Mark H. Doren
Sep 20, 2016
Mark H. Doren 97 of Cedar Springs passed away at his earthly home Tuesday, September 20, 2016 and was welcomed into his heavenly home by his bride of 77 years, June (Moul) Doren who went before him on February 8, 2016. Mark was born April 23, 1919 in Kent City, MI the son of Charles and Ruth (Carlson) Doren. He...
Judith "Judy" Tysse
Sep 15, 2016
Judith Ann Tysse age 65, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Judy was born at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Clarence and Kathleen (Prater) Tysse of Cedar Springs. She spent her childhood in Cedar Springs, graduating from Cedar Springs High School in 1969. She went on to receive her BA in Education from...
James David Dunn
Sep 9, 2016
James D. Dunn 77 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, September 9, 2016 at his home. Jim was born December 21, 1938 in Tazewell, Virginia the son of William and Constance (Bauer) Dunn Sr. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Ronald J. Lockman
Sep 8, 2016
Ronald J. Lockman 74 of Newaygo, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born November 19, 1941 in Muskegon, MI the son of Russell and Helen (Nelson) Lockman. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He loved fishing and formed the West Michigan Walleye Club with his son,...
Loretta E. Lewis
Sep 7, 2016
Loretta E. Lewis 90 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Mrs. Lewis was born April 8, 1926 in Unionville, MI the daughter of Jasper and Loretta (Rock) Sweitzer. She enjoyed doing word search, spending time with her family and camping. Surviving are her children, Wayne (Patricia) Lewis Jr., Jasper (Sally) Lewis, Raymond...
Hope J. Flasch
Sep 1, 2016
Hope J. Flasch 89 of Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Bishop Hills, Rockford. Mrs. Flasch was born June 11, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of William and Anna (Worgul) Kuyat. Surviving are her children, Joyce (Joel) Andrus, Jerry (Vivian) Flasch; grandchildren, Nikki (Wayne) Bugden, Kerry (Charlie) Boyer, Katrina (Justin) Craven, Eric (Tamara) Flasch; 8 great...
Ronald Roger Fisk
Aug 27, 2016
Ronald Roger Fisk, 88 of Cedar Springs, surrounded by his family went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Ronald was born on October 24, 1927, the son of Neff & Mamie (Holliday) Fisk in Cedar Springs. On September 27, 1947 he married Evelyn Dingman of Grand Rapids in his...
Walter H. Kilts
Aug 24, 2016
Walter Kilts, 89 of Cedar Springs, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at his home. Walter was born March 2, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Howard and Emma (Fisk) Kilts. Walter served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army stationed in Darmstead, Germany. On May 18, 1951 he married...
Richard J. Gratz
Aug 22, 2016
Richard J. Gratz, 85 passed away Monday, August 22, 2016. Mr. Gratz was born August 8, 1931 in River Rouge, MI the son of Edmond and Margaret (Antaya) Gratz. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and worked for the Detroit Free Press for 40 years. He was an avid pool player, enjoyed karaoke, being outside and...
William F. Tetzlaff
Aug 20, 2016
William Frederick Tetzlaff, age 75 passed away, Saturday, August 20, 2016, from lung cancer, in his home at the lake surrounded by loved ones. Bill was one of seven children born to William and Marion Tetzlaff on March 14, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI. As the eldest son he was expected to work in the family grocery store where he...
Beverly E. Mulholland
Aug 14, 2016
Beverly E. Mulholland 80 of Howard City passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016. When my body goes back to the dust of the earth where it came from, my soul will go to heaven to be with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Beverly was born September 13, 1935 in Howard City, MI the daughter of Harry and Alta (Kunde)...
Richard "Rick" Michaels
Aug 13, 2016
Richard G. Michaels, 56 of Howard City, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. Rick was born May 3, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Edward and Maryann (Nemeth) Michaels Jr. He served his country for 20 years in the U. S. Air Force and came home and served his community with the Montcalm County Sheriff Department for...
Ella Mae (Mosher) Knoch
Aug 3, 2016
Ella Mae (Mosher) Knoch, 89 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Vista Springs. Ella Mae was born October 29, 1926 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of Clifford and Lavona (Stark) Joslin. She was a longtime member of Pilgrim Bible Church and had served as secretary and treasurer. She enjoyed sewing and...
Suzanne Dejager
Aug 3, 2016
Suzanne deJager, God's gift to Jeffrey deJager. Safe in His arms on August 3, 2016. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Tom C. Male
Jul 17, 2016
Tom C. Male 55 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, July 17, 2016. Tom was born September 27, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Ione (Scholz) Male. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Eagles and the Eagle Riders. He grew his hair out and donated it to Locks of Love many times...
Sharon M. Clark
Jul 17, 2016
Sharon M. Clark 76 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Sterling Heights, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. Se was born November 10, 1939 in Mt. Clemens, MI the daughter of Harold and Doris (McQueen) Fox. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Myrtle Louise Eldred
Jul 15, 2016
Myrtle Louise Eldred, age 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 2, 1917 in Gillette, Wyoming to Guy and Elsie (Terrill) Moyes. When Myrtle was six months old, the family moved to Cedar Springs where she resided the rest of her life. She attended Cedar...
Thomas D. Hovey Sr.
Jul 8, 2016
Thomas D. Hovey Sr. age 86 of Sand Lake passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at his home. Tom was born June 22, 1930 in Grand Rapids. Surviving are his wife, Linda (Kort) Hovey; children, Mary & Tom Vaugh, Tom Hovey Jr., Kim & Karen Hovey, Pam & Al Pike, John Rasmussen, Lisa & Bill Groot; 13 grandchildren, 16 great...
Lazaro "Larry" Villanueva Jr.
Jul 2, 2016
Lazaro “Larry” Villanueva Jr. 63 of Kent City, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his home. He was born December 6, 1952 in Detroit, MI the son of Lazaro and Dora (Cruz) Villanueva Sr. He was an avid U of M Wolverine, Detroit Tiger and Detroit Piston fan. Surviving are his children, Morton Tipkey, April (Scott) Tezak, Anthony (Jess) Villanueva,...
Melvin "Jack" Heiss
Jul 1, 2016
Melvin “Jack” Heiss 89 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016 with his family by his side. Jack was born September 16, 1926 in Solon Township, MI the son of John and Emily (French) Heiss. He retired from Smith Industries in the late 1980’s working there over 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter,...
