Ralph C. Elder
Dec 6, 2010
Ralph C. Elder, 65 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Ralph was born July 12, 1945 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cecil and Virginia (Hanna) Elder. He had worked for Fisher Body on Alpine Avenue retiring in 1979. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, family euchre tournaments, and was the Yahtzee...
Christopher Lee Walker
Dec 2, 2010
Christopher Lee Walker, 45 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, December 2, 2010. Chris was born September 29, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lee and Marianne (Fredericks) Walker. He was presently employed at Irwin Seating and enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of the Tri-County Eagles, Sand Lake; the Man Cave, Howard City and liked to ride his...
Warren D. Benjamin
Nov 23, 2010
Warren D. Benjamin 87 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at the Fred & Lena Meijer Heart Center. Mr. Benjamin was born Nov. 7, 1923 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Fay and Mildred (Davis) Benjamin. He was a farmer all of his life, had a milk transport business, worked for Kent County DPW at their landfills,...
Donna Viola Graham
Nov 22, 2010
Donna V. Graham 89 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Monday, November 22, 2010 at her home. Surviving are three children, Dawn Smith of South Carolina, Ruth Saltzman of Grand Rapids, Eric Rooker of Sand Lake; and many other family members. According to her wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no services. Arrangements...
Dawn A. Vanderlaan
Nov 20, 2010
Dawn A. VanderLaan 52 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, November 20, 2010. Dawn was born May 19, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Gordon and Hanna (Jonsson) VanderLaan. Surviving are two sisters and two brothers, Kathleen (Tony) Hall of Cedar Springs, Anna (Johannes) Helgasson of Iceland, Bruce VanderLaan of Maryland, Gordon (Denise) VanderLaan of Grand Rapids; many aunts,...
Tina Marie Norton
Nov 20, 2010
Tina Marie Norton, 51 of Cedar Springs, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Tina was born July 17, 1959 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Charles and Eileen (Hays) Dinneweth. She is survived by her husband Robert Norton; daughters, Janelle (Chris) Zachow, Andrea Tudor and Charlene Tudor;...
Gordon Henry Sheller
Nov 18, 2010
Gordon Henry Sheller, 74 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. Mr. Sheller was born April 16, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Bainard and Carol (VanDuine) Sheller. He was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School Class of 1955 and had attended Alma College. He proudly served three years in the...
Alice E. Chilcote
Nov 2, 2010
Alice E. Chilcote, 87 of Comstock Park, formerly of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Mrs. Chilcote was born March 1, 1923 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles and Mary (Kurkjian) Mullian. She had worked at Western Union during the war and later at Wolverine World Wide in Rockford. Surviving are 2 sons, Gary (Debra Stanislawski) Chilcote,...
Rodney Scott Smith
Oct 28, 2010
Rodney Scott Smith, 24 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, October 28, 2010. Rodney was born April 4, 1986 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Roy and Nancy (Bessey) Smith. He was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School Class of 2004 where he was a state champion in track. He was a dedicated student and had graduated from Ferris...
Niels T. Andersen
Oct 27, 2010
Niels T. Andersen, 88 of Wyoming, Ohio formerly of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Niels was born April 1, 1922 in Northampton, MA the son of Soren and Myrtle (Waite) Andersen. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. His associations in Cedar Springs included being...
Eugene R. Gibson
Oct 18, 2010
Eugene R. Gibson, 84 of Sand Lake, formerly of Lansing, died Monday, October 18, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Gibson was born January 28, 1926 in Lansing, MI the son of Ross and Lorene (Morrow)Gibson. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy and was self employed in the HVAC industry....
Amanda R. Kruse
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda R. Kruse, 89 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, October 11, 2010 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Kruse was born October 3, 1921 in Sebewaing, MI the daughter of Roman & Amillia (Stroshien) Lenz. She retired from Crittenden Hospital in Rochester, MI. She enjoyed her Cedar Springs Bridge Girls, Cedar Springs Library and the Golden Agers. Surviving are...
Thomas E. Bliss
Oct 10, 2010
Thomas E. Bliss, 88 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Spectrum Health – Blodgett Campus following a brief illness. Tom was born November 4, 1921 in Caseville, MI the son of Frank and Anna (Knaus) Bliss. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was a funeral director owning...
Barbara J. Phillips
Oct 8, 2010
Barbara J. Phillips, 85 of Rockford, died Friday, October 8, 2010 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Phillips was born June 22, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Wilbur and Frances (Talbot) Rockwell. Surviving are two daughters, Judy (Lowell) Jarrett, Jean Marlette all of Rockford; grandchildren, Debbie (Mike) Stanton, Deanna Terranova & Larry Krawczyk, Kirt Jarrett, Corey Jarrett...
Steve Marlatt
Oct 7, 2010
Albert Steven Marlatt, 54 of Spencer Township, Sand Lake, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at his home. Steve was born September 2, 1956 in Battle Creek, MI the son of Franklin and Betty (Gaw) Marlatt. He worked at Electrolux for 28 years. Surviving are his son, Matthew; father and stepmother, Franklin (Hichie) Marlatt; step brothers, Frank and Charles; stepsister, Paula....
David C. Arszulowicz
Sep 14, 2010
David C. Arszulowicz 60 of Sand Lake, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at his home. Dave was born June 23, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of John and Cecelia (Nastaj) Arszulowicz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He had a great passion...
Gordon R. Welch
Sep 9, 2010
Gordon R. Welch, 78 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Welch was born February 9, 1932 in Sparta, MI the son of Chester and Gwendolyn (Ferrick) Welch. He was a Corporal in the U.S Army serving on the front lines of the Korean War. He...
Jari Lynn Morris
Sep 8, 2010
Jari Lynn Morris, 56 of Cedar Springs, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Jari was born September 8, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Donald and Emma Jean (Feutz) Hamilton. She had a gift for talking and bringing people together and loved family gatherings. Her sense of humor and her passion for life was unmistakable. She loved being...
Orvel A. Weeks
Sep 6, 2010
Orvel A. Weeks, 80 of Custer, died Monday, September 6, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center, Ludington. Mr. Weeks was born March 21, 1930 in Boyne City, MI. He retired from Alofs Manufacturing and was a union leader with the AFL-CIO. He loved snowmobiling and dune buggies. Surviving are 4 children, Calvin Weeks & Shirley Rork of Hesperia, Karen Weeks &...
Jack A. Elder
Aug 30, 2010
Jack A. Elder, 73 of Sand Lake, died Monday, August 30, 2010 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Jack was born March 3, 1937 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cecil and Virginia (Hanna) Elder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are 2 sons, Terry Elder of...
