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...
William M. Carney Ii
Mar 30, 2016
William M. Carney, II age 44 of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Livonia. Bill was born August 21, 1971 in Louisville, KY the son of William and Susie (Jeanes) Carney, Sr. Bill was an amazing man, one that could meet a stranger and within minutes they would feel they’d been friends for years. As a child he...
Joyce Bohn
Mar 25, 2016
Joyce Bohn age 88 of Ensley Township, Howard City passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Maple Creek, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Bohn was born October 28, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of George and Bernice (Ter Haar) Baldwin. She loved her family and was adored by her grandchildren. She was a very content and cheerful person. Surviving are...
Donald L. Kelley
Mar 22, 2016
Donald L. Kelley, 89 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Kelley was born September 30, 1926 in Laura, IL the son of Henry and Estelle (Emerson) Kelley. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and retired from the Army in 1968 after 23 ½ years of...
Violet L. Jordan
Mar 19, 2016
Violet L. Jordan, 88 of Kent City, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Jordan was born May 30, 1927 in Talune, CA the daughter of Richard and Myrtle (Massengale) Evans. She was a good mom to many and did a great job raising her children. She enjoyed camping and gardening and was a member of the...
Edith E. Tisdel
Mar 16, 2016
Edith E. Tisdel, 99 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Porter Hills. Mrs. Tisdel was born May 7, 1916 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Lavern and Muriel (Lincoln) Hatch. She had been a member of the East Nelson United Methodist Church, the Spencer Mills Ladies Aid and a lifetime member of the Eastern Stars....
David A. Van Male
Mar 9, 2016
David A Van Male, 80 of Pierson, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Florida. David was born October 30, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Henry and Josephine (Krezelewski) Van Male. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1959 – 1961. He worked for Best Metal Products for 47 years retiring in 2000. He was...
Celeste A. Schut
Mar 8, 2016
Celeste Annette Schut, 61 of Kent City, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Meijer Heart Center. Celeste was born February 12, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Jerry and Elsa (Morris) Hall. She showed unconditional love to people regardless of their circumstances. She was always ready with a meal or a place to stay. She...
Earl Wall
Mar 2, 2016
Earl Wall 91 of Albany, GA died March 2, 2016 in Georgia. Earl was born August 18, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Nathan and Rachel (Simmons) Wall. He joined the U. S. Marine Corps in 1942 and retired in 1963. He moved to Albany, GA in 1984 and was employed with the Marine Corps Logistics Base for...
Roger W. Towns
Mar 1, 2016
Roger Willis Towns, 71 of Grand Rapids died March 1, 2016. Roger was born June 13, 1944 in Grand Rapids. He was an Army Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and car races. Surviving are his sons, Brian Towns and Matthew Huizenga; siblings, Janet (Craig) Blossom, Mary (Don) Charron, Paul (Sarah) Towns, Patsy (Ed) Pierson and several nieces and nephews....
Thomas J. Beeney
Mar 1, 2016
Thomas J. Beeney, 73 of Newaygo, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus with his family by his side. Tom was born October 10, 1942 in Oakland County, MI the son of Thomas and Genevieve (Asch) Hill. Tom was independent, strong-willed and giving. He had a heart for children and the homeless. He loved dogs and...
