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

Michael A. Cook

Michael A. Cook

Feb 29, 2016

Michael A. Cook, 54 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at his home. Mike was born September 12, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Elvira (Hall) Cook Sr. He was a delivery truck driver and paper handler for the Grand Rapids Press. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening, watching Westerns alongside his dogs, and...

Phyllis R. Rosenberger

Phyllis R. Rosenberger

Feb 29, 2016

Phyllis R. Rosenberger, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at her home. Phyllis was born December 4, 1935 in Cheboygan, MI the daughter of Albert and Delia (Passeno) Oben. She enjoyed her family, playing card and country music. Surviving are her children, Thomas (Yvonne) Miller, K.D. Genereau, Brenda (David) Clayton; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sisters, Lucille...

Gay E. Baguss

Gay E. Baguss

Feb 26, 2016

Gay E. Baguss, 65 of Sand Lake, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Gay was born November 16, 1950 in Muskegon, MI the daughter of Albert and Barbara (Goff) Holman. She loved her family and was their rock. She enjoyed camping and fishing. Surviving are her husband, Gerald, whom she married on July...

Thomas E. Gee Jr.

Thomas E. Gee Jr.

Feb 22, 2016

Thomas E. Gee, Jr. 86 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus from accidental injuries. Mr. Gee was born August 5, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Thomas and Merle (Sabin) Gee, Sr. He was a truck driver for 47 years and also worked at Westside Aposlate. He loved camping. Surviving...

John C. Bowman

John C. Bowman

Feb 17, 2016

John Craig Bowman, 55 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Meijer Heart Center, Grand Rapids. John was born April 8, 1960 in Royal Oak, MI the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Korossy) Bowman. He was an avid dog lover, enjoyed fishing, being with his family, having fun and making everyone laugh. Surviving are his wife, Renae; sons,...

Patrick J. Randall

Patrick J. Randall

Feb 16, 2016

Patrick J. Randall 82 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his home. Patrick was born April 13, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed his occupation as a police officer. He loved life and the beauty of the earth, gardening, wood working and painting. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” whom he married on March 16, 1963;...

Emily L. Gates

Emily L. Gates

Feb 13, 2016

Emily L. Gates 91 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Metron of Cedar Springs with her family by her side. Emily was born June 15, 1924 in Forest Grove, MI the daughter of John and Elizabeth (DeKleine) VanOss. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed handwork...

Marvin J. Pribble

Marvin J. Pribble

Feb 12, 2016

Marvin J. Pribble, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home. Marvin was born August 7, 1935 in Royal Oak, MI the son of Chester and Margaret Pribble. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Dorothy (Matson); son, Paul; grandson, Gregory; brother, Charlie. Cremation has taken place and...

Donald L. Stalhood

Donald L. Stalhood

Feb 10, 2016

Donald L. Stalhood 62 of Mark Center, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Ohio. Don was born November 10, 1953 in Kokomo, IN the son of William and Ruth (Tressler) Stalhood. Donald L. Stalhood was one of a kind. A man who always took care of his family, breaking his back to do whatever it took to provide...

June M. Doren

June M. Doren

Feb 8, 2016

June M. Doren, 94 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 8, 2016 with her family by her side. June was born April 10, 1921 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of Walter and Harriet (Bruggema) Moul. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Cedar Springs where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday...

Leonard J. Haggerty

Leonard J. Haggerty

Feb 6, 2016

Leonard J. Haggerty, 90 of St. Louis, MI died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his home. Mr. Haggerty was born May 9, 1925 in Pine Woods, NY the son of Walter and Edith (Krebser) Haggerty. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II for 30 months. He completed basic training in Macon, GA and then went to the...

Virgil H. Tillottson

Virgil H. Tillottson

Feb 3, 2016

Virgil H. Tillottson, 82 passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Tillottson was born March 4, 1933 the son of Aaron and Myrtle (Baker) Tillottson. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He was a lifetime Mason and member of the Cedar Springs and Sparta Lodges. He was...

Esther M. Heiss

Esther M. Heiss

Jan 25, 2016

Esther M. Heiss, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Heiss was born March 3, 1928 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Lee and Leona (Bremmer) Parker. She was a homemaker and along with her husband worked the farm and logging. She enjoyed reading, gardening and her flowers. She was a lifelong attender...

Donald White

Donald White

Jan 25, 2016

Donald White, age 95, of Cedar Springs, passed from this life on Monday, January 25, 2016. Don was born in Montcalm County, MI on August 9, 1920 to Vern and Hazel (Rogers) White. At a young age Don and his family moved to Ensley Center where Don was raised. On September 19, 1941 Don married the girl of his dreams,...

Sandra A. Johnson

Sandra A. Johnson

Jan 20, 2016

Sandra A. Johnson, 73 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Sandra was born March 13, 1942 in Chicago, IL. She was a dedicated employee of CS Manufacturing in the accounting department with 20 years of service. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, which was very important to...

William "Bill" Rowan

William "Bill" Rowan

Jan 17, 2016

William D. “Bill” Rowan, 48 of Howard City, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 from injuries due to an automobile accident. Bill was born May 17, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Zora (Cram) Rowan. He had worked for Kent Door Company in the bi-fold department for 26 years and for Vitale’s Pizza in Cedar Springs for...

Donald F. Trudell

Donald F. Trudell

Jan 13, 2016

Donald F. Trudell, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Laurels of Carson City. Mr. Trudell was born June 12, 1933 in Sparta, MI the son of Clarence and Bernadette (Arends) Trudell. Don studied painting and drawing and graduated from Kendall School of Design. He worked for Aves Advertising in Grand Rapids and then formed his...

Janet J. Olmsted

Janet J. Olmsted

Jan 6, 2016

Janet J. Olmsted, 84 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Clark Retirement Community. Janet was born December 10, 1931 in Imlay City, MI the daughter of Clifford and Luella (Davis) Call. She and her husband, Carl owned and operated the Cedar Springs Oil Company, and she later worked as the Solon Township Treasurer and at Pioneer Pharmacy....

James R. Cole, Sr.

James R. Cole, Sr.

Jan 6, 2016

James R. Cole, Sr. 70 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Jim was born September 28, 1945 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Waldo and Mary (Day) Cole. He was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School Class of 1963 and was a truck driver for Spartan Stores retiring in...

William L. Sevey

William L. Sevey

Jan 6, 2016

William L. Sevey 86 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his home. Bill was born July 24, 1929 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Clinton and Gladys (Fisk) Sevey. He was a lifelong dairy farmer and had been Solon Township Supervisor. Years ago he had a milk route and drove school bus. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

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