Wayne A. Williams
Mar 1, 2018
Wayne A. Williams age 71 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at his home. Wayne was born July 23, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Wayne and Barbara (Fenton) Williams. He worked 40 years for Lear Siegler, (Smith Industries) retiring on January 1, 2006. Music was his heart and soul and he liked and played all...
Kenneth R. "Bud" Bailey
Feb 27, 2018
Kenneth R. “Bud” Bailey age 76 passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 surrounded by his family at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. He was born in Escanaba, MI on January 23, 1942 to Kenneth and Joyce (Krouth) Bailey. He worked as an accountant for Cedar Springs for 20 years and also as controller at Mary Free Bed Hospital. He loved...
Philip P. Swift
Feb 25, 2018
Philip P. Swift age 86 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Pilgrim Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Swift was born October 15, 1931 in Courtland Township, MI the son of Egbert and Vera (Housler) Swift. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services....
John Edward Hull
Feb 24, 2018
John Edward Hull age 57 of Ensley Township passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. John was born in Grand Rapids on January 8, 1961 to Dwight and Marian (Roosien) Hull. John grew up in Wyoming, MI, graduated from Godwin Heights High School, and moved to Sand Lake. John loved his children...
Nancy Jean See
Feb 24, 2018
Nancy J. See age 76 of Rockford, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home. Nancy was born July 3, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Earl and Jessie (Irwin) Tyler. She was a member of the 40 et 8 and the Cedar Springs American Legion Auxiliary where she ran the bingo for 20 years. She had a...
Lilliana Rosalie Tole
Feb 21, 2018
Lilliana Rosalie Tole, age 1 of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Lilliana was born February 12, 2017 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Jakeup and Brooke (Reil) Tole. Lilliana was a sweet, bright little girl for her age. She was always smiling and brought a bright light to her family. She will be forever missed. Surviving with her...
Evelyn M. Bliss
Feb 12, 2018
Evelyn M. Bliss 97 of Cedar Springs died Monday, February 12, 2018 at Bishop Hills, Rockford. Mrs. Bliss was born August 31, 1920 in Detroit, MI the daughter of John Jay and Mary Ellen (O’Leary) Seeley. She along with her husband, Tom owned and operated the Bliss Funeral Home from 1954 – 1981. She was a member of St. John...
Rebecca L. Dann-Johnson
Feb 12, 2018
Rebecca L. Dann-Johnson 54 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at home. She was born May 20, 1963 in Greenville, MI the daughter of John and Evelyn (Edgecombe) Dann. She loved her grandchildren much and also animals. Surviving are her husband, Paul; children, Tia (Curtis) LaCombe, Taylor Barnhill, Adam (Lindsay) Johnson, Ray (Samantha) Johnson, Sarah Leyrer, Paul (Michelle)...
Emmajeanne (Hamilton) Albrecht
Feb 11, 2018
EmmaJeanne (Hamilton) Albrecht 90 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. She was born November 5, 1927 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Mary (Steele) Feutz. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. She was always there for her family and nothing was more important. Surviving are...
Jeanette E. Cookingham
Feb 11, 2018
Jeanette E. “Jan” Cookingham, 85 of Cedar Springs passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Harrietta, MI to Carl & Mable (Hewett) Mercer. She married Corry S. Cookingham on June 2, 1956 and loved being a mother, grandmother and taking care of her home. She is survived by her husband Corry;...
Henrietta Mead
Feb 9, 2018
Henrietta Mead age 85 of Cedar Springs passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 9, 2018. She was born April 24, 1932 in Obion, Tennessee, to Odie and Clarine (Hudson) Dunn. Early in her marriage to James they lived in the Hart/Silver Lake area on a farm where they raised fruit, beef, and their four children. She is survived by her husband...
Barbara Jean Rowland
Feb 5, 2018
Barbara Jean Rowland age 88 of Cedar Springs died Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home. Barbara was born November 7, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Rodney and Ruth (Fry) Colby. As a mother raising her kids, she always attended the functions they were part of. In 1982 she opened along with her husband and two children...
Ranger Albert Frandsen
Feb 3, 2018
Ranger Albert Frandsen, six week old infant son of Austin Frandsen and Amber Mahoney went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Ranger was born December 25, 2017 in Grand Rapids, MI. Also surviving are his grandparents, Kelly & Heather Mahoney, Bruce & Sandy Frandsen; great grandparents, Tim & Sharon Mahoney, Lorelie Paepke, Joe & Sharon Kime, Albert...
Paulette L. Fitzpatrick
Jan 27, 2018
Paulette L. Fitzpatrick age 69 of Cedar Springs, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Paulette was born December 12, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Kelly and Eloise (Armstrong) Covey. She had been a longtime member of Solon Center Wesleyan Church and worked...
Lou D. "Trooper" Grayvold
Jan 24, 2018
Lou D. “Trooper” Grayvold, age 75 of Sparta died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Lou was born October 22, 1942 in Suttons Bay, MI the son of Martin and Florence (Nyberg) Grayvold. He retired as a supervisor from General Motors Fisher Body. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting and fishing and all the friends he did...
Jerry Lee Kinsey
Jan 19, 2018
Jerry L. Kinsey, age 48 of Sand Lake died Friday, January 19, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Jerry was born June 18, 1969 the son of Daniel Clore and Beverly Kinsey. He was a senior tool & die designer at Commercial Tool Group, Comstock Park. Jerry loved hunting, fishing, music, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat beer, and training and...
Robert R. Bontekoe
Jan 18, 2018
Robert R. Bontekoe, 90 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Lincoln Square, Grand Rapids. Mr. Bontekoe was born August 31, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Martin and Ruth (Dillenbeck) Bontekoe. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his children, Michael (Cathy) Bontekoe of Charlotte, NC, Sherry (William) Nelson of Belmont, Richard...
Jeffrey Thomas Rogers
Jan 18, 2018
Jeffrey T. Rogers age 53 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, January 18, 2018. Jeff was born July 12, 1964 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Thomas and Nancy (Teusink) Rogers. He loved hunting and fishing. Surviving are his daughter, Shelly Rogers; mother and stepfather, Nancy and Richard Jackson; brother, Dennis (Jennifer) Rogers; half-sister, Robin (Phil) Pipkin; aunts, uncles and...
Dennis Jay Hayden, Sr.
Jan 16, 2018
Dennis J. Hayden, Sr. age 60 of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Dennis was born January 18, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Earle and Ruby (Beach) Hayden. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1975 and served in the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his children, Dennis Jr., Brandi and Billie Jo; father, Earle...
Kevin M. Tanis
Jan 15, 2018
Kevin M. Tanis, age 57 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home. Kevin was born June 29, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jerry and Marjorie (Neuman) Tanis. Surviving are his brothers and sister, Jerry (Joyce) Tanis of Cedar Springs, Earl (Pam) Tanis of Cedar Springs, Rick (Rene) Tanis of Grand Rapids, Chester Tanis...
