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Ilene R. Schoonmaker
Feb 5, 2015
Ilene R. Schoonmaker, 89 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Schoonmaker was born June 27, 1925 in Belding, MI the daughter of Glen and Lela (Brooks) Losinger. She graduated from Howard City High School in 1943, had been a Girl Scout and Boy Scout...

Beulah M. Castor
Feb 5, 2015
Beulah M. Castor, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Beulah was born March 20, 1927 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Frank and Carrie (James) Sheldon. She was known for her cooking and was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving are her children, Brenda (Alvaro) Vega, Anna (Dan) Bekins, David...
Jackie L. "Jr" Remmele Jr.
Jan 20, 2015
Jackie L. “Jr” Remmele, Jr. 37 of Greenville, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Jack was born May 8, 1977 in Adrian, MI. He was a 1995 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and had been a volunteer with the Cedar Springs Fire Department. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Jackie and Jim Davis; father and...
Edna Andersen
Jan 20, 2015
Edna Andersen, 94 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Andersen was born November 21, 1920 in Newark, NJ the daughter of Jacob (Jack) and Bella (Kasen) Stoll. She served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in North Carolina at Moore General Hospital. There, she...
Donna M. Reed
Jan 16, 2015
Donna M. Reed 80 of Sand Lake, died Friday, January 16, 2015 at her home. Donna was born December 30, 1934 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of John and Ivah (Riley) Shick. She worked for General Motors Plant #2 on Alpine Avenue for 30 years. She was the first Village of Sand Lake Queen in 1952 and enjoyed being...
Fay Young
Jan 14, 2015
Fay Young, 91 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Young was born July 21, 1923 in Grandville, MI the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (Moore) Brooks. She worked at the Blythefield Country Club for 35 years. Surviving are her children, Carole...
Orville D. Moore
Jan 9, 2015
Orville D. Moore, 90 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at his home. Orville was born April 27, 1924 in Plainfield Township, MI the son of Nelville and Leliah (Huckleberry) Moore. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Dohler-Jarvis after 30 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling...
Randall H. Ingraham
Dec 27, 2014
Randall H. Ingraham, 70 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Randy was born May 26, 1944 in Greenville, MI the son of Colin and Dixie (Harris) Ingraham. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 – 1966. He was a very active person who...
Gloria J. Timmers
Dec 26, 2014
Gloria Jean Timmers, 57 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 26, 2014 at her home. She was born July 30, 1957 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of Arvid and Marjorie (Kline) Jouppi. Her wishes were to be cremated and there will be no service. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Heather M. Wolfe
Dec 23, 2014
Heather Wolfe, 47 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Heather was born August 2, 1967 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Donald and Lynne (Grannis) Zank. She enjoyed being a wife, mother, working on the farm, raising calves and being a 4H Mom. She had worked for Cedar Springs Public...
Suzanne L. Anderson
Dec 16, 2014
Suzanne L. Anderson, 80 of Wyoming, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. She was born July 27, 1934 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Edwin and Hazel (Sullivan) Wheeler. She was Red Flannel Queen in 1951 and a member of the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, Women’s Club and the Red...
Edwin Lavern Moon
Dec 13, 2014
Edwin LaVern Moon, 87 of Pierson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at his home. Mr. Moon was born October 21, 1927 in Thompsonville, MI the son of John and Della (Sawmiller) Moon. He married the love of his life, Barbara Dewey on July 1, 1950 and together they enjoyed 60 years of...
Marian C. Christian
Dec 11, 2014
Marian C. Christian, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Bishop Hills, Rockford. Mrs. Christian was born June 15, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Peter and Zella (Curtis) Patrick. She and her husband, Robert owned and operated Christian’s Upholstery in Cedar Springs for 20 years. She loved her dog Charlie, enjoyed giving people hugs,...
Janet A. Gordon
Dec 7, 2014
Janet A. Gordon, 87 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by family members on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Janet was born December 28, 1926 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Versal and Lorena (Blanchard) Gunnell. After graduating from Cedar Springs High School, she married her high school sweetheart, E. Ray Gordon on December...
Fernnette Marie Morgan
Dec 6, 2014
Fernnette Marie Morgan, 66 of Kent City, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at her home. Fernnette was born June 1, 1948 in Big Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Jacobson) Duffy, Sr. She was a Registered Nurse who was very loved by both her patients and her community. Her daughters describe her as caring, giving, funny, compassionate,...
Dorothy A. Parker
Dec 5, 2014
Dorothy A. Parker, 74 of Sand Lake, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014. Dorothy was born October 18, 1940 in Pierson, MI. She was a 1958 graduate of Howard City High School. She enjoyed making wedding flowers, loved to cook and had a great sense of humor. She loved her family tremendously. Surviving are her husband, Leon “L.D.”; sons, Gene...
Wanda W. Phillips
Nov 26, 2014
Wanda W. Phillips, 86 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Mrs. Phillips was born September 28, 1928 in Kanawha Falls, WV the daughter of Joseph and Bernice (Mays) Weeks. Surviving are her children, Carolyn (Rodney) Ghearing, Charles (Connie) Phillips; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Jack Weeks; sister, Joyce Housby. Services will be...
Robert J. Lareau
Nov 26, 2014
Robert J. Lareau, 64, of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with his family at his side. Bob was born July 25, 1950 in Detroit, MI, the son of Michael and June (Shull) Lareau. He graduated from Ottawa Hills High School, served in the U.S Army, and worked at Steelcase for 36 years. He was a loving husband...
Jerry L. Crittendon
Nov 24, 2014
Jerry L. Crittendon, 71 of Sand Lake, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Jerry had been a resident of Metron of Greenville for the past three years. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Owen Ruwersma
Nov 23, 2014
Owen Ruwersma, loving infant son of Justin and Jennifer (Pratsburg) Ruwersma passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Private family services were held. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
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