David A. Van Male
Mar 9, 2016
David A Van Male, 80 of Pierson, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Florida. David was born October 30, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Henry and Josephine (Krezelewski) Van Male. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1959 – 1961. He worked for Best Metal Products for 47 years retiring in 2000. He was...
Celeste A. Schut
Mar 8, 2016
Celeste Annette Schut, 61 of Kent City, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Meijer Heart Center. Celeste was born February 12, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Jerry and Elsa (Morris) Hall. She showed unconditional love to people regardless of their circumstances. She was always ready with a meal or a place to stay. She...
Earl Wall
Mar 2, 2016
Earl Wall 91 of Albany, GA died March 2, 2016 in Georgia. Earl was born August 18, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Nathan and Rachel (Simmons) Wall. He joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1942 and retired in 1963. He moved to Albany, GA in 1984 and was employed with the Marine Corps Logistics Base for...
Roger W. Towns
Mar 1, 2016
Roger Willis Towns, 71 of Grand Rapids died March 1, 2016. Roger was born June 13, 1944 in Grand Rapids. He was an Army Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and car races. Surviving are his sons, Brian Towns and Matthew Huizenga; siblings, Janet (Craig) Blossom, Mary (Don) Charron, Paul (Sarah) Towns, Patsy (Ed) Pierson and several nieces and nephews....
Thomas J. Beeney
Mar 1, 2016
Thomas J. Beeney, 73 of Newaygo, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus with his family by his side. Tom was born October 10, 1942 in Oakland County, MI the son of Thomas and Genevieve (Asch) Hill. Tom was independent, strong-willed and giving. He had a heart for children and the homeless. He loved dogs and...
Michael A. Cook
Feb 29, 2016
Michael A. Cook, 54 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at his home. Mike was born September 12, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Elvira (Hall) Cook Sr. He was a delivery truck driver and paper handler for the Grand Rapids Press. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening, watching Westerns alongside his dogs, and...
Phyllis R. Rosenberger
Feb 29, 2016
Phyllis R. Rosenberger, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at her home. Phyllis was born December 4, 1935 in Cheboygan, MI the daughter of Albert and Delia (Passeno) Oben. She enjoyed her family, playing card and country music. Surviving are her children, Thomas (Yvonne) Miller, K.D. Genereau, Brenda (David) Clayton; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters, Lucille...
Gay E. Baguss
Feb 26, 2016
Gay E. Baguss, 65 of Sand Lake, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Gay was born November 16, 1950 in Muskegon, MI the daughter of Albert and Barbara (Goff) Holman. She loved her family and was their rock. She enjoyed camping and fishing. Surviving are her husband, Gerald, whom she married on July...
Thomas E. Gee Jr.
Feb 22, 2016
Thomas E. Gee, Jr. 86 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus from accidental injuries. Mr. Gee was born August 5, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Thomas and Merle (Sabin) Gee, Sr. He was a truck driver for 47 years and also worked at Westside Aposlate. He loved camping. Surviving...
John C. Bowman
Feb 17, 2016
John Craig Bowman, 55 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Meijer Heart Center, Grand Rapids. John was born April 8, 1960 in Royal Oak, MI the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Korossy) Bowman. He was an avid dog lover, enjoyed fishing, being with his family, having fun and making everyone laugh. Surviving are his wife, Renae; sons,...
Patrick J. Randall
Feb 16, 2016
Patrick J. Randall 82 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his home. Patrick was born April 13, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed his occupation as a police officer. He loved life and the beauty of the earth, gardening, wood working and painting. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” whom he married on March 16, 1963;...
Emily L. Gates
Feb 13, 2016
Emily L. Gates 91 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs with her family by her side. Emily was born June 15, 1924 in Forest Grove, MI the daughter of John and Elizabeth (DeKleine) VanOss. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed handwork...
Marvin J. Pribble
Feb 12, 2016
Marvin J. Pribble, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home. Marvin was born August 7, 1935 in Royal Oak, MI the son of Chester and Margaret Pribble. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Dorothy (Matson); son, Paul; grandson, Gregory; brother, Charlie. Cremation has taken place and...
Donald L. Stalhood
Feb 10, 2016
Donald L. Stalhood 62 of Mark Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Ohio. Don was born November 10, 1953 in Kokomo, IN the son of William and Ruth (Tressler) Stalhood. Donald L. Stalhood was one of a kind. A man who always took care of his family, breaking his back to do whatever it took to provide...
June M. Doren
Feb 8, 2016
June M. Doren, 94 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 8, 2016 with her family by her side. June was born April 10, 1921 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of Walter and Harriet (Bruggema) Moul. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Cedar Springs where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday...
Leonard J. Haggerty
Feb 6, 2016
Leonard J. Haggerty, 90 of St. Louis, MI died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his home. Mr. Haggerty was born May 9, 1925 in Pine Woods, NY the son of Walter and Edith (Krebser) Haggerty. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II for 30 months. He completed basic training in Macon, GA and then went to the...
Virgil H. Tillottson
Feb 3, 2016
Virgil H. Tillottson, 82 passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Tillottson was born March 4, 1933 the son of Aaron and Myrtle (Baker) Tillottson. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime Mason and member of the Cedar Springs and Sparta Lodges. He was...
Esther M. Heiss
Jan 25, 2016
Esther M. Heiss, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Heiss was born March 3, 1928 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Lee and Leona (Bremmer) Parker. She was a homemaker and along with her husband worked the farm and logging. She enjoyed reading, gardening and her flowers. She was a lifelong attender...
Donald White
Jan 25, 2016
Donald White, age 95, of Cedar Springs, passed from this life on Monday, January 25, 2016. Don was born in Montcalm County, MI on August 9, 1920 to Vern and Hazel (Rogers) White. At a young age Don and his family moved to Ensley Center where Don was raised. On September 19, 1941 Don married the girl of his dreams,...
Sandra A. Johnson
Jan 20, 2016
Sandra A. Johnson, 73 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Sandra was born March 13, 1942 in Chicago, IL. She was a dedicated employee of CS Manufacturing in the accounting department with 20 years of service. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, which was very important to...
