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

Willard B. Rowland

Willard B. Rowland

Mar 8, 2018

Willard B. “Will” Rowland age 69 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Springs passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon. He was born in Grand Rapids on February 16, 1949 to Jack and Dorothy (Tompsett) Rowland. He attended Cedar Springs High School (Class of ’67), Ferris State College and Central Michigan University. Will worked...

Lanny D. Gillespie

Lanny D. Gillespie

Mar 6, 2018

Lanny D. Gillespie age 71 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home. Lanny was born August 31, 1946 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Raymond and Thelma (Tisdel) Gillespie. Lanny worked at Keeler Brass for 20 years and then had his own lawn care business. He is survived by his siblings, Colleen (Dale) Thurston,...

Luke Lee Vincent Jr.

Luke Lee Vincent Jr.

Mar 6, 2018

Luke L. Vincent Jr. age 81 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Grand Rapids. Luke was born October 16, 1936, the son of Luke Lee Vincent Sr. and Goldie Bell (VanMeter) Vincent. He is survived by his children, Luke III (June); Sonia (Lindsay) Carpenter; Star (Vern) TenHarmsel; Sally Miller; Clarence (Barbie) and Becky Vincent; 11 grandchildren,...

Joann C. Adams

Joann C. Adams

Mar 5, 2018

JoAnn C. Adams age 84 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at Metron of Cedar Springs. JoAnn was born June 2, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of J.C. & Charlotte (Jones) Overley. She was a dollmaker and owned her own store. She is survived by her children, Jacqueline (Rick) Ransom, Barbara (Mike) Grutter, Brian (Mary) Adams;...

Charlotte F. Keech

Charlotte F. Keech

Mar 4, 2018

Charlotte F. Keech age 86 passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Keech was born February 28, 1932 in Boyne City, MI the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Bondy) Stocker. She loved to sing and enjoyed playing bingo. Surviving are her children, Viginia (James) McCowen, David (Johanna) Bosma, Mike (Becky) Bosma; four grandchildren; five great...

Wayne A. Williams

Wayne A. Williams

Mar 1, 2018

Wayne A. Williams age 71 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at his home. Wayne was born July 23, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Wayne and Barbara (Fenton) Williams. He worked 40 years for Lear Siegler, (Smith Industries) retiring on January 1, 2006. Music was his heart and soul and he liked and played all...

Kenneth R. "Bud" Bailey

Kenneth R. "Bud" Bailey

Feb 27, 2018

Kenneth R. “Bud” Bailey age 76 passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 surrounded by his family at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. He was born in Escanaba, MI on January 23, 1942 to Kenneth and Joyce (Krouth) Bailey. He worked as an accountant for Cedar Springs for 20 years and also as controller at Mary Free Bed Hospital. He loved...

Philip P. Swift

Philip P. Swift

Feb 25, 2018

Philip P. Swift age 86 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Pilgrim Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Swift was born October 15, 1931 in Courtland Township, MI the son of Egbert and Vera (Housler) Swift. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. Cremation has taken place and there will  be no services....

John Edward Hull

John Edward Hull

Feb 24, 2018

John Edward Hull age 57 of Ensley Township passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. John was born in Grand Rapids on January 8, 1961 to Dwight and Marian (Roosien) Hull. John grew up in Wyoming, MI, graduated from Godwin Heights High School, and moved to Sand Lake. John loved his children...

Nancy Jean See

Nancy Jean See

Feb 24, 2018

Nancy J. See age 76 of Rockford, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home. Nancy was born July 3, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Earl and Jessie (Irwin) Tyler. She was a member of the 40 et 8 and the Cedar Springs American Legion Auxiliary where she ran the bingo for 20 years. She had a...

Lilliana Rosalie Tole

Lilliana Rosalie Tole

Feb 21, 2018

Lilliana Rosalie Tole, age 1 of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Lilliana was born February 12, 2017 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Jakeup and Brooke (Reil) Tole. Lilliana was a sweet, bright little girl for her age. She was always smiling and brought a bright light to her family. She will be forever missed. Surviving with her...

Evelyn M. Bliss

Evelyn M. Bliss

Feb 12, 2018

Evelyn M. Bliss 97 of Cedar Springs died Monday, February 12, 2018 at Bishop Hills, Rockford. Mrs. Bliss was born August 31, 1920 in Detroit, MI the daughter of John Jay and Mary Ellen (O’Leary) Seeley. She along with her husband, Tom owned and operated the Bliss Funeral Home from 1954 – 1981. She was a member of St. John...

Rebecca L. Dann-Johnson

Rebecca L. Dann-Johnson

Feb 12, 2018

Rebecca L. Dann-Johnson 54 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 12, 2018 at home. She was born May 20, 1963 in Greenville, MI the daughter of John and Evelyn (Edgecombe) Dann. She loved her grandchildren much and also animals. Surviving are her husband, Paul; children, Tia (Curtis) LaCombe, Taylor Barnhill, Adam (Lindsay) Johnson, Ray (Samantha) Johnson, Sarah Leyrer, Paul (Michelle)...

Emmajeanne (Hamilton) Albrecht

Emmajeanne (Hamilton) Albrecht

Feb 11, 2018

EmmaJeanne (Hamilton) Albrecht 90 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. She was born November 5, 1927 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Mary (Steele) Feutz. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. She was always there for her family and nothing was more important. Surviving are...

Jeanette E. Cookingham

Jeanette E. Cookingham

Feb 11, 2018

Jeanette E. “Jan” Cookingham, 85 of Cedar Springs passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Harrietta, MI to Carl & Mable (Hewett) Mercer. She married Corry S. Cookingham on June 2, 1956 and loved being a mother, grandmother and taking care of her home. She is survived by her husband Corry;...

Henrietta Mead

Henrietta Mead

Feb 9, 2018

Henrietta Mead age 85 of Cedar Springs passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 9, 2018. She was born April 24, 1932 in Obion, Tennessee, to Odie and Clarine (Hudson) Dunn. Early in her marriage to James they lived in the Hart/Silver Lake area on a farm where they raised fruit, beef, and their four children. She is survived by her husband...

Barbara Jean Rowland

Barbara Jean Rowland

Feb 5, 2018

Barbara Jean Rowland age 88 of Cedar Springs died Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home. Barbara was born November 7, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Rodney and Ruth (Fry) Colby. As a mother raising her kids, she always attended the functions they were part of. In 1982 she opened along with her husband and two children...

Ranger Albert Frandsen

Ranger Albert Frandsen

Feb 3, 2018

Ranger Albert Frandsen, six week old infant son of Austin Frandsen and Amber Mahoney went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Ranger was born December 25, 2017 in Grand Rapids, MI. Also surviving are his grandparents, Kelly & Heather Mahoney, Bruce & Sandy Frandsen; great grandparents, Tim & Sharon Mahoney, Lorelie Paepke, Joe & Sharon Kime, Albert...

Paulette L. Fitzpatrick

Paulette L. Fitzpatrick

Jan 27, 2018

Paulette L. Fitzpatrick age 69 of Cedar Springs, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Paulette was born December 12, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Kelly and Eloise (Armstrong) Covey. She had been a longtime member of Solon Center Wesleyan Church and worked...

Lou D. "Trooper" Grayvold

Lou D. "Trooper" Grayvold

Jan 24, 2018

Lou D. “Trooper” Grayvold, age 75 of Sparta died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Lou was born October 22, 1942 in Suttons Bay, MI the son of Martin and Florence (Nyberg) Grayvold. He retired as a supervisor from General Motors Fisher Body. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting and fishing and all the friends he did...

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