Horace R. "Bob" Merlington
Nov 4, 2008
Horace Robert “Bob” Merlington, 76, died, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Bob was born on October 6, 1932, on Stoll Road in DeWitt Township, Michigan. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, one grandchild, and wife of 37 years, Shirley May Merlington. He is survived by his daughters Robin, Sherry, and Laurie, 9 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, and 1...
Maurice W. Streeter
Nov 1, 2008
Maurice W. Streeter, 82 of Sparta, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Streeter was born December 21, 1925 in Cedar Springs, MI the son of Ted and Bessie (Parker) Streeter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was best known for his produce...
Ivan J. Cederquist
Oct 22, 2008
Ivan J. Cederquist, 81 of Shelby, formerly of Howard City, entered heaven’s gates on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at his daughter’s home in Greenville. Mr. Cederquist was born March 7, 1927 in Hart, MI the son of Sigurd & Minnie (Umstead) Cederquist. He was a medic in the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He worked for 31 years...
Eleanor Hallford Barber
Oct 21, 2008
Eleanor Barber, aged 80, of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008. She grew up in Detroit, then, moved to Ann Arbor where she graduated from the University of Michigan with a masters degree in German. Eleanor loved to travel and it was while touring Europe that she met her husband, Alan. Eventually they settled in Cedar Springs where...
Ferdinand T. Bricault
Oct 18, 2008
Ferdinand T. Bricault, 89 of Cedar Springs, passed on to eternal life on Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Grand Rapids. Ferd was born August 22, 1919 in Saginaw, MI the son of Raymond and Anna (Zito) Bricault. He graduated from Mt. Carmel Catholic School in Saginaw in 1937, and worked for A&P Stores as a meat cutter after school hours....
Jeanice A. Covell
Oct 7, 2008
Jeanice A. Covell, 92 of Cedar Springs, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Covell was born March 9, 1916 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Delbert and Hattie (Morey) Morehouse. She was preceded in death by her husband George in 1982 and a daughter, Jeannie Cronk in 2001. Surviving are six children and their spouses, Leon...
Patricia L. Bamford
Sep 30, 2008
Patricia L. Bamford, 63 of Sand Lake, passed away at St. Mary’s Health Care on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 and is finally free after a valiant seven year fight with cancer. Mrs. Bamford was born July 5, 1945 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Paul and Catherine (Knox) Hagstrom. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother Kenneth...
Brittany Christina Parish
Sep 20, 2008
Brittany Christina Parish (Miller), age 17, of Rockford, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at her home. Brittany was born July 8, 1991 in Grand Rapids, MI. She attended Lincoln Developmental Center in Grand Rapids and was a precious and sweet little girl. She will be missed by many. Surviving are her parents, Scott Miller and Louise Parish of Rockford;...
Helen M. Myers
Sep 14, 2008
Helen M. Myers, 88 of Cedar Springs, formerly of Kalamazoo, died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. Myers was born December 21, 1919 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Myrl and Kittie (Martin) Hall. She had worked at Bronson Hospital in the laundry department. She liked to search her family tree, read, go to stamp shows...
Jack H. Gillow
Aug 22, 2008
Jack H. Gillow, 80, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008 at his home with his family after a long, hard fight against cancer. Jack and his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline, recently moved to Cedar Springs to be next door to their daughter, Kim Gillow and Mary Balon. He was a lifelong resident of Milford, MI where he served...
Joseph H. Dzierwa
Aug 19, 2008
Joseph H. Dzierwa, 80 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. “Little Joe” was born November 20, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Albert and Inez (Otto) Dzierwa. He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Dzierwa and a sister, Lorena Knapper. Surviving are 5 nieces and nephews, Gary &...
Ruth E. Munro
Aug 4, 2008
Ruth E. Munro, 87 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, August 4, 2008 at her home. Ruth was born September 23, 1920 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of George and Beatrice (Richmond) Munro. She earned her Bachelor degree from Western Michigan University and her Masters degree from the University of Michigan and had taught school in Grand Rapids, Brown City...
Jack E. Wainright
Aug 3, 2008
Jack E. Wainright, 84 of Pierson Township, Sand Lake, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at his home. Jack was born February 2, 1924 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Eveard and Bertha (Hinkley) Wainright. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Air Force 8th Division. He retired from...
Teller Clayborne
Aug 3, 2008
Teller Clayborne, 83 of Wyoming, MI died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Metron of Forest Hills. Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
Margaret I. Atwood
Aug 2, 2008
Margaret I. Atwood 60 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, August 2, 2008 at her home. Margaret was born October 23, 1947 in Fremont, MI the daughter of Lester and Isabelle (Gould) Wallace. Surviving are 2 children, Everett Atwood of Rockford, and Tracy (Doug) Bradley of Pierson; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother, Richard (Karen) Wallace of Whitehall. She was preceded in death...
Robert D. Squires, Sr.
Jul 28, 2008
Squires, Sr.: Robert D. Squires, Sr., aged 91, of Rockford, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2008 in the presence of his family. Robert was born and raised in Courtland Township, graduating from Rockford High School in 1934 and was an all star tennis champion in the state of Michigan. His work associations included, Wolverine World Wide, brokering for many...
Thomas E. Sicard
Jul 26, 2008
Thomas E. Sicard, aged 65 of Newaygo, passed away at his home unexpectedly Saturday, July 26, 2008. Thomas was a retired truck driver for Meijer Inc. He is survived by three brothers and five sisters and many nieces and nephews. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 11:00 am...
Michael E. Darling
Jul 20, 2008
Michael E. Darling, 51 of Cedar Springs, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Michael was born July 27, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ivan and Irma (Spencer) Darling, Jr. He was a self-employed painter. Surviving are 4 children, Michael, Kevin, Brandy, and Gary Darling; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers and 3 sisters;...
Naomi R. Cubitt
Jul 9, 2008
Naomi R. Cubitt, 40 of Spring Lake, formerly of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Heartland Health Care - Greenview. Naomi was born August 14,1967 in Illinois the daughter of Russell and Donna (Sims) Weis. Surviving are two children, Nathan Cubitt and Alix Millar; one brother, Russell Weis; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be...
Reva Jane Leach
Jul 9, 2008
Reva Jane Leach (nee Miller), aged 80, of Cedar Springs passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 as the result of an automobile accident. Reva Jane was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Lemke and Lt. Col. Wayne Leach; a brother, Eugene Miller; and a sister, Audrey Miller. Reva Jane obtained a BA degree having attended Alma College and...
