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

Gary J. Barnes

Gary J. Barnes

Feb 23, 2011

Gary J. Barnes, 67 of Sand Lake, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Gary was born November 12, 1943 in Lima, Ohio the son of Raymond and Agnes (Fellhauer) Barnes. He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School and Case Western Reserve College. He was presently a...

Ruth Naomi Steele

Ruth Naomi Steele

Feb 19, 2011

Ruth Naomi Steele passed on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born in Keeler, MI on May 15, 1919 to Charles and Gertrude (Steinhoff) Bailey, early settlers in the Hartford, MI area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred M. Steele of Lawrence. Survivors include 3 daughters, Helen Sullivan of Holland;...

Helen Miller

Helen Miller

Feb 17, 2011

Helen Miller, 83 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Miller was born April 22, 1927 in San Antonio, TX the daughter of Miguel and Susie (Fuentes) Rios. She wrote the Solon Township news for many years for the Cedar Springs Clipper. She was a volunteer for the Literacy Council helping others to...

Thomas L. Hemmes

Thomas L. Hemmes

Feb 7, 2011

Thomas L. Hemmes, 67 of Rockford, went to Heaven, Monday, February 7, 2011. Mr. Hemmes, the son of Warren and Angeline (Lekenta) Hemmes, was born October 5, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis; member of the Newaygo VFW Post #4249; a machinist at Steelcase for 34 years retiring in...

Michael "Tex" Hale

Michael "Tex" Hale

Feb 7, 2011

Michael B. “Tex” Hale 51 of Newaygo, passed away Monday, February 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, two brothers, Daniel and Christopher Hale. Surviving are his wife, Beverly; children, Kelli Destrampe, Patrick Bowyer, Joann Hale; granddaughter, McKenzie BeVier; mother, Arvella McKerchie; brothers, Charles Hale, Patrick Hale; mother-in-law, Beverly Bowyer; sisters-in-law, Ivah (Joe) Yates, Norma Zimmer,...

Joanne L. Burgamy

Joanne L. Burgamy

Feb 3, 2011

Joanne L. Burgamy, 72 of Gowen, died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Metron of Greenville. JoAnne was born June 20, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Clyde and Lucille (Felton) Morton. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. Surviving are her son, Myron; sister, Phyllis (Ed) Heiss; brother, Jerry Morton; niece, Michelle...

Esther Ann Dahlquist

Esther Ann Dahlquist

Feb 1, 2011

Esther Ann Dahlquist, 84 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Holland Home – Fulton Manor. Esther was born July 16, 1926 in Riverside, CA the daughter of Eric and Esther (French) Dahlquist. She had graduated from the University of California, Berkeley Campus with a bachelor degree in math and science. She was a member of the Cedar...

Inez I. Towns

Inez I. Towns

Jan 31, 2011

Inez I. Towns, 88 of the Cedar Springs and Sand Lake area died Monday, January 31, 2011 at Meadowlark Retirement Village, Sparta. Mrs. Towns was born January 16, 1923 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Fayette and Fern (Gill) Vangilder. She was liked by everyone and was ma and granny to many. Surviving are her children, Roger Towns of...

Arthur "Bud" Ross

Arthur "Bud" Ross

Jan 27, 2011

Arthur J. “Bud” Ross, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his home. Mr. Ross was born October 2, 1928 in Chicago, IL the son of Joseph and Clara (Bowdish) Ross. He retired from the Benjamin Moore Paint Company. Surviving are his wife, Lauren (Schottenloher); children, James Ross of Florida, Judith Potts of Grand Rapids, Janice Ross...

Selma L. Nagle

Selma L. Nagle

Jan 21, 2011

Selma L. Nagle, 66 of Comstock Park, passed away peacefully at her home with her sons at her side on Friday, January 21, 2011. Selma was born January 13, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Ford and Lola (Anderson) Nicholson. Surviving are her sons, Randy (Kim), Jamie (Devin), John (Kelly); grandchildren, Corianne, Ryan, Charlie, Melissa, Emily, Johnny, Jarrett,...

Raymond P. Truman

Raymond P. Truman

Jan 21, 2011

Raymond P. Truman, 77 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, January 21, 2011. Ray was born June 23, 1933 in Muskegon Heights, MI the son of Cecil and Mary (Bailor) Truman. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years including the Korean War. He had worked as an Electronics Technician at Continental Teledyne and in maintenance. He was...

James A. Jones

James A. Jones

Jan 18, 2011

James A. Jones, 73 of Greenville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at his home. Mr. Jones was born November 22, 1937 in Warsaw, NY the son of Thomas and Marion (Huff) Jones. He graduated with a degree in engineering from Ferris State University. He had worked at Frigidaire in Greenville retiring in...

Charles Leroy Ford

Charles Leroy Ford

Jan 13, 2011

Charles L. Ford, 85 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at the Grand Rapids Home for Vererans. Mr. Ford was born February 18, 1925 in Terre Haute, IN the son of Charles and Nellie (Foster) Ford. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Surviving are three children, Bernard Ford, Karen Ford, and Dennis Ford. In...

Angela Lee Hill

Angela Lee Hill

Jan 13, 2011

Angela Lee Hill, 84 of Cedar Springs, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at United Memorial Long Term Care, Greenville. Mrs. Hill was born March 28, 1926 in Dearborn, MI the daughter of Reuben and Grace (Carnahan) Baldwin. She was very active in the United Methodist Church of Cedar Springs and loved her church family....

Glenn E. Waite

Glenn E. Waite

Jan 11, 2011

Glenn E. Waite, 82 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Mr. Waite was born March 5, 1928 in Kingston, Ohio the son of George and Mary (Goodchild) Waite. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University. He worked for Sinclair Oil Company for...

Judith Gem

Judith Gem

Jan 9, 2011

Judith Gem, aged 67, of Wyoming, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 after many years of battling a series of medical problems. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sr. and Margaret Monroe. Judith is survived by her husband, George, a daughter, Mellissa and her grandchildren, Jake, Jordan and Jaymie. Judith will also be missed and remembered by...

Virginia D. Noreen

Virginia D. Noreen

Jan 5, 2011

Virginia D. Noreen 87 of Cedar Springs, went home to our Lord Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Clark Retirement Community. Mrs. Noreen was born September 18, 1923 in Central Lake, MI the daughter of Marion and Esther (Blanchard) Davis. She was a very active member of the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church and had resided at Clark for six years....

Betty M. (Goodspeed) Fisk

Betty M. (Goodspeed) Fisk

Dec 29, 2010

Betty M. (Goodspeed) Fisk, 73 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at her home. Betty was born August 26, 1937 in Arcadia Township, MI the daughter of William and Edith (Schmke) Lawrence. She was a bookkeeper for Montgomery Wards for over 25 years. Surviving are two children, Dennis (Tammy) Goodspeed, Bonnie (Derek) Schumaker; one granddaughter, Ashley Cook; one...

Linda I. Crump

Linda I. Crump

Dec 24, 2010

CRUMP, The Lord took unto Himself Linda I. Crump 62 of Grand Rapids, on Friday, December 24, 2010 at her home. Linda was born September 16, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of the late Ralph and Mrytle (Cross) Crump. She had retired from General Motors. She was a loving sister and aunt and enjoyed her family and family...

Vernon R. Eldred

Vernon R. Eldred

Dec 22, 2010

Vernon Riley Eldred, 91 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at his son’s home. Mr. Eldred was born May 1, 1919 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Riley and Clara (Jacobs) Eldred. He married Delores Zank on March 25, 1939 and she preceded him in death on December 21, 2010. He was also preceded in death...

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