Rosabelle Saboo
Aug 18, 2011
Rose (Granny) Saboo. Granny has seen Our Creator and is truly at peace. Her earthly journey began October 10, 1934 and her sacred fire was started August 18, 2011. Granny has walked on ahead of her remaining children, son, Joe and daughter Donna; sister, Norma and brother, Larry. Celebrating her life are grandchildren, MacKenzie (Jimmy), Alec (Bruce) Kesis, Joey, Melanie,...
Cedric Rhoades
Aug 16, 2011
Cedric Rhoades, 82 of Howard City died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at his home in the presence of his loving family. Cedric was born March 18, 1929 in Wyoming Township, MI the son of Cedric and Clema (Longcore) Rhoades. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family and was employed in the trucking business. In Cedric’s later years he...
Dorothy L. Rowland
Aug 11, 2011
Dorothy L. Rowland 90 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Rowland was born March 30, 1921 in Coral, MI the daughter of Charley and Marie (Christiansen) Tompsett. Surviving are her children, Jack Rowland and Ellen Bourke of Beverly Hills, MI, Duane Rowland of Cedar Springs, Willard Rowland of Grand Rapids, Kathleen...
Thomas L. Gordon
Aug 4, 2011
Thomas L. Gordon 65, of Cedar Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011. He is survived by his two daughters, Shelly (Nick) Schneider and Mandy (Dan Cooper) Gordon; six grandchildren, Courtney Cooper, Hailey Gordon, Devin Cooper, Sora Schneider, Nolan Schneider, and Lyla Schneider; parents, E. Ray (Janet) Gordon; two sisters, Pam (Tim) Covell and Susie (Ken) Parker; two brothers,...
Bernard E. Flachs
Jul 26, 2011
Bernard Edward Flachs, 81 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. Bernie was born September 29, 1929 in Remus, MI the son of the late William and Rosa (Snider) Flachs. He grew up in Remus and attended St. Michael’s Catholic School during his elementary years and graduated from Remus Public High School in...
Charles F. Hancock
Jul 10, 2011
Charles F. Hancock, 92 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus. Mr. Hancock was born October 8, 1918 in Palo, MI the son of Amasa and Maude (Davis) Hancock. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was a mechanic and had worked for H. J. Martin in Carson...
Jon Dean Phelps
Jul 6, 2011
Jon Dean Phelps, age 55, passed unexpectedly July 6, 2011. Jon was preceded in death by his father, Leeland Phelps, his mother, T. Erdene Phelps, and his brother, Jeffery Lee Phelps. Jon is survived by his daughter, Virginia Phelps; and his brothers, Lawrence, Michael and Paul. Jon enjoyed being outdoors and was an accomplished auto mechanic. A private family service...
Janet L. Taylor
Jun 25, 2011
Janet L. Taylor, 69 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Janet was born January 25, 1942 in Charleston, WV the daughter of Roy and Velma (Casto) Hays. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William “Bill” Taylor in 2009. Surviving are her children, Wayne (Ellie) Taylor, Scott (Jane)...
Herman G. Satterfield Jr.
Jun 21, 2011
Herman G. “J.R.” Satterfield, Jr., 63 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at his home. J.R. was born June 11, 1948 in Roxboro, NC the son of the late Herman and Bera (Lee) Satterfield, Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force Squadron 3710 for 15 years and was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion...
Jacqueline R. Gillow
Jun 12, 2011
Jacqueline Rae Gillow 81, of Cedar Springs died peacefully at home, Sunday, June 12, 2011 after a brief illness. Her “girl gang” made up of sister Phyllis Fuller, daughter Kim Gillow and Mary Balon were at her side. Jackie was an elementary school teacher and lifelong resident of Milford, MI. She moved to Cedar Springs three years ago and became...
Ann E. Fox
Jun 9, 2011
Ann E. Fox, 79 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 after a brief illness. Ann especially loved her grandchildren and great grand children very much. She was an avid card and bingo player. She is survived by her spouse, George VanderHaag; three children, Sue L. Fox and Bob Chesley of Cedar Springs, Kurt D. Fox of Sand Lake,...
Kenneth E. Bearsdley
Jun 9, 2011
Kenneth E. Beardsley 88, of Pierson died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Kenneth was a WW II Marine Corps combat veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma in 1982 to whom he had been married since 1946 and twelve brothers and sisters. Surviving are his daughters, Diana (Allan) Hudson of Caledonia and Linda...
Annabelle Sevey
Jun 6, 2011
Annabelle Sevey, 83 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Sevey was born December 6, 1927 in Spencer Township, MI the daughter of George and Ingeborg (Jensen) Weinrich. She worked for Wolverine World Wide for 22 years and enjoyed being a farmer’s wife. She loved her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, William, whom...
Ronald Jay Evitts
Jun 4, 2011
Ronald Jay Evitts, 47 of Newaygo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Ron was born August 3, 1963 in Carson City, MI. He is survived by his parents, Betty & Stub Antes of Newaygo and John Evitts of Alma; 3 brothers, Joey of Waterford, MI, Jim of Aurora, CO, Kelly of Newaygo; sister, Christy Cole of Newaygo; many...
Clarence Reed Jr.
May 18, 2011
Clarence Reed, Jr. 86 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at his home. Mr. Reed was born April 18, 1925 in Sand Lake, MI the oldest son of Clarence and Beatrice (Robinson) Reed. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Neville. He was a faithful worker at Northland Refrigeration...
Brad Lee Mcintyre
May 7, 2011
Brad L. McIntyre, 40 of Holland died May 7, 2011. Brad was born June 6, 1970 in Holland, MI the son of Edwin and Rosalind (Johnson) McIntyre. Surviving are his daughter, Kaitlyn of Kentwood; parents, Edwin and Rosalind McIntyre of Cedar Springs; sister, Julie (Dan) Bayer of Carrollton, TX; brother, Mark (Christine) McIntyre of Cedar Springs; mother of Kaitlyn, Haley...
Karl L. Hardenburgh
May 6, 2011
Karl L. Hardenburgh 84 of Pierson, died Friday, May 6, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Karl was born March 21, 1927 in Mecosta, MI the son of Carl and Ann (Smith) Hardenburgh. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II. He was a mechanic for Oven Fresh Bakery retiring in 1987 and a member...
Albert "Fred" Castor
May 5, 2011
Albert “Fred” Castor 66 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Fred was born September 23, 1944 the son of Albert and Beulah (Sheldon) Castor. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Glen Hill American Legion Post and the...
Rex E. Middleton
May 3, 2011
Rex E. Middleton 83 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at his home. Rex was born March 25, 1928 in Evans, MI the son of Clinton and Flossie (Waller) Middleton. He was a founding member of the Red Flannel Saddle Club and a member of the Michigan Harness Horseman Association. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; children, Mary Willett...
Marie Caine
Apr 30, 2011
Marie Caine (Opperman) 93 of Rockford, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at her home. Marie was born January 25, 1918 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Eugene and Jennie (Robson) Benham. She was a 1936 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and had worked at Wolverine World Wide in the tannery for 20 years. She was a member of...
