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

Joseph G. Patin

Joseph G. Patin

Aug 30, 2010

Joseph G. Patin, 85 of Sand Lake, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010. Joe was born June 26, 1925 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Phillip and Mary (Haussman) Patin. He retired from McInerny Spring & Wire in 1985 after 36 years of service. He loved riding his motorcycle, snowmobiles, flying his airplane and camping. Surviving are his wife,...

James C. Remington

James C. Remington

Aug 29, 2010

James C. Remington, 80 of Cedar Springs, went home to be with The Father on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at his home. He was born April 8, 1930 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Cyril and Lovisa (Spaulding) Remington and was one of eleven children. He was a career veteran of the U.S. Army Aviation, life member of the...

Naomi L. Mccuaig

Naomi L. Mccuaig

Aug 26, 2010

Naomi L. McCuaig, 82 of Sparta, died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at Pilgrim Manor. Mrs. McCuaig was born January 24, 1928 in Cadillac, MI the daughter of Glen and Muriel (Rossell) Stark. She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church and the TOPS Club. She loved her family and enjoyed flowers and tracing her genealogy. Surviving are her children, Keith...

Julia Webber

Julia Webber

Aug 25, 2010

Julia “Judy” Webber, 67, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Eaton County Hospice, Charlotte. She was born June 22, 1943 in Crystal, MI the daughter of Mike Blanchard and Kay Ross. She enjoyed making crafts, and loved to read. Surviving are one daughter, Julia (Leonard) Corpe; 3 nephews, Mel (Michelle) Simon, Brian (Linda) Simon, and David (Danielle) Crane; stepsister, Gerri...

Robert L. Hough

Robert L. Hough

Aug 22, 2010

Robert L. Hough, 83, of Fife Lake, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Long Term Care, in the presence of his loving family. Robert was born May 21, 1927, in Spencer Township, Kent County, MI, the son of the late Dewey and Beatrice (Helsel) Hough. He lived in Cedar Springs from 1954 through 1976 before...

Helen R. Gilchrist

Helen R. Gilchrist

Aug 20, 2010

Helen Wert Gilchrist 94, passed away August 20, 2010 in Rockford, MI. She was born in Continental, OH to M. Albert and Blanche (Kraft) Wert on October 21, 1915. She was the widow of Donald L. Gilchrist, to whom she was married for 58 years. She grew up in Angola, IN and also lived in Fremont, IN, Grosse Ile, MI,...

William Edward Mobley

William Edward Mobley

Aug 16, 2010

William Edward Mobley, 85, of Morley passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He is survived by his children, Diana and George Moomey of Morley and Gregory and MaryJo Mobley of Belmont; two grandchildren, Casey Marie Mobley of Lansing and Curtis Mobley of Belmont. Honoring William’s wishes cremation will take place....

Florence A. Fricke

Florence A. Fricke

Aug 11, 2010

Florence A. Fricke, 76 of Howard City, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at her home. Florence was born March 21, 1934 in Elmira, MI the daughter of Frank and Katherine (Holewinski) Petroski. Surviving are two children, Richard Fricke of Ravenna, Annmarie Denhof of Ravenna; 3 grandchildren, Samantha, Seth, and Dane; 2 sisters, Evelyn Kolenda, Irene Boonstra. She was preceded in...

Lorraine D. Marcus

Lorraine D. Marcus

Jul 28, 2010

Lorraine D. Marcus, 93 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at her home. Lorraine was born August 21, 1916 in Reed City, MI the daughter of Jerome and Lena (Miller) Robinson. She was a graduate of LeRoy High School and had lived most of her life in Benzonia, MI. Surviving are one son and his wife, Paul (Freda)...

Herold M. Stark

Herold M. Stark

Jul 28, 2010

Herold M. Stark 89, of Cedar Springs, peacefully left us to be with Jesus from his home on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Petersen and Bethel Sumner and two brothers, Jerold and Merold Stark. He is survived by his loving bride, Doris (Moyes) of 68 years; two children, Margery (Stark) and Wade...

Carl A. Gorby

Carl A. Gorby

Jul 27, 2010

Carl A. Gorby 72 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Carl was born November 2, 1937 in Tyrone Township, MI the son of Lyle and Lucille (Johnson) Gorby. He worked for Pioneer Construction and retired from J.C. Carlson Construction as a Foreman. Surviving are his special friend, Maggie Eaton; children, Jeff...

Glenn E. Tennis

Glenn E. Tennis

Jul 23, 2010

Glenn E. Tennis, 79 of Kalamazoo, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Glenn was proud of his military service, serving in the U.S. Marines in the Korean War. He spent most of his working life delivering for Hostess Cakes. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Nolan); 7 children, Glenn Jr. of Marcellus,...

Justin W. Marble

Justin W. Marble

Jul 23, 2010

Justin W. Marble, 36 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, July 23, 2010. Justin was born August 19, 1973 in Lansing, MI the son of Scott and Cynthia (Miller) Marble. He was very involved in The Springs Free Methodist Church and in helping others. Surviving are his loving wife, Jennifer (Cooper); stepdaughter, Felicia...

Dolores E. Bontekoe

Dolores E. Bontekoe

Jul 19, 2010

Dolores E. Bontekoe 81, of Cedar Springs passed away Monday, July 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and Gene and three sisters, Nene, Ruth and Georgia. Dolores was a loving wife and mother and is survived by her husband Robert whom she married January 29, 1948, her children, Michael and Cathy of Raleigh, NC, Sherry...

Wannetta J. Fisk

Wannetta J. Fisk

Jul 8, 2010

Wannetta J. Fisk, 84 of Sand Lake was called home by God on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Fisk was born June 3, 1926 in Kent County, MI the daughter of Leonard and Lilah (Smith) Gordon. She was a member of Huggard Bible Church. She was married on June 26, 1943 to Cecil “Pete...

Orvin Reed

Orvin Reed

Jul 6, 2010

Orvin “Chub” Reed, 79 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Chub was born June 16, 1931 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Clarence and Beatrice (Robinson) Reed. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War and had worked at Michigan Wheel for...

Leland R. Bliss

Leland R. Bliss

Jul 5, 2010

Leland R. Bliss, 96 of Pierson, died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Spectrum Health – United Memorial Campus, Greenville. Leland was born March 29, 1914 in Luther, MI the son of Arthur and Hazel (Hall) Bliss. He retired from American Seating and loved fishing, hunting, traveling, and the horse races. Most of all, he loved his wife and children. Leland...

Robert C. Fournier

Robert C. Fournier

Jul 2, 2010

Robert Carl Fournier 53 of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, July 2, 2010 after a valiant fight against cancer. Rob was born June 18, 1957 in Detroit, MI the son of Robert and Catherine (Dowd) Fournier. He had worked for Pontiac Truck & Bus and in 1983 transferred to Fisher Body on Alpine...

Kathleen M. Hunter

Kathleen M. Hunter

Jun 29, 2010

Kathleen M. Hunter, 61 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Kathleen was born September 4, 1948 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Walter and Louise (Swartz) Miles. She was a lady with a large heart who brought many kids into her home over the years. She truly touched many. Surviving are 4...

Gwendolin H. Davis

Gwendolin H. Davis

Jun 27, 2010

Gwendolin H. Davis, 94 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Davis was born September 21, 1915 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Elvin and Bessie (Armstrong) McDonald. She was a lifelong resident of the Cedar Springs area and a longtime member of the Cedar Springs Women’s Club. Surviving are her...

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