Joann J. Johnson
Jul 12, 2018
JoAnn J. Johnson age 73 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. JoAnn was born June 29, 1945 in Wexford County, MI the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Rosenberry) Cass. She loved her church, The Springs Church in Cedar Springs where she was an active member. She enjoyed her grandkids and great grandkids and...
Marcia Jeanne Barresi
Jul 9, 2018
Marcia J. Barresi age 61 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Marcia left her work behind and went to her rest. Marcia was a dear Sister, Aunt and a friend of every animal that passed through her yard. Marcia was a master craftsperson in several mediums. Her eye for balance of form and...
Owen M. Miswick
Jul 6, 2018
Owen M. Miswick age 12 of Hudsonville, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Owen was born August 16, 2005 in South Bend, IN. He had overcome many health obstacles in his life and lived with a Christ like mentality. He had an infectious smile and laugh and showed unconditional...
Gary Lee Ritter
Jul 1, 2018
Gary Lee Ritter age 57 passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born in Big Rapids on October 30, 1960 to Alan and Clara (Ten Eyck) Ritter. Gary was very mechanical, he could fix and build anything. He always put his heart and soul into his family, work and community. Gary literally gave...
Cherie D. Edwards
Jun 28, 2018
Cherie D. Edwards, 54 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her home in the care of her family. Cherie was born February 19, 1964 in Marlette, MI the daughter of William and Muriel (Hergenreder) Beltz. She graduated from Oxford High School and was the center on the girl’s basketball team. She graduated from GVSU with an associate...
Evelyn J. Maxson
Jun 9, 2018
Evelyn J. Maxson 88 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Evelyn was born January 23, 1930 in Evanston, IL the daughter of Ellsworth and Florence (Lee) Norton. She was a longtime Cedar Springs resident and had worked at several area restaurants including the A&W Drive-In and baking pies for many years at Kelly’s....
Michael A. Armato
Jun 9, 2018
Michael A. Armato 59 of Coral died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mike was born May 3, 1959 the son of Dr. Andrew and Patricia (Schnepp) Armato. He was a master journeyman electrician and had opened Armato Electric in 2007. He had a very outgoing personality, was very generous and would do anything for anybody....
John Howard Simmons
Jun 7, 2018
John Howard Simmons 80 of Belmont, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home. “What a revoltin’ development this is!” John’s mantra throughout the progression of an insidious bladder cancer that took his life. John, the son of John H W and Lillian T (Pierson) Simmons, was born in Grand Rapids. He grew up on the family farm near Cedar...
Barbara J. Grutter
Jun 6, 2018
Barbara J. Grutter 58 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home. Barb was born May 20, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Cyril “Gene” and JoAnn (Overley) Adams. She enjoyed quilting and quilt designing and was a member of the West Michigan Quilter’s Guild and the Cedar Springs Friends of the Library. Surviving are...
Elijah Luis Valdez
May 30, 2018
Elijah Luis Valdez, loving infant son of Aubrie Anderson and Juan Luis Valdez Jr passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Also surviving are grandparents, Dave & Mandi Snow, Juan & Margarita Valdez, Mayra & David Vazquez; several aunts, uncles and great grandparents. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 5 at...
Shirley C. Boehm
May 27, 2018
Shirley C. Boehm age 83 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Heather Hills, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Boehm was born September 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of George and Alice (DeLodge) Smith. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Winston; children, Gene (Gayle) Boehm, Debbie (Allan) Lehman, Joe (Jill) Boehm, Sally (Chuck) Haynes, Gil (Denise)...
Janet I. (Wainright) Hunt
May 27, 2018
Janet I. (Wainright) Hunt 77 of Stanwood died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her home. Janet was born November 8, 1940 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Murville “Charlie” and Shirley (Empie) Misner. Surviving are her husband, Mark; children, Philip (Gloria) Wainright, Ilene (Kevin) Shell, Beverly Richards, Steven (Julie) Wainright; 9 grandsons; 9 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly...
Toni R. (Felix) Barnhill
May 16, 2018
Toni R. (Felix) Barnhill age 59 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her home. She was born November 15, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Earle and Della (Kloostra) Felix. She was a very loving wife and sister. Toni enjoyed playing games and knitting. She is survived by her husband, Larry Martin Barnhill; children,...
Lynn H. Savage
Apr 30, 2018
Lynn H. “Cy” Savage age 81 of Coral, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 30, 2018 at his son’s home in Eugene, Oregon. Mr. Savage was born September 23, 1936 in Antwerp, Ohio the son of Wendell Savage and Nellie Billman. He graduated from Antwerp High School and Bluffton College and was a coach...
Dorothy A. Helsel
Apr 28, 2018
Dorothy A. Helsel age 87 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Ann’s Home, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Helsel was born August 26, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Stanley and Francis (Blasczyzk) Jaskiewicz. She retired from General Motors Alpine Avenue plant. Dorothy loved and adored her grandchildren, enjoyed traveling, and spending time with close friends...
Beverly (Reyburn) Feasel
Apr 27, 2018
Beverly Gould (Reyburn) Feasel age 89 of Greenville, passed into the presence of God in Heaven Friday, April 27, 2018. She was born to Clarence and Helen Doane of Belmont on April 5, 1929. She married G. DeVerl Reyburn on Thanksgiving Day, 1947. Surviving are her children, Dale (Rhonda) Reyburn formerly of Greenville, now of Cedar Springs, Kris (Teri) Reyburn...
June (Klooster) Heeringa
Apr 27, 2018
June J. (Klooster) Heeringa age 93 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at her granddaughter’s home in Newaygo. Mrs. Herringa was born September 10, 1924 in Fremont, MI the daughter of Benjamin and Hattie (Luchies) Timmer. She grew up in Fremont and was a charter member of Pioneer Christian Reformed Church, Cedar Springs. She enjoyed traveling. Surviving...
Judith E. Pagel
Apr 26, 2018
Judith E. Pagel age 75 passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Judith was born November 5, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Donald and Helen (Karasinski) Pagel. Surviving are her brother, Vern (Lynda) Pagel; niece, Kristie; nephew, Keith. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place and there...
Larry K. Wieda Sr
Apr 26, 2018
Larry K. Wieda Sr, age 80 of Ensley Township, Howard City died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at his son’s home. Larry was born September 14, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Douglas and Gladys (Crandle) Wieda. He worked for American Seating Company and retired after 44 years of service. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed car shows...
James H. Detmer
Apr 25, 2018
James H. Detmer age 88 of Pierson passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born March 8, 1930 in Cannon Twp., MI the son of Leonard and Isabelle (Helsel) Detmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War from 1947-1956. He enjoyed rock tumbling, making...
