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...
Jerry L. Cadaret
Jul 30, 2017
Jerry L. Cadaret, 79 of Kentwood, died Sunday, July 30, 2017. Jerry was born May 16, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Paul and Ona (Lydick) Cadaret. He graduated from Godwin High School and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1959 – 61. He worked for A.J. Sparks Belting and was a member of the East Nelson...
Shirley Ann Pope
Jul 29, 2017
Shirley Ann Pope age 82 of Cedar Springs passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 surrounded by her family at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Shirley was born April 24, 1935 in Ludington to the late Bernard and Selma (Murawski) Swantek. Surviving is her loving husband of 64 years, Keith; children, Denise Smith, Keith (Dixie) Pope Jr., Mark Pope, Bill (Angela)...
Mark S. Mcnees
Jul 21, 2017
Mark S. McNees 57of Sand Lake, died Friday, July 21, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mark was born May 28, 1960 in Lakeview, MI the son of the late Carl and Alma (Paepke) McNees. He loved his dogs Trixie and Ty and enjoyed watching his fish and TV. Surviving are his siblings, David (Mary) McNees, Arlene Scott, Ruthan...
Joseph Franklin Watson Sr.
Jul 11, 2017
“Joe or Pappy”, age 82 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Joe was born September 6, 1934 in Lexington, Virginia, the son of James and Melinda (McCormick) Watson. Joe served 10 years in the United States Air Force and 10 years in the Michigan National Guard. During his time served, Joe played...
Betty Jean Goller
Jul 5, 2017
Betty Jean Goller age 85 passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 surrounded by her family. Betty often spoke about the wonderful life she had lived and that she was ready to go to Heaven whenever God called her name. Born on October 5, 1931 to Fred and Lola Adams in Cedar Springs, Michigan, she was the...
Robert Louis Vanhouten
Jun 30, 2017
Robert “Bob” L. VanHouten, age 84 of Kent City, passed away Friday June 30, 2017. Bob was born December 20, 1932 in Coopersville, MI the son of Louis and Libby (Scott) VanHouten. Bob served in the United States Army and was known as a passionate farmer. Surviving are Bob’s children, Lisa (Mike) Skrabis, Judy (Paul) Olson, Doug (Tammy) VanHouten, Scott...
Bob W. Rosenberger
Jun 22, 2017
Bob W. Rosenberger Sr., 78 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home. He was born August 2, 1938 in Sparta, MI the son of Jacob and Dorothy (Call) Rosenberger. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. His family was very important and first in his life....
Michael A. Shellito
Jun 12, 2017
Michael A. Shellito, 19 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at his home. Michael was born May 3, 1998 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a graduate of New Beginnings High School and was a natural at all sports and horseback riding. He was very much loved and will be missed by his family. Surviving are his father...
Russell A. Weis Ii
Jun 11, 2017
Russell A. Weis II age 52 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Grand Rapids. Russell was born November 17, 1964 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Russell and Donna (Sims) Weis. He was a hard working man. He enjoyed cars and worked in HVAC. He was a great father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Jane;...
Dawn E. Thrasher
Jun 4, 2017
Dawn E. Thrasher 40 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s. Dawn was born September 22, 1976 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of David and Elaine (Crater) Loveless. She graduated from Oakfield Baptist Academy and attended Baptist Bible College, Clark Summit, PA. Dawn was an incredible...
Eugene Eben Finch, Sr.
Jun 3, 2017
Eugene Eben Finch, Sr. age 79 of Cedar Springs passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. He was born August 13, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Eben and Bessie (Fairbrother) Finch. Eugene proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957. He also enjoyed driving around on his tractor working his...
Curtis D. Morris
Jun 1, 2017
Curtis D. Morris, 63 of Morley died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Curt was born October 9, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Billy and Wanda (Parker) Morris. He worked for Elston-Richards for 23 years and loved hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. Surviving are his significant other, Julie Berry; children, Michael Morris and...
Joan H. Eliopoulos
May 25, 2017
Joan H. Eliopoulos of Sand Lake, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home. She was survived by her husband, James Eliopoulos; children, James Eliopoulos and Dawn Julian; grandchildren, Mallory Eliopoulos and Maranda Julian. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Alice "Kay" Hallock
May 19, 2017
Alice "Kay" Hallock, age 74, of Cedar Springs passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 19, 2017. Alice was born February 15, 1943 in Comstock Park, MI to Stephen and Alice (McKrill) Burns. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Phil; children, David Korreck, Christine (Leland) Mullennix, Timothy John Korreck, Holly (Daniel) Metzger, and Mandy Menefee; grandchildren, Joshua Korreck,...
Verta E. Giddings
May 18, 2017
Verta E. Giddings, 92 of Sand Lake, was called home by her Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Giddings was born September 27, 1924 in Traverse City, MI the daughter of Alva and Laura (McDonald) Kibbe. She was the Pastor for over 60 years at the Church of the Full Gospel, Sand Lake. She was a...
George Sheppard Jr.
May 16, 2017
George Sheppard age 72 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Laurels of Kent, Lowell. George was born June 26, 1944 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Jean (McCune) Sheppard. George was a member of the Buck Creek Free Trappers American Mountain Men. He was an amazing woodcraftsman and loved camping, hunting and fishing. He...
