Obituaries

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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Susan K. Vandermeulen

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

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

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

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;...

Rosabelle Saboo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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