Thomas F. Zerfas
Sep 5, 2019
Thomas F. Zerfas age 73 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home. Tom was born March 7, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Reynold and Bernice (Saller) Zerfas. He was an avid outdoorsman and a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed attending his grandkids’ events. Surviving are his wife, Sharon, whom he married on...
Ronnie C. Stout
Sep 3, 2019
Ronnie C. Stout age 76 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Spectrum Health – United Memorial Rehab in Greenville. Ronnie was born March 6, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI to Lewis and Lorraine (Jones) Stout. Ron was a longtime member of the Sparta Hunting & Fishing Club and Flat River Conservation Club. He was an avid trapshooter,...
Norma E. Mabie
Sep 1, 2019
Norma E. Mabie age 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home with her family in attendance. She was born March 18, 1939 in Whitehall, MI the daughter of Norman and Marguerite (Tysman) Westphal. She worked for Keeler Brass for 34 years and loved to knit and crochet. Surviving are her children, Roy Walter (Kathy)...
Chad A. Rowland
Aug 29, 2019
Chad A. Rowland 32 of Cedar Springs passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. Chad was born September 2, 1986 in Grand Rapids, MI. Chad will be remembered for his love for his family and his dogs. He enjoyed working and helping his Dad at the store. He loved watching movies and making daily phone calls to check on family. Chad...
Doyle T. Mckenney
Aug 28, 2019
Doyle T. McKenney age 80 of Pierson, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home. Doyle was born October 29, 1938 in Wyoming, MI the son of Percy and Mary (Schneider) McKenney. He worked as a baker for Delight Bakery. He and his wife, Marlene were very involved in Christ the King Catholic Church, Howard City. Doyle had a delightful...
Joyce B. Calhoun
Aug 19, 2019
Joyce Barbara Calhoun age 79 of Gowen, MI died Monday, August 19, 2019 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. Joyce was born November 15, 1939 in Cass City, MI the daughter of Frank and Betty (Salisbury) Puskas. Joyce was a great cook making everything from scratch, a great crafter, sewer and enjoyed yard work and flower gardening. Surviving are her...
Calvin L. Smith
Aug 17, 2019
Calvin L. Smith age 81 of Sand Lake died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his daughter’s home. Calvin was born January 11, 1938 in St. Johns, MI, the son of Arvine and Ethyel (Davis) Smith. He loved the outdoors, hunting deer and bear and his cottage in the U.P. He was a hardworking and caring person who would help anyone....
Russell C. Jacobs
Aug 15, 2019
Russell C. Jacobs age 70 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs. He was born September 14, 1948 in Chicago, IL the son of Stanley and Blanche (Fisher) Jacobs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. He has been cremated and there will be no services. Arrangements by...
Steven O. Anderson
Aug 14, 2019
Steven O. Anderson age 66 of Grand Rapids died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born July 5, 1953 in Muskegon, MI the son of Oscar and Shirley (McClurg) Anderson. Steven was in the U.S. Navy. He worked at Emmons Market and Great Day Stores. He is survived by his wife Rachael (Shelley)...
William “Mike” M. Deline
Aug 10, 2019
William Michael “Mike” DeLine age 63 died Saturday August 10, 2019 peacefully at his home. Mike was born March 4, 1956 in Lansing, MI the son of Nelson and Ruth (Kight) DeLine. He graduated from Waverly High School in Lansing and worked at Weller Reman Center. He was a very loving and generous person especially to his family and grandchildren....
Birdie Van Dyke
Aug 6, 2019
Birdie Van Dyke age 95 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her home. Birdie was born August 16, 1923 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of John and Blanch (Williams) Glenn. She worked at Fisher Body Alpine Avenue Plant for 28 years. She was very involved and active in the Pierson Bible Church and enjoyed her...
Reece A. Nice
Aug 3, 2019
Reece A. Nice age 18 died Saturday, August 3, 2019. Reece was born February 5, 2001 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Louis and Teresa (Wilkowski) Nice. Reece will be lovingly remembered by the many friends, family and loved ones that were blessed to be a part of his life. Not a day will go by that we won’t...
Keith B. Pope Sr.
Aug 3, 2019
Keith B. Pope, Sr. age 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Metro Health Hospital. He was a resident at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans for the last four years and the family thanks them and the staff at Metro Health Hospital for their great care. Keith was born April 27, 1932 in Sparta, MI...
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...
