Jerry B. Hall
Jun 24, 2015
Jerry Boyd Hall, 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born September 3, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Herbert and Gladys (Beugnot) Hall. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-54. His life was summed up by his family on Father’s Day as their mentor,...
Mary E. Siebert
Jun 23, 2015
Mary E. Siebert, 85 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Mrs. Siebert was born July 17, 1929 in Granite City, IL the daughter of George and Sarah (Patterson) Brown. She had been a bank auditor and later enjoyed hobby farming with her husband. She was a member of Cedar Creek Community Church...
Dorothy M. Blanchard
Jun 22, 2015
Dorothy M. Blanchard (Streeter) 92 passed from this life into the next on Monday, June 22, 2015. She was born April 19, 1923 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Ted and Bessie (Parker) Streeter. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Robert Blanchard; and husband, John Blanchard; brother, Maurice Streeter. She leaves behind her children, Ron (Joy)...
Eloise M. Petersen
Jun 21, 2015
Eloise Margaret Petersen, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2015, five days before her 100th birthday. Eloise was born June 26, 1915 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of James and Alta (Butler) Russell. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking and crafts, but her true passion was teaching. She still maintained friendships with students from the 1930’s. She will be remembered...
Lorraine E. Kunst
Jun 6, 2015
Lorraine E. Kunst, 91 of O’Fallon, MO died Saturday, June 6, 2015. Lorraine was born March 4, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Paauwe) Visner, Jr. She graduated from Creston High School in 1943 and as a Senior she was a “bomber girl” for greater Creston Heights to sell war bonds to purchase a naval...
Donald A. Wollander
May 25, 2015
Donald A. Wollander, 79 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Vista Springs. Don was born February 3, 1936 on his parent’s farm in Sand Lake, MI the son of Edward and Ada Wollander. He worked for Meijer for 32 years and was a lifelong attendee of Huggard Bible Church....
Paul R. Atkinson
May 25, 2015
Paul R. Atkinson, age 71, of Newaygo, MI passed away on Monday, May 25th at his home. He was born January 28, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI. Paul is survived by his daughters, Heather Jones and Dawn Bowman; former wife, Jacqueline Baxter Clark; grandsons, Joshua Reese and Nathan Jones; siblings, Sheryl Batchler and James Atkinson; several nieces, including Sarah Atkinson,...
Terrance A. Gage Ii
May 21, 2015
Terrance Arthur Gage II 39 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from accidental injuries. Terry is now walking with the Lord. Terry was met by his Grandpa and Grandma Middleton, Grandpa Gage, Aunt Laurie and Grandson Israel. He was born July 31, 1975 in Lakeview, MI. Following graduation from High School Terry enlisted in the U.S....
Richard W. Knauss, Jr.
May 20, 2015
The man that all men should try to be. Richard William Knauss Jr was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2015. Rick was many things to many people. He was Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Coach, Pastor and friend to many. He lived a full and happy life. Rick was born January 2, 1958...
Crystal M. Gould
May 20, 2015
Crystal M. Gould, 84 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Crystal was born June 11, 1930 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Newton and Ethel (Muir) Teesdale. She was a member of the Sand Lake United Methodist Church, Secret Pal Club and the Federated Garden Club. Crystal enjoyed being a homemaker and caring...
Chris A. Nikodemski
May 18, 2015
Chris A. Nikodemski, 60 of Grattan Township, Belding, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015 with his family by his side. Chris was born April 13, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Anthony and Barbara (Kempf) Nikodemski. He was a skilled craftsman and finish carpenter and had worked as a lead carpenter for Morris Builders, Inc. He...
Donald W. Williams
May 10, 2015
Donald W. Williams 64 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. Donald was born March 13, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Darl and Bonnie (Hunt) Williams. He was a graduate of Grandville High School and was a very generous person with a great sense of humor. Surviving are his brothers and sisters, Jackie...
David L. Wallace
May 10, 2015
David L. Wallace, 38 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. David was born March 20, 1977 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Dale and Judy (Moos) Wallace. He graduated from Kent City High School in 1995 and had worked at Federal Mogul. He enjoyed working on vehicles, vegetable gardening and deer hunting. Surviving are...
Loren G. Dragoo
May 10, 2015
Loren George Dragoo, age 75, born June 4, 1939 in Fremont, MI passed away at his home in Solon Township, Kent County on May 10, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence L. (Roy) and Gladys (Bruckner) Dragoo of Fremont, MI. Loren is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann (Sagorski); his sister, Barbara J. (Calvin) Deitz...
Bennie B. Wierks
May 7, 2015
Bennie B. Wierks, 78 of Rockford, died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Advocare Assisted Living. Mr. Wierks was born August 16, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bernard and Inez (Stafford) Wierckz. Surviving are his wife, Sharon; children, Deborah (Bruce) Kaiserlian, Rebecca (Joe) Glass, Brenda (Tim) Rood, Bennie Wierks Jr., Linda (Wayne) Olson; stepchildren, Karin (Ed) Smith, Robin...
Milford A. Pratt
May 7, 2015
Milford A. Pratt, 90 of Howard City, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Mr. Pratt was born June 11, 1924 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Willard and Alice (Ashley) Pratt. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and had retired from McInerney Spring & Wire....
Irene E. Korcal
May 2, 2015
Irene E. Korcal, age 94, formerly of Croton, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at St. Ann’s Home. Mrs. Korcal was born September 21, 1920 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Sagorski) Strzalkowski. She enjoyed bird watching and fishing with her husband Frank. Prior to living at St. Ann’s she was active in St. Bartholomew Catholic Church,...
Margaret A. "Peggy" Lang
Apr 30, 2015
Margaret A. "Peggy" Lang, 87 of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Mary’s Mercy Health Center. Mrs. Lang was born May 22, 1927 in Ridley Township, PA the daughter of Joseph and Stella (Heffner) Bissinger. She was a graduate of Immaculata College in Malvern, PA where she also was a basketball player for the Mighty Mac's. Mrs....
Clara Jo Gust
Apr 25, 2015
Clara Jo Gust, 94 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Sanctuary at St. Mary’s. Mrs. Gust was born March 28, 1921 in Ovid, MI the daughter of George and Nellie (Lockwood) Sillaway. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School, Class of 1939 as Salutatorian. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and had...
Reva Marvetta Benedict
Apr 21, 2015
Reva Marvetta Benedict, 88 of Holland, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at her home. Marvetta was born February 4, 1927 in Kewadin, MI the daughter of Espy and Edith (Wildi) Hubbell. She graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1944 and had worked at Knape & Vogt for 28 years retiring in 1991. She had been...
