Ruth L. Wright
Apr 14, 2017
Ruth L. Wright, 75 of Cedar Springs, beloved wife and mother, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s after a courageous battle with dementia. Mrs. Wright was born August 23, 1941 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Ted and Lillian (Cook) Hanes. She was very talented with many interests including...
James J. Patin
Apr 8, 2017
James J. Patin 67 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Jim was born March 29, 1950 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Joseph and Ruth (Horter) Patin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and had worked at Knape & Vogt for 41 years retiring 2013. He was...
Jonathon David Allan Harden
Apr 8, 2017
Jonathon David Allan Harden 25 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, April 8, 2017. Jonathon was born August 8, 1991 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bret and Bonnie (Loveland) Harden. He worked for Harder & Warner Landscaping and enjoyed fishing and camping. He had a huge heart and loved his family and children. Surviving are his parents, Bret &...
Earl J. Gorby
Apr 7, 2017
Earl J. Gorby 80 of Kent City died Friday, April 7, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Earl was born June 6, 1936 in Kent City, MI the son of Ray and Crystal (Uhrbrock) Gorby Sr. He attended Trufant Elementary School and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1954 and served in the U.S. Army from 1959-61. He was...
Henrietta J. Buffinga
Apr 4, 2017
Henrietta “Rhetta” Buffinga age 90 passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Rest Haven Home and has gone to be with her Lord. Mrs. Buffinga was born September 22, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Walter and Aria (Thom) Grotenhuis. She was a member of the “Three Nieces” who sang on The Children’s Bible Hour in its...
Sandra J. Scholten
Mar 30, 2017
Sandra J. “Sandi” Scholten 74 of Howard City heard the voice of her Lord and Savior as he welcomed her into His presence and said “Well done my good and faithful servant” on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Sandi was born October 13, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Irving and Joan (Spoelstra)...
Robert W. Teis, Jr.
Mar 30, 2017
Robert W. Teis, Jr. 72 of Cedar Springs went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Bob was born December 11, 1944 in Canton, Ohio the son of Robert and Anna (Pergram) Teis, Sr. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Cedar Springs where he was very active. He was instrumental in starting two...
Rosemary Hatfield
Mar 29, 2017
Rosemary Hatfield, 65 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Rosemary was born April 14, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Kenneth and Virginia (Smith) Johnson. She enjoyed shopping at Dollar Stores and Goodwill and was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters, Kimberly (Mark)...
Michael C. Mazzukelly
Mar 16, 2017
Michael C. Mazzukelly, 81 of Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Mazzukelly was born May 12, 1935 in Chicago the son of Carl and Mary (Carlidetti) Mazzukelly. He was a brake specialist for the railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances and daughter Ruth Hall. Cremation has taken...
Gertrude J. Gust
Mar 15, 2017
Gertrude J. Gust, 99 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Gertrude was born November 27, 1917 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Peter and Hattie (Huber) Koster. Her father died at a young age and her mother raised the children. She loved baseball and had played...
Della L. Shirley
Mar 15, 2017
Della L. Shirley, 84 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Hospital. Mrs. Shirley was born January 27, 1933 in Green Township, MI the daughter of Nelson and Catherine (Palmer) Swiger. She had worked at General Motors Alpine Avenue Plant for over 30 years and was a member of the Rockford Sportsman’s Club and...
Douglas M. Gordon
Mar 14, 2017
Douglas M. Gordon, 67 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at his home. Doug was born December 28, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of E. Raymond and Janet (Gunnell) Gordon. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1968 and Michigan Tech University with a bachelor degree in Forestry. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting,...
Bernice F. Armstrong
Mar 10, 2017
Bernice F. Armstrong, 86 of Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 10, 2017. Mrs. Armstrong was born January 10, 1931 in Winfield Township, MI the daughter of Karl and Jesse (Smith) Schnicke. She had worked for Wolverine World Wide for 35 years, enjoyed crocheting and was known for her cinnamon rolls. She was...
George W. Cain
Mar 5, 2017
George W. Cain, 74 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his home. George was born December 26, 1942 in Lansing, MI the son of Arthur and Esther (Starks) Cain. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving in Vietnam and retired from General Motors 36th St. plant in 2000. He was a member of the Wolverine...
Anna Belle (Annable) Pellow
Mar 4, 2017
Anna Belle (Annable) Pellow, 95 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at her home. She was born July 18, 1921 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Cyril and Lovisa (Spaulding) Remington. She worked at Lear Siegler for 33 years retiring in 1986. Surviving are her children, Gloria Rayman, Larry (Beth) Annable; daughter-in-law, Joy Annable; 9 grandchildren; 16...
Steven Wayne Anderson
Mar 2, 2017
Steven W. Anderson, 49 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, March 2, 2017. Steven was born October 18, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Everett and Effie (Berands) Anderson. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
David M. Storey
Mar 1, 2017
David M. Storey 78 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at his home. David was born December 2, 1938 in Princeton, MO the son of Marvin and Martha (Laughlin) Storey. He was an electrician and a member of the IBEW. Surviving are his companion, Gloria Ferris; children, brothers, Daniel (Gail) Storey, Dean (Linda) Storey; sister, Donna. He was...
Geraldine M. Teesdale
Feb 28, 2017
Geraldine M. Teesdale age 80 passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at home. Mrs. Teesdale was born September 22, 1936 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Gordon and Lillian (Croff) Bassett. Her family was very important to her and she had a great love for her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Roger whom she married on May...
Loretta M. Gillette
Feb 26, 2017
Loretta M. Gillette 95 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Gillette was born September 5, 1921 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Arthur and Almyrta (Sargent) Fellows. She graduated from South High School and Davenport College. She enjoyed being a mother and homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Arthur, whom she...
Elizabeth "Betty" Kemp
Feb 21, 2017
Elizabeth R. “Betty” Kemp, 86 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Kent City passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Wellspring Lutheran Services, Fairview. Betty was born August 19, 1930 in West Branch, MI the eldest of four children born to Harry and Enid (Merritt) Kenyon. Betty married Arthur “Dick” Kemp on October 21, 1950 who survives. Their marriage was...
