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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jerry Lee Kinsey
Jan 19, 2018
Jerry L. Kinsey, age 48 of Sand Lake died Friday, January 19, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Jerry was born June 18, 1969 the son of Daniel Clore and Beverly Kinsey. He was a senior tool & die designer at Commercial Tool Group, Comstock Park. Jerry loved hunting, fishing, music, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat beer, and training and...
Robert R. Bontekoe
Jan 18, 2018
Robert R. Bontekoe, 90 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Lincoln Square, Grand Rapids. Mr. Bontekoe was born August 31, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Martin and Ruth (Dillenbeck) Bontekoe. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his children, Michael (Cathy) Bontekoe of Charlotte, NC, Sherry (William) Nelson of Belmont, Richard...
Jeffrey Thomas Rogers
Jan 18, 2018
Jeffrey T. Rogers age 53 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, January 18, 2018. Jeff was born July 12, 1964 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Thomas and Nancy (Teusink) Rogers. He loved hunting and fishing. Surviving are his daughter, Shelly Rogers; mother and stepfather, Nancy and Richard Jackson; brother, Dennis (Jennifer) Rogers; half-sister, Robin (Phil) Pipkin; aunts, uncles and...
Dennis Jay Hayden, Sr.
Jan 16, 2018
Dennis J. Hayden, Sr. age 60 of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Dennis was born January 18, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Earle and Ruby (Beach) Hayden. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1975 and served in the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his children, Dennis Jr., Brandi and Billie Jo; father, Earle...
Kevin M. Tanis
Jan 15, 2018
Kevin M. Tanis, age 57 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home. Kevin was born June 29, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jerry and Marjorie (Neuman) Tanis. Surviving are his brothers and sister, Jerry (Joyce) Tanis of Cedar Springs, Earl (Pam) Tanis of Cedar Springs, Rick (Rene) Tanis of Grand Rapids, Chester Tanis...
Earl C. Smith
Jan 15, 2018
Earl C. “Squirrel” Smith age 72 of Comstock Park, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Earl was born December 24, 1945 in Grant, MI the son of Walter and Sarah (Eaton) Smith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved riding his motorcycle. He and JoAnn enjoyed spending the winters in Florida,...
Michael G. Flanagan
Jan 13, 2018
Michael G. Flanagan, 63 of Kent City, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born June 23, 1954 the son of Gordon and Katherine (McCormick) Flanagan. He worked for over 30 years at Bentler Automotive. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and cheering for University of Michigan. Surviving are his wife, Debra (Pethers) Flanagan;...
Paul Roger Smith
Jan 13, 2018
Paul R. Smith age 75 of Rockford, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home. Paul was born December 20, 1942 in Sparta, MI the son of Roger and Dorothy (Hoskins) Smith. He was in the Army National Guard for six years and retired from Rapistan. He was an active member of the Algoma Historical Society since 2009. Surviving...
Mary Goller-Kilts
Jan 12, 2018
Mary Goller-Kilts age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, January 12, 2018. Mary was born April 4, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Mathew and Sophia (Kalinski) Berger. Mary was orphaned at age 12 and resided at St. John orphanage until going to Villa Maria where she got her cosmetology license. She worked in the dry cleaning industry...
Patsy Kroes
Jan 12, 2018
Patsy Kroes, age 67 of Cedar Springs passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born March 27, 1950 to Edward and Ada (Hawley) Fisk. She dedicated her life to her family, her children and grandchildren meant everything to her. She worked in Cedar Springs and Sand Lake as a barber and beautician. She loved her...
Aaron Lee Dault
Jan 7, 2018
Aaron Lee Dault age 23 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Aaron was born January 3, 1995 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Dean and Kara (Wiles) Dault. He was a 2013 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and was finishing his bachelor degree at Ferris State University. He...
Joel Eugene Kinsey
Jan 4, 2018
Joel E. Kinsey age 20 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, January 4, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Joel was born November 2, 1997 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jerry and Nicole (Frahm) Kinsey. He was a 2016 graduate of Tri-County High School and was presently serving as a LCpl in the U.S. Marines. He enjoyed...
Lee Ann Wellborn
Jan 3, 2018
Lee Ann Wellborn 66 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Lee Ann was born May 23, 1951 in Wyandotte, MI the daughter of Leslie and Beatrice (Mexicotte) Mott. She had worked as a housekeeper and cleaner. She was a gift from God to Carl and loved by many. Surviving are her...
Andrew Lee Petrie
Jan 3, 2018
Andrew Lee Petrie, 77 of Gowen died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. He was born July 11, 1940 in Greenville, MI the son of George and Beatrice (Jewett) Petrie. He retired from Frigidaire in Greenville. He enjoyed working on cars and selling them and playing cribbage. Surviving are his children, Tami Petrie, Andrew Petrie II...
