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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Elwin D. Tindall
Jun 23, 2010
Elwin D. Tindall, 91 of Gowen, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at his home. Elwin was born July 7, 1918 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Carl and Louella (Stout) Tindall. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Force in England. He was a member of the 386 Bomb Group and flew...
Thelma Leola Gillespie
Jun 23, 2010
Thelma L. Gillespie, 90 of Cedar Springs, passed away, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at her home surrounded by her children. Mrs. Gillespie was born February 11, 1920 in Nelson Township, MI the daughter of Jesse and Lillie (Parker) Tisdel. She was a wonderful mom who enjoyed her family. She loved life and liked camping, playing cards, snowmobiling and even jet...
Arthur H. Smith
Jun 23, 2010
Arthur H. Smith, 89 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Springs, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Mr. Smith was born December 15, 1920 in Solon Township, MI the son of Archie and Lura (Heeter) Smith. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and retired as Plant...
Jodi A. Helms
Jun 22, 2010
Jodi A. Helms, 47 of Pierson, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at her home. Jodi was born June 12, 1963 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba the daughter of Roger and Carol (Parsons) Conklin. She was a 1981 graduate of Tri-County High School and was the manager at Subway in Big Rapids. She was a hard working and loving mother who lived...
Betsy M. Jolman
Jun 21, 2010
Betsy M. Jolman, 77 of Grand Rapids, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Jolman was born November 11, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Frederick and Nellie (Guisinger) Knight. She had been employed in property management along with her late husband, Don, and together they enjoyed traveling, having been to 43 states. Surviving...
