Lesa Mae Anderson
Aug 6, 2012
Lesa Mae Anderson, 47 of Sand Lake, died Monday, August 06, 2012 at her home. Lesa was born February 20, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ronald and Ila (Bliss) Fisk. Lesa was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed people. She is survived by her husband, Ricky whom she married on January 17, 1987; children, Ila Jean...
Virginia M. Cherry
Aug 4, 2012
Virginia M. Cherry, 83 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Northview Manor. Mrs. Cherry was born September 19, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Andrew and Dora (Fleet) Voss. She retired from Meijers. She enjoyed traveling with her husband before he passed away and spending time in Hilton Head. She liked baking and cooking and...
James H. Porter
Jul 18, 2012
James Henry Porter, 60 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at his home. Jim was born March 27, 1952 in Muskegon, MI the son of Henry and Winifred Jean (Brown) Porter. He was employed at Dematic for 20 years. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife,...
Louise Gaw
Jul 17, 2012
Louise Gaw, 76 of Pierson, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at her home. Louise was born December 21, 1935 in Saursville, KY the daughter of Oliver and Hailey Allen. Surviving are her husband, Willis; children, Mike (Sue) Dilling, Matt (Sue) Dilling, Donna Dilling & Bruce McNees, Jon Dilling, Jeff (Julie) Dilling, Kimberly Dilling & Gene Parker; 9 grandchildren; 3 great...
Deborah Ann Korcal
Jul 12, 2012
Deborah Ann Korcal, 60 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at her home. Deb was born December 4, 1951 in Greenville, MI the daughter of Edwin and Kathleen (Ryther) Barkhuff. She had worked at Williams Form Engineering for 14 years and the Kent County Circuit Court PPO Office for 6 years and the Adoption Department for 4 years....
Herbert T. Welch
Jul 9, 2012
Herbert T. Welch 81 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at Porter Hills Retirement Village. Mr. Welch was born July 27, 1930 in Florence, SC the son of Reuben and Clara (Gardner) Welch. He graduated from McClenaghan High School in 1947 and Furman University in Greenville, SC in 1951. He then entered the USAF in 1951 and went...
James "Sparky" E. Burke
Jun 27, 2012
James Eugene “Sparky” Burke, 94 of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Grand Rapids Home For Veterans. He was a Ranger in the Army during WW II where he received numerous medals. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Muriel Joyce (Moore); his children, Jacob Callen, Shirley...
Beverly J. Earnest
Jun 21, 2012
Beverly Jean Earnest, 63 of Rockford, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at her home. Beverly was born October 15, 1948 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Christian and Dorothy (Carter) Bentley. She was a graduate of Big Rapids High School. Surviving are her children, William (Vanessa) Hess of Grand Rapids, Darrel Hess of Baldwin, Warren (Barbie) Drayton of Big Rapids,...
Shirley Ann Tindall
Jun 21, 2012
Shirley Ann Tindall, 87 of Gowen, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Mrs. Tindall was born January 11, 1925 in Carson City, MI the daughter of Floyd and Rose (Jansen) Blanton. She retired from Grand Rapids Public Schools as a school bus driver for Lincoln School. Surviving are two sons, Randy (Lynn) Tindall of...
Frederick Steven Singer
Jun 14, 2012
Frederick S. Singer, 61 of Coral, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Fred was born November 21, 1950 in Stockbridge, MI the son of Fred and Elaine (Young) Singer. He graduated from Stockbridge High School, attended Michigan State University and proudly served four years in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He retired from...
Harriet Marie Martin
Jun 10, 2012
Harriet Marie Martin, 90 of Howard City, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Marie was born August 20, 1921 in Covington, KY the daughter of William and Lillian (McCreary) Meacham. Marie was a very sweet and pleasant lady whose passion was her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, reading and flower gardening. Surviving are her...
Donna V. Deewaard
Jun 10, 2012
Donna DeeWaard, 84 of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Metron of Cedar Springs. She was born July 9, 1927 in Canton, SD the daughter of William and Minnia (Nelson) Harmon. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one sister, and her beloved daughter, Candy Hoare. Donna was a light in every life she...
Arlene E. Boerema (Eckert)
Jun 6, 2012
Arlene E. Boerema (Eckert), 83, of Sand Lake went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. Mrs. Boerema was born September 26, 1928, in Grandville, MI, the daughter of Arthur and Audrey (Palmer) Heydenburg. She was a longtime and active member of Pierson Bible Church and enjoyed bowling....
Orthello J. "Pat" Westgate
May 28, 2012
Orthello J. “Pat” Westgate, 88 of East Grand Rapids, died Monday, May 28, 2012 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Westgate was born April 5, 1924 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of the late Lyle and Dora (Baker) Lockwood. She was a 1942 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and had retired from Bell Telephone Company. She enjoyed...
Gregory A. Mansfield
May 19, 2012
Gregory Alan 'Henry' Mansfield, age 53, of Pierson, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at his home. Greg was born July 19, 1958 in Highland Park, MI the son of Edgar and Edith (Nelson) Mansfield. Survived by his loving wife, Patricia Mansfield; his son, Greg Jr.; brothers, Mike Mansfield, Jay Zingler, and Brian Zingler: sisters, Peggy Smith, and LeAnne Richards. Henry...
Knute "Shine" O. Cotten Jr.
May 17, 2012
Knute O. "Shine" Cotten, Jr., 85 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at home. Knute was born September 13, 1926 in Heth, Arkansas the son of Knute and Lottie (Wait) Cotten, Sr. He worked for Shaw Crane Industries (Dresser Industries) for 37 years. He enjoyed coin collecting and gardening. His true passion was finding dilapidated tractors and bringing...
Tauno E. Williams
May 17, 2012
Tauno E. Williams 73 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at his home. Tauno was born February 20, 1939 in Jennings, MI the son of John and Thelma (Rosted) Williams. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1957 – 1960. He was an engineer (CMfgE) and a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, past chairman of Region...
Gary L. Robinson
May 14, 2012
Gary L. Robinson, DC, age 71 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 14, 2012 at his home. Dr. Robinson was born November 23, 1939 in Ludington, MI the son of Kenneth and Kathryn (Rohrmoser) Robinson. He was a chiropractor in Cedar Springs since 1963 and very dedicated to his patients. He was a loving father and grandfather. Surviving are two...
Stanley A. Empie
Apr 21, 2012
Stanley A. Empie, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at his home. Stanley was born October 21, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lloyd and Mary (Streeter) Empie. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He worked at the General Motors 36th Street Plant for 42 years. He enjoyed...
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...
