E. Ray Gordon
Nov 6, 2015
E. Ray Gordon, 89 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2015. E. Ray Gordon was born on January 17, 1926 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Fay and Cora Gordon. After graduating valedictorian from Cedar Springs High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He then...
Vernon Dean Patterson
Oct 31, 2015
Vernon Dean Patterson, 57 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Dean was born December 30, 1957 in Sheridan, MI the son of Alfred and LaVonna (Hodges) Patterson. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 – 78. He was an auto body tech and was always working on cars. He loved...
Lela R. Spicer
Oct 24, 2015
Lela R. Spicer, 87 of Traverse City, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her family by her side. Mrs. Spicer was born August 18, 1928 in Barryton, MI the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Adams) VanSyckle, she was one of 17 children. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Minnia A. Hanes
Oct 22, 2015
Minnia A. Hanes, 59 of Cedar Springs passed away October 22, 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI. Minnia was born November 10, 1955 in Sparta, MI, the daughter of George and Bernice Loughin. Surviving are her children, Cheryl (David) Finnila, Joshua (Kerri) Hanes and Jeremy (Carrie) Hanes all of Cedar Springs; grandchildren, Stephanie Finnila, Ethan and Allison Hanes and Alexander and...
Brian D. Vanenk
Oct 11, 2015
Brian D. VanEnk, 50 of Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at his home. Brian was born June 10, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Joan (Zwak) VanEnk. He was a software engineer at Burke Porter Machinery for 26 years and was a member of Ensley Baptist...
Larry D. Hayman
Oct 8, 2015
Larry D. Hayman, 34 of Howard City, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at home. Larry was born March 19, 1981 in Lakeview, MI the son of Larry and Susan (Fisk) Hayman. He was a survivor having battled cancer, his son, family and friends were very important to him. He had been a volunteer with the Amble Fire Department. He was...
Madeline "Betty" Remer
Oct 6, 2015
Madeline “Betty” Remer, 92 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Betty was born August 6, 1923 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Peter and Hattie (Huber) Koster. She was a member of the first Red Flannel Queen Court in 1940 and graduated from Cedar...
Clara J. (Ritter) Davis
Oct 1, 2015
Clara J. (Ritter) Davis, 81 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home. Clara was born May 31, 1934 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Floyd and Burnice (Coss) TenEyck. She graduated from Lakeview High School and Ferris State University with a BA in accounting and law. She was a Michigan CPA and also had taught...
Elaine Laurel Heiss
Oct 1, 2015
Elaine L. Heiss, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home. Elaine was born November 22, 1934 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Clifford and Grace (Boucher) Crego. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Juanita L. White
Oct 1, 2015
Juanita L. White, 83 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Nita was born April 29, 1932 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Clarence and Delorese (Corp) Stewart. She was a very sweet and Godly lady who was loved by all. She was very involved...
Patrick John Bliss
Sep 27, 2015
Patrick John Bliss, 69 of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Cedar Springs, died suddenly Sunday, September 27, 2015 at his home. Pat was born July 31, 1946 in Pigeon, MI the son of Thomas and Evelyn (Seeley) Bliss. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1964 and Michigan State University with a bachelor degree in Business. He served in...
Alan Mark Gebhardt
Sep 26, 2015
Alan Mark Gebhardt, “our angel unaware”, age 66 passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at home. Alan was born November 26, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Albert and Letha (Bailey) Gebhardt. Surviving are his parents, brothers, Gerry (Gloria) Gebhardt, Mark (Kathy) Gebhardt; sister, Cheryl (Kirk) Davidson. A private family graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery,...
Elaine "Kat" Ozinga
Sep 25, 2015
Elaine “Kat” Ozinga, 76 of Sand Lake, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at her home. She was born February 17, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Fritz and Theresa (Merriman) Wenell. She was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She loved her cats. Surviving are her husband, Dale “Buck” whom she...
Alice M. Kelly
Sep 22, 2015
Alice M. Kelly, 84 of Lake City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Belle Oakes Living Center. Alice was born June 10, 1931 in Gladwin, MI the daughter of Reynold and Martha (Koenke) Kranich. She enjoyed writing and journaling and wrote many letters to missionaries over the years. Surviving are her husband,...
Albert G. Heeringa, Jr.
Sep 18, 2015
Albert G. Heeringa, Jr. (Sparky Harris) 65 of Sand Lake, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at his home. He was born October 1, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Albert and Mildred (Winright) Heeringa. He lived and breathed music and was a musician all of his life. In 1969 during the Vietnam War he joined the USO for...
Steven J. Kwekel
Sep 10, 2015
Steven James Kwekel, 62 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at his home. Steve was born May 29, 1953 in Independence, MO the son of Arie and Barbara (Olmsted) Kwekel, Jr. Surviving are his children, Shawn (Katie), Ryan (Jenny), Karie, Kelly (Kevin), Brianna, and Nicole; 11 grandchildren; stepmother, Judy Kwekel; siblings, Doug (Cheri), Jack, Rob (Mary), Tim (Barb),...
Thomas B. Coady
Sep 9, 2015
Thomas B. Coady, 67 of Trufant, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 19 at 2:00 pm at Coral Cemetery. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs
Robert G. Whittaker
Sep 8, 2015
Robert G. Whittaker, 91 died September 8, 2015 in Grand Rapids. Robert was born March 27, 1924 in Washtenaw County, MI, the son of Arthur Glen & Iva (Tait) Whittaker. Surviving are his wife, Iva May Beth (Smith) Whittaker; children Mark (Barbara) Whittaker and Mary Beth (Thomas) Cooper; 3 grandchildren, Ryan T. (Cheryl) Whittaker, Katelyn May (Brian) Parker and Michael...
Robert W. Steele
Sep 6, 2015
Robert W. Steele 70 passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Mercy Health Center. Mr. Steele was born October 16, 1944 in San Jose, CA the son of William and Ruth (James) Steele. He enjoyed fishing and euchre and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Kevin (Christine) Steele, Debbie (Eric) Townes, Thomas Steele...
Evan Mathew Kobayashi
Aug 30, 2015
Evan M. Kobayashi, 17 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, August 30, 2015. Evan was born April 6, 1998 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Toshi and Kelli (Beckman) Kobayashi. He was a senior at Cedar Springs High School who excelled in both academics and athletics. Evan was passionate about baseball, the game as well as the friendships and character...
