Donna S. Clark
Mar 29, 2026
Donna Sue Clark age 73 of Cedar Springs, passed away Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born December 8, 1952 in Chickasha, OK the daughter of Warren and Joyce (Shepperd) Hacker. She grew up in Oklahoma and met her husband Dan at Jordan College, presently known as Creative Technologies Academy in Cedar Springs. She lived in Israel with her...
Marlene S. Ledford
Mar 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt who went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 at home with her family.
Marlene Sue Misner Helton Ledford was born July 8, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Murville “Charlie” and Shirley (Empie) Misner of Sand Lake, MI. The Misner’s were a prominent large...
Ralph E. Young
Mar 25, 2026
Ralph Edward Young, 82, of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born July 11, 1943, in Edmore, MI, to Duane and Effa (Somers) Young.
Ralph grew up on the family farm, where he developed a strong work ethic. He attended Central Michigan University, earning a degree in Chemistry, and after being the first...
Robert L. VanderZee Sr.
Mar 21, 2026
Robert L. VanderZee Sr., age 84 of Cedar Springs, died Saturday, March 21, 2026 at University of Michigan Health West. He was born November 25, 1941 in Rockford, MI, the son of the late Andrew and Evelyn (Eberhardt) VanderZee.
It is with deep respect and quiet gratitude that we remember a man whose life was defined not by grand declarations, but...
Richard "Dick" Brom
Mar 20, 2026
Richard “Dick” Brom age 87 of Coral, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 20, 2026, the first day of spring.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mary (Devine); brother-in-law, Dave McLeod; and sister-in-law, Mary Kampfschulte.
He will be greatly missed by his dear wife and best friend of 64 years, Sally Kay (Kampfschulte) and his children,...
Arthur C. Probst
Mar 18, 2026
Arthur C. Probst age 90 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 15, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Carl and Dorothy (Jaggers) Probst. Art was very involved in the Cedar Springs Community and the LIONS Club. He was a hard worker who took...
Lyle L. Christensen
Mar 17, 2026
Lyle Leland Christensen, age 81 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born September 9, 1944 in Newaygo, the son of Einar and Bertha (Leonard) Christensen. Lyle honorably served his county in the United States Navy and was a member of the VFW Post 4249 in Newaygo. He was a member of...
Linda R. Cooper
Mar 16, 2026
Linda Rose Cooper age 85 of Kent City, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born on October 7, 1940, in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Raymond and Beatrice (Hall) Crabb. Linda was a nature lover and enjoyed flowers, animals and the outdoors. She was a very private, caring and loving person who...
Todd A. Wieda
Mar 13, 2026
Todd Alan Wieda age 61 died Friday, March 13, 2026 at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids the son of the late Larry K. and Charlene (Wiggins) Wieda, Sr. Todd worked at Blackmer/Dover Pump Solutions Group for 38 years. He loved all things cars, building and creating things, fishing, hunting, attending concerts, going for car rides and spending...
Thomas R. Nester
Mar 10, 2026
Thomas Richard Nester age 70 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born March 24, 1955 in Grand Rapids the son of the late Gordon and Lois (Hoaglin) Nester. Tom was a truck driver for 49 years. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Margaret (Melle) Nester; stepson, James Cole; siblings, Wayne...
Jack Hanes
Mar 5, 2026
Jack Hanes age 92 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his home. He was born November 2, 1933 in Ensley Township, the son of Ardy and Edith (Atwood) Hanes.
Jack was a union carpenter and always a hard worker. He loved the outdoors, push mowing his two-acre yard and tending the flowers. He had a passion...
Ralph Martin
Mar 4, 2026
Ralph Martin, age 94 of Pierson, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and a love for the simple blessings of life.
He was born April 16, 1931 in Blanchard, MI the son of James and Mary Jane (Card) Martin. Ralph shared 70 wonderful years of marriage with his...
Patricia Jo Smith
Mar 4, 2026
Patricia Jo Smith (April 1, 1942) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cousin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Rockford, Michigan, Patricia was the daughter of the late Barbara Page and George Hunting. She was also preceded in death by her brother George Hunting and sister Virginia Cox.
Patricia is...
Dale R. Allers
Mar 3, 2026
Dale Richard Allers age 81 of Cedar Springs, was brought home to his Heavenly Father, Tuesday March 3, 2026. He was born February 20, 1945 in Big Rapids, the son of the late Albert and Doris (Allison) Allers. Dale was confident in his faith and now will see Jesus’ beautiful face. Dale was an avid hunter and fisherman. He proudly...
Lori K. (Hoxsie) Stout
Feb 28, 2026
Lori Kay (Hoxsie) Stout age 65 of Howard City died unexpectedly Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Greenville Hospital. She was born April 4, 1960, in Greenville, the daughter of the late Rueben and Katherine (Miles) Hoxsie. Family was always first in Lori’s life, friends were a close second. She loved watching all her grandchildren and enjoyed being a mom. Lori...
Donald L. Shevock
Feb 25, 2026
Donald Lee Shevock, age 80, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born on June 22,1945 to John Sr. and Clarabell (Armstrong) Shevock. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on USS James E. Kyes during the Vietnam War. Don was a hardworking family man who wore many hats: a journeyman...
Nancy C. Norman
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy Cordelia (Hoaglund) Norman age 88 of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 surrounded by her family at home. She was born June 12, 1937 in Tustin, MI the daughter of Whitney and Mary (Calhoon) Hoaglund. Nancy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, gathering genealogy, taking photos, and crafting.
Nancy married Ronald “Randy” Norman on October 4, 1958 and...
Carol L. Cornett
Feb 24, 2026
Carol Cornett age 78 of Cedar Springs died peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at her home with her daughters at her side. She was born December 16, 1947 in Grand Rapids the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (DeBoer) VandenBosch. Carol worked for many years at the Speedway gas station as a cashier. She tried retirement for less than...
William G. Struik
Feb 24, 2026
William G. Struik, age 90 of Cedar Springs, MI, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jennie (Haaksa) Struik; sisters, Grace Lowe, Jean Weiss and Lois Steigenga; brother, Robert Struik and daughter, Lisa Dickeson. Bill will be greatly missed by his wife, Char of 47 years....
Judith M. Lee
Feb 22, 2026
Judith M. Lee age 87 passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Intersect of Cedar Springs. She was born January 25, 1939 in Ionia, MI the daughter of the late Philo and Marian (Stout) Lee.
After being in a wheelchair for 87 years, Judy is now soaring with the angels. Left to remember her smiles are her sister and brother-in-law, Janette...
