Delores B. Fenton
Jul 25, 2014
Delores Belle Fenton, 75 of Howard City died Friday, July 25, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Delores was a loving wife, mother and friend. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose, Diane, Leota, Sandra and her brother Eddie. She is survived by her husband Paul A. Fenton; her children, Joseph E. Sheppard, Paulie Michaels, Rosie McGrath, Lulu...
Raymond K. Starr
Jul 22, 2014
Raymond K. Starr, 55 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his home. Ray was born May 15, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Robert and Joyce (Francis) Starr. He worked as a supervisor in the foundry at Eagle Aluminum in Muskegon. He was very close to his brothers and sisters and in his retirement enjoyed...
Elton J. Steinebach
Jul 16, 2014
Elton J. Steinebach, 74 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Steinebach was born February 3, 1940 in Kingsley, MI the son of Lawrence and Emma Steinebach. He had worked at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Surviving are his children, Kimberly (John) Hooper, Timothy Steinebach, Teresa (Brent) Jones, Lynette (Douglas) Smith,...
Evelyn J. Grindle
Jul 8, 2014
Evelyn Jean Grindle, 71 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at her home after a 14 year struggle with COPD. She is now holding hands with her husband in heaven. She was born May 14, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ronald and Betty (Young) Exton. Surviving are her children, Pamela (Mel) DeKraker, Dennis Grindle;...
Nathan E. Hatfield
Jul 4, 2014
Nathan E. Hatfield, 66 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, July 5, 2014. Nathan was born August 19, 1947 in Lansing, MI the son of Ira and Elda (Kniffen) Hatfield. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1966 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren very much...
Charles W. Mc Mullen
Jul 3, 2014
Charles W. Mc Mullen 84 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Metron of Belding. Mr. Mc Mullen was born March 5, 1930 in Marne, MI. He served in the U.S. Army from 1947-1951 as a welder. He enjoyed woodworking and being involved in the North Kent Senior Center. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; sons, Chuck (Shirley) Mc...
Robert Shively
Jun 7, 2014
Robert A. Shively, 56 of Cedar Springs died unexpectedly Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Glen Arbor Township. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Jacqueline (Green) Shively; his sister, Linda LeMarbe; mother and father-in-law, Jerry and Christine Hulett; sister-in-law, Christine Gale Briggs. Bob was involved with his sons in many activities including, AYSO, band, Boy Scouts of...
Thomas H. Calkins
Jun 6, 2014
Thomas H. Calkins, 64 of Cedar Springs, died unexpectedly Friday, June 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was born January 19, 1950 in Greenville, MI the son of Jack and Bessie (Horton) Calkins. He served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army in the 135th Infantry as an assault helicopter gunner. He was a truck driver all...
Justin R. Holloway
Jun 1, 2014
Justin R. Holloway 31 of Pierson, died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Justin was born September 19, 1982 in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed spending time up north at the cabin and time with his friends. Justin had a good sense of humor. He was an organ donor and was able to save numerous people through...
M. Maxine Korcal
Jun 1, 2014
M. Maxine Korcal 94 of Bad Axe, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Bad Axe. Maxine was born July 21, 1919 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Clair and Myrtie (Peterson) Beach. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and adored her family. Surviving are her daughter, Pat (Bart) Hartson; son-in-law, Vernon Rounds; grandchildren,...
Donna J. Cloud
May 31, 2014
Donna J. Cloud, 70 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home. Donna was born May 19, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Kenneth and Louise (Dykman) VanDyke. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are her husband, George whom she married on Nov. 3, 1964; sons, Joseph Cloud and Jeffrey Cloud; grandchildren,...
George E. Michaels
May 28, 2014
George E. Michaels, 96 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at his home. George was born July 22, 1917 in Paris, MI the son of Eugene and Maud (MacFarlane) Michaels. As a young man he worked in the oil fields in Big Rapids and then became a machinist in Grand Rapids. He also farmed throughout his life. He...
Jill Renee Redfield Brook
May 26, 2014
Jill Renee Redfield Brook, 47, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 after a courageous, 14 month long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is now dancing in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ….she has been made whole! Jill is survived by her son Nathaniel G. Overmyer, brother Mark (Tami) Redfield, nephews, Beau and Benny Redfield, niece,...
Dorothy A. Zank
May 25, 2014
Dorothy A. Zank 90 of Cedar Springs, MI went home to be with Jesus Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born October 3, 1923 in Solon Township, MI the daughter of Henry and Edith (Clemens) Zank. Dorothy lived most of her life in Cedar Springs. After graduation from high school, she worked in the factory at Wolverine World Wide supporting...
Daniel A. Marvin
May 24, 2014
Daniel A. Marvin 57 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Daniel was born April 18, 1957 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Donald and Ruth (Piper) Marvin. Surviving are his sons, Ben (Maryellen) Marvin, Steve (Patty) Marvin; father, Don (Linda) Marvin; brothers, Dave (Jeannie) Marvin, Tim (Bonnie) Marvin, Tom Marvin, Jon Marvin, Jody...
Makoto Kamekawa
May 20, 2014
Makoto Kamekawa 81 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home. Makoto was born December 3, 1932 in Yokosuka, Japan the son of Yorozu and Toyo (Osada) Kamekawa. He graduated from Yokosuka Technical High School in Japan and had studied at Illinois Institute of Technology Graduate School. He was an original member of the design team...
Wayne E. Survant
May 19, 2014
Wayne Eugene Survant 85 of Cedar Springs, MI, formerly of Rocky Ford, CO and Whittemore, MI passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014. Wayne was born August 18, 1928 in Branson, CO the son of Eugene and Mabel (Stephenson) Survant. He was a lifelong cowboy and was still participating in cutting competitions into his 80’s. He was passionate about quarter...
Ruth N. Bowen
May 8, 2014
Ruth N. Bowen 80 of Cedar Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at her daughter’s home. Ruth was born August 23, 1933 in Rixford, PA the daughter of Carl and Anna (Wagner) Holden. She enjoyed working in her yard and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were very special to her. Surviving are her children, Cynthia (Keith)...
Kenneth M. Briles
May 6, 2014
Kenneth M. Briles 60 of Howard City, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home. Ken was born December 2, 1953 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Wayne and Sheldrick (Carter) Briles. He loved his country, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Dorr American Legion. Ken enjoyed camping and spending...
Charles F. Rainey Iii
May 5, 2014
Charles F. Rainey III age 28, died Monday, May 5, 2014. He was born February 5, 1986 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Charles and Mary (Bradshaw) Rainey Jr. Surviving are his father, Charles (Linda Noirot) Rainey Jr.; sisters, Cristal Kooiker, Kristina Rainey, Jennifer Rainey and grandparents, Allen and Karol Whipple. He was preceded in death by his mother...
