Richard E. Allen
Nov 25, 2012
Richard E. Allen, 66 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Dick was born May 24, 1946 in Greenville, MI the son of Harold and Lula (Travis) Allen. He had worked at Michigan Wheel, Cutlers and Wolverine. He enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, Nascar, and putting puzzles together. Surviving are his daughter, Kelly...
Ronald R. Burt
Nov 22, 2012
Ronald R. Burt, 56 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Ron was born December 9, 1955 in Flint, MI the son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Brock) Burt. He worked for General Motors for 30 years retiring in 2009. He enjoyed gardening, watching baseball and hockey and listening to gospel music. Surviving...
Jerry D. Hunter
Nov 21, 2012
Jerry Dean Hunter, 50 of Howard City, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 after a long battle with leukemia. Jerry Dean was born June 3, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Jerry L. and Caroline (Nelson) Hunter. He was a master mechanic and had a great passion for taking motors apart since he was old enough to know...
Craig S. Riggle
Nov 18, 2012
Craig S. Riggle, 58 of Cedar Springs, was ushered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Craig was a 1973 graduate of Cedar Springs High School. His love of anything automotive led him to seek employment at Hough’s Gulf Station, Rowland Bros Automotive, Verwys Auto Parts, Ed’s Auto Body and eventually to Auto Die in...
Darlene D. Shellito
Nov 16, 2012
Darlene Delores Shellito, 74 of Greenville, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. She was born September 9, 1938 to Eleanor and Floyd Harmon in Howell. Darlene attended Howell High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond J. Shellito and daughter, Patricia Delores Cook. She is survived by her siblings, Marlene (John) Kozler,...
Helen M. Valiket
Nov 16, 2012
Helen M. Valiket, 89 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Valiket was born April 7, 1923 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ray and Cecil (Mawby) Linderman. Her family was very important to her especially her cousins. She was very close with her neighbors and enjoyed spending time and meals at the Cedar...
Jerry P. Dejong
Nov 14, 2012
Jerry P. DeJong age 97 of Ensley Center, Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Northview Manor. Mr. DeJong was born March 3, 1915 in Douglas County, SD the son of Jerry and Dennie (Wieten) DeJong. He was a farmer and had also worked at Osterink Construction. He was a member...
Irene Rymal
Nov 13, 2012
Irene Rymal, 96, of Cedar Springs (formerly of Adrian), passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Metron of Cedar Springs. Irene was born June 28, 1916 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Stanley and Stella (Zuchowicz) Racki. Irene married her husband, Kenneth, in 1939, and they lived in Detroit before moving to Adrian to help in the family restaurant business....
Donald L. Mcintyre
Nov 9, 2012
Donald L. McIntyre, 86 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, November 9, 2012 at Fulton Manor. Mr. McIntyre was born September 23, 1926 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Raymond and Gladys (Rowlin) McIntyre. He graduated from Cedar Springs High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for Kroger for 38 years,...
Bette Dabney
Nov 8, 2012
Bette Dabney, 85 of Pierson, died Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus surrounded by her family. She was born June 16, 1927 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Valentine and Mildred (Testin) Hiemenz. Bette was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, feeding the birds and squirrels, and playing Words With Friends. She was very involved in the schools...
Roger "Rock" Dale Colvin, Jr.
Nov 5, 2012
Roger Dale Colvin, Jr. 41 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, November 5, 2012. Roger was born December 24, 1970 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Roger and Patricia (Stewart) Colvin, Sr. He was employed by Dykstra Excavating and enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and his tattoos. Surviving are his daughter, Kaylyn Colvin; grandson, Jaxson Nelson; parents, Roger and Patricia Colvin,...
Joe J. Walker
Oct 29, 2012
Joe J. Walker, 78 of Rockford, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mr. Walker was born March 14, 1934 in Winfield, TN the son of Homer and Elsie (Bray) Walker. He worked for the CSX Railroad for 40 years retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Masons, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, camping and...
Judy L. Robinson
Oct 29, 2012
Judy L. Robinson, 65 of Cedar Springs and Kent City died Monday, October 29, 2012 at Sanctuary at St. Mary’s. Judy was born March 13, 1947 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Willis and Inez (Vangilder) Towns. She was an Elvis Presley and WWE Wrestling fan. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren, enjoyed crafts and was very social....
Stanley L. Peplinski
Oct 24, 2012
Stanley L. Peplinski, 52 of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at his home. He has worked at NRC as a computer programmer and could fix anything. Surviving are his twin daughters, Brianne and Brooke; two half brothers and a half sister; brother and sisters-in-law, Gary (Patricia) Watson, Karen (Wesley) Meeuwsen, Corinne Miller, Patricia (Charles Jerzycke) Watson, Monica (Ken)...
Doris Elda Grannis
Oct 13, 2012
Doris Elda Grannis, 92 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Mrs. Grannis was born July 17, 1920 in Tustin, MI the daughter of John and Ella (Stanke) Ruppert. She was a sweet and loving person who gave much of her life to serving others. She was a member of the Cedar Springs...
Emigene M. Hudgens
Oct 13, 2012
Emigene M. Hudgens, 91 of Rockford, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Metron of Belding. Mrs. Hudgens was born May 20, 1921 in Saranac, MI the daughter of James and Della (Schriener) Hamblin. Surviving are her sister, Irene Hall Wulff and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer in 1991. The family will greet...
Lynn Ann Sowerwine
Oct 8, 2012
Mrs. Lynn Ann Sowerwine, age 52, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2012, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was a devoted wife and mother who saw only the good in all people and would not hesitate to help and love anyone who crossed her path. She was always the first to give and always the last to...
Jerry A. Berry
Sep 15, 2012
Jerry A. Berry, 73 of Pierson, died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Metron of Belding. Jerry was born November 12, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed fishing in his pond, charter fishing, and shooting competitions. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Judy; children, Kim Zuidewind of West Palm, FL, Keith & Tammy Berry of Coopersville; grandchildren, Rick Zuidewind,...
Reva B. Fransen
Sep 8, 2012
Reva B. Fransen, 75 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Fransen was born April 28, 1937 in Manistee, MI the daughter of Harold and Esther (Garber) Caukin. She was a former resident of Kimball Lake, Newaygo and was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Newaygo. Surviving are her husband, Clyde...
Earl A. Siterlet Jr.
Sep 5, 2012
Earl Anthony Siterlet, Jr. age 79, of Howard City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family who loved him so on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Born March 12, 1933 to Earl Sr. and Lucille (Schlaff) in Detroit, Michigan, his family moved to Livonia in 1941 and he graduated from Bentley High School in 1951. There he met the love of...
