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...
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...
