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

Geraldine A. Schriever

Geraldine A. Schriever

Mar 29, 2018

Geraldine A. Schriever age 79 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. She was born October 26, 1938 in Ellsworth, MI the daughter of Gerrit and Henrietta (Potter) Hoeksema. She was a member of Rockford Springs Community Church for many years. Surviving are her daughter, Loriann Meno; grandchildren,...

Leatrice Joy Flachs

Leatrice Joy Flachs

Mar 29, 2018

Leatrice J. Flachs, 89 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Flachs was born March 28, 1929 in Blanchard, MI the daughter of Carl and Estella (Delamater) Hoover. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, hunting and fishing. She was a wonderful, caring and loving mother. Surviving are her children, Sandra Patin, Daniel (Kathleen) Flachs, Kristi (Carl)...

Richard D. Tompkins

Richard D. Tompkins

Mar 27, 2018

Richard D. Tompkins, 65 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Tompkins was born September 11, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Barbara (Knoll) Tompkins. He enjoyed gardening, his tractors, hunting in the U.P., and hanging out with his brothers. He loved his grandkids and was known as...

Audrey E. Earhart

Audrey E. Earhart

Mar 27, 2018

Audrey E. Earhart, 89 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her home. Audrey was born February 26, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Edward and Letha (Kesler) Weaver. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1945 and served her country in the Women’s Army Corps during the Korean War. She worked at the General...

Burdette "Burley" Helenius

Burdette "Burley" Helenius

Mar 24, 2018

Burdette “Burley” Helenius passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was born October 4, 1946 in Grand Rapids to William and Ardella (Opperman) Helenius. He worked for General Motors for 36 years as a welder maintenance leader and was a skilled tradesman at heart. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force...

Raymond C. Miller

Raymond C. Miller

Mar 20, 2018

Raymond C. Miller age 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was a 1949 graduate of Coopersville High School. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War and was a volunteer on the Casnovia Fire Department for many years. Raymond was a proud member of the Casnovia VFW, marching in many Memorial...

Vernon Wayne White

Vernon Wayne White

Mar 17, 2018

Vernon W. White age 72 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Metro Health Hospital. Vern was born October 19, 1945 in Courtland Township, MI the son of Wayne and Stella (Roberts) White. He had worked for Dykema Excavating in construction and loved to farm. He was an avid hunter, used work horses for farming and...

Charles "Duane" Fisher

Charles "Duane" Fisher

Mar 14, 2018

Charles “Duane” Fisher age 83 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Springs passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at home with his daughter. He was born in Craig, Missouri on August 19, 1934 to Charles and Loreen (Wright) Fisher. Duane is survived by his daughter Kristin Fisher-Kraemer, and her mother Tricia Fisher; grandson Brett (Falicia) Fisher; great grandson Joxon Fisher....

Shelby Laurence Reyburn

Shelby Laurence Reyburn

Mar 10, 2018

Shelby Laurence Reyburn was born on October 15, 1932, son of Shelby John Reyburn and Edith Burnap. He passed away quietly in his sleep Saturday, March 10, 2018. Larry graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1950 and worked as a cashier for Meijer. He attended Davenport College in Grand Rapids before being drafted into the US Army. After basic...

Connie M. Stoken

Connie M. Stoken

Mar 8, 2018

Connie M. Stoken age 78 of Sand Lake, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home. Connie was born March 20, 1939 in Muskegon, MI the daughter of Robert and Blanch (Dickerson) Stoken. She loved karoke, gardening and playing cards and proudly stated that she didn’t vote for Trump! She is survived by her children, Robert (Lori) Plite and...

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...

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