Lois K. Blanding
Feb 18, 2017
Lois Kathleen Blanding, age 97 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Bishop Hills Elder Care Community, Rockford. Mrs. Blanding was born September 3, 1919 in Columbia City, IN the daughter of Neil and Blanche (Briggs) Estlick. She attended the International College of Business in Ft. Wayne, IN. She unselfishly donated much of her time for...
William C. Louck
Feb 16, 2017
William C. Louck, 86 of Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home. Mr. Louck was born November 18, 1930 the son of Chester and Helen (Starr) Louck. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Co. C 32nd Tank Battalion, 3rd Platoon. He had lived in...
Linda C. Dejong
Feb 6, 2017
Linda C. DeJong age 78 of Grand Rapids, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Linda was born April 20, 1938 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Basler) Clark. She graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor degree and was an avid Michigan State fan. She was a founding member of the...
Carol A. Phelps
Feb 5, 2017
Carol A. Phelps age 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home. Carol was born June 30, 1936 in Paw Paw Township, MI the daughter of Bernard and Maude (Sirrine) Schidt. She served as Nelson Township Clerk for many years. She loved the Lord and serving in church, most recently, North Kent Community Church. Surviving...
William "Bill" Weeks
Jan 26, 2017
William “Bill Weeks, 75 of Bailey went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born October 29, 1941 the son of Clarence and Ruth (Winter) Weeks. He touched more lives than we’ll ever count. He went by Uncle Bill, Cowboy Bill, Bill, Dad, PA, and Gramps....
Beth Whittaker
Jan 23, 2017
Beth Whittaker 92 died Monday, January 23, 2017 at Heather Hills Retirement Village, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Whittaker was born May 12, 1924 in Washtenaw County, MI the daughter of Warren and Viola (Richards) Smith. Surviving are her children, Mark (Barbara) Whittaker and Mary Beth (Thomas) Cooper; three grandchildren, Ryan T. (Cheryl) Whittaker, Katelyn May (Brian) Parker and Michael Cooper; one...
John J. Frantz
Jan 22, 2017
John J. Frantz, 67 of Sand Lake, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born December 22, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Elijah and Orie (Hall) Frantz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked for Conrail and CSX Railroad retiring in 2010. He made friends...
Bert E. Porter
Jan 20, 2017
Bert E. Porter, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Blodgett Campus. Bert was born March 23, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Edward and Mildred (Smith) Porter. He loved his cats, Buttercup and Fluffy. He had a good sense of humor and enjoyed Westerns and drinking coffee. Surviving are his sister,...
Brian D. Chilcote
Jan 18, 2017
Brian D. Chilcote 59 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his home. Brian was born June 10, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harold and Alice (Mullian) Chilcote. He was a graduate of Tri-County High School Class of 1976 and had worked for Coca Cola Refreshment in Grand Rapids for 36 years retiring October 31,...
Linda Michaels
Jan 17, 2017
Linda Michaels, 72 of Rockford, unexpectedly went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Casa Grande, AZ. She was a loved wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, expectant great grandmother and friend. She was born August 16, 1944 to the late Ralph and Alice Pratt and she lived her entire life in Kent County. She was a middle...
Donald J. Reed
Jan 14, 2017
Donald J. Reed age 79 of Morley went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Big Rapids Campus. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 24, 1937 to Clarence & Beatrice (Robinson) Reed. Don worked for General Motors on Alpine for 31 years. Don’s passion was being an evangelist who loved...
Rose Marie Sochor
Jan 14, 2017
Rose Marie Sochor, 86 of Gowen, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Sochor was born July 23, 1930 in Hilliards, MI the daughter of Joseph and Celia (Bala) Tichvon. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed knitting for her family and others. All of her family have a sweater, afghan or hat she...
Sue A. Wilson
Jan 14, 2017
Sue A. Wilson, 81 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Samaritas Senior Living, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Wilson was born September 11, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Edward and Irma (Hale) Cummings. She drove bus for Cedar Springs Public Schools for 11 years. Surviving are two sons, Edward and Robert; three grandchildren, Daniel, Sara and...
Lois M. Donmyer
Jan 6, 2017
Lois M. Donmyer, 86 passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Reed City. Mrs. Donmyer was born October 4, 1930 in Edgerton, Ohio the daughter of Benjamin and Thelma (Bowles) Sevrence. She loved bingo, painting and beads. She enjoyed living at the Spectrum Health Reed City Campus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and the family is very thankful...
Margaret G. Eldred
Dec 26, 2016
Margaret G. Eldred 98 of Cedar Springs, passed safely into Jesus’ arms Monday, December 26, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital. Mrs. Eldred was born March 19, 1918 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Howard and Muriel (Ferguson) French. During her life she had enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, ice fishing, gardening, mushroom hunting and agate picking. She was a lifelong...
Nelda F. Sudzinski
Dec 13, 2016
Nelda F. Sudzinski 79 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Sudzinski was born March 9, 1937 in Haleyville, AL the daughter of Curt and Mayo (Spratlin) Mallard. Surviving are her husband, Allen and a daughter. She was preceded in death by a son, William in 2016. Cremation has taken place and...
James E. Samsel
Dec 9, 2016
James E. Samsel 77 of Gowen, died Friday, December 9, 2016 at his home. Mr. Samsel was born November 18, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of the late John and Theresa (Kozal) Samsel. He retired from Oliver Machinery and loved hunting, fishing and golfing. Surviving are his wife, Sandra; children, Michael (Pam) Samsel, Timothy (Lisa Petersen) Samsel, Carrie...
Carol L. Kidder
Dec 8, 2016
Carol Lee Kidder, 78 of Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Kidder was born January 13, 1938 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Roy and Carol (Lankton) Dudley. She graduated from nursing school in 1958 as a Registered Nurse and worked at Edward W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was an avid Michigan State...
Kevin C. Quist
Dec 5, 2016
Kevin C. Quist 56 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, December 5, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Kevin was born April 5, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Chester and Dorothy (Fryling) Quist. He had worked for Amway Corp. since 1994 as a fabricator and welder. He enjoyed being an artist welder as a hobby. Surviving are...
Betsy Kaye Canell
Dec 3, 2016
Betsy Kaye Canell (Maycroft) age 63 of Cheboygan, formerly of Coopersville, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord, Saturday Dec. 3, 2016 at Metron of Belding. A graduate of Coopersville High School, Betsy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. The family would like to thank Metron of Belding for their loving support and care....
