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;...
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...
