Destiny; sister, Cheryl Rowland; nieces and...

Jan 7, 2025

Paul E. Harris age 90, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at The Brook of Cedar Springs surrounded by his family. He was born August 14, 1934 in Benzonia Township, the son of George and Ida (Andrews) Harris.

Paul worked at Wolverine Brass Works for several years as a production engineer and then owner of Die Sand Manufacturing...

Jan 1, 2025

Katherine E. Hoxsie age 90 of Cedar Springs died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Coral, MI the daughter of John and Bessie (Thompson) Miles. She was a fabulous cook and homemaker for her family. She enjoyed cooking and gardening with her husband Reuben. They traveled around...

Jan 1, 2025

Patience L. Williams age 81 of Cedar Springs, died January 1, 2025 in Wyoming surrounded by family. She was born January 13, 1943 in Holton Township, the daughter of Carl and Patience (Van Etton) De Long. Patience had a passion for embroidery, sewing, and other crafts. In her youth she enjoyed snowmobiling on Michigan trails. Most of all, Patience...

Dec 31, 2024

David Sidney Loveless, age 74 of Rockford, Michigan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home. He was born June 23, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ralph and Marjorie (Ogletree) Loveless. Dave was grateful for God’s forgiveness and trusted Him with his life. He enjoyed traveling and had...