Carol L. Blain
Oct 8, 2018
Carol L. Blain age 75 of Cedar Springs passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Carol was one of eleven children born in Grand Rapids, MI to Harry and Agatha Knight. She is survived by her loving husband Roy and four children. There will be no service. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs,...
Alonzo "Lonnie" Taylor Anthony Sr.
Oct 8, 2018
Alonzo “Lonnie” Taylor Anthony Sr, age 46 of Sand Lake, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his parents, George H. and Io (Amacher) Anthony of Sand Lake; children, Tina Marie Anthony, Alonzo Taylor Anthony Jr (Emily); grandchildren, Branwyn and Dallan, fiancee, Joyce McCallum; sisters, Laurie (Gerald) Reid, Diana (Glen) Roberts,...
Duane E. Stanley
Oct 2, 2018
Duane “Duey” E. Stanley age 55 of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI. Duane was born December 14, 1962 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Freddie Stanley Sr. and Ruby (Leedy) Stanley. Surviving are his loving wife of 36 years, Karen (Webb) Stanley; children, Dana (Duke) Saboo, Andrew Stanley and girlfriend Sarah Crawford; Kelsey...
Michael J. Maslowski
Sep 30, 2018
Michael J. Maslowski age 64 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his home. Michael was born August 24, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Albert and Patricia (Anderson) Maslowski. He was a hardworking man, jack of all trades and provider for his family. He was very compassionate and kind and a godly and devoted...
Keri Ann Woodard
Sep 28, 2018
Keri Ann Woodard, age 50, daughter of Brenton and Virginia Woodard, bravely won her 8 month battle with head and neck cancer on Friday, September 27, 2018. She faced this challenge with a positivity and attitude that was beyond extraordinary. She never succumbed to negativity and for this reason she won. She was home with family and her most...
Elna O. Johnson
Sep 27, 2018
Elna O. Johnson age 100 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Green Acres of Standale. Mrs. Johnson was born March 21, 1918 in Amsden, MI the daughter of Elmer and Minnie (Bauman) Wilkinson. She enjoyed the outdoors, her garden and working hard on the farm. She loved music and played the dulcimer and harmonica until age 100....
Paul N. Braun Iii
Sep 25, 2018
Paul N. Braun, III age 50 of Pierson died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his home. Paul was born January 5, 1968 in Traverse City, MI the son of Paul and MaryAnn (Levandoski) Braun Jr. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1987-89 and received a medical honorable discharge. He enjoyed music and was an avid fisherman...
Helen M. Hyrns
Sep 23, 2018
Helen M. Hyrns age 89 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, September 23, 2018. Mrs. Hyrns was born May 6, 1929 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Fred and Lola (Baldwin) Adams. Helen loved her family and many friends. She enjoyed dancing, the holidays, travel and adventure, and was very crafty. She was famous for all of her great...
Irena L. Lutz
Sep 22, 2018
Irena L. Lutz age 84 of Sand Lake, slipped quietly into the presence of her savior Jesus Christ early on the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2018. Irena was born October 14, 1933 in Hulbert MI to Edward and Irene (Peacock) Sissell. She graduated from Hulbert High School in 1950 accepting a position as a waitress/hostess in the Del Mar...
James R. Cole Jr.
Sep 22, 2018
James R. “JimBob” Cole Jr. age 54 of Sand Lake, died Saturday September 22, 2018 at his home along with his loving companion, Lisa Bradley and faithful dog, Callie. Jimmy was born December 16, 1963 in Greenville, MI the son of James and Gloria (Ostrander) Cole Sr. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, antiquing, farming, being...
Lisa A. Bradley
Sep 22, 2018
Lisa A. “Gert” Bradley age 58 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home along with her loving companion, James Cole Jr. Lisa was born December 27, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Annette (Mercer) DeVries. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed antiquing, painting and restoring old furniture. She worked at Kaleidoscope...
Mary B. Averill
Sep 21, 2018
Mary B. Averill age 86 of Cedar Springs, crossed over into Heaven on Friday, September 21, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Averill was born one of sixteen children on September 5, 1932 in Grant, MI the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Noppert) Inman. She enjoyed the outdoors and traveling to different states with her husband. She loved her family...
Donald E. Welch
Sep 16, 2018
Donald E. Welch age 90 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Don was born July 8, 1928 in Hastings, MI the son of Harold and Viola (Wickham) Welch. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Don enjoyed mushrooming, motorcycles, farming and heating with wood. He loved...
Joyce E. Homrich
Sep 16, 2018
Joyce E. Homrich age 82 of Howard City, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Spectrum Health – United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Mrs. Homrich was born March 23, 1936 in Glen Arbor, MI the daughter of Calvin and Nellie (Tobin) Brooks. She enjoyed being a foster grandparent at Tri-County and Newaygo Schools and was an avid reader. Surviving are her children,...
Darrell D. Joslin
Sep 15, 2018
Darrell D. Joslin age 52 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Darrell was born April 19, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Elwyn and Goldie (Sicard) Joslin. He was an insurance agent and district sales coordinator for AFLAC. Darrell suffered a traumatic brain injury from an auto accident...
Cindy Marie Mccord
Sep 12, 2018
Cindy Marie McCord age 52 of Trufant passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. Cindy was born June 23, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI. Cindy was a Certified Nurse’s Aid at Metro Hospital. She then became a Waitress and Bartender at Clifford Lake Inn were it closely became her second home. Friends and...
Josephine M Avery
Sep 11, 2018
Josephine M. Avery age 92 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Avery was born October 16, 1925 in Spencer Township, MI the daughter of George and Inga (Jensen) Weinrich. She was very hard working and independent. She had worked at Gibsons, Michigan Chair and Wolverine World Wide. She enjoyed farm living and loved animals...
Patricia L. Waters
Sep 7, 2018
Patricia L. Waters age 62 of Sand Lake passed away Friday, September 07, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Mary’s Hospital. Patti was born January 15, 1956 in Las Vegas to Arden and Vera (Chiverton) Howe. She was a very loving wife and mother. Even as a young child she made friends very easily and she has many who will miss her....
Helen C. Tibbe
Sep 3, 2018
Helen C. Tibbe age 89 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, September 3, 2018 at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Tibbe was born February 21, 1929 in Grant Township, MI the daughter of Andrew and Mary (VanWylen) DeVries. She was a longtime member of Pioneer Christian Reformed Church and was presently a member of the United Methodist Church, Cedar...
Allen L. Morris
Sep 2, 2018
Allen L. Morris age 72 of Sand Lake, met his Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Al was born October 11, 1945 in Wayland, MI the son of C. Neil and Fern (Goodspeed) Morris. He was a carpenter for Meijer for over 30 years and enjoyed helping others with his carpentry skills. Surviving are his children, Scott Morris and Suzanne...
