Jose Santos Arroyo
Jul 31, 2009
Jose Santos Arroyo passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 31, 2009 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born January 16, 1931 in Hormingueros, Puerto Rico. Jose moved to the United States at the age of 19 and resided in Florida for few years. Then, he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan and worked at the Grand...
Odessa E. Baldwin
Jul 24, 2009
Odessa E. Baldwin of Grand Ledge, MI, born August 14, 1919, the daughter of Letcher and Eva Gilliland, went into eternal rest on Friday, July 24, 2009 at the age of 89. She will be remembered for her generosity, joy and love of life. Odessa was loved by her family and friends and will be dearly missed. She married Elmer...
Rose Mary Hackbardt
Jul 22, 2009
Rose Mary Hackbardt, age 79 of Howard City, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. She loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. After high school Rose worked at Standard Oil and married Harry Hackbardt on April 18, 1953. Soon...
Donna I. Newton
Jul 20, 2009
Donna I. Newton age 75 of Pierson, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at her home. Donna was born July 15, 1934 in Nelson Township, MI the daughter of Lee and Leone (Bremmer) Parker. Surviving are her husband, David; 3 children, Wayne (Sally) Newton of Sand Lake, Kim (Kathy) Newton of Pierson, Garry Newton (Karen Bennett) of Howard City; 8 grandchildren;...
Sherwood C. Casterline
Jul 19, 2009
Sherwood Casterline, 92 of Sand Lake passed away peacefully Sunday July 19, 2009 at his home. He was born October 4, 1916 in Holland, MI the son of Oscar and Ethel (Crandall) Casterline. The family moved to the Sand Lake area when he was a small boy, where he lived his remaining years. Sherwood proudly served his country in World...
Edith J. Benjamin
Jul 19, 2009
Edith J. Benjamin 81 of Cedar Springs, died suddenly on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at her home. Edith was born February 20, 1928, the daughter of Edward and Jennie Wolfe. She was very dedicated to her husband, her deep love for her family and home was evident in all she did. She also enjoyed working for Meijers for 42 years,...
Leland Richard Wells
Jul 14, 2009
Leland Richard Wells, 87 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. Leland was born June 30, 1922 in Hamtramck, MI the son of Leonard Wells and Vera (Jackson) Wells. He was raised on a farm in Croton, was a World War II army veteran and worked for the railroad as an engineer. He retired...
William "Bill" Taylor
Jul 13, 2009
William “Bill” Taylor, 68 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at Metro Health Hospital. Bill was born February 24, 1941 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of William and Alice (Persons) Taylor Sr. He was employed by the Red Flannel Factory and the Cedar Springs Public Schools. Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years Janet (Hays); 3...
Franklin "Mick" Denton
Jul 7, 2009
Franklin E. “Mick” Denton age 73 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2009 with his family at his side. Mick is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jeanette (Coady) Denton; his sons, Mike Denton of Piscataway, N.J, Jim (Nora) Denton of Sand Lake; 4 loving grandsons, Mickey & fiancée Kyni Rae, Coady & fiancée Rachel, and...
Jacob Timothy Parkhurst
Jun 27, 2009
Jacob T. Parkhurst, 20 of Kent City, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 in Keweenaw County, MI due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jacob was born February 17, 1989 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of James and Laura (Tilson) Parkhurst. He was a 2007 graduate of Tri-County High School where he was involved in the band and member...
Max L. Bird
Jun 18, 2009
Max L. Bird passed away on June 18 at Meadowlark Village in Sparta. Max was born August 21, 1915 to Edward and Jessie Bird, was raised in Courtland Township, graduated from Cedar Springs High School, and lived his adult life on the family farm on Shaner Avenue, Courtland Township. Max was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Ivah...
Conrad F. Labbe, Jr.
Jun 9, 2009
Conrad F. Labbe, Jr. 49 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Conrad was born January 28, 1960 in Springfield, MA the son of Conrad and Yolande (Carriere) Labbe. He was a very giving person and a proud father. He enjoyed fishing and his dog Raskle. Surviving are his former wife, Melissa Forist; 3 children, Faustin, Tristin,...
Erma M. Brethauer
Jun 8, 2009
Erma M. Brethauer, 74 of Cedar Springs, a woman of great faith, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Brethauer was born November 3, 1934 in Nashville, IN the daughter of Otha and Ruth (Helms) Mathis. She was a very giving and generous person who loved people. She would give of herself to anyone. Surviving are two daughters,...
Clayton W. Sherman
Jun 7, 2009
Clayton William Sherman 92 of Sand Lake passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mr. Sherman was born February 24, 1917 the son of Alfred and Hazel Sherman. He served his country as a Marine in WWII spending most of his tour in the Pacific Theater. He worked 30 yrs at Doehler Jarvis in Grand Rapids...
Pauline B. Squires
Jun 3, 2009
Pauline B. Squires, 87 of Rockford, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Mrs. Squires was born October 21, 1921 in Rockford, MI the daughter of Frank and Samantha (Frederick) Fisk. She was a 1938 graduate of Rockford High School. She then graduated from Beauty School and opened her first beauty salon with close friend Gayle Butler in Byron Center. She was...
Thomas C. Shuart
May 16, 2009
Thomas C. Shuart, age 50 of Conklin, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at St. Mary’s Health Care, Grand Rapids. Tom was born May 23, 1958 in Frankfurt, Germany the son of Master Sergeant Larry and Dorothy (Durfee) Shuart. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1975 – 1978. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of...
Robert L. Hunter
May 9, 2009
Robert L. Hunter, 74 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 at his home. Mr. Hunter was born December 9, 1934 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Leslie and Leona (Purdy) Hunter. He was a fuel and gas transporter and retired from American Gas & Oil Co. in Sparta. Bob volunteered for the Cedar Springs Fire Department for...
Brandon L. Wolf
May 6, 2009
View Photo Tribute Brandon L. Wolf, 26 of Howard City, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at his home. Brandon was born January 12, 1983 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Brian and Carla (Smith) Wolf. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 2001 and received an Associate Degree from Ferris State University in Civil Engineering. He worked for the...
Jacqueline J. Chorman
May 2, 2009
Jacqueline J. Chorman, 72 of Cedar Springs, passed away at home on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Mrs. Chorman was born August 31, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of August & Mary (Schug) Wesche. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Chorman Jr. and brothers August and Edward Wesche. She retired from General Motors on Alpine Avenue. She...
Arthur W. Anderson
May 2, 2009
Arthur W. Anderson, aged 84, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Glenn, MI passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Art was a family man and family was what he enjoyed most in life. He was a quiet, unassuming individual who got along with most everyone. He was an accomplished bowler. He enjoyed fishing, cards and his...
