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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Harold E. Schmaltz

Harold E. Schmaltz

Apr 19, 2015

Harold E. Schmaltz, 80, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. Mary’s Mercy Health Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Schmaltz, of Cedar Springs was born January 17, 1935, in Owensboro, KY the son of George and Elsie (Martin) Schmaltz. He served in the U.S. Navy and attended Cheboygan County Normal and Central Michigan University. He is survived by eight children, two...

Shirley D. Loranger

Shirley D. Loranger

Apr 19, 2015

In loving memory of our sister, mother, aunt, and friend, Shirley D. Loranger was born August 14, 1943 and died Sunday, April 19, 2015 in Cedar Springs, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Loranger; parents, Alfred and Margaret (Fox) Force; brothers, Fred and Randy Force. Surviving are her siblings, Peggy (Bob) Leys, Tom (Lavina) Force, Terry...

Janet L. Quackenbush

Janet L. Quackenbush

Apr 12, 2015

Janet L. Quackenbush, 80 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Janet was born October 6, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Kenneth and Leona (Barret) Swartz. She enjoyed working part time at Sand Lake Foods and socializing with the customers. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving are her children,...

Bruce A. Pike

Bruce A. Pike

Apr 9, 2015

Bruce A. Pike 74 of Casnovia went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at his home. Bruce was born June 7, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ernest and Anna (VerBurg) Pike. In 1958 Bruce graduated from Sparta High School and traveled out west to Camp Davis near Jackson Hole, Wyoming on...

Lora G. Bouck

Lora G. Bouck

Apr 3, 2015

Lora G. Bouck, 68 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Bouck was born July 7, 1946 in Decatur, MI the daughter of William and Frances (Figg) Scott. She retired from G.R. Controls in Rockford and had enjoyed traveling and camping, her flowers and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband,...

Glen Donmyer

Glen Donmyer

Apr 2, 2015

Glen Donmyer, 85 passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Reed City. Mr. Donmyer was born June 1, 1929 in Salina, Kansas the son of Glen and Alice (Jacobs) Donmyer. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was a locomotive engineer for 37 years for Penn Central/Conrail, a job he loved every day....

Erma I. Thompson

Erma I. Thompson

Mar 26, 2015

Erma I. Thompson, 87 of Sand Lake passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Metro Health Hospital. Mrs. Thompson was born December 23, 1927 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Ira and Ida (Lucht) Rowland. She graduated from Sand Lake High School in 1946 and had stayed very involved in the Alumni Association. She had been past president...

Tracie L. Fisk

Tracie L. Fisk

Mar 23, 2015

Tracie L. Fisk, 43 of Kent City, died Monday, March 23, 2015. Tracie was born February 10, 1972 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Richard and Sheri (Kilts) Woodard. She enjoyed working in her yard, landscaping, her pool and the beach. She was very friendly and accepted everyone. She was a loving wife, mother and a wonderful daughter. Surviving...

Lowell S. Jarrett, Sr.

Lowell S. Jarrett, Sr.

Mar 22, 2015

Lowell S. “Butch” Jarrett, Sr. 70 of Rockford, died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mr. Jarrett was born December 6, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ralph and Shirley (Willis) Jarrett. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and could fix anything. He was a father to many and had a great love for his family...

Adrian Vanoost

Adrian Vanoost

Mar 21, 2015

Adrian “Bud” VanOost, 92 of Pierson, died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. VanOost was born December 2, 1922 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Wilhelminia (Keys) VanOost. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He had been a fruit buyer for National Fruit for 20...

Hendrik J. Schriever

Hendrik J. Schriever

Mar 16, 2015

Hendrik J. Schriever, 80 of Cedar Springs passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He was born August 15, 1934 in Bolsward, Netherlands the son of Hendrik and Marie (Brands) Schriever. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 – 1959. He was a welder and steel worker for 60 years...

Dennis E. Sosnowski

Dennis E. Sosnowski

Mar 16, 2015

Dennis E. Sosnowski, 70 of Cedar Springs, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, March 16, 2015. Dennis was born May 23, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Stanley and Rosemary (Huckleberry) Sosnowski. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, family outings, cooking and watching TV. Surviving are his...

Joann A. Haas

Joann A. Haas

Mar 14, 2015

JoAnn A. Haas (VandenBos), age 84, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, March 14, 2015. JoAnn was born on February 4, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI, the youngest of eight children. As a pastor's wife, she touched countless lives in over 40 years of ministry. For many years, she also worked as a volunteer...

Sue L. Mcfarland

Sue L. Mcfarland

Mar 9, 2015

Sue Louise (Dorman) McFarland passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at her home in Trabuco Canyon, CA. Born December 30, 1933 in Cedar Springs, MI, the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Louise) Dorman. Sue graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1951, and attended Western Michigan University, where she graduated in 1955 with a degree in Education. Sue married...

Josephine F. Cederquist

Josephine F. Cederquist

Mar 8, 2015

Josephine F. Cederquist, 85 of Shelby, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Greenville. Her family stood by her bed as she left this earth and entered heaven. When asked last week what she was most thankful for, she said her salvation. Now she is safe in the arms of...

Susan W. Cadwell

Susan W. Cadwell

Mar 3, 2015

Susan W. Cadwell, 64 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at her home. Susan was born September 17, 1950 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Lester and Doris (Line) Cadwell. She had worked at Trini’s in Sparta as a waitress. She was a good mother and sister and had a great love for her grandchildren. Surviving are her...

Lora G. Castle

Lora G. Castle

Feb 25, 2015

Lora G. Castle, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Metro Health Hospital. Mrs. Castle was born October 2, 1927 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Thomas and Carrie (Mumby) Culver. She retired from Wolverine World Wide and was a longtime attendee of the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Barbara F. Pierce

Barbara F. Pierce

Feb 17, 2015

Barbara F. Pierce of Cedar Springs passed away peacefully in the care of At Home Memory Care in her home on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Barbara was born December 26, 1921 in Honolulu, Hawaii as Barbara Frances Smith. She was the mother of seven to Louis Patrick, Margaret Anita, Cynthia Sue and Martin Edward; grandmother and great grandmother and friend...

Marjorie J. Bailey

Marjorie J. Bailey

Feb 13, 2015

Marjorie J. (Bird) Bailey, 90 of Cedar Springs, died peacefully at home Friday, February 13, 2015. Marjorie was the daughter of Maurice and Audrey (Dean) Bird. Marjorie was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs. Surviving are her children, Terry and Dave Fountain, Judy and Jim Owens, Betty Towns, Sharon and Joe DeWildt, Gilbert Bailey, Gail and...

Suzann R. Frahm

Suzann R. Frahm

Feb 11, 2015

Suzann R. Frahm, 70 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at her home. Suzann was born November 18, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Lyle and Rhea (Courtade) Fisk. She worked for General Motors 36th St. Stamping Plant for 31.4 years retiring in 2002. She enjoyed dancing and was a very caring and special person, always...

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