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Allen J. Eady
Nov 9, 2014
Allen J. Eady, 66 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Spectrum Health – United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Allen was born March 18, 1948 in Hudson, MI the son of Wayne and Dorothy (Barron) Eady. When he was younger he was a boy scout and had graduated Hudson High School where he was a star basketball player. He...
Richard W. Rowland
Nov 8, 2014
Richard W. Rowland, 60 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his home. Dick was born March 30, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Donald and Elaine (Boelter) Rowland. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had retired from Knape & Vogt in 2001. He enjoyed farming and loved his family very much....
Wilma M. Schalk
Nov 7, 2014
Wilma M. Schalk, 77 of Henrico, VA formerly of Cedar Springs, died Friday, November 7, 2014 in Virginia. Mrs. Schalk was born on July 10, 1937 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of Harold and Ottillia (Branch) Karns. She was a homemaker and worked for her husband at their Veterinary Clinic. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great...
Wm. Darrell Toothman, Sr.
Nov 7, 2014
William Darrell Toothman, Sr. 77 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014. Darrell was born March 12, 1937 in Big Chimney, WV the son of Otto and Lena (Rexrode) Toothman. Surviving are his wife, Vivian; sons, Bill, James, and Jerry; grandchildren, Kolton and Natasha; brother, Merrill (Reta); brothers-in-law, Dale Markham, Jerry (Judy) Markham, Harry (Evelyn) Markham; sisters-in-law,...
Terrance N. Bengtson
Nov 6, 2014
Terrance N. “Terry” Bengtson 72 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his home after a long fight with non-hodgkins lymphoma, stage IV since 1994 with many good years in between. Terry was born March 22, 1942 in Traverse City, MI the son of the late Alvin and Jean (Chapmen) Bengtson. He graduated from Mancelona High School and...
Florence D. Wyatt
Oct 26, 2014
Florence D. Wyatt 86 passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Holland Home – Raybrook Manor. Mrs. Wyatt was a longtime resident of Naples, Florida and formerly of Rockford and Traverse City. She was born July 22, 1928 in Suttons Bay, MI the daughter of Carl and Clara Belle (Kroupa) Herman. She was a very devout Catholic and active member...
Carter R. Kensil
Oct 25, 2014
Carter R. Kensil 61 of Gowen, died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Carter was born February 14, 1953 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Stewart and Annabelle (Finkler) Kensil. He had worked at Century Boat and Hardy Salt in Manistee. He was a person who loved life and a good joke. He enjoyed...
Peter And John Smith
Oct 23, 2014
Peter Mathias and John Henry Smith, loving infant sons of Noah and Renae (Mejeur) Smith were welcomed into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Also surviving are grandparents, Ron and Rhoda Mejeur, Art and Kim Smith; great grandparents, Virginia Smith, Lloyd Titus; aunts, uncles and cousins. A private family graveside service will be held Sunday, October 26...
Charles V. Dubridge
Oct 14, 2014
Charles V. Dubridge 85 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at home with his family by his side. Charles was born July 21, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Henry and Mildred (Loree) Dubridge. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and had been a draftsman at Fridgidaire in Greenville, retiring...
Otto J Ford
Oct 12, 2014
Otto J Ford 91 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Lincoln Square Assisted Living, Grand Rapids. Otto was born May 18, 1923 in Quincy, MI the son of Cecil and Luella (Newberry) Ford. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion....
Barry W. Harrold
Oct 9, 2014
Barry W. Harrold 71, of Cedar Springs, surrounded by family went to be with our Lord, Thursday, October 9, 2014. Barry was born August 5, 1943 in Latrobe, PA the son of George and Lillian (Laski) Harrold. He served his country for 6 years in the U.S. Coast Guard stationed in Sault Ste. Marie. There he met and married Phyllis,...
Patricia M. Wright
Oct 2, 2014
Patricia M. Wright, 66 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Heartland Health Care Center, Grand Rapids. Patti was born August 2, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI daughter of Harold and Neoma (Brille) Richardson. She had retired from Brookcrest Nursing Home. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, traveling and...

Rozilla S. "Polly" Levesque
Oct 2, 2014
Rozilla S. “Polly” Levesque, 67 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Polly was born April 26, 1947 in Boston, MA the daughter of Harvey and Rozilla (Chase) Roberts. She had been a paralegal for several law firms in the East before coming to Cedar Springs. Cremation has taken place and there will be...
Willis J. Tovey, Sr.
Sep 26, 2014
Willis J. Tovey, Sr. 85 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, September 26, 2014 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Willis was born June 18, 1929 in Fremont, MI the son of Edward and Kathleen (Boulton) Tovey. He was a 30 year member of the Teamsters Union, enjoyed camping and coaching baseball. Surviving are his wife, Marcella (Hendrickson) whom he married on...
Thomas A. Davis
Sep 26, 2014
Thomas A. Davis, 86 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, September 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Tom was born June 8, 1928 in Muskegon, MI the son of Joseph and Ruth (Boudin) Davis. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and had been past commander of the Cedar Springs American Legion. He was a member of...
Marguerite L. Fifield
Sep 19, 2014
Marguerite L. Fifield 93 of Pierson, died Friday, September 19, 2014 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Mrs. Fifield was born March 1, 1921 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Robert and Esther (Anderson) Flintoff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold in 1986; daughter-in-law, Mary; and grandson, Wayne. She enjoyed bingo, quilting and puzzles. Surviving...
James W. Rawson
Sep 19, 2014
James W. Rawson, 85 of Casnovia, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2014. James was born August 30, 1929 in Lake, MI the son of John and Crystal (Swinehart) Rawson. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services....
M. Jean Pratt Chulski
Sep 17, 2014
M. Jean Pratt Chulski, 91 of Cedar Springs, passed into life eternal on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Clark Retirement Community. Jean was born April 28, 1923 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Eugene and Jennie (Robson) Benham. Her parents, brothers, Nan and Leon; sisters, Marion Ward, Marjorie Mulford, Marie Opperman Cain and Jane Rice, as well as nephew,...
Bruce O. Smith
Sep 16, 2014
Bruce O. Smith 74 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at his home. Bruce was born April 25, 1940 in Lakeview, MI the son of Olin and Lucille (Christensen) Smith. He was a millwright and had retired from Federal Mogul (Sparta Foundry) in 2000. He was a member of the Hungerford Saddle Club and the Flat River Tractor...
Leon E. Barrenger
Sep 13, 2014
Leon E. Barrenger, 98 of Hardy Dam, Newaygo, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mr. Barrenger was born May 26, 1916 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Roy and Bertha (Bates) Barrenger. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a tool and die maker working at General...
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