Charles F. Hancock
Jul 10, 2011
Charles F. Hancock, 92 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus. Mr. Hancock was born October 8, 1918 in Palo, MI the son of Amasa and Maude (Davis) Hancock. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was a mechanic and had worked for H. J. Martin in Carson...
Jon Dean Phelps
Jul 6, 2011
Jon Dean Phelps, age 55, passed unexpectedly July 6, 2011. Jon was preceded in death by his father, Leeland Phelps, his mother, T. Erdene Phelps, and his brother, Jeffery Lee Phelps. Jon is survived by his daughter, Virginia Phelps; and his brothers, Lawrence, Michael and Paul. Jon enjoyed being outdoors and was an accomplished auto mechanic. A private family service...
Janet L. Taylor
Jun 25, 2011
Janet L. Taylor, 69 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Janet was born January 25, 1942 in Charleston, WV the daughter of Roy and Velma (Casto) Hays. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William “Bill” Taylor in 2009. Surviving are her children, Wayne (Ellie) Taylor, Scott (Jane)...
Herman G. Satterfield Jr.
Jun 21, 2011
Herman G. “J.R.” Satterfield, Jr., 63 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at his home. J.R. was born June 11, 1948 in Roxboro, NC the son of the late Herman and Bera (Lee) Satterfield, Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force Squadron 3710 for 15 years and was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion...
Jacqueline R. Gillow
Jun 12, 2011
Jacqueline Rae Gillow 81, of Cedar Springs died peacefully at home, Sunday, June 12, 2011 after a brief illness. Her “girl gang” made up of sister Phyllis Fuller, daughter Kim Gillow and Mary Balon were at her side. Jackie was an elementary school teacher and lifelong resident of Milford, MI. She moved to Cedar Springs three years ago and became...
Ann E. Fox
Jun 9, 2011
Ann E. Fox, 79 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, June 9, 2011 after a brief illness. Ann especially loved her grandchildren and great grand children very much. She was an avid card and bingo player. She is survived by her spouse, George VanderHaag; three children, Sue L. Fox and Bob Chesley of Cedar Springs, Kurt D. Fox of Sand Lake,...
Kenneth E. Bearsdley
Jun 9, 2011
Kenneth E. Beardsley 88, of Pierson died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Kenneth was a WW II Marine Corps combat veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma in 1982 to whom he had been married since 1946 and twelve brothers and sisters. Surviving are his daughters, Diana (Allan) Hudson of Caledonia and Linda...
Annabelle Sevey
Jun 6, 2011
Annabelle Sevey, 83 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Sevey was born December 6, 1927 in Spencer Township, MI the daughter of George and Ingeborg (Jensen) Weinrich. She worked for Wolverine World Wide for 22 years and enjoyed being a farmer’s wife. She loved her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, William, whom...
Ronald Jay Evitts
Jun 4, 2011
Ronald Jay Evitts, 47 of Newaygo, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Ron was born August 3, 1963 in Carson City, MI. He is survived by his parents, Betty & Stub Antes of Newaygo and John Evitts of Alma; 3 brothers, Joey of Waterford, MI, Jim of Aurora, CO, Kelly of Newaygo; sister, Christy Cole of Newaygo; many...
Clarence Reed Jr.
May 18, 2011
Clarence Reed, Jr. 86 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at his home. Mr. Reed was born April 18, 1925 in Sand Lake, MI the oldest son of Clarence and Beatrice (Robinson) Reed. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Neville. He was a faithful worker at Northland Refrigeration...
Brad Lee Mcintyre
May 7, 2011
Brad L. McIntyre, 40 of Holland died May 7, 2011. Brad was born June 6, 1970 in Holland, MI the son of Edwin and Rosalind (Johnson) McIntyre. Surviving are his daughter, Kaitlyn of Kentwood; parents, Edwin and Rosalind McIntyre of Cedar Springs; sister, Julie (Dan) Bayer of Carrollton, TX; brother, Mark (Christine) McIntyre of Cedar Springs; mother of Kaitlyn, Haley...
Karl L. Hardenburgh
May 6, 2011
Karl L. Hardenburgh 84 of Pierson, died Friday, May 6, 2011 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Karl was born March 21, 1927 in Mecosta, MI the son of Carl and Ann (Smith) Hardenburgh. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II. He was a mechanic for Oven Fresh Bakery retiring in 1987 and a member...
Albert "Fred" Castor
May 5, 2011
Albert “Fred” Castor 66 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Fred was born September 23, 1944 the son of Albert and Beulah (Sheldon) Castor. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Glen Hill American Legion Post and the...
Rex E. Middleton
May 3, 2011
Rex E. Middleton 83 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at his home. Rex was born March 25, 1928 in Evans, MI the son of Clinton and Flossie (Waller) Middleton. He was a founding member of the Red Flannel Saddle Club and a member of the Michigan Harness Horseman Association. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; children, Mary Willett...
Marie Caine
Apr 30, 2011
Marie Caine (Opperman) 93 of Rockford, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at her home. Marie was born January 25, 1918 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Eugene and Jennie (Robson) Benham. She was a 1936 graduate of Cedar Springs High School and had worked at Wolverine World Wide in the tannery for 20 years. She was a member of...
Maxine G. Bergman
Apr 26, 2011
Maxine G. Bergman, 75 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Winter Haven Hospital in Florida. She was born December 13, 1935 in Sparta, MI the daughter of Otto and Mildred (Hawley) Ridgeway. Maxine was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was married for 57 years to her best friend and traveling partner. She loved babysitting for...
Kenneth D. Latham
Apr 19, 2011
Kenneth D. Latham, 79 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus. He now joins the choirs of heaven at Easter to sing with his beautiful tenor voice. Mr. Latham was born July 20, 1931 in Wellsville, NY the son of Parish and Helen (Swan) Latham. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving...
Edna M. Cook
Apr 18, 2011
Edna M. Cook 96 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ensley Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior whom she loved dearly and was looking forward to seeing on Monday, April 18, 2011. Mrs. Cook was born October 3, 1914 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Fred and Florence (Brown) Barton. Along with her husband, Howard, they owned...
Richard W. Bradshaw
Apr 7, 2011
Richard W. Bradshaw, 63 of Cedar Springs, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his home. Richard was born February 11, 1948 in Muskegon, MI the son of Desmond and Roselle (Evans) Bradshaw. Surviving are two children, Tyrone Bradshaw of Grand Rapids, Tammy (Dennis) Goodspeed of Cedar Springs; one granddaughter, Ashley Cook; 1 great granddaughter, Sophia Cook; brothers and sister, Danny,...
Richard "Dick" Goller, Sr.
Apr 4, 2011
Dick Goller, 80 of Cedar Springs, departed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 4, 2011. Dick is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Betty; his brother, John Goller and wife Peggy; his sister, Emma Gebhardt; and sisters-in-law, Mary Goller-Kilts, Donna Verburg and Helen Hyrns; his children, Carol Brooks, Diane Goller and husband Hon.David Murkowski, Daniel...
