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Ruth A. Fennessy
Feb 26, 2013
Ruth A. Fennessy 78 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Mrs. Fennessy was born September 7, 1934 in Pierson, MI the daughter of George and Ethel (Bryant) Howe. She enjoyed crocheting and puzzles. Surviving are children, David Fennessy (Tina), Daniel Fennessy (Jill), Sandra Miller (Dean), Donna Sabo (Ted); grandson, Eric Fennessy (Sally); 11 grandchildren;...
Maxine J. Alberta
Feb 17, 2013
Maxine June Alberta, 85 of Trufant, died Sunday, February 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Myron in 2012. Surviving are four children; Douglas, David, Daniel and Lauralee Buckelew; several grand and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the Bliss-Witters & Pike...
Nettie E. Morris
Feb 9, 2013
Nettie E. Morris, 92 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Nettie was born May 3, 1920 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ward and Norma (Huntley) Hunsberger. She was a U.S. mail carrier for 15 years and the Solon Township Treasurer for 11 years. She was a member of the South...
Tony Rydz
Feb 8, 2013
Anthony “Tony” Rydz 68 of Pierson, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at his home. Tony was born February 27, 1944 in Detroit, MI the son of Anthony and Marion (Kroll) Rydz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam. He enjoyed woodworking and hunting and loved his family. Surviving are his wife, Helga; children, Anthony “Tony” (Kelly)...
Melvin E. Antes
Feb 8, 2013
Melvin E. Antes, 71 of Newaygo died Friday, February 8, 2013 at his home. Melvin was born February 14, 1941 in Perrinton, MI the son of Melvin and Helen (Powers) Antes. He served in the U.S. Navy and had been a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Betty. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by...
Mark R. Patin
Feb 5, 2013
Mark R. Patin, 58 of Howard City died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home. Mark was born October 5, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Joseph and Ruth (Horter) Patin. He was an avid motorcycle rider and traveled to many states on bike trips. He had worked for Meijer for 12 years and the last 29 years...
Phyllis Elaine Fuller
Jan 28, 2013
Phyllis E. Fuller, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, January 28, 2013 at her home. Phyllis was born April 7, 1925 in Royal Oak, MI the daughter of Harold and Marion (Hamilton) Reid. Surviving are a son and his wife, Bill (Beth) Fuller of Texas; niece, Kim Gillow and Mary Balon of Cedar Springs. She was preceded in death by...
Richard Earl Welsh
Jan 26, 2013
Richard Earl Welsh, 69 of Kent City, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mr. Welsh was born March 23, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Marion and Opal (Funk) Welsh. He enjoyed playing the haromica, had a huge sense of humor and was a very caring person. He was a member of the Sparta...
Ronald Alan Costello
Jan 19, 2013
Ronald Alan Costello, age 51 of Cedar Springs, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 19, 2013. Ron was born on January 23, 1961 in Wyandotte, MI the son of Frank and Phyllis (Koch) Costello. He was employed by Speedway as a HVACR technician. He loved to fish, hunt, golf, go camping and spend time with his family. Ron will always be...
Blanch Elaine Stoken
Jan 16, 2013
Blanch E. Stoken (Dickerson), 98 of Sand Lake, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was born November 11, 1914 in Lake City, MI the daughter of JC and Mabel (Stanton) Dickerson. She retired from Grand Rapids Metalcraft after 30 years. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, reading, fishing and family time. Her...
Teresa Ann Maxson
Dec 31, 2012
Teresa Ann Maxson, 43 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at her home. Teresa was born July 3, 1969 in Milford, DE the daughter of Michael and Betty (Cain) Darrah. She had worked at the Road Runner Variety Store. Surviving are her husband, Keith; children, Joseph Maxson, Keith Maxson, III, Caleb Maxson, Jamie Darrah, Christina Darrah; grandchildren, Joseph...
Joyce Marie (Krouth) Bailey
Dec 29, 2012
Joyce Marie Bailey went home to be with her Lord and family on Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was born in Perkins, MI, on August 13, 1924 to Alfred and Mabel Krouth. All of her life she very much loved her Lord and all of her family. She married Kenneth B. Bailey and they raised their children Kenneth (Bud) and...
Muriel Edna Casterline
Dec 22, 2012
Muriel Edna (Scott) Casterline, 88 of Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 22, 2012. Mrs. Casterline was born June 27, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of William and Ida (Root) Scott. She was a 1944 graduate of Creston High School and during the war had worked at Berkey &...
Charles D. Fennessy
Dec 21, 2012
Charles D. Fennessy 82 of Sand Lake, died Friday, December 21, 2012 at Spectrum Health United Campus, Greenville. Mr. Fennessy was born May 30, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of Charles and Dolores (Higgins) Fennessy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War for four years all overseas. He enjoyed reading and vacationing. Surviving...
Carol Anne Nagy
Dec 9, 2012
Carol Anne Nagy, 72 of Sand Lake, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Carol was born December 7, 1940 in Grandville, MI the daughter of Casey and Jeanne (Bruggema) Dreyer. She was a faithful supporter of Tri-County Schools athletics, especially wrestling. She was a member of the Sand Lake Secret Pals and loved her grandchildren...
William A. Annable
Dec 5, 2012
William A. Annable, 88 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Metron of Cedar Springs where he had been a resident for five years. He was born November 24, 1924 in Petoskey, MI the son of William and Mary (DeYoung) Annable. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force serving during World War II and had retired...
Dawn R. Kelly
Dec 4, 2012
Dawn R. Kelly 47 of Sand Lake, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dawn was born January 30, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ronald and Shirley (Harris) Fisher. She was an RN at Spectrum Health United Memorial for 10 years. Dawn was a loving spouse, mother and “gamma.”...
Michael R. Luce
Dec 2, 2012
Michael R. Luce, 47 of Sand Lake, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2012 at St. Mary’s Health Center, after a short, but valiant fight with cancer, surrounded by his family. Mike was born March 20, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Clifford and Marlene (Gilbert) Luce. He was employed at Nashville Construction. He was a very hard working,...
Duane C. Rowland
Nov 26, 2012
Duane C. Rowland, 65 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, November 26, 2012 at Spectrum Health- Butterworth Campus. Duane was born September 13, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Jack and Dorothy (Tompsett) Rowland. Duane served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had a tremendous passion for hunting, shooting, and the great outdoors....
Carol J. Magoon
Nov 26, 2012
Carol J. Magoon, 78 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, November 26, 2012 at home. Carol was born September 26, 1934 in Comstock Park, MI the daughter of Glen and Ruth (Hall) Brailey. She was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her children, Dan Davis, Jim (Sandy) Davis, Greg Magoon, Eric (Bobbi) Magoon; 13 grandchildren;...
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