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Obituaries and Tributes for families in Cedar Springs, MI and the surrounding areas

Timothy C. Chilcote

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Connie Lee Reep

Connie Lee Reep

Oct 2, 2009

Connie L. Reep 58 of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, October 2, 2009 at her home. Connie was born March 3, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Lawrence and Fay (Brooks) Young. She is survived by her husband Charles, her mother, Fay Young of Comstock Park; brothers and sisters, Lawrence (Audrey)...

James K. Cole

James K. Cole

Sep 29, 2009

James K. Cole 75 of Cedar Springs peacefully went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Mr. Cole was born October 20, 1933 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Walter and Sylvia (Robinson) Cole. He enjoyed and pursued a lifelong career as a master plumber and spent 24 years with Earl Phelps Mechanical. Surviving...

William Charles Gould

William Charles Gould

Sep 28, 2009

William C. Gould Sr., 86 of Sand Lake, died Monday, September 28, 2009. Mr. Gould was born May 16, 1923 in Ensley Township, MI the son of Guy and Flora (Wagner) Gould. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was a carpenter and had been building inspector for Ensley Township for many years....

John Batitis

John Batitis

Sep 28, 2009

John Batitis, 66 of Rockford, MI entered his heavenly home on Monday, September 28, 2009. John was born September 19, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI the only child of Enoch and Anele (Harmon) Batitis. He served in the National Guard and was a skilled laborer at RPM Incorporated. John loved to hunt and fish and was very well liked by...

Larry L. Rosenberger

Larry L. Rosenberger

Sep 20, 2009

Larry L. Rosenberger, 63 of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, September 20, 2009 at his home. Larry was born April 22, 1946 in Solon Township, MI the son of Jacob and Dorothy (Call) Rosenberger. He retired from General Motors on Alpine Avenue after 30 years of service and was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion. He was a loving...

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