Thomas A. Bailey
Jul 1, 2016
Tom Bailey 61, of Cedar Springs went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 1, 2016. Tom was born June 13, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Blaine and Margaret (Ramey) Bailey Sr. He will be DEEPLY MISSED by Kathy (Samuel) Sokolowski, Becky (Barry) Bailey, Julie (Carlos) Garcia, and Sue Bailey; twin sister, Terri (Bill) Fulk. His...
Dale G. Anderson
Jun 28, 2016
Dale G. Anderson, 62 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. Dale was born July 27, 1953 in Chicago, IL the son of Richard and Marion (Pyne) Anderson. He was a truss assembler for 43 years. Dale was a stubborn, rough neck, loving and caring biker. He so loved his granddaughters that...
Gwendolyn Claire Perry
Jun 28, 2016
Gwendolyn Claire Perry, 88 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Perry was born November 5, 1927 in Hamilton, Canada the eldest daughter of Rev. Alfred Clare and Edna (Jefferson) Motyer. She was preceded in death by a brother and his wife, Derwin (Imogene) Motyer; son, Lee Perry;...
Clara B. Inman
Jun 27, 2016
Clara B. Inman 83 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, June 27, 2016. Mrs. Inman was born November 14, 1932 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Lyle and Violet (Delehanty) Howell. She enjoyed working in her yard, her flowers, crossword puzzles and sewing. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Lenore (Ron) Sellers, Gregory (Leeta) Inman, Pamela (Dick) Watts,...
Alger James Nielsen
Jun 21, 2016
Alger James Nielsen, 91 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Mr. Nielsen was born November 12, 1924 in Maple Valley Township, MI the son of Carl and Belva (White) Nielsen. He graduated from Maple Valley Township High School in 1942 and Central Michigan University in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II....
Jack L Clark
Jun 16, 2016
Jack L Clark 90 of Solon Township died Thursday, June 16, 2016 in the presence of his family. Jack was born August 30, 1925 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Lyle and Cora (Smith) Clark. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1943 and MSU in 1950. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp 8th Division...
Rev. D. Robert Sickmiller
Jun 16, 2016
Rev. D. Robert Sickmiller, 97, went to be with His Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was born February 5, 1919 in Williams Center, Ohio the son of Elmer and Nettie (Stoll) Sickmiller. Bob enlisted in the US Marines in 1940, serving six years in the Pacific Theater and Guadalcanal. His life was forever changed when he became a...
Jean L. Marlette
Jun 14, 2016
Jean L. Marlette 63 of Rockford, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Spectrum Health Rehab. Jean was born August 6, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Fred and Barbara (Rockwell) Edwards. She had worked at Burger King for 35 years. She enjoyed dancing, blue eye shadow, and loved her family especially her great nieces and nephews. Surviving are...
Ralph G. Gould
Jun 13, 2016
Ralph G. Gould, 86 of Rockford, went home to be with his beautiful wife, Julia on Monday, June 13, 2016. Ralph was born September 27, 1929 in Rockford, MI the son of Forrest and Rose (Shumacher) Gould. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He worked in and retired from the Tannery at WWW...
Frances E. Mazzukelly
Jun 12, 2016
Frances E. Mazzukelly 87 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Mazzukelly was born October 23, 1928 in Leroy, MI. Surviving are her husband, Michael; grandson, Michael; great grandsons, Dante and Vergil; brother, Harold (Maxine) Tate; sister, Carol Bowman. She was preceded in death by a daughter Ruth Hall. The family will greet...
Larrie V. Robinson
Jun 12, 2016
Larrie V. Robinson, 79 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s. Larrie was born September 15, 1936 in Solon Township, MI the son of Volyn and Jessie (Coan) Robinson. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1955 and was quarterback his senior year as Cedar Springs went undefeated in football. He enjoyed all...
Deborah A. Sturgeon
Jun 9, 2016
Deborah Ann Sturgeon, 56 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, June 9, 2016. Deborah was born April 21, 1960 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Daniel and Judy (Elder) Sturgeon. She graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor degree in Graphic Design. She owned and operated Lindy Press in Grand Rapids. She enjoyed her family and friends. Surviving are her...
Alfred "Al" Lang
Jun 6, 2016
Alfred R. “Al” Lang 86 of Caledonia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at home. Mr. Lang was born June 2, 1930 in Union City, NJ the son of Fredrick and Virginia (Gallagher) Lang. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania Military College, Chester PA and the Drexel Institute of Technology Graduate School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for...
David O. Newton
Jun 3, 2016
David O. Newton 82 of Pierson, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at home. David was born May 22, 1934 the son of Owen and Leona (Ludjen) Newton. Surviving are his children, Wayne (Sally), Kim (Kathy), and Garry; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; brother, Chuck (Rose) Newton; sister, Marilyn (Duane) Anderson; several nieces and nephews. He was...
Wenona M. Bristol
May 30, 2016
Wenona M. Bristol, 92 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, May 30, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Bristol was born May 4, 1924 in Howard City, MI the daughter of Lloyd and Lydia (Goestch) Shupe. She was a longtime member of the Cedar Springs American Legion Auxiliary where she loved playing bingo. She enjoyed watching baseball and the Detroit...
Pauline Joyce Reich
May 28, 2016
Pauline Joyce Reich, 81 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Reich was born November 18, 1934 in Comstock Park, MI the daughter of Theodore and Mildred (Wiersma) August. She was an avid collector of knick knacks, enjoyed fishing and camping with her husband, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her...
Carl R. Straub
May 17, 2016
Carl R. Straub 72 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his home. Carl was born April 28, 1944 in Granada, MS the son of Herman and Marjorie (Egner) Straub. He graduated from Union High School in 1962. He then joined the Air Force serving from 1963-69. He settled in Cedar Springs in 1977 near the Egner Family...
Jerry L. Elder
May 16, 2016
Jerry L. Elder 72 of Newaygo, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital. Jerry was born May 7, 1944 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cecil and Virginia (Hanna) Elder. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated Elder Forest Products since 1981. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed...
John "Jack" Wyatt
May 16, 2016
John L.“Jack” Wyatt 91, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Holland Home – Raybrook Manor. Mr. Wyatt was a longtime resident of Naples, FL and formerly of Rockford and Traverse City. He was born September 25, 1924 in Benzie County, MI the son of Marshall and Geneva (Henry) Wyatt. He was a proud and involved member of many Catholic...
Irvin L. Smith
May 13, 2016
Irvin L. Smith 67 of Sand Lake, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. Irvin was born November 8, 1948 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Alvin and Ida (Spencer) Smith. He graduated from Kent City High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He...
