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...
Calvin D. Campbell
Jan 31, 2012
Calvin D. Campbell, 83 of Pierson, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at his home. Mr. Campbell was born March 31, 1928 in Hastings, MI the son of Alonzo and Fern (Abbott) Campbell. He worked for McInerny Spring and Wire for 40 years retiring in 1987. Surviving are his wife Evelyn whom he married on June 8, 1947; children, Sheila (Douglas)...
Shirley A. Gorby
Jan 29, 2012
Shirley Ann Gorby, 77 of Kent City, died peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Mrs. Gorby was born December 31, 1934 in Newark, NJ the only child of Thomas and Elizabeth (Lombard) Entrikin. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Earl; 3 loving children, Dawn (Fred) Groenke, Kenneth Pope II, Betty (Brad) Kahrs; 3 loving step children,...
Curtis L. Barendreght
Jan 28, 2012
Curtis L. Barendreght 69 of Howard City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor. Curtis was born December 4, 1942 in Grant, MI the son of Vern and Elsie (Sage) Barendreght. He retired from General Motors in 1998 and was a lifelong, hardworking farmer and proud owner...
Kenneth Robert Hunter
Jan 28, 2012
Kenneth Robert Hunter, 58 of Big Rapids, MI passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 28, 2012 surrounded by several loved ones after a long fearless battle with lymphoma. Ken was born May 10, 1953 and was raised in Cedar Springs by his loving parents, Robert (deceased) and Rose (Wesche) Hunter with his brothers, Roger Hunter of Rockford,...
Emorie Lynn Bishop
Jan 25, 2012
Emorie Lynn Bishop, precious infant daughter of William and Kimberly (Byrne) Bishop passed away at birth on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at St. Mary’s Health Care, Grand Rapids. A family service will be held Monday at Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Pastor James Durr officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs.
Virginia M. Bliss
Jan 20, 2012
Virginia M. Bliss, 92 of Pierson, went to be with her Lord, whom she loved on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Spectrum Health – United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Mrs. Bliss was born April 22, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Phylo and Ila Bell (Sales) Fletcher. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leland Bliss on...
Bruce E. Mcmanus
Jan 19, 2012
Bruce E. McManus age 62, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his parent’s home in Wyoming, MI. Bruce was born August 21, 1949 in Traverse City, MI the son of Verl and Marion (Stroud) McManus. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during Vietnam and was a self-employed construction worker. Surviving are his parents, Verl & Marion McManus;...
Maryellen Jones
Jan 7, 2012
Maryellen Jones, 96 passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Jones was born July 16, 1915 in Lansing, MI the daughter of George and Mollie (Drumm) Endres. She had worked as an executive secretary for Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. Surviving are a son, Thomas (Nancy) Bacon of Grant; 2 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. She...
Bernard A. Brunges
Jan 4, 2012
Bernard A. Brunges 84 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his home. Bernie was born June 20, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Arthur and Edna (Howard) Brunges. He retired as a supervisor from Blackmer Pump in 1986. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, antiquing, and going to Florida. He was willing to help anyone. Surviving are...
Tyrone A. Bradshaw
Jan 3, 2012
Tyrone A. Bradshaw 41 of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus. Tyrone was born May 23, 1970 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Richard and Wanda (Isley) Bradshaw. Surviving are his twin sister, Tammy (Dennis) Goodspeed of Cedar Springs; niece, Ashley Cook; one great niece and one great nephew. He was preceded in death...
Virginia H. Wilcox
Jan 2, 2012
Virginia H. Wilcox, 87 of Howard City, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Wilcox was born April 29, 1924 in Grandville, MI the daughter of Jerry and Henrietta (DeZwaan) DeVries. She was a library aide for Grand Rapids Public Schools and helped organize the library at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Rockford. She was...
Dorothy M. Cronkright
Dec 28, 2011
Dorothy Waterman Cronkright, 95, of West Lafayette, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Dorothy was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and attended Davenport Business College. She married Walter Cronkright, the love of her life. Together, they owned and operated the True Value Homecenter in Cedar Springs, MI. Walt and Dorothy...
Margaret P. Butler
Dec 22, 2011
Margaret P. Butler 95 of Ensley Township, Howard City, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Butler was born November 2, 1916 in a log cabin in Ensley Center, MI the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Harrison) Gould. She sold Avon for over 50 years, enjoyed flower gardening and had been an active member of South Ensley United...
Charles A. Gould
Dec 19, 2011
Charles A. Gould 86 of Pierson, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at his home. Mr. Gould was born June 29, 1925 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Glenn and Elizabeth (Bradley) Gould. He graduated from Sand Lake High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served with the 774th Tank Destroyer Battalion in the...
Anna M. Gould
Dec 17, 2011
Anna M. Gould 86 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Anna was born January 19, 1925 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bajewski) Yost. Before her husband Bill passed away they were very active volunteers for Catholic Social Services in the Senior Companion Program. Surviving are her children, John...
Barry Michael Stevens
Dec 11, 2011
Barry Michael Stevens, 67 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Barry was born September 26, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Burton and Marcella (Samson) Stevens. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and had been a truck driver for Grand Valley Redi-Mix. Surviving are two daughters, Jennifer (Craig) Helsel of...
