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...
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...
