Brett A. Kangas
Jan 7, 2019
Brett A. Kangas age 48 of Trufant died Monday, January 7, 2019. Brett was born December 26, 1970 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Martin and Sandra (Neilsen) Kangas. He was a craftsman in wood and leather and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Tiffany (Joseph) Baldus, Brittanie Sheler, Michaela (Anthony) Sheler; 8...
Tonia M. Jones
Jan 6, 2019
Tonia A. Jones age 46 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Tonia was born April 19, 1972 in Grant, MI the daughter of Gary and Gloria (Annable) Moore. She graduated from Central High School, Grand Rapids and was the office manager at Fox Motors GMC & Buick on Alpine...
Thomas G. Merlington
Jan 5, 2019
Thomas G. Merlington age 58 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born December 21, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bruce and Martha (Grimes) Merlington. He served in the U.S Army and Army National Guard of Michigan for 23 years and worked for Ryder Truck for 38...
Velma "Val" Langland
Jan 3, 2019
Velma “Val” Langland age 76 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Mercy Health – St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Val was born July 19, 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI the daughter of John and Rosa (Rabineau) Laaksonen. She was well known for her cooking and baking. She...
Joann C. Hills
Jan 3, 2019
Joann C. Hills age 81 of Sand Lake, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Mrs. Hills was born May 4, 1937 in Detroit, MI the daughter of James and Esther (Heil) Ayris. She worked for American Seating for 20 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She...
Ruthann Norton
Jan 3, 2019
Ruthann Norton age 74 of Rockford, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Mercy Health – St. Mary’s. Ruthann was born March 22, 1944 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Russell and Ruth (Metzger) Mead. She was a bus driver for Cedar Springs Public Schools for 35 years. She loved sports and always attended her kids events. She loved and accepted...
Thomas James Rau
Jan 2, 2019
Thomas James Rau age 56 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his home. Tom was born April 25, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Steven and Delores (Card) Rau. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, mushroom hunting, garage sales, woodworking and playing the drums. He was very soft spoken, patient and kind and never missed...
Arwin "Ed" Bremmer
Dec 28, 2018
Arwin Edward Bremmer age 89 of Cedar Springs passed away Friday evening, December 28, 2018 from the results of a stroke. Arwin and Nancy (his wife of 68 years) are together again and at peace. Ed lived his whole life in Cedar Springs, except for the time he spent as a Corporal in the Army. He was part of the...
Raymond C. Deblock Jr.
Dec 26, 2018
Raymond Charles Deblock Jr. age 50 went to be with our Lord on December 26, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 13, 1968 to Raymond C. Deblock Sr. and Barbara Ann (Bower) Krise. He followed his father in death after 23 days. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Rummelt) Deblock; daughter, Raychel (Matt) Piar...
Clyde E. Fransen
Dec 25, 2018
Clyde E. Fransen age 90 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s, Walker. Mr. Fransen was born April 18, 1928 in Kent County, MI the son of Eric and Johanna (Weidenfeller) Fransen. He was an electrician at General Motors for 31 years. Surviving are his children, Eric (Jeanette) Fransen, Karl (Tracy) Fransen, Kathy (Dennis)...
Elizabeth G. Greenland
Dec 24, 2018
Elizabeth G. Greenland age 78 of Rockford, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Betty was born July 16, 1940 in Winschoten, Netherlands the daughter of Aalderik and Jennie (Drenth) DeVries. She was a lighting designer working for Bridge St. Electric for over 20 years. She enjoyed traveling, cross stitching and meeting people. She was a...
Steven J. Demull
Dec 23, 2018
Steven J. DeMull age 59 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 at his home. Steve was born July 24, 1959 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of John and Helen (Crowley) DeMull. He loved his granddaughter, dogs, farming and tractors. Surviving are his wife of 28, Diane (Davis); son, Simon; granddaughter, Laney Furhman; mother, Helen DeMull; siblings;...
Tammy Kay Baker
Dec 19, 2018
Tammy Kay Baker age 56 of Gowen, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Tammy was born September 21, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Thomas and Charlene (Frantz) Pierce. She was a chef, loved animals and enjoyed farming with her father when she was younger. She was an awesome mom and would do...
Ellie Whitman Anderson
Dec 18, 2018
Eleanor Whitman Anderson age 82½ passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Ellie was born June 18, 1936 in East Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Walter & Josephine (Gray) Whitman. Surviving are her children, Michael (Jan) Irwin, Lisa (Doug) Alberda, Lori (Rob) Putt, Mark Anderson, Michelle (Bob) Cook, Maegan (Jeff) Wert; 10 grandchildren, Josh,...
David G. Carlson
Dec 18, 2018
David G. Carlson age 83 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his home. Dave was born December 25, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harry and Lois (Addison) Carlson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1954-56. He loved farming with his father and throughout life. He was a...
Kenneth G. Baxter
Dec 13, 2018
Kenneth G. Baxter age 89 of Ensley Township, Newaygo went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Mr. Baxter was born February 14, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lyle and Bernice (Kolberg) Baxter. He graduated from Union High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Marines as a Sergeant during...
James A. Meredith
Dec 13, 2018
James A. Meredith age 68 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home. Jim was born October 4, 1950 in Lansing, MI the son of Harold and Marcelle (Jacobs) Meredith. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He worked for U-Haul for 35 years. He was an avid golfer and motorcyclist and loved traveling with his...
Thomas B. Beck
Dec 7, 2018
Thomas B. Beck age 70 of Rockford passed Friday, December 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Elizabeth (Bennett) Beck. He served in the U.S. Army from 1979-80. He cared for everyone and had a big heart of gold. He especially loved his grandkids and was...
Patricia A. Robart
Dec 6, 2018
Patricia A. Robart 78 of Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Pat was born June 15, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Enis and Harriet (Bultema) Norder. She enjoyed riding horses, preparing and cooking meals and hosting 4th of July parties. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Carl;...
Raymond C. Deblock Sr.
Dec 3, 2018
Raymond C. Deblock Sr. age 74 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Spectrum Heath Butterworth Campus. Ray was born August 28, 1944 in Fremont, MI the son of Frank and Kathryn (Spahr) Deblock. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed working as a groundskeeper at Crystal Springs Golf Course and...
