Frances E. Mazzukelly
Jun 12, 2016
Frances E. Mazzukelly 87 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Mazzukelly was born October 23, 1928 in Leroy, MI. Surviving are her husband, Michael; grandson, Michael; great grandsons, Dante and Vergil; brother, Harold (Maxine) Tate; sister, Carol Bowman. She was preceded in death by a daughter Ruth Hall. The family will greet...
Larrie V. Robinson
Jun 12, 2016
Larrie V. Robinson, 79 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s. Larrie was born September 15, 1936 in Solon Township, MI the son of Volyn and Jessie (Coan) Robinson. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1955 and was quarterback his senior year as Cedar Springs went undefeated in football. He enjoyed all...
Deborah A. Sturgeon
Jun 9, 2016
Deborah Ann Sturgeon, 56 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, June 9, 2016. Deborah was born April 21, 1960 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Daniel and Judy (Elder) Sturgeon. She graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor degree in Graphic Design. She owned and operated Lindy Press in Grand Rapids. She enjoyed her family and friends. Surviving are her...
Alfred "Al" Lang
Jun 6, 2016
Alfred R. “Al” Lang 86 of Caledonia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at home. Mr. Lang was born June 2, 1930 in Union City, NJ the son of Fredrick and Virginia (Gallagher) Lang. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania Military College, Chester PA and the Drexel Institute of Technology Graduate School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for...
David O. Newton
Jun 3, 2016
David O. Newton 82 of Pierson, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at home. David was born May 22, 1934 the son of Owen and Leona (Ludjen) Newton. Surviving are his children, Wayne (Sally), Kim (Kathy), and Garry; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; brother, Chuck (Rose) Newton; sister, Marilyn (Duane) Anderson; several nieces and nephews. He was...
Wenona M. Bristol
May 30, 2016
Wenona M. Bristol, 92 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, May 30, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Bristol was born May 4, 1924 in Howard City, MI the daughter of Lloyd and Lydia (Goestch) Shupe. She was a longtime member of the Cedar Springs American Legion Auxiliary where she loved playing bingo. She enjoyed watching baseball and the Detroit...
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...
