Evelyn J. Maxson
Jun 9, 2018
Evelyn J. Maxson 88 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Evelyn was born January 23, 1930 in Evanston, IL the daughter of Ellsworth and Florence (Lee) Norton. She was a longtime Cedar Springs resident and had worked at several area restaurants including the A&W Drive-In and baking pies for many years at Kelly’s....
Michael A. Armato
Jun 9, 2018
Michael A. Armato 59 of Coral died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mike was born May 3, 1959 the son of Dr. Andrew and Patricia (Schnepp) Armato. He was a master journeyman electrician and had opened Armato Electric in 2007. He had a very outgoing personality, was very generous and would do anything for anybody....
John Howard Simmons
Jun 7, 2018
John Howard Simmons 80 of Belmont, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home. “What a revoltin’ development this is!” John’s mantra throughout the progression of an insidious bladder cancer that took his life. John, the son of John H W and Lillian T (Pierson) Simmons, was born in Grand Rapids. He grew up on the family farm near Cedar...
Barbara J. Grutter
Jun 6, 2018
Barbara J. Grutter 58 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home. Barb was born May 20, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Cyril “Gene” and JoAnn (Overley) Adams. She enjoyed quilting and quilt designing and was a member of the West Michigan Quilter’s Guild and the Cedar Springs Friends of the Library. Surviving are...
Elijah Luis Valdez
May 30, 2018
Elijah Luis Valdez, loving infant son of Aubrie Anderson and Juan Luis Valdez Jr passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Also surviving are grandparents, Dave & Mandi Snow, Juan & Margarita Valdez, Mayra & David Vazquez; several aunts, uncles and great grandparents. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 5 at...
Shirley C. Boehm
May 27, 2018
Shirley C. Boehm age 83 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Heather Hills, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Boehm was born September 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of George and Alice (DeLodge) Smith. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Winston; children, Gene (Gayle) Boehm, Debbie (Allan) Lehman, Joe (Jill) Boehm, Sally (Chuck) Haynes, Gil (Denise)...
Janet I. (Wainright) Hunt
May 27, 2018
Janet I. (Wainright) Hunt 77 of Stanwood died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at her home. Janet was born November 8, 1940 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Murville “Charlie” and Shirley (Empie) Misner. Surviving are her husband, Mark; children, Philip (Gloria) Wainright, Ilene (Kevin) Shell, Beverly Richards, Steven (Julie) Wainright; 9 grandsons; 9 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly...
Toni R. (Felix) Barnhill
May 16, 2018
Toni R. (Felix) Barnhill age 59 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her home. She was born November 15, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Earle and Della (Kloostra) Felix. She was a very loving wife and sister. Toni enjoyed playing games and knitting. She is survived by her husband, Larry Martin Barnhill; children,...
Lynn H. Savage
Apr 30, 2018
Lynn H. “Cy” Savage age 81 of Coral, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 30, 2018 at his son’s home in Eugene, Oregon. Mr. Savage was born September 23, 1936 in Antwerp, Ohio the son of Wendell Savage and Nellie Billman. He graduated from Antwerp High School and Bluffton College and was a coach...
Dorothy A. Helsel
Apr 28, 2018
Dorothy A. Helsel age 87 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Ann’s Home, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Helsel was born August 26, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Stanley and Francis (Blasczyzk) Jaskiewicz. She retired from General Motors Alpine Avenue plant. Dorothy loved and adored her grandchildren, enjoyed traveling, and spending time with close friends...
Beverly (Reyburn) Feasel
Apr 27, 2018
Beverly Gould (Reyburn) Feasel age 89 of Greenville, passed into the presence of God in Heaven Friday, April 27, 2018. She was born to Clarence and Helen Doane of Belmont on April 5, 1929. She married G. DeVerl Reyburn on Thanksgiving Day, 1947. Surviving are her children, Dale (Rhonda) Reyburn formerly of Greenville, now of Cedar Springs, Kris (Teri) Reyburn...
June (Klooster) Heeringa
Apr 27, 2018
June J. (Klooster) Heeringa age 93 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at her granddaughter’s home in Newaygo. Mrs. Herringa was born September 10, 1924 in Fremont, MI the daughter of Benjamin and Hattie (Luchies) Timmer. She grew up in Fremont and was a charter member of Pioneer Christian Reformed Church, Cedar Springs. She enjoyed traveling. Surviving...
Judith E. Pagel
Apr 26, 2018
Judith E. Pagel age 75 passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Judith was born November 5, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Donald and Helen (Karasinski) Pagel. Surviving are her brother, Vern (Lynda) Pagel; niece, Kristie; nephew, Keith. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place and there...
Larry K. Wieda Sr
Apr 26, 2018
Larry K. Wieda Sr, age 80 of Ensley Township, Howard City died Thursday, April 26, 2018 at his son’s home. Larry was born September 14, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Douglas and Gladys (Crandle) Wieda. He worked for American Seating Company and retired after 44 years of service. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed car shows...
James H. Detmer
Apr 25, 2018
James H. Detmer age 88 of Pierson passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born March 8, 1930 in Cannon Twp., MI the son of Leonard and Isabelle (Helsel) Detmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War from 1947-1956. He enjoyed rock tumbling, making...
Kay F. Burns
Apr 23, 2018
Kay F. Burns age 80 passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Burns was born January 13, 1938 in Wyoming Township, MI the daughter of Lloyd and Mina (Muma) Tiffany. She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sparta and enjoyed playing bingo and drawing. Surviving are her children, Mary (Dan) Bleeker, William Burns, Karen...
Jerry R. Mourer
Apr 17, 2018
Jerry R. Mourer age 74 of Pierson passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at home. He was born in Rockford, MI on March 18, 1944, the son of Clyde and Laura (Phillips) Mourer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He is survived by his loving companion of 34 years, Corinne Trader; children, Deborah Alonso, Laurie Ickowski, Michael Mourer, Tina Mourer;...
Marilyn Joyce Nedry
Apr 16, 2018
Marilyn Joyce Nedry age 84 of Cedar Springs passed away Monday, April 16, 2018. She was born September 21, 1933 in Wyoming, MI, the daughter of Charles and Francis (Brown) Patrick. Marilyn retired from Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company as an Executive Secretary and enjoyed bowling and traveling. She loved her church, South Wyoming Methodist, where she volunteered and played the...
Joan E. Beach
Apr 11, 2018
Joan E. Beach age 85 passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Bishop Hills Elder Care, Rockford, MI. Mrs. Beach was born July 1, 1932 in Oxford, MI the daughter of Pearl and Essel (Peters) Bradley. After graduation from Oxford High School she received her degree from Cleary College, Ypsilanti, MI. She was a member of the Dexter Jaycettes and...
Mark A. Ritter
Apr 1, 2018
Mark A. Ritter, 63 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mark was born January 22, 1955 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Alan and Clara (TenEyck) Ritter. He was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School and served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and...
