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...
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.
