Gregory A. Mansfield
May 19, 2012
Gregory Alan 'Henry' Mansfield, age 53, of Pierson, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at his home. Greg was born July 19, 1958 in Highland Park, MI the son of Edgar and Edith (Nelson) Mansfield. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia Mansfield; his son, Greg Jr.; brothers, Mike Mansfield, Jay Zingler, and Brian Zingler: sisters, Peggy Smith, and LeAnne Richards. Henry...
Knute "Shine" O. Cotten Jr.
May 17, 2012
Knute O. "Shine" Cotten, Jr., 85 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at home. Knute was born September 13, 1926 in Heth, Arkansas the son of Knute and Lottie (Wait) Cotten, Sr. He worked for Shaw Crane Industries (Dresser Industries) for 37 years. He enjoyed coin collecting and gardening. His true passion was finding dilapidated tractors and bringing...
Tauno E. Williams
May 17, 2012
Tauno E. Williams 73 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at his home. Tauno was born February 20, 1939 in Jennings, MI the son of John and Thelma (Rosted) Williams. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1957 – 1960. He was an engineer (CMfgE) and a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, past chairman of Region...
Gary L. Robinson
May 14, 2012
Gary L. Robinson, DC, age 71 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 14, 2012 at his home. Dr. Robinson was born November 23, 1939 in Ludington, MI the son of Kenneth and Kathryn (Rohrmoser) Robinson. He was a chiropractor in Cedar Springs since 1963 and very dedicated to his patients. He was a loving father and grandfather. Surviving are two...
Stanley A. Empie
Apr 21, 2012
Stanley A. Empie, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at his home. Stanley was born October 21, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lloyd and Mary (Streeter) Empie. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He worked at the General Motors 36th Street Plant for 42 years. He enjoyed...
John Henry Vanderweg
Mar 28, 2012
John Henry VanderWeg, 100 of Kentwood, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Metron of Forest Hills. John was born March 18, 1912 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Peter and Henrietta (Hammer) VanderWeg. Surviving are many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday 2:00 pm until time of service at 3:00 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral...
Marian H. Gould
Mar 27, 2012
Marian Hulda Gould, 85 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 surrounded by her family in her home. After only four brief months of separation, Marian is reunited with her loving husband, Ed Gould. Marian was born November 29, 1926 in Trufant, MI the daughter of John and Anna (Weber) Wulff. This little lady graduated from Sand Lake...
Genevieve Joy Beduhn
Mar 22, 2012
Genevieve Joy Beduhn, 86 of Pierson, died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Gerber Memorial Hospital, Fremont. Genevieve was born March 13, 1926 in Pierson, MI the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Neve) Beduhn. She had lived in Detroit for 74 years and worked for the Department of Defense. She relocated back to Pierson three years ago. Genevieve was a very...
Sharon Elaine Thompson
Mar 21, 2012
Sharon E. Thompson, 61 of Sparta, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Sharon was born May 12, 1950 in Cornwall, NY the daughter of Frances and Dorothy McCullough. She enjoyed crocheting and was a loving mom and sister. Surviving are three children, Toshani, Leanne, and Steven Thompson; two grandchildren, Liberty and Aaron Thompson; mother, Dorothy Rader;...
Lori E. Lynch
Mar 17, 2012
Lori E. Lynch 48 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, March 17, 2012 at U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor. Lori was born July 18, 1963 in Dearborn, MI the daughter of Bernard and Bonnie (Boonstra) Lynch. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School Class of 1981 and from Michigan State University with a Masters degree in Social Work. She was...
Donald F. Meno
Mar 17, 2012
Donald F. Meno, 71 of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at his home. Mr. Meno was born November 6, 1940 in Ionia County, MI the son of Louis and Reva (Conner) Meno. He was an auto body mechanic, avid collector of John Deere and enjoyed John Deere Tractor Shows. Surviving are his wife Betty (Bushre) whom he...
Barbara Sue Nielsen
Mar 10, 2012
Barbara Sue Nielsen, 69 passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Apache Junction, AZ. She was born March 4, 1943 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Louis and Rolena (Wiersma) VanderMeer. She was worked for Cedar Springs Public Schools for 25 years retiring as Transportation Supervisor. Surviving are her husband, Ronald; children, Brad (Virginia) Pennington; Craig Pennington; grandchildren, Tara, Samantha,...
Lawrence D. Reichelt
Mar 9, 2012
Lawrence D. Reichelt 91 of Cedar Springs, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Spectrum Health – Blodgett Campus. Mr. Reichelt was born January 4, 1921 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Daniel and Sylvia (Piper) Reichelt. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Italy and North Africa. He was...
Ruth A. Middleton
Feb 27, 2012
Ruth A. Middleton, 85 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 27, 2012 at her home. Ruth was born May 5, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Stephen and Alice (McKrill) Burns. She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation in Rockford. Her family was her life and she was always involved in her children’s activities. She had...
Irwin Bassett, Jr.
Feb 26, 2012
Irwin Bassett, Jr. 86 of Grand Rapids, MI, died Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Mesa, AZ. He will be dearly missed by many friends and members of his family including his children, Bradley (Marge) Bassett, Cynthia (David) Maxson, Patricia (Jaye) Cole; grandchildren, Kelly Maxson, Mark Maxson, Janaka Edwards, Jennifer Cherry, Damon Cole; great grandson, Jackson Cole. He was preceded in...
Eugene M. Siegel
Feb 25, 2012
Eugene M. Siegel 75, of Ensley Township passed away at his home on February 25, 2012. Eugene was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 20, 1937. In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, Michigan.
Gretchen R. Weeks
Feb 15, 2012
Gretchen Rebecca Weeks, 93, passed away in Traverse City on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Gretchen was born to George and Lena (Lockerby) Bryant on May 6, 1918 at the family farm in Pierson, Michigan. She grew up on the farm and had a happy childhood. Gretchen graduated from Sand Lake High School at sixteen and attended Ferris Institute, earning a...
Virginia D. Oliver
Feb 14, 2012
Virginia D. Oliver, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Spectrum Health - Blodgett Campus. Private family services will be held at Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Interment beside her husband at Blythefield Memory Gardens, Belmont.
Gordon W. Rector
Feb 5, 2012
Gordon Wayne Rector, of Zephyrhills, Florida, was born May 29, 1927, in Rockford, Michigan, and passed away February 5, 2012 in Hospice House, Dade City, Florida, surrounded by family. He had three sisters and one brother who preceded him in death. He married Marjorie June Ritchie September 25, 1947, in Cedar Springs. Together they raised four children, Nancy (Scott) Martin,...
Mary C. Vanderwal
Feb 4, 2012
Mary C. VanderWal 42 of Los Banos, CA passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Mary was born November 11, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Jerry and Betty (Salo) VanderWal. She was Red Flannel Queen in 1986 and graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1987. She had represented Michigan...
