Delbert Laverne Caniff
Jul 8, 2015
Delbert LaVerne Caniff 85 of Comstock Park, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Mr. Caniff was born April 13, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Paul and Bertha (Wells) Caniff. He was a loving father and husband. He found joy in hunting with his family, fishing, bowling and golf. He...
Codey A. Rodwell
Jul 8, 2015
Codey Allen Rodwell, 18 years of age, died July 8, 2015 at Spectrum Hospital of injuries following a dirt bike accident. Codey’s love of outdoor sports and all things with wheels and motors began at a young age and grew with each year. At the time of his death Codey was employed at Platinum PowerSports in Rockford and he planned...
Amanda "Mini" Giffel
Jul 6, 2015
Amanda “Mini” Giffel 30 of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. Amanda was born October 18, 1984 in Dickinson, ND the daughter of David and Joyce Giffel. She was very caring and loyal and had a great love for her nieces and nephews, her best friend (her Dad), and her fiance. Surviving are her parents, brothers, John (Andrea)...
Virginia M. Connor
Jul 6, 2015
Virginia M. Connor, 91 of Covenant Village, Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. Virginia was born July 27, 1923 on the family farm in Algoma Township the daughter of Lewis “Jack” and Marie (Colby) Pennington. She graduated from Sparta High School and was a longtime member of the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. She...
Beverly L Wolcott
Jun 29, 2015
Beverly L. Wolcott, 68 of Sand Lake, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at her home. Beverly was born November 15, 1946 in Pratt, Kansas the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy (Cooper) Anderson. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Robert A. Johnson
Jun 25, 2015
Robert Allen Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Thursday, June 25, 2015. Bob was born January 28, 1939. Bob lived most of his life as a resident of Courtland Township. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1957. He retired in 1992 after 30 years at General Motors Fisher Body plant on 36th Street. He loved...
Jerry B. Hall
Jun 24, 2015
Jerry Boyd Hall, 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born September 3, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Herbert and Gladys (Beugnot) Hall. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-54. His life was summed up by his family on Father’s Day as their mentor,...
Mary E. Siebert
Jun 23, 2015
Mary E. Siebert, 85 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus. Mrs. Siebert was born July 17, 1929 in Granite City, IL the daughter of George and Sarah (Patterson) Brown. She had been a bank auditor and later enjoyed hobby farming with her husband. She was a member of Cedar Creek Community Church...
Dorothy M. Blanchard
Jun 22, 2015
Dorothy M. Blanchard (Streeter) 92 passed from this life into the next on Monday, June 22, 2015. She was born April 19, 1923 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Ted and Bessie (Parker) Streeter. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Robert Blanchard; and husband, John Blanchard; brother, Maurice Streeter. She leaves behind her children, Ron (Joy)...
Eloise M. Petersen
Jun 21, 2015
Eloise Margaret Petersen, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2015, five days before her 100th birthday. Eloise was born June 26, 1915 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of James and Alta (Butler) Russell. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking and crafts, but her true passion was teaching. She still maintained friendships with students from the 1930’s. She will be remembered...
Lorraine E. Kunst
Jun 6, 2015
Lorraine E. Kunst, 91 of O’Fallon, MO died Saturday, June 6, 2015. Lorraine was born March 4, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Paauwe) Visner, Jr. She graduated from Creston High School in 1943 and as a Senior she was a “bomber girl” for greater Creston Heights to sell war bonds to purchase a naval...
Donald A. Wollander
May 25, 2015
Donald A. Wollander, 79 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Vista Springs. Don was born February 3, 1936 on his parent’s farm in Sand Lake, MI the son of Edward and Ada Wollander. He worked for Meijer for 32 years and was a lifelong attendee of Huggard Bible Church....
Paul R. Atkinson
May 25, 2015
Paul R. Atkinson, age 71, of Newaygo, MI passed away on Monday, May 25th at his home. He was born January 28, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI. Paul is survived by his daughters, Heather Jones and Dawn Bowman; former wife, Jacqueline Baxter Clark; grandsons, Joshua Reese and Nathan Jones; siblings, Sheryl Batchler and James Atkinson; several nieces, including Sarah Atkinson,...
Terrance A. Gage Ii
May 21, 2015
Terrance Arthur Gage II 39 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 from accidental injuries. Terry is now walking with the Lord. Terry was met by his Grandpa and Grandma Middleton, Grandpa Gage, Aunt Laurie and Grandson Israel. He was born July 31, 1975 in Lakeview, MI. Following graduation from High School Terry enlisted in the U.S....
Richard W. Knauss, Jr.
May 20, 2015
The man that all men should try to be. Richard William Knauss Jr was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2015. Rick was many things to many people. He was Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Coach, Pastor and friend to many. He lived a full and happy life. Rick was born January 2, 1958...
Crystal M. Gould
May 20, 2015
Crystal M. Gould, 84 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Crystal was born June 11, 1930 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Newton and Ethel (Muir) Teesdale. She was a member of the Sand Lake United Methodist Church, Secret Pal Club and the Federated Garden Club. Crystal enjoyed being a homemaker and caring...
Chris A. Nikodemski
May 18, 2015
Chris A. Nikodemski, 60 of Grattan Township, Belding, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015 with his family by his side. Chris was born April 13, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Anthony and Barbara (Kempf) Nikodemski. He was a skilled craftsman and finish carpenter and had worked as a lead carpenter for Morris Builders, Inc. He...
Donald W. Williams
May 10, 2015
Donald W. Williams 64 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. Donald was born March 13, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Darl and Bonnie (Hunt) Williams. He was a graduate of Grandville High School and was a very generous person with a great sense of humor. Surviving are his brothers and sisters, Jackie...
David L. Wallace
May 10, 2015
David L. Wallace, 38 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. David was born March 20, 1977 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Dale and Judy (Moos) Wallace. He graduated from Kent City High School in 1995 and had worked at Federal Mogul. He enjoyed working on vehicles, vegetable gardening and deer hunting. Surviving are...
Loren G. Dragoo
May 10, 2015
Loren George Dragoo, age 75, born June 4, 1939 in Fremont, MI passed away at his home in Solon Township, Kent County on May 10, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence L. (Roy) and Gladys (Bruckner) Dragoo of Fremont, MI. Loren is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Ann (Sagorski); his sister, Barbara J. (Calvin) Deitz...
