Patricia A. Gee
Nov 29, 2016
Patricia A. “Pat” Gee 85 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s. Mrs. Gee was born November 26, 1931 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Emerson and Elizabeth (Newton) Hyde. She was a homemaker and also worked at Westside Apostolate. She enjoyed bowling and camping. Surviving are her children, Shirley (Dan) Poeder, Mary (Dean)...
Norma G. Stadt
Nov 27, 2016
Norma G. Stadt, 90 of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at her home. Norma was born August 28, 1926 in Wyoming, MI the daughter of Wesley and Effie (Stevens) Crips. She graduated from Lee High School and Western Michigan University with a Master’s degree in Home Economics. She taught Home...
Irmgard "Irmy" Hart
Nov 18, 2016
Irmgard J. “Irmy” Hart 92 of Sand Lake, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at Arbor House, Traverse City. Mrs. Hart was born May 6, 1924 in Koenigsberg, Prussia. She graduated from Aquinas College and had taught first grade at both Shawnee Park and Sand Lake Elementary Schools. Surviving are her children, Gretchen (Mark) Campbell, Kristine (Dan) Broome, Eric Hart, Lisa...
Jerry L. Avery
Nov 17, 2016
Jerry Lynn Avery, 77 of Cedar Springs went into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, November 17, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 19, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Donald and Caroline (Townes) Avery. Jerry had a thirty four year career as a police officer, serving in the Kent...
Megan E. Cook
Nov 13, 2016
Megan E. Cook age 17 of Morley left her daddy’s arms to go to her heavenly daddy’s arms on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Megan was born June 3, 1999 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Randall and Beth (Fox) Cook. She loved music, played the piano in church and sang in the Grand Rapids Symphony Youth Chorus for three...
James D. Wilcox, Sr.
Nov 12, 2016
James D. Wilcox Sr. 81 of Comstock Park went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at home with his family by his side. Mr. Wilcox was born March 31, 1935 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Fred and Mildred (Downing) Wilcox. He retired from Wolverine World Wide as a Plant Manager after 40...
Isaiah Slater
Nov 12, 2016
Isaiah Jeffrey James Slater 18 of Kent City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from injuries in an auto accident. Isaiah was born December 21, 1997 in Florida and was adopted by Gerald and Deborah (Waddington) Slater. He had attended Algoma Christian School and graduated from Kent City High School in 2016. He...
Myron L. Waller
Nov 11, 2016
Myron L. Waller 60 of Cedar Springs died Friday, November 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Myron was born March 29, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Donald and Opal (Middleton) Waller. Myron enjoyed all sports, especially baseball. After he became a parapalegic he enjoyed going out to the deck for some sun and giving...
Sandra J. Raymond
Nov 9, 2016
Sandra J. Raymond 73 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Sandra was born July 13, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI. She loved working in her flower gardens and cooking big meals. She was faithful in reading her Bible, praying for others and sending birthday and get well...
Harvey W. Slavens Jr.
Nov 6, 2016
Harvey W. Slavens Jr. 79 of Howard City, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. Harvey was born December 27, 1936 in St. Johns, MI the son of Harvey and Helen (Surdenik) Slavens Sr. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard after the Korean War. He had enjoyed farming with his father and on his own farm. Together with his...
Rodger D. Park
Nov 6, 2016
Rodger D. Park 68 of Breaux, LA formerly of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 6, 2016. Rodger was born April 9, 1948 in Cadillac, MI the son of Raymond and Mable (McQuiston) Park. He enjoyed working hard, and was a good hearted and loving man. He was willing to help anyone and made friends easily. Surviving are his daughters, Tina...
Arildean "Geri" Burgess
Nov 5, 2016
Arildean “Geri” Burgess 69 of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, November 5, 2016. Geri was born June 21, 1947 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of Walter and Amber (Good) Johnson. She retired from Meijer in 2011 after working in the deli for 10 years. Surviving are her children, Kenneth (Lisa) Burgess, Robin (Mark) Patterson, Karen (Nilberto) Ramirez; 14 grandchildren; 19 great...
William R. Woudwyk
Oct 29, 2016
William R. Woudwyk, 62 of Cedar Springs was relieved of his suffering on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 12, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Tony and Alice (Gort) Woudwyk. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, game nights and most of all his family. Surviving are his wife, Kathy;...
Irving M. Sipple
Oct 19, 2016
Irving M. Sipple age 85 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mr. Sipple was born July 3, 1931 in Nelson Township, MI the son of Lyle and Ila (Kirby) Sipple. He served his country in the U. S. Army following the Korean War and had owned and operated Sipple TV and Appliance for...
Arthur Douglas Hamilton
Oct 15, 2016
Arthur Douglas Hamilton, 57 of Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at his home. He was born May 6, 1959 in Sandusky, Ohio the son of Roy and Elvin Jeanette (Owens) Hamilton. He was an Electrical Engineer at GE Aviation and a member of the Rockford Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed hunting, skeet and trap shooting, traveling, mountain biking, playing...
Lillian M. Atwood
Oct 15, 2016
Lillian M. Atwood, age 91 of Rockford, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Atwood was born May 18, 1925 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Earl and Lyndia (Bailey) Dunn. She graduated from Rockford High School and was a member of Rockford Baptist Church. Along with her husband, Clifford, she owned and operated a Service Station...
David R. Whitten
Oct 13, 2016
David R. Whitten, 69 of Rockford, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home. David was born October 24, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Juel Shelby and Mildred (Brown) Whitten. He graduated from Lee High School and had worked for Steelcase for 25 years. He was a very caring person who would give you the shirt off...
Jerome R. Miller
Oct 7, 2016
Jerome R. Miller, 68 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, October 7, 2016 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Mr. Miller was born March 5, 1948 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Fred and Velma (McLaughlin) Miller. He retired from Kool Flow of Kent City. He enjoyed flying RC planes, boating, camping, traveling and jigsaw puzzles. He was a member...
Susan J. Athanon
Oct 6, 2016
Susan J. Athanon, 58 of Grand Rapids, passed away, Thursday, October 7, 2016 at St. Mary’s Mercy Health. Susan was born August 14, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of James and Eileen (Fuller) Sheldon. She graduated Cedar Springs High School in 1976 and worked as a Para-pro at Grandville Public Schools. She was a member of Faith United...
Ruth A. Savage
Oct 4, 2016
Ruth A. Savage, 80 of Coral, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Savage was born February 26, 1936 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Gilbert and Sidonia (Werling) Hahn. She graduated from Antwerp High School and the Lutheran School of Nursing in Fort Wayne. She was a Registered...
