Lawrence Charles Gumina
Oct 4, 2017
Lawrence Charles Gumina age 63 passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Garden City, MI. He was the beloved son of Shirley and the late Charles Gumina; loving brother of Daniel, John, Catherine (Ed Haidar), Teresa Symanski, Michael (Trudy), Thomas, George, Sara, Peter and the late Frances, David, Philip and Susan Gumina. An uncle to eight nieces and nephews and...
Violet K. Rohrer
Sep 30, 2017
Violet K. Rohrer, 73 of Pierson, went to be with her Lord, whom she loved dearly, on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at home. Violet was born September 3, 1944 in Fullerton, CA, the daughter of Ralph and Catherine (Claussen) Kindel. She graduated from Greenville College in Greenville, IL and acquired a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan. She taught...
Timothy J. Paulson
Sep 25, 2017
Timothy J. Paulson, 65 of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home. Tim was born April 23, 1952 in Fremont, MI the son of Royal Vernon and Elissa (Lewis) Paulson. He worked in carpentry for international ministries in Peru, Mexico and Ecuador. He was the founder of Interpreter Connection Worldwide. He was a pilot, instructor, mentor,...
Gregg Frederick Gunnell
Sep 20, 2017
Gregg F. Gunnell, 63 of Durham, NC passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Duke University Hospital. Gregg was born July 19, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of V. Fred and Carollee (Crane) Gunnell. He graduated from Houghton High School in 1972 and the University of Michigan with a PhD in Biological Anthropology and Geology. He was the...
Mitchell E. Potes
Sep 18, 2017
Mitchell E. Potes age 67 of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at his home. He was born May 6, 1950 in Rockford, MI to Benjamin W. & Alice (Teesdale) Potes. He entered into the U.S. Navy after graduation and served for six years. He worked and managed several restaurants in Rockford. He is survived by his daughter,...
Mary C. Mysliwiec
Sep 18, 2017
Mary C. Mysliwiec age 95 of Grand Rapids passed away Monday September 18, 2017 at StoryPoint Assisted Living. She was born in Grand Rapids on July 2, 1922 to Cleanthis and Antoinette (Kania) Constantine. Mary was the last surviving member of the Mysliwiec Family who owned and operated Berlin Raceway for 50 years. Surviving are her children, Ron (Kathy) Mysliwiec...
Muriel Joyce Burke
Sep 17, 2017
Muriel Joyce Burke, age 88 of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017. Joyce was born July 5, 1929 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Vern and Blanche (Hessenius) Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Sparky) Burke; son, Jimmy; four sisters and two brothers. Surviving are her children, Shirley (Leon) Avery, David Burke, Timothy...
Meranda L. Baguss
Sep 15, 2017
Meranda Lynn Baguss, 33 of Sand Lake, died Friday, September 15, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Meranda was born August 17, 1984 in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 2003 and was attending Montcalm Community College. She had worked at Spectrum Health Butterworth on 7-South for 10 years. She was a beautiful...
Maxine E. Knox
Sep 9, 2017
Maxine Ellen Knox age 89 of Belmont, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s. She was born January 28, 1928 in Ensley Twp. to Hans and Hilda (Larson) Hanson. She attended Howard City High School and graduated in 1947. She enjoyed singing, dancing, cooking for all occasions, watching sunsets,...
Betty Jane Patterson
Sep 5, 2017
Betty Jane Patterson 94, of Rockford, MI died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Metron of Belding. Betty was born February 14, 1923 in Coral, MI the daughter of Galor & Elsie (Zenk) Lytle. She is survived by her children, Shirley DeYoung and Sandra Frandsen; grandchildren, Paul (Tiff) DeYoung, Cory (Charleigh) Frandsen, Andrea (Michael) VanSetters, Austin (Amber) Frandsen; great granddaughter, Ashtynn...
Ursula Penland
Sep 2, 2017
Ursula Penland 77, of Sand Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 2, 2017 due to complications from breast cancer. She was born August 26, 1940 in Rossdorf, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Margarete (Emig) Schott. She was a member of the Church of The Full Gospel and was much loved by her neighbors. Surviving...
Renae Lynn Heiss
Aug 30, 2017
Renae Lynn Heiss, 31 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Renae was born August 30, 1986 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Roy Heiss and Loraine Cope. She enjoyed reading, writing, flowers and living on the farm. She was a very happy, social and caring person and loved being a mother. Surviving are her husband, Juan Perez...
Susan L. Whitney
Aug 27, 2017
Susan L. Whitney 61 of Rockford, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 27, 2017. Susan was born January 25, 1956 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Ted and Betty (Newnom) Green. She was a hair stylist at the Hair Craft Company in Cedar Springs for over 25 years. She had a love and zest for life that included her family and grandchildren,...
Floyd E. Chamberlain
Aug 26, 2017
Floyd “Floydie” Edward Chamberlain age 54 of Cedar Springs passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Meijer Heart Center-Butterworth Hospital. He was born January 23, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia to Clare E. and Janice (Heckart) Chamberlain. Floydie was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed, hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends. He worked for over 25...
Irene M. Nelson
Aug 24, 2017
Irene M. Nelson 85 of Rockford died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at St. Mary’s Mercy Health, Grand Rapids. Irene was born March 10, 1932 in Alba, MI the daughter of John and Myrtle (Kelly) Lilley. She had graduated from Rockford High School in 1949 and retired from Wolverine World Wide. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, traveling and outdoor activities....
Ralph A. Kellogg
Aug 24, 2017
Ralph A. Kellogg, 81 formerly of Stanton and Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Laurels of Kent, Lowell. Mr. Kellogg was born January 6, 1936 in Lakeview, MI the son of Allen and Leora (Davis) Kellogg. He was very active in his church and helped with their mission work. He enjoyed shopping and buying Christmas presents for...
C. Michael Shiery
Aug 16, 2017
C. Michael Shiery age 69 of Adrian, MI passed away Wednesday, August 16 at his son’s home. He was born in Denison, Iowa the son of Rev. Charles Melvin and Dorothy A. (Petersen) Shiery. He was an excellent accountant and worked in a wide-ranging variety of financial institutions, including Housing Mortgage Corporation, Mellon Bank, First National Bank, and Calumet Securities...
Christopher David Cox
Aug 13, 2017
Christopher David Cox age 45 passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his home in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Chris was born July 21, 1972 in Manchester, New Hampshire but grew up in Sand Lake, MI. He always had a smile on his face. He loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time hunting and fishing. He also loved playing...
Jeffrey L. Shick
Aug 7, 2017
Jeffrey L. Shick 61 of Sand Lake, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Mercy Health – St. Mary’s, Grand Rapids. Jeff was born September 21, 1955 in Muskegon, MI the son of William and Carol (Durkin) Shick. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a SeaBee. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and playing cribbage with his father....
Roger G. Cavner
Aug 6, 2017
Roger G. Cavner, 80 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, August 6, 2017 at his home. Roger was born May 31, 1937 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Emmett and Nina (Tisdel) Cavner. He had worked at Helms Lighted Pictures, Brick & Block Layer, Kelvinator, Cedar Springs Public Schools and was a custodian at Tri-County Schools for 29 years retiring...
