Fernnette Marie Morgan
Dec 6, 2014
Fernnette Marie Morgan, 66 of Kent City, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at her home. Fernnette was born June 1, 1948 in Big Rapids, MI the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Jacobson) Duffy, Sr. She was a Registered Nurse who was very loved by both her patients and her community. Her daughters describe her as caring, giving, funny, compassionate,...
Dorothy A. Parker
Dec 5, 2014
Dorothy A. Parker, 74 of Sand Lake, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014. Dorothy was born October 18, 1940 in Pierson, MI. She was a 1958 graduate of Howard City High School. She enjoyed making wedding flowers, loved to cook and had a great sense of humor. She loved her family tremendously. Surviving are her husband, Leon “L.D.”; sons, Gene...
Wanda W. Phillips
Nov 26, 2014
Wanda W. Phillips, 86 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Mrs. Phillips was born September 28, 1928 in Kanawha Falls, WV the daughter of Joseph and Bernice (Mays) Weeks. Surviving are her children, Carolyn (Rodney) Ghearing, Charles (Connie) Phillips; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Jack Weeks; sister, Joyce Housby. Services will be...
Robert J. Lareau
Nov 26, 2014
Robert J. Lareau, 64, of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with his family at his side. Bob was born July 25, 1950 in Detroit, MI, the son of Michael and June (Shull) Lareau. He graduated from Ottawa Hills High School, served in the U.S Army, and worked at Steelcase for 36 years. He was a loving husband...
Jerry L. Crittendon
Nov 24, 2014
Jerry L. Crittendon, 71 of Sand Lake, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Jerry had been a resident of Metron of Greenville for the past three years. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Owen Ruwersma
Nov 23, 2014
Owen Ruwersma, loving infant son of Justin and Jennifer (Pratsburg) Ruwersma passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Private family services were held. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
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...
