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...
Bennie B. Wierks
May 7, 2015
Bennie B. Wierks, 78 of Rockford, died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Advocare Assisted Living. Mr. Wierks was born August 16, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bernard and Inez (Stafford) Wierckz. Surviving are his wife, Sharon; children, Deborah (Bruce) Kaiserlian, Rebecca (Joe) Glass, Brenda (Tim) Rood, Bennie Wierks Jr., Linda (Wayne) Olson; stepchildren, Karin (Ed) Smith, Robin...
Milford A. Pratt
May 7, 2015
Milford A. Pratt, 90 of Howard City, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Mr. Pratt was born June 11, 1924 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Willard and Alice (Ashley) Pratt. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and had retired from McInerney Spring & Wire....
Irene E. Korcal
May 2, 2015
Irene E. Korcal, age 94, formerly of Croton, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at St. Ann’s Home. Mrs. Korcal was born September 21, 1920 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Sagorski) Strzalkowski. She enjoyed bird watching and fishing with her husband Frank. Prior to living at St. Ann’s she was active in St. Bartholomew Catholic Church,...
Margaret A. "Peggy" Lang
Apr 30, 2015
Margaret A. "Peggy" Lang, 87 of Caledonia, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Mary’s Mercy Health Center. Mrs. Lang was born May 22, 1927 in Ridley Township, PA the daughter of Joseph and Stella (Heffner) Bissinger. She was a graduate of Immaculata College in Malvern, PA where she also was a basketball player for the Mighty Mac's. Mrs....
Clara Jo Gust
Apr 25, 2015
Clara Jo Gust, 94 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Sanctuary at St. Mary’s. Mrs. Gust was born March 28, 1921 in Ovid, MI the daughter of George and Nellie (Lockwood) Sillaway. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School, Class of 1939 as Salutatorian. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and had...
Reva Marvetta Benedict
Apr 21, 2015
Reva Marvetta Benedict, 88 of Holland, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at her home. Marvetta was born February 4, 1927 in Kewadin, MI the daughter of Espy and Edith (Wildi) Hubbell. She graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1944 and had worked at Knape & Vogt for 28 years retiring in 1991. She had been...
Harold E. Schmaltz
Apr 19, 2015
Harold E. Schmaltz, 80, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. Mary’s Mercy Health Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Schmaltz, of Cedar Springs was born January 17, 1935, in Owensboro, KY the son of George and Elsie (Martin) Schmaltz. He served in the U.S. Navy and attended Cheboygan County Normal and Central Michigan University. He is survived by eight children, two...
Shirley D. Loranger
Apr 19, 2015
In loving memory of our sister, mother, aunt, and friend, Shirley D. Loranger was born August 14, 1943 and died Sunday, April 19, 2015 in Cedar Springs, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Loranger; parents, Alfred and Margaret (Fox) Force; brothers, Fred and Randy Force. Surviving are her siblings, Peggy (Bob) Leys, Tom (Lavina) Force, Terry...
Janet L. Quackenbush
Apr 12, 2015
Janet L. Quackenbush, 80 of Sand Lake, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Janet was born October 6, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Kenneth and Leona (Barret) Swartz. She enjoyed working part time at Sand Lake Foods and socializing with the customers. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving are her children,...
Bruce A. Pike
Apr 9, 2015
Bruce A. Pike 74 of Casnovia went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at his home. Bruce was born June 7, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ernest and Anna (VerBurg) Pike. In 1958 Bruce graduated from Sparta High School and traveled out west to Camp Davis near Jackson Hole, Wyoming on...
