Kevin Kirk Danneffel Jr.
Jul 22, 2018
DANNEFFEL - Kevin K. Danneffel Jr., age 37, of Alpine Township, went peacefully to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Kevin is survived by his loving parents, Mike and Diane Smigiel, brothers, Michael (Shane) Danneffel, Jim (Marci) Smigiel and Anthony (Hilary) Smigiel; sister, Amanda Harrington; grandparents, Frank Lusk, Robert and Madelyn Smigiel, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces...
Sandra Sue "Sandy" (Penning) Merritt
Jul 14, 2018
MERRITT - Sandra Sue "Sandy" Merritt, age 73, of Coopersville, passed away with her family by her side, on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Merritt and her mother, Geraldine Penning. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Raap and Mindy (Todd) Peterson; grandchildren, Megan Raap, Marvin Raap, Brooke Raap, Tyler Peterson and...
Carrie Aline (Mckenzie) Murrell
Jul 10, 2018
MURRELL - Carrie Aline (McKenzie) Murrell, age 87, of Sparta, lovingly remembered as Gramma Great was born January 24, 1931 and passed on July 10, 2018 with her family by her side. She has gone to be with our Lord Jesus and to join her sons, Jimmy, David, Keith, Gary, Robert, beautiful granddaughter, Ashlie; siblings, Bill McKenzie, Laura Maggard, Opal...
Gene Joseph Lausin
Jul 8, 2018
LAUSIN - Gene J. Lausin, age 87, of Comstock Park, it brings great sadness for the family of Gene as they announce his passing on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Gene will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Dot; and his six children, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He served his country during the Korean War. As...
Bernice Anne (Burns) Schneider
Jul 6, 2018
SCHNEIDER - Bernice Schneider, age 95, of Sparta, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 6, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Maurice Schneider; her parents, Stephen and Alice (McKrill) Burns; siblings, Bertha Kent, Stephen Burns, Ruth Middleton, Frank Burns, Robert Burns and Kay Hallock. Bernice is survived by her beloved children, Susan (Richard)...
Willo Lou (Cole) Sheafer
Jun 26, 2018
SHEAFER- Willo "Lucy" Sheafer, age 81, of Comstock Park, went peacefully in the arms of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Lucy is survived by her children, Dan (Sue) Sheafer, Donna Reed, Betty (Bob) Brenner, and Ron Sheafer; brother, Mel (Mary Ellen) Cole; grandchildren, Scott (Lindsi), Heather, Jimmy and Jennifer; and eleven great grandchildren. Lucy retired from Rockford High...
Elizabeth "Liz" Wirgau
Jun 24, 2018
Elizabeth "Liz" Wirgau, age 37, of Kent City and formerly of Alpena, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 24, 2018 as the result of an automobile accident. Elizabeth was born to Matthew Krawczak and Ruth Krawczak in Alpena, MI. Growing up she enjoyed to "make stuff" as she was very creative and crafty. Those traits never changed as she...
Michael Lance Hebert
Jun 18, 2018
HEBERT - Michael Hebert, age 79, of Walker, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 18, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Laurie; parents, Jack and Helen Waldo and Harvey Hebert. He is survived by daughters, Kathy (Kelo) Waivio and Shelley (Jim) DeVries; grandchildren, Kelly (Rick) Muschiana, Krystle Waivio, Courtney (Zach)...
Betty Ann (Glass) Shafer
Jun 18, 2018
SHAFER - Betty A. Shafer, age 88, of Alpine Township fought a hard battle near the end of her life and is now reunited with her husband of 50 years, Gustave "Jack," and her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 18, 2018. Betty is also preceded in death by her brother, Fred (Esther) Glass and sister, Arlene (Roy) Despins. She...
Donald Lee "Dub" Anderson
Jun 14, 2018
ANDERSON - Donald "Dub" L. Anderson, age 82, of Sparta, went to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lois Anderson; in-laws, Nigel and Olive Young; and brother, Karl Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Bertha Mae Anderson (Pinky); beloved children, Donald "Tom"...
Ruth Ellen Harthan
Jun 10, 2018
Service Information
August 18, 2018 1:00pm,
Fairplains Cemetery
10380 Martindale Street Sparta, MI 49345
Interment Location
Fairplains Cemetery
10380 Martindale Street Sparta, MI 49345
Grace Emma Englehart
Jun 7, 2018
ENGLEHART - Grace Emma Englehart, age 86, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Phoebe Englehart; brother, Calvin and sister, Phyllis Haire. She is survived by her children, Kent Chip Turner, Iris Tina (Scott) Pyne, Ilene Trudy (Fred) Roersma, Holly Turner (special...
Cindy Luther (Stevens) Dempsey
Jun 6, 2018
DEMPSEY - Cindy Kay Dempsey, age 61, of Kent City, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 into the arms of Jesus. Cindy is survived by her companion, Glenn Shupe; son, Adam (Robin) Dempsey; daughter, Stacy J. Dempsey; grandchildren, Adam Dempsey Jr., Holly Dempsey, Kaitlyn Dempsey and Marshall Dempsey; mother, Ruth (Leon) Whetstone; brothers, Kirk (Mary) Stevens, Terry (Brenda) Stevens;...
Elaine P (Vandyke) Clark
May 29, 2018
CLARK - Elaine P. Clark of Sparta, MI, passed away at the age of 94 on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She rests now in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Elaine was born to Henry and Minnie (Denhof) VanDyke on June 13, 1923 in Conklin, MI where she grew up. She was a devoted...
Sharon Lynn (Schilling) Bishop
May 18, 2018
BISHOP - Sharon Faye Bishop, age 64, of Alpine Township, passed away peacefully after a hard battle with cancer on Friday, May 18, 2018. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Caroline Schilling and sister, Cindy Rouse. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Dave Bishop; son, Randy (Karrie) Makepeace; grandchildren, Brandon, Collin and...
Cheryl Lynn "Sher" (Bush) Spencer
May 16, 2018
SPENCER - Cheryl "Sher" Lynn (Bush) Spencer, age 58, of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Sher is survived by her mother, Donna Bush; loving husband of 43 years, Dave; beloved children, DJ (Julie) Spencer, Amy (Steve) Fisk and April Argall; grandchildren, Melody, Ethen and Tylar; siblings, Chuck (Karen) Bush, Gary Bush,...
Waneta Mae (Watson) Bailey
May 8, 2018
BAILEY - Waneta M. Bailey, age 86, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and Savior on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Waneta is survived by her beloved children, Thomas Pattison and Linda Pattison, Theresa Fulk, Monica Paauwe, Blaine Jr. (Rebecca), Janice Shanahan, Joseph (Barbara), Julia (James) Arends, Timothy (Terri), Patricia, Shawn (Kathleen) and daughter-in-law, Sue Bailey;...
Albert James Mills
May 2, 2018
MILLS - Albert J. Mills, age 66, of Crockery Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Mills; and sister, Denise Simon. Al is survived by his loving daughter, Jennifer O'Hara; mother, Geraldine Karsten; grandsons, Jesse, Thomas, and Ryan; the mother of his daughter, Janet Mills; sister, Elaine (Dennis) Knaak;...
John Vandermeulen
May 1, 2018
VANDERMEULEN - John VanderMeulen, age 66, of Grand Rapids went peacefully into the arms of Jesus with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. John is preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Angeline VanderMeulen. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle (Tom); granddaughter, Hailey Carter; mother of his child, Deborah Schmidt; brothers and sister, Wendell...
