Margaret E. Bird
Jan 17, 2010
Margaret Esther Bird passed away January 17, 2010 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital. Margaret was born July 10, 1918 to Wesley and Nettie Rau, was raised in Solon Township, graduated from Cedar Springs High School, and lived her adult life on the family farm on Shaner Avenue, Courtland Township. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Max...
Leon R. Dubie
Jan 12, 2010
Leon R. Dubie, 76 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Metro Health Hospital. Leon was born August 22, 1933 in Maine. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Marines and Air Force and had worked at Auto-Die retiring in 2001. He was an avid reader, enjoyed bingo and going to the casino. He was a jokester...
Frank L. Isenhoff
Jan 11, 2010
Frank Lee Isenhoff passed away January 11, 2010 in Kent County. He was born June 11, 1941 to John and Irene (Miller) Isenhoff. He attended Caledonia High School and Caledonia Methodist Church. He graduated from Michigan State University and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He lived in New Mexico many years. Surviving are daughters, Gretchen Isenhoff...
Lawrence "Larry" Wahoski
Dec 20, 2009
Lawrence “Larry” Wahoski, 65 of Howard City, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at his home. Mr. Wahoski was born September 11, 1944 in Hamtramck, MI the son of Alex and Helen (Andras) Wahoski. He was a veteran of Vietnam serving in the U.S. Marines and Navy Reserves. He retired from General Motors in Grand Rapids in 2000. He was a...
Richard "Dick" O. Clingan
Dec 18, 2009
Richard O. “Dick” Clingan 76 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, December 18, 2009 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Dick was born March 7, 1933 in Solon Township, MI the son of Ralph and Blanche (Snethen) Clingan. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a dairy farmer and avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed traveling and riding...
Timothy C. Chilcote
Dec 16, 2009
Timothy C. Chilcote 50 of Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from accidental injuries. Tim was born July 23, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harold and Alice (Mullien) Chilcote. He was a 1977 graduate of Tri-County High School and was attending Kent City Baptist Church. He was a...
Michael L. Fifield
Dec 11, 2009
Michael L. Fifield 60 of Newaygo, died Friday, December 11, 2009 at his home. Mike was born July 11, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Milo and Audrey (Wert) Fifield. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during Vietnam. He was a very smart person with a quick wit, and was a loving and caring...
Lois L. Arthur
Nov 24, 2009
Lois L. Arthur, 94, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday evening November 24, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis in 1987. Cherishing her memory are her daughter Deborah, sister-in-law Betty, nieces and nephews, Cande, Russ, Lewis and Sharon. At Mrs. Arthur’s request, cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held Monday,...
Ralph C. Crump
Nov 22, 2009
CRUMP, The Lord took unto Himself Ralph C. Crump, aged 89, of Grand Rapids, on Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was born March 4, 1920 in Ragland, Alabama the son of Mellon and Emma (Bunt) Crump. Ralph was a veteran of World War II proudly serving in the U.S. Navy. He was employed at General Motors and retired in 1979...
David C. Banker
Nov 13, 2009
David C. Banker 62 of Belmont, flew safely into the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 13, 2009. David was born March 14, 1947 in Detroit, MI the son of George and Louise (Kanocz) Nusekabel, Sr. He worked for Amway Corp. for 20 years and was presently employed at Nucraft Furniture in Comstock Park. He enjoyed making and flying kites,...
Geraldine R. Milano
Nov 13, 2009
Geraldine R. Milano 83 of Rockford, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at Kent Community Hospital. Mrs. Milano was born August 4, 1926 in Pike County, Kentucky the daughter of Charlie and Adie (Ward) Whitt. There will be no sevices. Private family burial will take place at Plainfield Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
David L. Heiss
Nov 5, 2009
David L. Heiss, 87 of Cedar Springs died Thursday, November 5, 2009. David was born October 18, 1922 in Lowell, MI the son of David and Ella (Tompkins) Heiss. He was a veteran of World War II serving in Europe in the 72nd Anti Aircraft Company and under the command of General Patton in the Third and Seventh Armies. Surviving...
Clarence Edward Bobb
Nov 1, 2009
Clarence Edward Bobb 89 of Cedar Springs went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2009. He was born May 29, 1920 in Detroit, MI the son of John and Selena (Dyk) Bobb. He grew up in Genesee, MI and attended Genesee Schools until grade 10. He left school to help his invalid father run the family auto...
Walter E. Dabney
Oct 30, 2009
Walter E. Dabney 82 of Pierson died Friday, October 30, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family.Walt was born April 17, 1927 in Aurora, IL the son of James and Margaret (Olinger) Dabney. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Aurora Fire Department as a Lieutenant after 28 years...
Richard Bruce Urban
Oct 30, 2009
Richard Bruce Urban 52 of Sparta, went to heaven in search of the best fishing and hunting spot in the sky on Friday, October 30, 2009. He was born November 28, 1956 the son of the late Rose and Roland Urban. Surviving are his children, Elisia (29) & Al Sadler of Cedar Springs, Jeffrey Urban (22) of Pierson, Richard Rolland...
Ronald D. Greenleaf
Oct 26, 2009
Ronald D. Greenleaf age 64 passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Ronald was born January 8, 1945 in Marquette, MI the son of Donald and Ellen Mae (Carrier) Greenleaf. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his daughter, Leigh Ann Bailey of Honor; 3 grandchildren; mother, Ellen Mae Bomber of...
Manuel Valverde
Oct 25, 2009
Manuel Valverde age 97 passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Manuel was born November 15, 1911 in Texas. He was a very hard working person who was very friendly and would do anything for others. He was very healthy for all of his life and as he became older and his choices were...
Roger W. Barendreght
Oct 21, 2009
Roger W. Barendreght 60 passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his brother’s home in Leonard, MI. Roger was born February 4, 1949 in Grant Township, MI the son of Vern and Elsie (Sage) Barendreght. He loved ice cream, enjoyed bowling and his favorite singer was Tennessee Ernie Ford. Surviving are 3 sisters, Donna Bordewyk, Vera (John) Paulen, Carolyn Barendreght;...
Mary Jane Stinson
Oct 11, 2009
Mary Jane Stinson, 102 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Stinson was born January 30, 1907 in Ensley Township, MI the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Shick) Simpson. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed the Cedar Springs Senior Center. Surviving are her children, Joel (Doris) Stinson, Susan...
Barbara J. Konkle
Oct 10, 2009
Barbara J. Konkle 91 of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. She was born October 27, 1917 in Coopersville, MI the daughter of Karl and Cleopatra (Rathbun) Lake. Barbara was employed as a beautician at the former Morton House Hotel when she met and married her husband, Vern (Mike) Konkle. They were lifetime members of the Elks Lodge...
