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

Elna O. Johnson

Elna O. Johnson

Sep 27, 2018

Elna O. Johnson age 100 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Green Acres of Standale. Mrs. Johnson was born March 21, 1918 in Amsden, MI the daughter of Elmer and Minnie (Bauman) Wilkinson. She enjoyed the outdoors, her garden and working hard on the farm. She loved music and played the dulcimer and harmonica until age 100....

Paul N. Braun Iii

Paul N. Braun Iii

Sep 25, 2018

Paul N. Braun, III age 50 of Pierson died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his home. Paul was born January 5, 1968 in Traverse City, MI the son of Paul and MaryAnn (Levandoski) Braun Jr. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1987-89 and received a medical honorable discharge. He enjoyed music and was an avid fisherman...

Helen M. Hyrns

Helen M. Hyrns

Sep 23, 2018

Helen M. Hyrns age 89 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, September 23, 2018. Mrs. Hyrns was born May 6, 1929 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Fred and Lola (Baldwin) Adams. Helen loved her family and many friends. She enjoyed dancing, the holidays, travel and adventure, and was very crafty. She was famous for all of her great...

Irena L. Lutz

Irena L. Lutz

Sep 22, 2018

Irena L. Lutz age 84 of Sand Lake, slipped quietly into the presence of her savior Jesus Christ early on the morning of Saturday, September 22, 2018. Irena was born October 14, 1933 in Hulbert MI to Edward and Irene (Peacock) Sissell. She graduated from Hulbert High School in 1950 accepting a position as a waitress/hostess in the Del Mar...

James R. Cole Jr.

James R. Cole Jr.

Sep 22, 2018

James R. “JimBob” Cole Jr. age 54 of Sand Lake, died Saturday September 22, 2018 at his home along with his loving companion, Lisa Bradley and faithful dog, Callie. Jimmy was born December 16, 1963 in Greenville, MI the son of James and Gloria (Ostrander) Cole Sr. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, antiquing, farming, being...

Lisa A. Bradley

Lisa A. Bradley

Sep 22, 2018

Lisa A. “Gert” Bradley age 58 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at her home along with her loving companion, James Cole Jr. Lisa was born December 27, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Annette (Mercer) DeVries. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed antiquing, painting and restoring old furniture. She worked at Kaleidoscope...

Mary B. Averill

Mary B. Averill

Sep 21, 2018

Mary B. Averill age 86 of Cedar Springs, crossed over into Heaven on Friday, September 21, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Averill was born one of sixteen children on September 5, 1932 in Grant, MI the daughter of Harold and Gertrude (Noppert) Inman. She enjoyed the outdoors and traveling to different states with her husband. She loved her family...

Donald E. Welch

Donald E. Welch

Sep 16, 2018

Donald E. Welch age 90 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Don was born July 8, 1928 in Hastings, MI the son of Harold and Viola (Wickham) Welch. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Don enjoyed mushrooming, motorcycles, farming and heating with wood. He loved...

Joyce E. Homrich

Joyce E. Homrich

Sep 16, 2018

Joyce E. Homrich age 82 of Howard City, died Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Spectrum Health – United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Mrs. Homrich was born March 23, 1936 in Glen Arbor, MI the daughter of Calvin and Nellie (Tobin) Brooks. She enjoyed being a foster grandparent at Tri-County and Newaygo Schools and was an avid reader. Surviving are her children,...

Darrell D. Joslin

Darrell D. Joslin

Sep 15, 2018

Darrell D. Joslin age 52 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Darrell was born April 19, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Elwyn and Goldie (Sicard) Joslin. He was an insurance agent and district sales coordinator for AFLAC. Darrell suffered a traumatic brain injury from an auto accident...

Cindy Marie Mccord

Cindy Marie Mccord

Sep 12, 2018

Cindy Marie McCord age 52 of Trufant passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. Cindy was born June 23, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MI.                                                   Cindy was a Certified Nurse’s Aid at Metro Hospital. She then became a Waitress and Bartender at Clifford Lake Inn were it closely became her second home. Friends and...

Josephine M Avery

Josephine M Avery

Sep 11, 2018

Josephine M. Avery age 92 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Avery was born October 16, 1925 in Spencer Township, MI the daughter of George and Inga (Jensen) Weinrich. She was very hard working and independent. She had worked at Gibsons, Michigan Chair and Wolverine World Wide. She enjoyed farm living and loved animals...

Patricia L. Waters

Patricia L. Waters

Sep 7, 2018

Patricia L. Waters age 62 of Sand Lake passed away Friday, September 07, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Mary’s Hospital. Patti was born January 15, 1956 in Las Vegas to Arden and Vera (Chiverton) Howe. She was a very loving wife and mother. Even as a young child she made friends very easily and she has many who will miss her....

Helen C. Tibbe

Helen C. Tibbe

Sep 3, 2018

Helen C. Tibbe age 89 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, September 3, 2018 at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Tibbe was born February 21, 1929 in Grant Township, MI the daughter of Andrew and Mary (VanWylen) DeVries. She was a longtime member of Pioneer Christian Reformed Church and was presently a member of the United Methodist Church, Cedar...

Allen L. Morris

Allen L. Morris

Sep 2, 2018

Allen L. Morris age 72 of Sand Lake, met his Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Al was born October 11, 1945 in Wayland, MI the son of C. Neil and Fern (Goodspeed) Morris. He was a carpenter for Meijer for over 30 years and enjoyed helping others with his carpentry skills. Surviving are his children, Scott Morris and Suzanne...

Elsie May Waller

Elsie May Waller

Sep 2, 2018

Elsie May (Condon) Waller age 82 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Mercy Health – St. Mary’s surrounded by her family. Elsie was born July 28, 1936 in Lowell, MI the daughter of Boyd and Jeanne (McFarland) Condon. Elsie was a longtime collector of Avon and Precious Moments. She enjoyed her flowers, craft shows, flea...

Thomas E. Verburg

Thomas E. Verburg

Aug 31, 2018

Thomas E. Verburg age 71 of Sand Lake, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Tom was born February 10, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ervin and Donna (Adams) Verburg. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine whom he married on August...

Carol L. Mosher

Carol L. Mosher

Aug 25, 2018

Carol L. Mosher age 67 of Grand Rapids died Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Spectrum Health- Butterworth Campus. Carol was born May 19, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ralph and Julia (Roberts) Gould. She was an artist and enjoyed arts, crafts, quilting and drawing. She was always happy and helping and counseling others. She attended Crossfire Ministries....

Louis L. Milewski

Louis L. Milewski

Aug 23, 2018

Louis L. Milewski age 91 of Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his home. Louis was born December 29, 1926 Alpine Township, Michigan the son of Leon and Catherine (Voychinski) Milewski. He enjoyed archery and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years Marlene; daughter, Cindy Westveld; grandchildren,...

Patricia M. Senneker

Patricia M. Senneker

Aug 19, 2018

Patricia M. Senneker, 73 of Rockford went home to be with Jesus Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Pat was born October 16, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Leonard and Alice (Wacha) Christian. She showed the love of Jesus to the world around her through voluntary work at many places, especially the...

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