Obituaries

Ardith Lorraine Cruz, age 81, formerly of Sparta, passed away in St. Cloud, Florida on Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born in Sparta, Michigan on February 9, 1939 to Lloyd and Minnie (Cumings) Woode

Pauline Anne Briggs, age 81, made her glorious entrance into heaven on August 5, 2020. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gordon Briggs; son, Jeffrey Matthew Briggs; her parent

Linda Lee VanOeffelen, age 69, passed away at her home with her family at her side on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William and Beatrice Longcore on January 25,

Roger Howard Krum, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Cottages at Martin Lake near Fremont, MI with his family at his side. He was born November 26, 1926 in Jackson, MI to

June Marie Manciu, age 74, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born in Alpine Township, Michigan on April 2, 1946 to Hollis and Eloise (Williams) Coll

Jeffrey Lynn Howe, age 64, passed away at his home after a lengthy illness on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born in Greenville, Michigan on August 28, 1955 to Dale and Nylah (Jones) Howe. Jeff grew

Connie Michael Traxler “Mickie”, age 67, passed away at her home in Kent City on Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born on May 7, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Barton R. Shaw and Connie L. Klein.

Gregory M. Lutz, Sr., age 58, passed away at Select Specialty Hospitals on Monday, July 20, 2020 surrounded by his family, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Grant, Michigan to Daniel

Fred Samuel Sands, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born on January 17, 1950 to Roy and Emma (Boros) Sands, Fred grew up in Sparta, Michigan, graduating in 196

Diane Christine Knutson age 73 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Robbinswood Northcrest Assisted Living in North Muskegon. She was born on August 30, 1946 in Muskegon to K. Oscar and

Christine Marie Slater, age 72, passed away at her home in Sparta with family by her side on Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Winfield and Rosella (McGee) London on June

Leona Joan Smith age 80 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Altercare in Big Rapids, Michigan. She was born March 2, 2940 in Big Rapids to Lawrence and Edith Yarrington. She was prece

Opal M. Lewis, age 94, of Cedar Springs went to be with her Lord on July 9, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1925 in Cedar Springs to Cyril and Louisa (Spaulding) Remington. She was married to Do

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION Richard James Traxler, age 56, of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1964 in Northridge, California to Richard and Linda

Jack Frederick Kurnat age 79 passed away at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was born February 1, 1941 in Rockford, Michigan to Cyril and Ruth (Dancer) Kurnat. He served his country in the U. S.

Heather Nicole Kanauz, age 36, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Howard City, on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 9, 1984 to Nick and Christin

Cody Michael “Turtle” Parmeter, age 29, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Grant on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 25, 1990 to Michael and Kimberly

Steven Douglas Reister, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lawrence and Deanna (Vanas) Reister on November 6, 1970 and grew up in Spar

Betty Lorraine Bazzett, age 87, passed away in Turbeville, South Carolina on June 25, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Bill and Enith (Wolaver) Mourer on March 24, 1933. She was marri

Denise F. Krutel-Snow, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from injuries sustained in an accident at home in September 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester J. Krutel and Eliz

Robert Lee Vander Band, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to John and Cora (Doorn) Vander Band on December 7, 1942. He was married to Beverly Smi

Larry Eugene Schuitema, age 86, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1933 in Howard City, Michigan to Doris and Louella (Snyder) Schuitema. After graduating

Diane Joy Damer, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Cedar Springs on Monday, June 22, 2020. She was born in Zeeland, Michigan to Henry and Alberta (Shoemaker) Vanden Bosch on October 12,

David Milton Blair age 81 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 11, 2020 with his family at his side. He was born Jan. 17, 1939 in Grand Rapids to Milton and Wilma Blair. He graduated f

Wayne Allen Peterson age 71 passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Spectrum Health Kent Community Hospital. He was born Wednesday, November 10, 1948 in Rockford. He graduated High School