Russell D. Lee
Feb 20, 2019
Russell D. Lee age 81 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Rockford died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home. Russ was born November 25, 1937 to Lester and Lillian (Cavanaugh) Lee in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a retired OTR truck driver. Surviving are his children, Erin Harper, Maureen Norton and Kevin Lee; grandchildren, Allison Harper and Raymond Lee; sister,...
Edward Kist
Feb 19, 2019
Edward Kist age 85 of Cedar Springs died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday February 19, 2019. He worked for 34 years at Lear Siegler. Ed loved to hunt, fish and camp at Bear Lake with family and friends. He and Gerry loved to go for Sunday drives. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Geraldine; daughters,...
Alaina Haven Rau
Feb 18, 2019
Alaina Haven Rau age 2 passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. Surviving are her father, Steven Rau; brother, Xander; sister, Jolee; grandparents, Shawn Moore, Keith Moore, Christy Rau; great grandparents, Dolores Rau, Robert (Cinda) Raymond, Donald (Junesse) Moore; great great grandmothers, Arlene Sanderson, Ethel McFall; many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Kyrie and...
Kyrie & Cassidy Rodery
Feb 18, 2019
Kyrie Elizabeth Rodery age 8 and Cassidy Marie Rodery age 6 passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. Kyrie was a third grader at Sand Lake Elementary and Cassidy was in first grade at MacNaughton Elementary. Both girls were pure sunshine, smart, funny and had a contagious laugh. Life was negotiable with Kyrie and Cassidy was strong willed and firm. They...
Donald J. Vandenberg
Feb 17, 2019
Donald J. VandenBerg age 86 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans. Don was born September 18, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Dorothy (Reitman) VandenBerg. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1952-54 and retired from Dykema Excavating. Surviving are his wife of 54...
Rev. Thomas F. Dolph
Feb 14, 2019
Rev. Thomas F. Dolph age 85 of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. His faith has now become sight and he sees his Savior face to face. Tom was born September 10, 1933 in White County, IN the son of Robert and Retha (Wines) Dolph. He was a graduate of the Grand Rapids...
Judy (Jerri) E. Lords
Feb 14, 2019
Judy (Jerri) Lords age 80 passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Fountain View Retirement Village, Grant. Mrs. Lords was born February 1, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI. She loved music, dancing, playing the drums and was a drum majorette in high school. She loved the Lord and had a strong faith in God. Surviving are her children, John VanDenBerg,...
Roxanna L. Doane
Feb 14, 2019
Roxanna “Roxie” Doane 68, of Kentwood, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2019 following a two year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Doane and brother, Melvin Doane. She is survived by her mother, Dixie Brown; sisters, Beverly “Cecilia” (Paul) Samiagio, Kim (John) Weber; nephews, John Smith, James...
Corry S. Cookingham, Jr.
Feb 13, 2019
Corry Smith Cookingham, Jr., age 85 of Cedar Springs passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Ada Township, Michigan to Corry and Daphna (James) Cookingham, Sr. Corry was a letter carrier for over 26 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a very...
Amber R. Bailey
Feb 13, 2019
Amber R. Bailey age 77 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. Amber was born February 20, 1941 in Newberry, MI the daughter of Raymond and Olive (Crowley) Williams. She owned Bailey’s Party Store with her husband for five years and worked for the City of Cedar Springs for 18 years as both...
Leah Nadine (Eastman) Almy
Feb 10, 2019
Leah N. (Eastman) Almy age 35 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Leah was born December 18, 1983 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Chris and Debra (DeKlyen) Eastman. She loved garage sales, cooking, music, animals and was undefeated in board games. She was a very giving, thoughtful and kindhearted...
Marcia L. Earhart
Feb 6, 2019
Marcia L. Earhart age 83 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Earhart was born May 29, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of G. Hutson and Lottie (Barber) Page. She retired from Rowe International (AMI) after 40 years of service. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Edward; son, Greg; grandsons, Nick (Katie),...
David Wydock
Feb 2, 2019
David Wydock age 52 of Jenison, died Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his home. David was born September 20, 1966 in Toms River, NJ the son of Robert and Veronica (Ramsey) Wydock. He was a big kid at heart and lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed home brewing and loved spending time with his kids. Surviving are his sons,...
Thelma M. Morris
Feb 1, 2019
Thelma M. Morris age 97 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Thelma was born May 2, 1921 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Garner and Jessie (Heiss) Goodell. She had been a waitress at Cedar Cafe and had worked for Robert Baldridge DDS and Richard Dodd DDS. She...
George M. Meuser
Jan 29, 2019
George M. Meuser age 86 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home. George was born August 10, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of George and Stella (Chehowski) Meuser. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids and Bethel Lutheran Church, Howard...
Paul D. Gillispie, Sr.
Jan 26, 2019
Paul Dean Gillispie Sr. age 71 of Cedar Springs passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on September 8, 1947 to Russell and Mary (Reynolds) Gillispie. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Vicki; his children, Paul (Kim) Gillispie, Jr., Norma Colborn, Vivian (Gary) DeBoe,...
Jimmy D. Hubble
Jan 25, 2019
Jimmy David Hubble age 67 of Grand Rapids, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home. Jim was born February 16, 1951 in Denton, TX the son of William and Cordie (Holman) Hubble. Surviving are his brothers, Bruce (Carol), Richard (Cindy), Gregg (Sheryl); several nieces, nephews and cousins; two aunts, Juanice Simmons and Juanell Tate. Cremation has taken place and...
Vicki Lynn Johnson
Jan 24, 2019
Vicki L. Johnson, 66 of Bitely died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Vicki was born September 22, 1952 the daughter of Arnold and Alice Mongar. She was a loving wife, great mother and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her husband, Richard; sons, George Cubitt, James (Yvonne) Cubitt, Michael Cubitt, Scott (Deborah) Johnson; 9 grandchildren;...
Virginia May Robinson
Jan 23, 2019
Virginia May Robinson 89 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Robinson was born July 15, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Fred and Ella (VanCleve) Wert. She was a good mom, great cook and a very generous person. Surviving are her children, Rixie (Mary) Robinson, Barbara Garvon, Helen (Terry)...
Arthur L. Schultz
Jan 22, 2019
Arthur L. Schultz 70 of Cedar Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his residence. Art was born March 13, 1948 in Grosse Pointe, MI to Arthur and Betty Jane (Kelch) Schultz. He served in the Army in Vietnam and later worked at Steelcase for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Wendy (Paul) Wittkoski; grandchildren, Catherine,...
