Earl C. Smith
Jan 15, 2018
Earl C. “Squirrel” Smith age 72 of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Earl was born December 24, 1945 in Grant, MI the son of Walter and Sarah (Eaton) Smith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved riding his motorcycle. He and JoAnn enjoyed spending the winters in Florida,...
Michael G. Flanagan
Jan 13, 2018
Michael G. Flanagan, 63 of Kent City, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born June 23, 1954 the son of Gordon and Katherine (McCormick) Flanagan. He worked for over 30 years at Bentler Automotive. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and cheering for University of Michigan. Surviving are his wife, Debra (Pethers) Flanagan;...
Paul Roger Smith
Jan 13, 2018
Paul R. Smith age 75 of Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home. Paul was born December 20, 1942 in Sparta, MI the son of Roger and Dorothy (Hoskins) Smith. He was in the Army National Guard for six years and retired from Rapistan. He was an active member of the Algoma Historical Society since 2009. Surviving...
Mary Goller-Kilts
Jan 12, 2018
Mary Goller-Kilts age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, January 12, 2018. Mary was born April 4, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Mathew and Sophia (Kalinski) Berger. Mary was orphaned at age 12 and resided at St. John orphanage until going to Villa Maria where she got her cosmetology license. She worked in the dry cleaning industry...
Patsy Kroes
Jan 12, 2018
Patsy Kroes, age 67 of Cedar Springs passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born March 27, 1950 to Edward and Ada (Hawley) Fisk. She dedicated her life to her family, her children and grandchildren meant everything to her. She worked in Cedar Springs and Sand Lake as a barber and beautician. She loved her...
Aaron Lee Dault
Jan 7, 2018
Aaron Lee Dault age 23 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Aaron was born January 3, 1995 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Dean and Kara (Wiles) Dault. He was a 2013 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and was finishing his bachelor degree at Ferris State University. He...
Joel Eugene Kinsey
Jan 4, 2018
Joel E. Kinsey age 20 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, January 4, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Joel was born November 2, 1997 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jerry and Nicole (Frahm) Kinsey. He was a 2016 graduate of Tri-County High School and was presently serving as a LCpl in the U.S. Marines. He enjoyed...
Lee Ann Wellborn
Jan 3, 2018
Lee Ann Wellborn 66 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Lee Ann was born May 23, 1951 in Wyandotte, MI the daughter of Leslie and Beatrice (Mexicotte) Mott. She had worked as a housekeeper and cleaner. She was a gift from God to Carl and loved by many. Surviving are her...
Andrew Lee Petrie
Jan 3, 2018
Andrew Lee Petrie, 77 of Gowen died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. He was born July 11, 1940 in Greenville, MI the son of George and Beatrice (Jewett) Petrie. He retired from Frigidaire in Greenville. He enjoyed working on cars and selling them and playing cribbage. Surviving are his children, Tami Petrie, Andrew Petrie II...
Jack W. Welch
Dec 30, 2017
Jack William Welch age 69 of Morley passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Jack was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 13, 1948 to John and Lucile (Kranenberg) Welch. He loved the outdoors and spent many hours bird hunting and fishing with close friends and his nephew Brandon McCord. He spent much of his...
Wanda M. Wagner
Dec 30, 2017
Wanda M. Wagner, 69 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home. Wanda was born February 2, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Wayne and Stella (Roberts) White. She had worked at Wolverine World Wide and enjoyed camping, mushroom hunting, square dancing and hosting everyone for Red Flannel Day. She was a loving mother and...
Jim P. Scott
Dec 28, 2017
Jim P. Scott age 78 of Cedar Springs passed to Heaven on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born January 9, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Glenn and LoVern (Paravantes) Scott. He graduated from GR Union in 1957 and the MSU Ag Tech Program in 1959 and 1962. He was a member of the Cedar Springs United...
Mary A. (Cramer) Switzer
Dec 27, 2017
Mary A. (Cramer) Switzer 92 of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Raybrook Manor. Mary was born July 10, 1925 in Barryton, MI the daughter of William and Clara (Shepard) McCall. She retired from Ferris State University as a custodian. She loved being outside, gardening, fishing and camping. Surviving are her daughter, Vickie (Herschel) Jensen of Greenville; granddaughter,...
Jean L. Spaniolo
Dec 27, 2017
Jean L. Spaniolo 52 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Jean was born July 19, 1965 in New York, NY the daughter of Denzil and Monica (Squires) Peiris. She was the cheer coach at Cedar Springs High School for many years. She had a passion for cooking and catering and loved to travel....
Marilyn R. Magnuson
Dec 5, 2017
Marilyn R. Magnuson age 73 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Marilyn was born June 4, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Gelmer and Marian (Burmania) VanNoord. She was an art teacher at Potters House and enjoyed painting, pottery and photography. She was a member of North Kent...
Jacob J. Buffinga
Dec 4, 2017
Jacob J. Buffinga age 90 passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Rest Haven Home and has gone to his heavenly home. Mr. Buffinga was born March 2, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jacob and Grace (Jonker) Buffinga. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy with the 8th and 35th...
Albert C. Gebhardt
Dec 4, 2017
Albert C. Gebhardt, 90 of Cedar Springs died Monday, December 4, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Al was born March 6, 1927 in Freedom Township, MI the son of Albert and Helen (Scherdt) Gebhardt. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He became a plastering contractor, then started selling insurance in 1958,...
Robert E. Townes
Dec 2, 2017
Robert Edward Townes, age 89, of Cedar Springs, MI, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Green Acres Cedar Springs. He was born May 23, 1928 in Cedar Springs, MI, to James and Maxine (Winters) Townes. Bob, as everyone called him, graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1946 and served in the Navy. He held many jobs in his...
Lynda (Deering) Rinehart
Nov 30, 2017
Lynda A. (Deering) Rinehart, 66 passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Cedar Springs. Lynda was born February 3, 1951 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Crawford and Marilyn (Wayne) Owen. Surviving are her children, Bradley (Miriam) Deering, Amber (Steve) Johnson; grandchildren, Erin, Samantha, Emily and Courtney; brothers, James Gemmel, Roger (Cindy) Owen; sisters, Kim (Dave)...
Ruth L. Mcmullen
Nov 12, 2017
Ruth L. McMullen 87 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Ruth was born July 17, 1930 in Elmhurst, IL the daughter of Clarence and Olga (Gorling) Yeaw. She was active at the Cedar Springs Senior Center for many years and enjoyed playing cards, games, bingo and puzzles. Surviving are her children, Karen Bansen,...
