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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,...
Ruth E. Stalhood
Dec 30, 2015
Ruth E. Stalhood 81 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Stalhood was born March 17, 1934 in Pioneer, Ohio the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Woodruff) Tressler. Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed making quilts, crocheting, embroidery, crafts and jigsaw puzzles. Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” whom she married on November 29, 1951;...
Don M. Miles
Dec 26, 2015
Don M. Miles 88 of Pierson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans. Don was born May 14, 1927 in Montcalm Township, MI the son of John and Bessie (Thompson) Miles. Don began his naval career on Nov. 10, 1947 and attained the rank of Machinist...
Russell J. Durst
Dec 25, 2015
Russell J. Durst 80 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 25, 2015 at his home. Russ was born October 6, 1935 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cardwell and Lola (Sipple) Durst. He was well known as a drywall installer and finisher for over 60 years. He was a very giving and generous person and was very involved in...
Edward A. Hordyk
Dec 23, 2015
Edward A. Hordyk, 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Clark Retirement Community. Ed was born October 18, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Peter and Bernice (Glass) Hordyk. He enjoyed flying, boating, water skiing and raising cattle. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Saladin Temple of Grand Rapids,...
