William "Bill" Rowan
Jan 17, 2016
William D. “Bill” Rowan, 48 of Howard City, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 from injuries due to an automobile accident. Bill was born May 17, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Zora (Cram) Rowan. He had worked for Kent Door Company in the bi-fold department for 26 years and for Vitale’s Pizza in Cedar Springs for...
Donald F. Trudell
Jan 13, 2016
Donald F. Trudell, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Laurels of Carson City. Mr. Trudell was born June 12, 1933 in Sparta, MI the son of Clarence and Bernadette (Arends) Trudell. Don studied painting and drawing and graduated from Kendall School of Design. He worked for Aves Advertising in Grand Rapids and then formed his...
Janet J. Olmsted
Jan 6, 2016
Janet J. Olmsted, 84 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Clark Retirement Community. Janet was born December 10, 1931 in Imlay City, MI the daughter of Clifford and Luella (Davis) Call. She and her husband, Carl owned and operated the Cedar Springs Oil Company, and she later worked as the Solon Township Treasurer and at Pioneer Pharmacy....
James R. Cole, Sr.
Jan 6, 2016
James R. Cole, Sr. 70 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Jim was born September 28, 1945 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Waldo and Mary (Day) Cole. He was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School Class of 1963 and was a truck driver for Spartan Stores retiring in...
William L. Sevey
Jan 6, 2016
William L. Sevey 86 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his home. Bill was born July 24, 1929 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Clinton and Gladys (Fisk) Sevey. He was a lifelong dairy farmer and had been Solon Township Supervisor. Years ago he had a milk route and drove school bus. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Ruth E. Stalhood
Dec 30, 2015
Ruth E. Stalhood 81 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Stalhood was born March 17, 1934 in Pioneer, Ohio the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Woodruff) Tressler. Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed making quilts, crocheting, embroidery, crafts and jigsaw puzzles. Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” whom she married on November 29, 1951;...
Don M. Miles
Dec 26, 2015
Don M. Miles 88 of Pierson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans. Don was born May 14, 1927 in Montcalm Township, MI the son of John and Bessie (Thompson) Miles. Don began his naval career on Nov. 10, 1947 and attained the rank of Machinist...
Russell J. Durst
Dec 25, 2015
Russell J. Durst 80 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 25, 2015 at his home. Russ was born October 6, 1935 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cardwell and Lola (Sipple) Durst. He was well known as a drywall installer and finisher for over 60 years. He was a very giving and generous person and was very involved in...
Edward A. Hordyk
Dec 23, 2015
Edward A. Hordyk, 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Clark Retirement Community. Ed was born October 18, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Peter and Bernice (Glass) Hordyk. He enjoyed flying, boating, water skiing and raising cattle. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Saladin Temple of Grand Rapids,...
Ruth (Wainright) Warner
Dec 19, 2015
Ruth (Wainright) Warner, 52 of Greenville, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015. Ruth was born July 29, 1963 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Janet (Misner) Wainright. Her boys and family were her life. She had a good sense of humor and loved being outdoors and feeding the birds. She was presently attending Cornerstone University for a...
Cynthia M. Lewis
Dec 17, 2015
Cynthia M. Lewis, 54 of Howard City passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. Cynthia was born August 1, 1961 in Eagle Lake, TX the daughter of John and Emily (Drymalla) Waddell. She was born and raised in Texas and had a great voice and had travelled around singing. She was very kind hearted, generous and giving. She enjoyed gardening and...
Diane L. Van Os
Dec 14, 2015
Diane Lynn Van Os, 60 of Howard City, ascended to heaven on Monday, December 14, 2015. Diane was a beautiful and loving wife, mother and friend to many who showed loved to everyone she came in contact with. She was caring and an inspiration to others. She had a passion for life, people, teaching, art, nature, animals and enjoyed traveling....
Delores "Dee" Porter
Dec 6, 2015
Delores “Dee” Porter, 83 of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Dee was born April 8, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of John and Dena (DeBoer) Dertien. She married Aaron Porter on August 12, 1950. Following their marriage Aaron served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...
Robert F. Meyering
Dec 1, 2015
Robert F. Meyering, 82 of Lowell, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Spectrum Health - Kent Community Campus. Mr. Meyering was born March 9, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Paul and Grace (Noor) Meyering. He had retired from Steelcase and is survived by cousins. A service was held in the chapel at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens on...
Eugene L. Parker
Nov 30, 2015
Eugene L. Parker, 50 of Sand Lake, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015. Gene was born August 17, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Leon and Dorothy Parker. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1984 and was employed by Rowland Excavating. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, his truck and his little dog, Bella. Gene had a...
Thomas T. Shuker, Jr.
Nov 26, 2015
Thomas T. Shuker, Jr. 54 formerly of Marne passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Metron of Greenville. Tom was born December 17, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Thomas and Elaine (Grigas) Shuker, Sr. He was a 1978 graduate of Kenowa Hills High School. Surviving are his parents, brother, Michael (Amanda) Shuker; sister, Tami Lamancusa; nieces and...
Timothy Rama
Nov 23, 2015
Timothy Rama, 59 of Sand Lake went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born September 7, 1956 in Detroit, MI the son of Leo and Mona (Vicchio) Rama. Surviving are his sister, Diane (Larry) Jenkins; brothers, Dan, Jack, and Jeff Rama; several nieces...
Sgt. Bobbie Sue Chesbro
Nov 23, 2015
Sgt. Bobbie Sue Chesbro, 25 passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 in California. Bobbie Sue was born October 1, 1990 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Patrick and Carlien (Brinks) Chesbro. She was currently serving in the U.S. Marines at the Marine Corp. Mountain Training Center in Bridgeport, CA. She was a very tender, caring and loving person. Surviving...
Alvin "Butch" Ostrander
Nov 9, 2015
Alvin “Butch” Ostrander, 73 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, November 9, 2015 at his home. Alvin was born August 9, 1942 in Evart, MI the son of Aaron and Mildred (Stanton) Ostrander. He enjoyed antique tractors and going to the Old Engine Show in Buckley. Surviving are his children, Barbara Walters, Tammy Ostrander, and Brian Ostrander; five grandchildren; two great...
Thomas J. Rau
Nov 7, 2015
Thomas J. Rau, 64 of Rockford, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home. Tom was born April 13, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Kenneth and Norma (Butler) Rau. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Creston Rod & Gun Club. Surviving are his wife, Shirley...
