Pauline Joyce Reich
May 28, 2016
Pauline Joyce Reich, 81 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Reich was born November 18, 1934 in Comstock Park, MI the daughter of Theodore and Mildred (Wiersma) August. She was an avid collector of knick knacks, enjoyed fishing and camping with her husband, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her...
Carl R. Straub
May 17, 2016
Carl R. Straub 72 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his home. Carl was born April 28, 1944 in Granada, MS the son of Herman and Marjorie (Egner) Straub. He graduated from Union High School in 1962. He then joined the Air Force serving from 1963-69. He settled in Cedar Springs in 1977 near the Egner Family...
Jerry L. Elder
May 16, 2016
Jerry L. Elder 72 of Newaygo, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Metro Health Hospital. Jerry was born May 7, 1944 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cecil and Virginia (Hanna) Elder. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated Elder Forest Products since 1981. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed...
John "Jack" Wyatt
May 16, 2016
John L.“Jack” Wyatt 91, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Holland Home – Raybrook Manor. Mr. Wyatt was a longtime resident of Naples, FL and formerly of Rockford and Traverse City. He was born September 25, 1924 in Benzie County, MI the son of Marshall and Geneva (Henry) Wyatt. He was a proud and involved member of many Catholic...
Irvin L. Smith
May 13, 2016
Irvin L. Smith 67 of Sand Lake, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. Irvin was born November 8, 1948 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Alvin and Ida (Spencer) Smith. He graduated from Kent City High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He...
Agnes M. Rounds
May 9, 2016
Agnes Marie Rounds, 92 of Rockford, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 9, 2016 with her family by her side at Spectrum Health United Memorial Rehab and Nursing Center, Greenville. She was born January 1, 1924 in McBain, MI the daughter of Merle and Christel (Burkett) Bell. On April 7, 1942 she married Ellsworth Rounds in...
Rosalita K. Porritt
May 8, 2016
Rosalita K. Porritt, 68 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Rosalita was born May 21, 1947 in Milton, IN the daughter of Arthur and Inez (Noel) Palmer. She loved her family and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her daughters, Tracy Lawe-Schooley, Inez Jones, Peggy (Joe) Benson, Katrina Lawe, and April Lawe; 9...
Marilyn Y. Ward
May 6, 2016
Marilyn Y. Ward 35 of Greenville, died Friday, May 6, 2016 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Campus. Marilyn was born November 6, 1980 in Greenville, MI. She was loved by all. Surviving are her children, Mathuew Martin, Felicia McQueen, Serina Ward, Riley Ward, and Trinity Ward; mother, Carmen (Richard) Barrett; sisters, Tiffany (Adam) Lepley, Jenny (Jason) Stayner, Holly Dines; brother,...
Jamed L. Hall
May 4, 2016
Jamed L. Hall, 13 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Jamed was born June 15, 2002 in Grand Rapids, MI. Surviving are his mother, Tiffany Hall; father, Keith Pawloski; brother, Keigan; sister, Lillian; grandparents, Robert (Beth) Pawloski, Sharon Jett, Leon (Cecilia) Hall; aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation will take place. The family will greet close friends Tuesday from...
Mary Ann Cichewicz
May 2, 2016
Mary Ann Cichewicz, 74 of Pierson died Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home. Mary Ann was born July 15, 1941 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Howard and Norene (Creek) Hansen. She graduated from Catholic Central High School, Aquinas College and U of M with her Master's degree. She taught first grade for Grand Rapids Public Schools. She also...
David D. Hiltz
Apr 29, 2016
David D. Hiltz, 57 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at his sister’s home. David was born October 23, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Daniel and Geraldine (Wildey) Hiltz. He had worked at Target Construction. He enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar and said he enjoyed his life and had no regrets. Surviving are a...
Susan E. Odren
Apr 22, 2016
Susan E. Odren, 59 of Sand Lake, died Friday, April 22, 2016 at her home. Susan was born July 4, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of George and Esther (Pacewiecz) Chmurynski. She retired from the Cedar Springs office of AT&T after 30 years of service. She loved animals, enjoyed gardening and was a very generous and God fearing...
William A. Sudzinski
Apr 21, 2016
William A. Sudzinski, 54 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. William was born January 31, 1962 in Westland, MI the son of Allen and Nelda (Mallard) Sudzinski. He was a graduate of Jenison High School and had been a printing press operator. Surviving are his parents. Cremation has taken place and there...
Frances C. Slavens
Apr 18, 2016
Frances Cecilia Slavens 75, of Howard City passed away suddenly Monday, April 18, 2016. Frances was born July 4, 1940 and grew up in Grand Rapids, MI. On September 26, 1959 she wed Harvey Slavens Jr. the love of her life. Together they owned and operated H & H Auto Parts in Howard City for 35 years before retiring. After...
Ivy R. Veltkamp
Apr 18, 2016
Ivy R. Veltkamp 88 of Sand Lake, died Monday, April 18, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Ivy was born December 21, 1927 in England, the daughter of Alfred and Florence (Barkley) Bennett. She was a loving, caring, and generous woman. Surviving are her daughters, Betty (Don) Kloostra, Linda (Buck) Fisk, Rita Bidstrup; grandchildren, Steve (Amy) Fisk, Chad (Jacquelynn)...
Sandra L. Schreiber
Apr 17, 2016
Sandra L. Schreiber, 67 of Kentwood went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Sandra was born February 9, 1949 in Bristol, CT the daughter of Grant and Gladys (Greenier) Courchanie. She served in the U.S Air Force during Vietnam and had been a Registered Nurse at Spectrum Health. Surviving are her husband, Andy; daughters,...
Todd Michael Hill
Apr 14, 2016
Todd Michael Hill, 54 of White Cloud passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 14, 2016 in his sleep in the arms of his loving wife, Thelma Hill from cancer. Todd was born August 29, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Terry and Sally (McCoy) Hill. He was raised in Cedar Springs and spent the last 12 years in White...
Robin H. Hoekstra
Apr 13, 2016
Robin H. Hoekstra, 60, of Cedar Springs died Wednesday April 13, 2016. Robin was born November 17, 1955 in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Vonna Darin (Ryder) and the late Angelo Darin. Robin was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Fortier on March 13, 1997. Robin is survived by her mother, siblings, Catherine, Angelo, Joseph, Guiliana, Christopher, Antonio,...
Betty G. Ringler
Apr 4, 2016
Betty G. Ringler, 85 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016 at home. Betty was born February 6, 1931 in Staples, MN the daughter of James and Jenny (Rink) Kubitza. She had worked at the Grand Rapids Herald and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She especially loved her grandchildren. She was a member of...
Althea B. Welch
Apr 2, 2016
Althea B. Welch, 87 formerly of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Christian Rest Home, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Welch was born February 25, 1929 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Arthur and Hazel (Hall) Bliss. She had worked at Wolverine World Wide before becoming a mother and homemaker. She was a longtime...
