Steven J. Kwekel
Sep 10, 2015
Steven James Kwekel, 62 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at his home. Steve was born May 29, 1953 in Independence, MO the son of Arie and Barbara (Olmsted) Kwekel, Jr. Surviving are his children, Shawn (Katie), Ryan (Jenny), Karie, Kelly (Kevin), Brianna, and Nicole; 11 grandchildren; stepmother, Judy Kwekel; siblings, Doug (Cheri), Jack, Rob (Mary), Tim (Barb),...
Thomas B. Coady
Sep 9, 2015
Thomas B. Coady, 67 of Trufant, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 19 at 2:00 pm at Coral Cemetery. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs
Robert G. Whittaker
Sep 8, 2015
Robert G. Whittaker, 91 died September 8, 2015 in Grand Rapids. Robert was born March 27, 1924 in Washtenaw County, MI, the son of Arthur Glen & Iva (Tait) Whittaker. Surviving are his wife, Iva May Beth (Smith) Whittaker; children Mark (Barbara) Whittaker and Mary Beth (Thomas) Cooper; 3 grandchildren, Ryan T. (Cheryl) Whittaker, Katelyn May (Brian) Parker and Michael...
Robert W. Steele
Sep 6, 2015
Robert W. Steele 70 passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Mercy Health Center. Mr. Steele was born October 16, 1944 in San Jose, CA the son of William and Ruth (James) Steele. He enjoyed fishing and euchre and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Kevin (Christine) Steele, Debbie (Eric) Townes, Thomas Steele...
Evan Mathew Kobayashi
Aug 30, 2015
Evan M. Kobayashi, 17 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, August 30, 2015. Evan was born April 6, 1998 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Toshi and Kelli (Beckman) Kobayashi. He was a senior at Cedar Springs High School who excelled in both academics and athletics. Evan was passionate about baseball, the game as well as the friendships and character...
James A. Rector
Aug 29, 2015
James A. Rector, 85, of Baldwin and Florida, was called back to his Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Faith Hospice-Trillium Woods. Mr. Rector was born January 26, 1930 in Pierson, MI the son of Edward A. and Gladys S. (Bird) Rector. He was an Army Veteran and had been employed by General Motors for 37 years...
Ryan James Christopher Dalton
Aug 27, 2015
Ryan James Christopher Dalton, 24 of Rockford, died Thursday, August 27, 2015. Ryan was born March 20, 1991 in North Hampton, MA, he graduated from Cedar Springs High School Class of 2009. He was very smart, charismatic and carefree and loved his family. He loved the Boston Celtics and enjoyed music and writing it. Surviving are his mother, Tammy Dalton;...
Dale F. Rhineberger Jr.
Aug 22, 2015
Cremation has taken place. No services will be held at this time.
Joseph Scott Castine
Aug 21, 2015
Joseph Scott Castine, 61 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, August 21, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Muskegon. Joseph was born January 16, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ramon and Jacqueline (Skokna) Castine. He was a very hardworking, dedicated, loyal and kind person. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. Surviving are his son, Joseph...
Beverly A. Odren
Aug 14, 2015
Beverly A. Odren, 81 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, August 14, 2015 at her home. Bev was born January 1, 1934 in Solon Township, MI the daughter of Peter and Marjorie (Clingan) Hanna. She retired from Cedar Springs Public Schools Reading Center and had been a lifetime and very active member of...
Harold A. O'Connor
Aug 10, 2015
Harold A. O'Connor 86 of Morley, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus surrounded by his family. Mr. O'Connor was born February 12, 1929 in Chicago, IL the son of Harold and Eleanor (MacNaul) O'Connor. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Richard Alan Downs
Aug 8, 2015
Richard A. Downs, 53 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home. Richard was born May 19, 1962 in Highland Park, MI the son of Jack and Lyla (Fox) Downs. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Thorval "Bo" Nielsen
Aug 7, 2015
Thorval “Bo” Nielsen, 81 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Bo was born September 29, 1933 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Vern and Lillian (Pritchard) Nielsen. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School and attended Davenport College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bo attended...
Dailey O. Bell
Aug 5, 2015
Dailey O. Bell, 85 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Dailey was born July 31, 1930 in Samberg, TN the son of Boone and Zelma (Baker) Bell. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Monette; children, Brent (Susan) Bell, Kellie (Tony) DiLaura; grandchildren, Brayden...
Mark S. Schupp
Jul 26, 2015
Mark Stephen Schupp, 54, of Howard City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 26, 2015 while on a hiking trip with the youth group. Mark was born February 11, 1961 in Chester, PA, the son of John and Doris (Williams) Schupp III. He worked in maintenance at Rockford Public Schools since 1989. Surviving are his...
Vicki Lynn Marion
Jul 24, 2015
Vicki Lynn Marion, 59 of Sidney Township, Stanton, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at her home. Vicki was born April 26, 1956 in Cedarville, MI the daughter of Darwin and Viola (Marks) Minard. She loved gardening, being outdoors and kayaking. She was an amazingly strong woman, with the biggest heart and a mom to many. Surviving are her daughter, Lynn...
Shirley A. Raymond
Jul 22, 2015
Shirley A. Raymond, 71 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her home. Shirley was born April 9, 1944 in Bay City, MI the daughter of Robert and Blanch (Dickerson) Stoken. She had worked at Grand Rapids Metalcraft for 28 years and GR Controls. She was very involved in the Tri-County Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #4467 where she had...
Della M. Michaels
Jul 13, 2015
Della May Michaels, 95 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 13, 2015 at Arbor Rose Senior Center, Mesa, AZ. Della was born October 12, 1919 in Grant, MI the daughter of John and Cora (Kennedy) Lamb. Following graduation from high school she attended Western Michigan Teacher’s College and began teaching in one room schools in 1939. She later received her...
Leona J. Sheppard
Jul 13, 2015
Leona J. Sheppard, 67 of Sand Lake, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Leona was born August 29, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Eddie and Orvena (Woolston) Johnson. She loved her family and grandchildren and enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, reading and camping. Surviving are her husband, George Sheppard Jr. whom she...
Sarah Ann Coulson
Jul 13, 2015
Sarah Ann Coulson, 45 of Allendale died Monday, July 13, 2015 at her home. Sarah was born April 8, 1970 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Richard and Ruth (Sims) Cain. She had graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor degree. She was very outgoing, had a lot of friends, a quick smile and was very giving to...
