Curtis D. Morris
Jun 1, 2017
Curtis D. Morris, 63 of Morley died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Curt was born October 9, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Billy and Wanda (Parker) Morris. He worked for Elston-Richards for 23 years and loved hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. Surviving are his significant other, Julie Berry; children, Michael Morris and...
Joan H. Eliopoulos
May 25, 2017
Joan H. Eliopoulos of Sand Lake, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home. She was survived by her husband, James Eliopoulos; children, James Eliopoulos and Dawn Julian; grandchildren, Mallory Eliopoulos and Maranda Julian. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Alice "Kay" Hallock
May 19, 2017
Alice "Kay" Hallock, age 74, of Cedar Springs passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 19, 2017. Alice was born February 15, 1943 in Comstock Park, MI to Stephen and Alice (McKrill) Burns. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Phil; children, David Korreck, Christine (Leland) Mullennix, Timothy John Korreck, Holly (Daniel) Metzger, and Mandy Menefee; grandchildren, Joshua Korreck,...
Verta E. Giddings
May 18, 2017
Verta E. Giddings, 92 of Sand Lake, was called home by her Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Giddings was born September 27, 1924 in Traverse City, MI the daughter of Alva and Laura (McDonald) Kibbe. She was the Pastor for over 60 years at the Church of the Full Gospel, Sand Lake. She was a...
George Sheppard Jr.
May 16, 2017
George Sheppard age 72 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Laurels of Kent, Lowell. George was born June 26, 1944 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Jean (McCune) Sheppard. George was a member of the Buck Creek Free Trappers American Mountain Men. He was an amazing woodcraftsman and loved camping, hunting and fishing. He...
Dorothy M. Olson
May 8, 2017
Dorothy M. Olson 91 of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Olson was born May 23, 1925 in Sparta, MI the daughter of F.G. and Lena (Dargie) Reyburn. She graduated from Sparta High School and was a former member of First Baptist Church, Cedar Springs. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the...
Joyce E. Owen
May 3, 2017
Joyce Elaine (Kellogg) Owen, 83, of Cedar Springs, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, with her family by her side. Joyce was born August 27, 1933 in Columbiaville, MI, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Lynch) Kellogg. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Above all, she...
Charles Deminck Jr.
May 1, 2017
Charles DeMinck Jr, age 72, of Rockford, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017 surrounded by his family. Chuck lived every last day to its absolute fullest in his fearless fight against cancer. Chuck was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and attended Forest Hills High School and continued his education at Grand Rapids Junior College. He earned his...
Rose M. Cole
Apr 30, 2017
Rose M. Cole, 93 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Samaritas in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Cole was born October 10, 1923 in Muskegon County, MI the daughter of Carl and Christina (Lehman) Nelson. She had worked at the U.S. Post Office, Cedar Springs retiring in 1983 and is a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Sand Lake....
Roy D. Salo
Apr 28, 2017
Roy D. Salo, 68 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at his home. Roy was born September 24, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Henry and Mable (Rumsey) Salo. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and had worked at Lack’s Industries for over 20 years. He was a member of the Howard...
James Calvin Taylor
Apr 27, 2017
James Calvin Taylor, age 67 of Sparta was released and is now safe in the arms of his Lord and Savior, with his family by his side on Thursday, April 27, 2017. James was born August 17, 1949 in Lansing, MI the son of Kenneth and Mary (Anderson) Taylor. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Hazel (Montgomery) Taylor;...
William Hayes
Apr 19, 2017
William Hayes, age 91 of Cedar Springs, MI formerly of California passed away peacefully holding his daughter Vicki’s hand on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 and danced his way to heaven. He came from California 4 ½ years ago to live with his daughter in Cedar Springs. He was born November 30, 1925 in Piggott, Arkansas the son of Guy and...
Gordon Jens Edwin Johnson
Apr 16, 2017
Gordon Jens Edwin Johnson age 80 passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kent City, MI on January 13, 1937 the son of Carl E. and Garnett L. (Peterson) Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Pat; children Stacey (Tim) Coffman and Kyle (Tonya) Warren; grandchildren Lauren...
James Robert Breedlove
Apr 16, 2017
James Robert Breedlove age 72 passed away Sunday April 16, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 7, 1945 in Grand Rapids to James and Nellie (Newton) Mol, Sr. Surviving are his children Debra (Robert) Halston, James (Angie) Breedlove II, Melissa (Rick) Anderson and Shellie (Bradley) Frey; grandchildren TJ, Vanessa, Jennifer (Ben), Albert, Brandon (Brittany), Tia,...
Troy "Jamie" Poling
Apr 16, 2017
Troy “Jamie” Poling 51 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home. Jamie was born May 3, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Melroy and Marie Poling. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1984 and enjoyed working as a computer operator for Pitney Bowes and CU*Answers. He enjoyed reading, especially anything history related...
Ruth L. Wright
Apr 14, 2017
Ruth L. Wright, 75 of Cedar Springs, beloved wife and mother, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s after a courageous battle with dementia. Mrs. Wright was born August 23, 1941 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Ted and Lillian (Cook) Hanes. She was very talented with many interests including...
James J. Patin
Apr 8, 2017
James J. Patin 67 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Jim was born March 29, 1950 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Joseph and Ruth (Horter) Patin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and had worked at Knape & Vogt for 41 years retiring 2013. He was...
Jonathon David Allan Harden
Apr 8, 2017
Jonathon David Allan Harden 25 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, April 8, 2017. Jonathon was born August 8, 1991 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bret and Bonnie (Loveland) Harden. He worked for Harder & Warner Landscaping and enjoyed fishing and camping. He had a huge heart and loved his family and children. Surviving are his parents, Bret &...
Earl J. Gorby
Apr 7, 2017
Earl J. Gorby 80 of Kent City died Friday, April 7, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Earl was born June 6, 1936 in Kent City, MI the son of Ray and Crystal (Uhrbrock) Gorby Sr. He attended Trufant Elementary School and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1954 and served in the U.S. Army from 1959-61. He was...
Henrietta J. Buffinga
Apr 4, 2017
Henrietta “Rhetta” Buffinga age 90 passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Rest Haven Home and has gone to be with her Lord. Mrs. Buffinga was born September 22, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Walter and Aria (Thom) Grotenhuis. She was a member of the “Three Nieces” who sang on The Children’s Bible Hour in its...
