Ruth (Wainright) Warner
Dec 19, 2015
Ruth (Wainright) Warner, 52 of Greenville, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015. Ruth was born July 29, 1963 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Janet (Misner) Wainright. Her boys and family were her life. She had a good sense of humor and loved being outdoors and feeding the birds. She was presently attending Cornerstone University for a...
Cynthia M. Lewis
Dec 17, 2015
Cynthia M. Lewis, 54 of Howard City passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. Cynthia was born August 1, 1961 in Eagle Lake, TX the daughter of John and Emily (Drymalla) Waddell. She was born and raised in Texas and had a great voice and had travelled around singing. She was very kind hearted, generous and giving. She enjoyed gardening and...
Diane L. Van Os
Dec 14, 2015
Diane Lynn Van Os, 60 of Howard City, ascended to heaven on Monday, December 14, 2015. Diane was a beautiful and loving wife, mother and friend to many who showed loved to everyone she came in contact with. She was caring and an inspiration to others. She had a passion for life, people, teaching, art, nature, animals and enjoyed traveling....
Delores "Dee" Porter
Dec 6, 2015
Delores “Dee” Porter, 83 of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Dee was born April 8, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of John and Dena (DeBoer) Dertien. She married Aaron Porter on August 12, 1950. Following their marriage Aaron served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...
Robert F. Meyering
Dec 1, 2015
Robert F. Meyering, 82 of Lowell, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Spectrum Health - Kent Community Campus. Mr. Meyering was born March 9, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Paul and Grace (Noor) Meyering. He had retired from Steelcase and is survived by cousins. A service was held in the chapel at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens on...
Eugene L. Parker
Nov 30, 2015
Eugene L. Parker, 50 of Sand Lake, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015. Gene was born August 17, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Leon and Dorothy Parker. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1984 and was employed by Rowland Excavating. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR, his truck and his little dog, Bella. Gene had a...
Thomas T. Shuker, Jr.
Nov 26, 2015
Thomas T. Shuker, Jr. 54 formerly of Marne passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Metron of Greenville. Tom was born December 17, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Thomas and Elaine (Grigas) Shuker, Sr. He was a 1978 graduate of Kenowa Hills High School. Surviving are his parents, brother, Michael (Amanda) Shuker; sister, Tami Lamancusa; nieces and...
Timothy Rama
Nov 23, 2015
Timothy Rama, 59 of Sand Lake went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born September 7, 1956 in Detroit, MI the son of Leo and Mona (Vicchio) Rama. Surviving are his sister, Diane (Larry) Jenkins; brothers, Dan, Jack, and Jeff Rama; several nieces...
Sgt. Bobbie Sue Chesbro
Nov 23, 2015
Sgt. Bobbie Sue Chesbro, 25 passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 in California. Bobbie Sue was born October 1, 1990 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Patrick and Carlien (Brinks) Chesbro. She was currently serving in the U.S. Marines at the Marine Corp. Mountain Training Center in Bridgeport, CA. She was a very tender, caring and loving person. Surviving...
Alvin "Butch" Ostrander
Nov 9, 2015
Alvin “Butch” Ostrander, 73 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, November 9, 2015 at his home. Alvin was born August 9, 1942 in Evart, MI the son of Aaron and Mildred (Stanton) Ostrander. He enjoyed antique tractors and going to the Old Engine Show in Buckley. Surviving are his children, Barbara Walters, Tammy Ostrander, and Brian Ostrander; five grandchildren; two great...
Thomas J. Rau
Nov 7, 2015
Thomas J. Rau, 64 of Rockford, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his home. Tom was born April 13, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Kenneth and Norma (Butler) Rau. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Creston Rod & Gun Club. Surviving are his wife, Shirley...
E. Ray Gordon
Nov 6, 2015
E. Ray Gordon, 89 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 6, 2015. E. Ray Gordon was born on January 17, 1926 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Fay and Cora Gordon. After graduating valedictorian from Cedar Springs High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He then...
Vernon Dean Patterson
Oct 31, 2015
Vernon Dean Patterson, 57 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Dean was born December 30, 1957 in Sheridan, MI the son of Alfred and LaVonna (Hodges) Patterson. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 – 78. He was an auto body tech and was always working on cars. He loved...
Lela R. Spicer
Oct 24, 2015
Lela R. Spicer, 87 of Traverse City, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her family by her side. Mrs. Spicer was born August 18, 1928 in Barryton, MI the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Adams) VanSyckle, she was one of 17 children. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Minnia A. Hanes
Oct 22, 2015
Minnia A. Hanes, 59 of Cedar Springs passed away October 22, 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI. Minnia was born November 10, 1955 in Sparta, MI, the daughter of George and Bernice Loughin. Surviving are her children, Cheryl (David) Finnila, Joshua (Kerri) Hanes and Jeremy (Carrie) Hanes all of Cedar Springs; grandchildren, Stephanie Finnila, Ethan and Allison Hanes and Alexander and...
Brian D. Vanenk
Oct 11, 2015
Brian D. VanEnk, 50 of Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at his home. Brian was born June 10, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Joan (Zwak) VanEnk. He was a software engineer at Burke Porter Machinery for 26 years and was a member of Ensley Baptist...
Larry D. Hayman
Oct 8, 2015
Larry D. Hayman, 34 of Howard City, died Thursday, October 8, 2015 at home. Larry was born March 19, 1981 in Lakeview, MI the son of Larry and Susan (Fisk) Hayman. He was a survivor having battled cancer, his son, family and friends were very important to him. He had been a volunteer with the Amble Fire Department. He was...
Madeline "Betty" Remer
Oct 6, 2015
Madeline “Betty” Remer, 92 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Betty was born August 6, 1923 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Peter and Hattie (Huber) Koster. She was a member of the first Red Flannel Queen Court in 1940 and graduated from Cedar...
Clara J. (Ritter) Davis
Oct 1, 2015
Clara J. (Ritter) Davis, 81 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home. Clara was born May 31, 1934 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Floyd and Burnice (Coss) TenEyck. She graduated from Lakeview High School and Ferris State University with a BA in accounting and law. She was a Michigan CPA and also had taught...
Elaine Laurel Heiss
Oct 1, 2015
Elaine L. Heiss, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home. Elaine was born November 22, 1934 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Clifford and Grace (Boucher) Crego. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
