Dennis A. Johansen
Feb 16, 2009
Dennis A. Johansen, 60 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, February 16, 2009 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Dennis was born July 17, 1948 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Kenneth and Catherine (Miller) Johansen. He was a Tool & Die Maker working for Autodie for 22 years and CS Tool for 10 years. Dennis enjoyed his friends and...
Hanna A. Vanderlaan
Feb 15, 2009
Hanna A. VanderLaan, 81 of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, February 15, 2009 at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Vander Laan was born October 25, 1927 in Reykjavik, Iceland the daughter of Sigurjon and Ingiridur (Johannisdottir) Jonsson. She had worked for Keeler Brass for 30 years. Surviving are 4 children, Anna Hallgrimsdottir (Johanas Helgason), Kathleen (Tony) Hall, Bruce (Terri) VanderLaan, Gordon (Denise)...
Blanche A. Lantz
Feb 7, 2009
Blanche A. Lantz, 83 of Kent City, died Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Fountain View in Grant. Mrs. Lantz was born January 8, 1926 in Hart, MI the daughter of Hugh and Merle Eva (Copenhaver) Mitchell. She was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship, a foster mother for many years, enjoyed flea markets and going to Shipshewana. Surviving are her...
Joseph Heinz
Jan 17, 2009
Joseph Heinz, 84 of Sand Lake, died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Joe was born February 26, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Joseph and Louise (Senovska) Heinz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corp serving during World War II and received a purple heart. Over the years he sold insurance...
Anton "Tony" Husar
Jan 11, 2009
Anton L. “Tony” Husar, 83 of Pierson, died peacefully, comforted by his loving daughter Ellen on Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Tony was born July 29, 1925 in Tallmadge Township, MI the son of Joseph and Myrtle (Green) Husar. He is survived by his daughter, Ellen, and son-in-law, Nicholas Nyblad of Kent City; three grandsons, Bill,...
Robert J. Russell
Jan 6, 2009
Robert J. Russell, 72 of Sparta, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at his home. Mr. Russell was born March 11, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harold and Evelyn (Stoepker) Russell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. Surviving are two children, Rick (Chris) Russell of Sparta, Sharon Russell of Lake Wales, FL; 8 grandchildren and 8...
Charlotte Haggerty
Dec 20, 2008
Charlotte (Hanna) Haggerty, 94 of Conklin, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Haggerty was born March 10, 1914 in Courtland Township, MI the daughter of Charles and Phoebe (Covell) McConnell. She enjoyed keeping her home and loved to sew. She also enjoyed going to flea markets and auctions. Surviving are her husband, Leonard;...
Mary R. Middendorp
Dec 9, 2008
Mary R. Middendorp, 90 of Newaygo, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Newaygo County Medical Care Facility, Fremont. Mrs. Middendorp was born April 18, 1918 in Sand Lake, MI the daughter of Anthony and Angeline (Zoppa) Lanesky. She had worked at Lescoa in Grand Rapids and was a member of the Croton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to...
Tamara (Loda) Matzen
Dec 5, 2008
Tamara (Loda) Matzen, 64 of Bailey, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 5, 2008. Tammy was born July 20, 1944 in Dresden, Germany the daughter of Timothy and Luba (Hrybowska) Loda. She was a devoted mother to Nickolas (Holly) Matzen of Cedar Springs, Dawn Matzen of Bailey, Timothy Matzen of Casnovia; grandmother of Matt,...
Geraldine V. Smith
Dec 1, 2008
Geraldine V. “Gerry” Smith, 85 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2008. Mrs. Smith was born December 15, 1922 in Rockford, MI. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cedar Springs. She is lovingly remembered by her family as a wonderful wife and mother, and...
Joyce J. Pierson
Nov 30, 2008
Joyce J. Pierson, 82 of Rockford, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Metro Health Hospital. Mrs. Pierson was born August 26, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of George and Clarice (Bryant) Johnson. She graduated from Olivet College with a bachelor degree, from Aquinas College with a teaching certificate, and Michigan State University with a...
Robert M. Alonzo
Nov 28, 2008
Robert M. Alonzo, 85 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Alonzo was born May 10, 1923 in Allen, Texas the son of Lino and Elisa (Massiatte) Alonzo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He had worked at General Motors Plant #2 for 19 years retiring in...
Charles Wall
Nov 26, 2008
Charles J. “Jack” Wall, 95 of Stanton and Greenville, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at his son’s home in Stanton. Mr. Wall was born May 23, 1913 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Nathan and Rachel (Simmons) Wall. He had owned and operated the Red Flannel Café in Cedar Springs, Coffee Break in Greenville and the Clifford...
Yvonne Evelyn Fisher
Nov 22, 2008
Yvonne Evelyn Fisher, 92, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, November 22, 2008. Yvonne was born April 25, 1916 in Lake Odessa, MI, the daughter of John and Lula (Westbrook) Bachelder. She was a graduate of South High School in Grand Rapids, MI. Yvonne and her husband, Cleve Fisher, were married in 1934 and operated...
Jerry H. Stoner
Nov 19, 2008
Jerry H. Stoner, 77 of Pierson, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his home. Jerry was born March 21, 1931 in Onaway, MI the son of Kenneth and Neva (Lefler) Stoner. He had worked for the Kent County Sheriff’s Department for 21 years retiring in 1993. He enjoyed farming and years ago had driven school bus, was a volunteer fireman...
Ruth E. Calkins
Nov 18, 2008
Ruth E. Calkins, 88 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mrs. Calkins was born March 27, 1920 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Leroy and Freida (Herzog) Wilson. She had worked for many local newspapers as a proof reader and ad setter. She had been a secretary for the Child Guidance...
Jeanne A. Frank
Nov 13, 2008
Jeanne A. Frank, 89 of Traverse City, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Grand Traverse Pavilion in Traverse City, MI. Mrs. Frank was born November 5, 1919 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of James & Helen (Pearsal) Skinner. She was a graduate of Cedar Springs High School and Michigan State College. Surviving are 3 children, Nancy (Bill) Donley,...
Sarah Ann Hamilton
Nov 8, 2008
Sarah A. Hamilton, 54 of Sand Lake, passed gently on Saturday, November 8, 2008. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her aunts and uncles, her father, Dr. John Hamilton, and her best friends, Auggie Doggie Hamilton and Rocky Roonie Hamilton. She is survived by her mother, Lavonne Hamilton; sisters, Suzanne Kindel and Sheila Hamilton; her dog, Rolo Razamataz...
Marvin L. Emery
Nov 7, 2008
Marvin L. Emery, 82 of Wyoming, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at St. Mary’s Health Care. Marv was born April 30, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Lloyd and Edith (Lambert) Emery. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated Marv’s Barber Shop in Cedar Springs for 50 years....
James H. Morris
Nov 7, 2008
James H. Morris, 75 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2008. Jim was born April 17, 1933 in Rockford, MI the son of Homer and Edith (Hess) Morris. He retired from the Kent County Road Commission after 37 years of service. He then worked at the Courtland Township Hall and Fire Station. He is survived by...
