Obituaries

Dec 29, 2024

Nancy M. Fraser age 77 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Corewell Health Rehab and Nursing. She was born August 7, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Marion and Rose (Stercula) Shull. She worked as a secretary in real estate for 40 years. Surviving are her husband, Martin “Marty” Fraser; children, Barbra Fraser, Michael...

Dec 28, 2024

Michael “Mike” Kain age 78, died Saturday, December 28, 2024 at his home in Coral surrounded by family. He was born on January 27, 1946, the son of Thomas and Norma (Ward) Kain. He attended Lakeview Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1964. He married Jean Rasmussen on August 20, 1966 at St. Francis De Sales Catholic...

Dec 25, 2024

Carol Lee Shick age 88 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Baldwin. She was born September 10, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Walter and Cora (Yahnke) Durkin. She enjoyed knitting, reading and gardening. Everyone loved her strawberry jam. She was a loving mother and grandmother with a passion for...

Dec 11, 2024

Tom Anderson age 90 of Pierson Michigan passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30 pm. Tom, a longtime attorney, died at home in the same bedroom that Jean, his wife of 52 years, passed away a few years earlier. He was with family when he died. From his bed he had a view of Little Whitefish Lake. There...

Dec 8, 2024

Barbara “Grandma B” Louise Mosher (Smith) age 75 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Mission Point, Cedar Springs. She was born March 15, 1949 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI and was raised by her grandparents, Joseph and Louise Zamaites. She was a 1967 graduate of South High School and a...

Dec 7, 2024

Philip Eugene Bunker age 78 of Sand Lake died Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Care Cardinal Alger Heights. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 2, 1946 the son of Dennis and Edna (Brott) Bunker. He was a truck driver and his favorite driving route was to be out west. He retired from the Sparta Foundry. He...

Dec 4, 2024

John Arnold Bunker age 77, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his home in Kentwood. He was born September 4, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Norman and Edith (Rocholl) Bunker. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. John worked at Pridgeon & Clay for 35 years. After retirement he worked for the...

Dec 3, 2024

Helga Rydz age 77 of Pierson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home. Helga was born the youngest of three daughters on November 7, 1947 in Friedberg Hessen, Ockstadt Kreis, Germany to Erich and Elfriede (Rapprich) Kolossa. She met and married her husband and love, Anthony...

Dec 2, 2024

Io Kay Anthony age 84, died Monday, December 2, 2024 in Grand Rapids. Io was born on January 1, 1940 in Petoskey, the daughter of Alonzo and Beatrice (Griffin) Amacher. Io was an excellent cook, enjoyed making quilts for family, doing crafts with her kids and loved camping. She always sang in the car with her children on family...

Dec 2, 2024

Gabrielle Nicole Raymond age 42 of Sand Lake, died Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home. She was born November 30, 1982 in Duniden, FL the daughter of Richard and Renee (Parnofiello) Baier. She served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years. Gabrielle was deployed to Kyrgastan in 2003 and Iraq in 2007-08. She was the youngest female to...

Nov 30, 2024

Gary Edward Butler age 81 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 to his heavenly father. He was born September 4, 1943 in Sparta, MI the son of Donald and Margaret (Gould) Butler. He was born again on July 4, 1959 and actively served the Lord during his life. Gary taught Sunday School...

Nov 26, 2024

Carol Kay Richard age 80 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Trillium Woods Faith Hospice in Byron Center and has been healed in her heavenly home. Carol was born November 14, 1944 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Paul and Opal (Wilson) Grannis. Her flair for adventure took her as the assistant guide on river trips...

Nov 22, 2024

Larry R. Cornell age 72 of Lakeview, died Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born December 3, 1951 in Stanwood, MI the son of Raymond and Beulah (Cain) Cornell. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed buying and fixing and selling old tractors. Larry loved farming, fishing, deer hunting, playing pool, bowling,...

Nov 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Grice, a loving father, devoted husband, proud grandfather, and great-grandfather. Gary passed away on November 21, 2024 at the age of 78.

Born on July 13, 1946 to Edward and Loretta (Marble) Grice in Grand Rapids. Gary was known for his hard work, dedication, and...

Nov 19, 2024

Daniel Paul Metzger age 62 of Howard City died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home. Dan was born on January 26, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Kenneth and Judith (Stuthard) Metzger. He had a love for live music and was the leader of two bands, Amarillo and Country Rewind. Dan enjoyed fishing and sharing his...

Nov 18, 2024

Steven Anthony Skelonc, 76, passed away peacefully in God’s arms and in the presence of his loving family. Steve was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and neighbor.

A 1967 graduate of Cedar Springs High School, Steve was an active member and president of the Cedar Springs FFA. His love for agriculture began early. At...

Nov 16, 2024

Neil D. Goodell age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his home. He was born May 20, 1939 in Grand Rapids, son of Leon and Leona (Covey) Goodell. Neil treasured the time he spent with his family. His greatest joy and focus were always his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are his daughters, Marcia...

Nov 14, 2024

Gerald G. Bassett age 88 of Rockford passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at his home. He was born March 6, 1936 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Alden and Irene (Morris) Bassett. He had owned and operated Bassett Body Shop since 1971. He enjoyed classic cars and car shows, mowing lawn and had a sweet tooth. He...

Nov 10, 2024

Gary L. Hansen age 74 of Rockford died Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home. He was born March 21, 1950 in Lakeview, MI the son of Merle and Betty (Inman) Hansen. He served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. The loves of his life included his wife, children, grandchildren and family. He cherished any...

Nov 10, 2024

Richard Allen Kennedy, 91, crossed life's finish line on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Sentinel Point Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Rich was many things: husband, father, grandfather, hunter, fisherman, race car builder and driver, and a handyman for the ages.

He was born May 1, 1933, in Garrison, Pa., the only child of...