John Edward Gould
Nov 14, 2011
John Edward Gould, 84 of Sand Lake, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at his home. Ed was born July 29, 1927 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Glenn and Elizabeth (Bradley) Gould. He grew up on a small farm just outside the town of Sand Lake. He was part of a family of 10 brothers and sisters: Audrey, Charles,...
Sally R. Bonczkowski
Nov 14, 2011
Sally R. Bonczkowski, 95 of Sand Lake, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Sally was born April 26, 1916 in Manistee, MI the daughter of David and Laura (Petersen) Gottesman. Surviving are her adopted family, daughters, Rose Mary Smith of Sand Lake, Rebecca Hagen of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, April (Jamie) Nicklin, Jeremy Smith, Stephanie (Brett) Allen;...
Margaret L. Castor
Nov 10, 2011
Margaret L. Castor, 77 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Marge was born December 14, 1933 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of George and Frances (Smith) Castor, Sr. She graduated valedictorian from Rockford High School Class of 1951. She then went to work at Michigan National Bank in Grand Rapids for the...
Raymond J. Weidenfeller
Nov 5, 2011
Raymond J. Weidenfeller, 77 of Cedar Springs died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Ray was born April 9, 1934, the son of Clarence and Edna (Selvic) Weidenfeller. Surviving are his wife, Myrna (Hanna); sons, Bernie, Greg (Charlene), Todd, Raymond Jr. “Joe” (Cristina); stepchildren, Ronda (Tom) Shinabargar, Randy (Merri) Bennett, Renee (David) Johnson, Robin (David) Overweg; 24...
Madeline I. Sheldon
Nov 4, 2011
Madeline I. Sheldon, 78 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, November 4, 2011 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Madeline was born March 21, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Fred and Ella (VanCleve) Wert. Surviving are three sons, Terry (Beverly) Sheldon, Frank (Debbie) Sheldon, Mark (Debbie) Sheldon all of Cedar Springs; two grandchildren, Chris and Mark; many great grandchildren;...
Fern O. (Bergman) Emert
Nov 2, 2011
Fern O. (Bergman) Emert, 95 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Fountain View Retirement Village, Grant. Fern was born April 12, 1916 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Parker) Buhr. She was a very loving mother and enjoyed volunteering at her children’s schools. She made the greatest pies, loved gardening, her...
Alma A. Mcnees
Nov 1, 2011
Alma A. McNees 86 of Pierson, died Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at her home. Alma was born February 25, 1925 in Pierson Township, MI the daughter of Ernest and Ruth Paepke. Surviving are her children, David (Mary) McNees, Arlene Scott, Ruthan (Robert) Hawkins, Carol “Shorty” (Tom) Lowery, Elizabeth “Jerry” Kennedy, Carl “Sonny” (Donna) McNees, Carla Stout, Kim (Alice) McNees, Mark...
Raymond Ralph Palmer Iii
Oct 24, 2011
Raymond Ralph Palmer III age 52, died unexpectedly on Monday evening, October 24, 2011 at his home. Ray was born October 6, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Raymond and Frances (Hocum) Palmer II. Surviving are 2 daughters, Katye Rowe of Cedar Springs, Frances Jean Pelkey of North Dakota; 3 grandchildren, Ambrosia, Gwendalynn, Robert; father and stepmother, Raymond...
Sandra Lee Hildebrand
Oct 12, 2011
Sandra L. (Gould) Hildebrand 64, passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2011 at Spectrum Rehab in Grand Rapids. She died from complications following a broken leg. Sandra was born January 23, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Harrison and Gertrude (Stapert) Gould. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by aunts, uncles and cousins,...
Joel A. Hineline
Oct 5, 2011
Joel Arthur Hineline passed away October 5, 2011 at age 48. He is survived by his mother, Janice Westover; daughter, Jennifer Hineline; and son, Thomas Loomis. He also has six brothers and sisters, Cathy Sanborn, Sheila Hineline, Kerry Hineline, Teresa Schulke, Mark Hineline, and Carl Hineline; 13 nephews and nieces. He was a soon to be grandpa of Aleighya Faith...
Robert Rankin
Oct 5, 2011
Robert Rankin, born November 5, 1919 in Belfast, Ireland, died October 5, 2011 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. “Bob” came through Ellis Island at the age of 5 and grew up in Flint but remained truly Irish to the end. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Minnie) Doyle Miller; sister, Frances Hall; step-siblings, Russell Miller,...
Jean Smith
Sep 29, 2011
Dorothy Jean Smith 84 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Jean was born July 31, 1927 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Harry and Blanche (Verburg) Frey. She graduated from Blodgett School of Nursing and worked at various hospitals and as the nurse at Croton Daycare Center for 18...
Elwin J. Fifield
Sep 29, 2011
Elwin J. Fifield 83 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Fifield was born August 16, 1928 in Hesperia, MI the son of Lewis and Belle (McClennan) Fifield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Karen; many nieces and nephews. He was...
Scarlett Olivia Magoon
Sep 20, 2011
Scarlett Olivia Magoon, precious infant daughter of Timothy and Sandra (Straume) Magoon, Jr. went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Metro Health Hospital. Also surviving are grandparents, Ausma & Juris Straume and Wanda Jean and Don Resler. She was preceded in death by grandfather, Timothy Magoon. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 am until...
Chandler "Bud" Spencer
Sep 10, 2011
Chandler O. “Bud” Spencer, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at his home. Bud was born December 28, 1928 in Detroit, MI the son of Leo and Irene (Smith) Spencer. At the end of World War II he became a Merchant Seaman until 1954. He had owned a plumbing business, worked for General Motors and then worked...
David F. O'Betts
Sep 2, 2011
David F. O’Betts, 81 of Grand Rapids, died Friday, September 2, 2011. David was born May 23, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of F. Clair and Marguerite (Francis) O’Betts. He graduated from Western Michigan University. He was a talented pianist and enjoyed music and electronics. Surviving are his sisters, Nancy Guerin of Florida and Marianne (Ray) Boozer of...
Susan K. Vandermeulen
Sep 1, 2011
Susan K. VanderMeulen 48, of Cedar Springs passed away at her home on Thursday, September 1, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born November 23, 1962 in Muskegon, MI the daughter of Edward & Thelma (McLean) Dykema. Susan had worked at the Cottage Bar for 22 years, the Cancer & Hematology Center of West Michigan, and had...
William J. Dunlop
Aug 27, 2011
William J. Dunlop, 85 of Grand Rapids has seen Our Creator and is at peace. Mr. Dunlop passed from this life on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born June 30, 1926 in Bay Shore, MI the son of William and Louise (Bedoes) Dunlop. He was most proud of serving in the U.S....
Kenneth D. Cooper
Aug 23, 2011
Kenneth Doyle Cooper, 82 of Cedar Springs, passed into glory Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Cooper was born August 17, 1929 in Harlan, KY the son of the late Walter and Della (Wilson) Cooper. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army and was a member...
Avis M. Johnson
Aug 19, 2011
Avis M. Johnson, 92 of Cedar Springs died at home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 19, 2011. Avis was an accomplished seamstress and excelled at all crafts, especially needlework. She and her husband spent many years enjoying nature, travel, camping, and square dancing. She was also an avid fisherman. She is survived by her husband, Millard O. Johnson;...
