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....
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...
