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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Donald J. Vandenberg

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

Sharlene D. Towns

Sharlene D. Towns

Jan 16, 2019

Sharlene D. Towns age 62 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Sharlene was born March 29, 1956 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of William and Phyllis (Fazer) Collins. Shar had a very strong, unwavering faith in her Lord. Shar’s favorite pastime was spending time on the backwaters of the Muskegon River...

Mary Jane Harper

Mary Jane Harper

Jan 15, 2019

Mary Jane “Janie” Harper age 72 of Rockford, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1946 to John and Evelyn (Shears) Nagelhout in Ensley Center, MI. She was a very devoted and dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Janie was an excellent cook and loved...

Marion Mcmanus

Marion Mcmanus

Jan 12, 2019

Marion McManus age 92 of Wyoming, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Mrs. McManus was born July 19, 1926 in Sagola, MI the daughter of Bill and Maude Stroud. She was a foster mother for infant babies for many years. She loved her family and being a homemaker. She spent her final years at Medilodge where she gained many friends...

Cindy Lou Harris

Cindy Lou Harris

Jan 8, 2019

Cindy Lou (Weeks) Harris, Age 60 of Scottville, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 as a result of her battle with cancer which she fought bravely. Cindy was born on April 26, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Orvel and Arlene (Reed) Weeks. She was a graduate of Kelloggsville High School in the Bicentennial year 1976. Cindy is...

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