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

Arthur J. Schoenborn

Arthur J. Schoenborn

Aug 19, 2018

Arthur J. Schoenborn age 80 passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home. He was born March 8, 1938 in Belding, MI the son of Robert and Lillian (Laux) Schoenborn. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 – 60. Art was always willing to help others and was very involved in serving through the Moose. He was a...

Bruce E. Armstrong

Bruce E. Armstrong

Aug 15, 2018

Bruce E. Armstrong age 92 of Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was born November 8, 1925 the son of the late Milton and Minnie (Eldred) Armstrong. Bruce worked for Wolverine World Wide for 20 years and then as a mechanic for East Sparta Equipment for 20 years. He was...

Nancy Lee Bremmer

Nancy Lee Bremmer

Aug 11, 2018

Nancy Lee (Gunnell) Bremmer age 89, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was born November 22, 1928 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Versal and Lorena (Blanchard) Gunnell. Nancy truly loved her family. Nancy and Ed would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on December 2, 2018. She enjoyed spending time outside in her...

Donald J. Willer

Donald J. Willer

Aug 5, 2018

Donald J. Willer age 58 of Howard City, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Don was born September 17, 1959 in St. Paul, MN the son of Donald and Jan (Brown) Willer. He was employed by Delta Airlines and also had a contractor’s license and enjoyed building. He also liked fishing and gardening. He...

Evelyn R. Carpenter

Evelyn R. Carpenter

Aug 5, 2018

Evelyn Ruth Johnson Carpenter, age 97, passed away at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans on August 5. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Byron Center, Michigan on November 23, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Harold and Minnie Boone Johnson. She married Donavon Carpenter on March 30, 1946. They were married for 52 years upon his death on...

Dwight "Ike" Jamison

Dwight "Ike" Jamison

Aug 5, 2018

Dwight C. “Ike” Jamison age 90 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Ike was born February 15, 1928 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Hugh and Nina (Oldfield) Jamison. He attended what was then called Ferris State Institute. At eighteen, Ike enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Sally A. Haynes

Sally A. Haynes

Aug 4, 2018

Sally A. Haynes age 57 of Cedar Springs, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Sally was born September 12, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Winston and Shirley (Smith) Boehm. She had managed the Family Dollar in Cedar Springs for 15 years. She loved her grandkids and spending time with her family....

Nancy A. Miller

Nancy A. Miller

Aug 3, 2018

Nancy A. Miller age 79 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, August 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Nancy was born August 17, 1938 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of Norbert and Annie (Cristine) Beckwith. She had been a member of the Red Hat Society, Cedar Springs American Legion and the Tri-County Eagles. Surviving are her children, Deborah Wood,...

Dale E. Markham

Dale E. Markham

Aug 2, 2018

Dale E. Markham age 77 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Mr. Markham was born June 25, 1941 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Earl and Thelma (Sipple) Markham. He worked at the Sparta Foundry for 30 years and enjoyed building models and was a train buff. He was a...

Stanley D. Nedry

Stanley D. Nedry

Jul 31, 2018

Stanley Dale Nedry age 91 of Cedar Springs passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Stan was born June 21, 1927 in Falmouth, MI, the son of Fred and Sisley (Jones) Nedry. He served in the United States Army. Stan was an amazing carpenter for many years. He is survived by his children, Joan Balk and...

Jack C. Averill

Jack C. Averill

Jul 29, 2018

Jack C. Averill age 86 of Cedar Springs, crossed over into Heaven Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home. Jack was born November 20, 1931 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Beatrice (Lewitt) Averill. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Midway from 1950 – 1954. He worked for Kelvinator for 25 years and enjoyed woodworking,...

Dorothy A. Quist

Dorothy A. Quist

Jul 26, 2018

Dorothy A. Quist 84 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Quist was born October 4, 1933 in Arlene, MI the daughter of Adrian and Bertha (Visscher) Fryling. She graduated from Manton High School in 1950, had a Master’s degree from Michigan State University and taught...

Linda A. Christensen

Linda A. Christensen

Jul 25, 2018

Linda A. Christensen 68 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Mercy Health – St. Mary’s. Linda was born March 24, 1950 in Ludington, MI the daughter of Robert and Edith (Clark) Matson. She was the City Clerk for Cedar Springs for over 20 years and prior to that was a stringer for the Grand Rapids Press. She...

Larry Gould

Larry Gould

Jul 21, 2018

Larry Gould 68 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home. Larry was born October 24, 1949 in Greenville, MI the son of John Edward and Marian (Wulff) Gould. He had worked for Earl Phelps Heating and Cooling for 20 years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Larry was on the Sand Lake Police Department for 12 years,...

William C. Dine Sr.

William C. Dine Sr.

Jul 13, 2018

William C. Dine Sr. age 68 passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc. Mr. Dine was born June 19, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Earl and Helen (Griggs) Dine. Surviving are his children, William Dine Jr, April (Jim) Patin; grandchildren, Jay, Bianca, Hailey, Jaxon, Liliana and Ethan; brothers, Don Jackson, Harold...

Joann J. Johnson

Joann J. Johnson

Jul 12, 2018

JoAnn J. Johnson age 73 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. JoAnn was born June 29, 1945 in Wexford County, MI the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Rosenberry) Cass. She loved her church, The Springs Church in Cedar Springs where she was an active member. She enjoyed her grandkids and great grandkids and...

Marcia Jeanne Barresi

Marcia Jeanne Barresi

Jul 9, 2018

Marcia J. Barresi age 61 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Marcia left her work behind and went to her rest. Marcia was a dear Sister, Aunt and a friend of every animal that passed through her yard. Marcia was a master craftsperson in several mediums. Her eye for balance of form and...

Owen M. Miswick

Owen M. Miswick

Jul 6, 2018

Owen M. Miswick age 12 of Hudsonville, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Owen was born August 16, 2005 in South Bend, IN. He had overcome many health obstacles in his life and lived with a Christ like mentality. He had an infectious smile and laugh and showed unconditional...

Gary Lee Ritter

Gary Lee Ritter

Jul 1, 2018

Gary Lee Ritter age 57 passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born in Big Rapids on October 30, 1960 to Alan and Clara (Ten Eyck) Ritter. Gary was very mechanical, he could fix and build anything. He always put his heart and soul into his family, work and community. Gary literally gave...

Cherie D. Edwards

Cherie D. Edwards

Jun 28, 2018

Cherie D. Edwards, 54 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her home in the care of her family. Cherie was born February 19, 1964 in Marlette, MI the daughter of William and Muriel (Hergenreder) Beltz. She graduated from Oxford High School and was the center on the girl’s basketball team. She graduated from GVSU with an associate...

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