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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Donna M. Reed

Donna M. Reed

Jan 16, 2015

Donna M. Reed 80 of Sand Lake, died Friday, January 16, 2015 at her home. Donna was born December 30, 1934 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of John and Ivah (Riley) Shick. She worked for General Motors Plant #2 on Alpine Avenue for 30 years. She was the first Village of Sand Lake Queen in 1952 and enjoyed being...

Fay Young

Fay Young

Jan 14, 2015

Fay Young, 91 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Comstock Park, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Young was born July 21, 1923 in Grandville, MI the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth (Moore) Brooks. She worked at the Blythefield Country Club for 35 years. Surviving are her children, Carole...

Orville D. Moore

Orville D. Moore

Jan 9, 2015

Orville D. Moore, 90 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, January 9, 2015 at his home. Orville was born April 27, 1924 in Plainfield Township, MI the son of Nelville and Leliah (Huckleberry) Moore. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from Dohler-Jarvis after 30 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling...

Randall H. Ingraham

Randall H. Ingraham

Dec 27, 2014

Randall H. Ingraham, 70 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Randy was born May 26, 1944 in Greenville, MI the son of Colin and Dixie (Harris) Ingraham. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 – 1966. He was a very active person who...

Gloria J. Timmers

Gloria J. Timmers

Dec 26, 2014

Gloria Jean Timmers, 57 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 26, 2014 at her home. She was born July 30, 1957 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of Arvid and Marjorie (Kline) Jouppi. Her wishes were to be cremated and there will be no service. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.

Heather M. Wolfe

Heather M. Wolfe

Dec 23, 2014

Heather Wolfe, 47 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Heather was born August 2, 1967 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Donald and Lynne (Grannis) Zank. She enjoyed being a wife, mother, working on the farm, raising calves and being a 4H Mom. She had worked for Cedar Springs Public...

Suzanne L. Anderson

Suzanne L. Anderson

Dec 16, 2014

Suzanne L. Anderson, 80 of Wyoming, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. She was born July 27, 1934 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Edwin and Hazel (Sullivan) Wheeler. She was Red Flannel Queen in 1951 and a member of the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, Women’s Club and the Red...

Edwin Lavern Moon

Edwin Lavern Moon

Dec 13, 2014

Edwin LaVern Moon, 87 of Pierson, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at his home. Mr. Moon was born October 21, 1927 in Thompsonville, MI the son of John and Della (Sawmiller) Moon. He married the love of his life, Barbara Dewey on July 1, 1950 and together they enjoyed 60 years of...

Marian C. Christian

Marian C. Christian

Dec 11, 2014

Marian C. Christian, 80 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Bishop Hills, Rockford. Mrs. Christian was born June 15, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Peter and Zella (Curtis) Patrick. She and her husband, Robert owned and operated Christian’s Upholstery in Cedar Springs for 20 years. She loved her dog Charlie, enjoyed giving people hugs,...

Janet A. Gordon

Janet A. Gordon

Dec 7, 2014

Janet A. Gordon, 87 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by family members on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Janet was born December 28, 1926 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Versal and Lorena (Blanchard) Gunnell. After graduating from Cedar Springs High School, she married her high school sweetheart, E. Ray Gordon on December...

Fernnette Marie Morgan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,...

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