Martha I. Parker
May 3, 2019
Martha I. Parker age 98 of Sand Lake, died Friday, May 3, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Parker was born March 24, 1921 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Albert and Grace (Stewart) Becker. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and painting. In years past she picked a half acre raspberry patch and sold eggs in town. She was an avid...
Sharon M. Armato
May 1, 2019
Sharon M. Armato age 60 of Coral, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Grand Rapids. Sharon was born August 31, 1958 in Saginaw, MI the daughter of Melvin and Evelyn (Richmond) Evans. She was a very generous person, she loved her family and cared greatly for them. Surviving are her children, Heather (Andrew) Odren, Adam Brown-Armato, Dylan Armato; grandchildren,...
Gail L. Morris
Apr 29, 2019
Gail L. Morris age 74 passed away, Monday, April 29, 2019 at The Brook in Cedar Springs. Gail was born December 30, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Otto and Hazel (Rollins) Bellows. She enjoyed going to the casinos, activities on Todd Lake, and spoiling her grandkids. Surviving are her children, Michael (Kimberly) Morris, Steven (Stephanie) Morris, Jennifer...
Margaret I. Walenga
Apr 28, 2019
Margaret I. Walenga age 92 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, April 28, 2019. Mrs. Walenga was born August 12, 1926 in Detroit, MI the daughter of August and Mary (Johnson) Johnson. She was a member of Mary Queen of Apostles, the Ladies Guild and an avid golfer and bowler. She also enjoyed country painting and drove a school bus for...
Edwin B. Heiss
Apr 25, 2019
Edwin B. Heiss age 80 of Cedar Springs, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Ed was born August 28, 1938 in Sparta, MI the son of Otto and Ellen (Olli) Heiss. He graduated from Sand Lake High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He loved homemade chili, potato salad, pies, baked...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
