Obituaries

Mar 7, 2025

Dean Bremmer, 67, of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2025, after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Dean was born on June 25, 1957, to the late Arwin and Nancy (Gunnell) Bremmer of Cedar Springs. After graduating with honors from Cedar Springs High School in 1975, Dean studied at Western Michigan University and Calvin College in Grand Rapids,...

Mar 4, 2025

Nancy Ellen Jackson, born on February 8, 1944 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1962. Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Nancy leaves behind her husband, Richard Jackson; son, Dennis (Jennifer) Rogers; daughters, Dawn Teune and Sheryl (Wayne) Sharp; grandchildren, Alexa Rogers, Shaye Rogers, Craig...

Mar 3, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Patin age 75, died Monday, March 3, 2025 at Mission Point in Greenville. She was born February 26, 1950 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Bernard and Leatrice (Hoover) Flachs.

Sandy was truly warm-hearted, kind, and cared deeply for people. She worked at the post office for several years, volunteered at the nursing home...

Mar 3, 2025

Robert Lee Baker age 85 of Cedar Springs died peacefully, Monday, March 3, 2025 at his home. He was born July 30, 1939 in Kingsport, TN the son of Clayborne and Lavada (Barnette) Baker. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, tinkering with lawn mowers, watching Tiger’s baseball, garage sales, and spending time with family most of all. He...

Feb 27, 2025

Wilbur Jude Martin, 86, of Beaver Island, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Jude was born on March 21, 1938, on Beaver Island, Michigan the son of Wilbur James and Sarah Agatha (Gallagher) Martin. Known for his remarkable work ethic, he enjoyed working in construction in the Grand Rapids area most of...

Feb 26, 2025

Bruce R. Spaanstra age 72, died peacefully Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Blodgett Hospital. He was born March 18, 1952 in East Grand Rapids, the son of Robert and Esther (VanSledright) Spaanstra. Bruce worked for 35 years at Meijer. He was an ardent University of Michigan fan. He loved to play tennis with his brother, and golf. Bruce also...

Feb 25, 2025

Beverly J. Detwiler stepped into her eternal home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Barbara Detwiler.

Bev was born August 24, 1941, and grew up in Chesaning, MI. She graduated from high school and gave a lending hand in her parent’s grocery store. Bev...

Feb 23, 2025

Betty Lorraine Teesdale age 94 passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Betty was born to Edward and Lorretta (Marble) Grice in April of 1930, she attended Sparta High School and was married for nearly 60 years to her husband, Art. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and quilting.

Betty was preceded in death by...

Feb 19, 2025

Christopher James "Chris" Kubiak, 47, beloved son of James and Phyllis Kubiak and life partner of Angela Bernardi, passed away on February 19th, 2025, at Stanford Hospital near his home in Menlo Park, California.

Born on December 12, 1977, in Midland, Michigan, Chris grew up with a passion for learning and athletics. He attended Midland High School,...

Feb 18, 2025

David Lee Viau age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home. He was born October 10, 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of David and Dorothy (Mansel) Viau. He had worked for Klingman Furniture and was enjoying retirement with his wife Cheryl until her passing in August, 2024. David enjoyed nature, playing chess...

Feb 18, 2025

Carollee Grace Gunnell (Crane), age 94, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 in Cedar Springs, Michigan. She was born in 1931 to Mose S. Crane and Grace M. Hurley in Highland Park, Michigan, later moving to a ‘then’ rural farm in Cedar Springs, Michigan in 1942. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1948, later attending Michigan...

Feb 15, 2025

Rodney Walter Rowan age 55 of Rockford died Saturday, February 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Rodney was born February 19, 1969 in Grand Rapids, the son of Walter and Maureen (Johnson) Rowan. He was a graduate of Northview High School. As a dedicated steel worker, Rodney took pride in his accomplishments, particularly the staircases and stairwells he...

Feb 14, 2025

David A Earl passed away at age 82 in Vero Beach, Florida on Friday, February 14th, 2025.

He was born on February 26th, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to Donald A and Virginia Mae (Noteware) Earl. He graduated from Pershing High School in 1960. After serving his country in the United States Army, he married Irene McMahon on...

Feb 13, 2025

Jason Paul Reed age 48 of Sparta died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus.  He was born December 23, 1976 in Grand Rapids, MI. Jason loved the Lord and serving in Youth Ministry and was presently the Pastor at the Church of the Full Gospel in Sand Lake. He was a good cook, enjoyed camping and...

Feb 10, 2025

Jereme J. Houghton age 51 of Coral, died Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home. He was born September 8, 1973 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lloyd and Mazel (Bryant) Houghton. Jereme had a special love for his dogs, Brutus and Roscoe. Surviving are his children, Christine (Steven) Daly, Brandon Houghton, Cody Houghton; grandchildren, Camden, Natalee, Weston,...

Feb 10, 2025

Mickey “Richard” Marquardt, born in McCook, Nebraska on January 30, 1948, went to be with his Lord February 10, 2025. Richard graduated Silver State High School in 1967 and lived with his parents in Nebraska, Minnesota, and Ohio, before settling in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he lived for nearly 40 years.

A devoted member of Calvary Baptist...

Jan 30, 2025

Renee Joy Alexander-Russo, age 70, devoted wife to her husband and loving mother, transitioned to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025. Born on December 19, 1954, in Grand Rapids, MI, she was surrounded by the warmth of a large family, with five siblings and many aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her loving husband,...

Jan 29, 2025

Burdette “Bud” Gambee age 87 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born January 19, 1938 in Crystal, MI, the son of Burdette and Margie (Bogart) Gambee. Bud worked for Wolverine World Wide at the Rockford Tannery where he served as the Wet End Superintendent for that facility. He saw the...

Jan 26, 2025

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Gail Maureen Armstrong, age 69 of Sand Lake MI, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Born July 21, 1955 to Mac and Marjorie (Bird) Bailey and raised in Cedar Springs, she loved her hometown. She could name the people and their acts of kindness from every...

Jan 25, 2025

Brook M. Pratt age 43, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born November 2, 1981 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Craig and Ann (Anderson) Pratt. Brook loved nature, animals and had a green thumb. She enjoyed her time working at a greenhouse where she could put her green thumb to good use. Brook could find the...