William F. Tetzlaff
Aug 20, 2016
William Frederick Tetzlaff, age 75 passed away, Saturday, August 20, 2016, from lung cancer, in his home at the lake surrounded by loved ones. Bill was one of seven children born to William and Marion Tetzlaff on March 14, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI. As the eldest son he was expected to work in the family grocery store where he...
Beverly E. Mulholland
Aug 14, 2016
Beverly E. Mulholland 80 of Howard City passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016. When my body goes back to the dust of the earth where it came from, my soul will go to heaven to be with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Beverly was born September 13, 1935 in Howard City, MI the daughter of Harry and Alta (Kunde)...
Richard "Rick" Michaels
Aug 13, 2016
Richard G. Michaels, 56 of Howard City, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. Rick was born May 3, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA the son of Edward and Maryann (Nemeth) Michaels Jr. He served his country for 20 years in the U. S. Air Force and came home and served his community with the Montcalm County Sheriff Department for...
Ella Mae (Mosher) Knoch
Aug 3, 2016
Ella Mae (Mosher) Knoch, 89 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Vista Springs. Ella Mae was born October 29, 1926 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of Clifford and Lavona (Stark) Joslin. She was a longtime member of Pilgrim Bible Church and had served as secretary and treasurer. She enjoyed sewing and...
Suzanne Dejager
Aug 3, 2016
Suzanne deJager, God's gift to Jeffrey deJager. Safe in His arms on August 3, 2016. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Tom C. Male
Jul 17, 2016
Tom C. Male 55 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, July 17, 2016. Tom was born September 27, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Ione (Scholz) Male. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Eagles and the Eagle Riders. He grew his hair out and donated it to Locks of Love many times...
Sharon M. Clark
Jul 17, 2016
Sharon M. Clark 76 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Sterling Heights, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. Se was born November 10, 1939 in Mt. Clemens, MI the daughter of Harold and Doris (McQueen) Fox. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Myrtle Louise Eldred
Jul 15, 2016
Myrtle Louise Eldred, age 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 2, 1917 in Gillette, Wyoming to Guy and Elsie (Terrill) Moyes. When Myrtle was six months old, the family moved to Cedar Springs where she resided the rest of her life. She attended Cedar...
Thomas D. Hovey Sr.
Jul 8, 2016
Thomas D. Hovey Sr. age 86 of Sand Lake passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at his home. Tom was born June 22, 1930 in Grand Rapids. Surviving are his wife, Linda (Kort) Hovey; children, Mary & Tom Vaugh, Tom Hovey Jr., Kim & Karen Hovey, Pam & Al Pike, John Rasmussen, Lisa & Bill Groot; 13 grandchildren, 16 great...
Lazaro "Larry" Villanueva Jr.
Jul 2, 2016
Lazaro “Larry” Villanueva Jr. 63 of Kent City, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his home. He was born December 6, 1952 in Detroit, MI the son of Lazaro and Dora (Cruz) Villanueva Sr. He was an avid U of M Wolverine, Detroit Tiger and Detroit Piston fan. Surviving are his children, Morton Tipkey, April (Scott) Tezak, Anthony (Jess) Villanueva,...
Melvin "Jack" Heiss
Jul 1, 2016
Melvin “Jack” Heiss 89 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2016 with his family by his side. Jack was born September 16, 1926 in Solon Township, MI the son of John and Emily (French) Heiss. He retired from Smith Industries in the late 1980’s working there over 35 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter,...
Thomas A. Bailey
Jul 1, 2016
Tom Bailey 61, of Cedar Springs went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 1, 2016. Tom was born June 13, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Blaine and Margaret (Ramey) Bailey Sr. He will be DEEPLY MISSED by Kathy (Samuel) Sokolowski, Becky (Barry) Bailey, Julie (Carlos) Garcia, and Sue Bailey; twin sister, Terri (Bill) Fulk. His...
Dale G. Anderson
Jun 28, 2016
Dale G. Anderson, 62 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. Dale was born July 27, 1953 in Chicago, IL the son of Richard and Marion (Pyne) Anderson. He was a truss assembler for 43 years. Dale was a stubborn, rough neck, loving and caring biker. He so loved his granddaughters that...
Gwendolyn Claire Perry
Jun 28, 2016
Gwendolyn Claire Perry, 88 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016 and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Perry was born November 5, 1927 in Hamilton, Canada the eldest daughter of Rev. Alfred Clare and Edna (Jefferson) Motyer. She was preceded in death by a brother and his wife, Derwin (Imogene) Motyer; son, Lee Perry;...
Clara B. Inman
Jun 27, 2016
Clara B. Inman 83 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, June 27, 2016. Mrs. Inman was born November 14, 1932 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Lyle and Violet (Delehanty) Howell. She enjoyed working in her yard, her flowers, crossword puzzles and sewing. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren. Surviving are her children, Lenore (Ron) Sellers, Gregory (Leeta) Inman, Pamela (Dick) Watts,...
Alger James Nielsen
Jun 21, 2016
Alger James Nielsen, 91 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Mr. Nielsen was born November 12, 1924 in Maple Valley Township, MI the son of Carl and Belva (White) Nielsen. He graduated from Maple Valley Township High School in 1942 and Central Michigan University in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II....
Jack L Clark
Jun 16, 2016
Jack L Clark 90 of Solon Township died Thursday, June 16, 2016 in the presence of his family. Jack was born August 30, 1925 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Lyle and Cora (Smith) Clark. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1943 and MSU in 1950. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp 8th Division...
Rev. D. Robert Sickmiller
Jun 16, 2016
Rev. D. Robert Sickmiller, 97, went to be with His Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was born February 5, 1919 in Williams Center, Ohio the son of Elmer and Nettie (Stoll) Sickmiller. Bob enlisted in the US Marines in 1940, serving six years in the Pacific Theater and Guadalcanal. His life was forever changed when he became a...
Jean L. Marlette
Jun 14, 2016
Jean L. Marlette 63 of Rockford, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Spectrum Health Rehab. Jean was born August 6, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Fred and Barbara (Rockwell) Edwards. She had worked at Burger King for 35 years. She enjoyed dancing, blue eye shadow, and loved her family especially her great nieces and nephews. Surviving are...
Ralph G. Gould
Jun 13, 2016
Ralph G. Gould, 86 of Rockford, went home to be with his beautiful wife, Julia on Monday, June 13, 2016. Ralph was born September 27, 1929 in Rockford, MI the son of Forrest and Rose (Shumacher) Gould. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He worked in and retired from the Tannery at WWW...
