Vicki Sue Johnson-Becker, 54 of Howard City, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Mercy Health St. Mary’s. Vicki was born May 28, 1959 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Gerald and Glenda (Headrick) Collis. She was a very caring person, an awesome mom and grandma and was known to her grandkids as “Hammy”. She had worked for Ferris State University for over 20 years and had recently been a home health aide. Surviving are her children, Audrea (Tom) DeLong, Jacob (Melissa) Johnson, Jessica (Matthew) Poling; 3 grandchildren, Leigha, Elijah, Esch; father, Gerald (Lois) Collis, sisters, Kathy (Thomas) Hill, Rebecca Collis; nephews and niece, Ryan and Randy Nazionale, Renee Radin, Justin Collis. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory and mother, Glenda.The service will be held Saturday, March 8 at the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. Pastor Mary Ivanov officiating. Interment Solon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Arrangements by to Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.

Beatrice May Marvin, age 86 of Sand Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 20, 2014. She is survived by her husband Lewis Marvin; daughters Sandra (Jack) Fisk and Sharon Marvin; grandson Duwain Fisk; granddaughter Alexandria Marvin; and great-granddaughter Nadeya. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. Church of the Full Gospel, 180 E Lake St., Sand Lake MI 49343. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Arrangements by Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, Lowell www.gerstfuneralhomes.com

Clyde J. Menefee, 60, of Cedar Springs, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at his home. Clyde was born October 6, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Mich., the son of Kenneth and Helen (Brown) Menefee. He worked for Steelcase for 25 years. He was an avid Tigers fan and enjoyed sports, reading, camping, fishing, gardening, mowing lawn, collecting coins and attending PowWows. Surviving are his wife, Luanne (Beach), whom he married on July 15, 1972; children, Chistina, Daniel and Dennis Menefee; grandchildren, Jeremy and Ryan Menefee, Abigail and Emilee Vernon, Mikala, Daniel Jr. and Schorian Menefee; great grandchildren, Tyanna, Layla, and Aiden; brothers, Kenneth Jr., Ernest, Francis, Jeff, Ronald, Robin and Richard Menefee. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, where  services will be held Thursday 11:00 am. Pastor Gary Giddings officiating. Interment East Nelson Cemetery.

Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs

MUELLER- Teresa Catherine (Guoan) Mueller, age 73 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born March 15, 1940 in Bay City, the daughter of Alfred and Gladys (Groulx) Guoan.  On April 30, 1960, she married Ernest C. Mueller, Jr.  Teresa was the life of every gathering, laughing easily and causing others to do the same. She was a longtime member of the Glenn Hill American Legion Post 287 Auxiliary in Cedar Springs.  She loved playing cards, especially solitaire.  She enjoyed gardening and ceramics.  She was a world class cook and baker and loved her dogs.  She religiously sent birthday cards to family and friends, and lived for family gatherings, especially Christmas.  Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.  Teresa is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ernest; children, Catherine (Dusty) Sult of Dowling, Lynn Mueller of Cedar Springs, Jean Smith of Cedar Springs, and Neil Mueller of Cutlerville; Paul Flannery, who was like a son to her; grandchildren, Michael Grotenrath, Daniel Grotenrath, Jennifer Haskin, Kimberly Smith, and Michelle Smith; siblings, Rita Simmons, George (Marlene) Guoan, Annie (Bill) Fremlin, Mary (Gary) Engel, Mike (Shelly) Guoan, Pete (Deb) Guoan, Jeannie (Don) Provoast, Janette (Tom) Mize, Ed Guoan, Louise (Tom) Nellenbach, Josie (Richard) Dorcey, and Patty (Greg) Keif; brother-in-law, Leonard Mueller; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph Guoan; brother-in-law, Clyde Simmons; sister-in-law, Nora Jean (Franklin) Phillips; and best friends, Colette Lund and Sheila Hendershot.  Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM prior to the funeral.  Rev. David Bowering will serve as officiant.  Private interment will be in the spring at Courtland Township Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to Paws with a Cause, and messages of condolence may be sent via www.hurstfuneralhome.com.

Carl A. “Sarge” Kranich, 86 of Cedar Springs, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Stonebridge Manor, Walker with his family by his side. Carl was born March 27, 1927 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Carl and Hazel (Porter) Kranich. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service and from the U.S. Post Office as a letter carrier. He loved Model T antique autos, auction sales, dancing and his grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Jacquiline (Steve) Lipski, Kim (Nancy) Kranich, Debora (Dave) Griep, Mark Kranich, Carla (Mike) Kelly; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Etta Breggs; many nieces and nephews. The family will greet friends from noon to 1:00 p.m. on  Wednesday, March 5 and the service will be at 1:00 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Private interment Blythefield Memory Gardens. Military honors by the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 630 Kenmoor SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs

Ralph D. Loveless, 92 of Rockford, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Ralph was born February 2, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Richard and Irene (Axford) Loveless. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp serving during World War II. Known as “Ralph the Entrepreneur”, he has successfully started six businesses. He was a Real Estate investor and developer, licensed builder, auto body – paint sprayer, advertising and sign painter, and an artist specializing in oil and sketching. He was rated #1 salesman in every position. Ralph competed in the Senior Olympics for five years winning numerous gold, silver and bronze medals. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie (Olgetree) whom he married on May 22, 1945; children; Evelyn Bearss of Grand Rapids, Dave (Elaine) Loveless of Rockford; grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer) Loveless, Dawn (Wes) Thrasher, Ginger Schafer, Eric (Angela) Bearss; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Milton (Joann) Loveless of Florida. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Thomas Bearss; brother, Neil Loveless. The family will greet friends Saturday from 11:00 am until time of service at 12 noon at Rockford Baptist Church, 221 Courtland Dr., Rockford. Pastor Garry Koon officiating. Interment Courtland Township Cemetery in the spring. Military honors by the U.S. Army. Memorial contributions may be made to Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce Ave. SW. Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Arrangements by Bliss Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs

Myrtle M. (Feutz) Heinz, 81 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Myrtle was born January 24, 1933 in Cedar Springs, Michigan the daughter of Earl and LaFern (Helsel) Blackall. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, reading and the Detroit Lions. She loved her family very much. Surviving are her children; Michael (Michelle) Feutz, Steven (Tina) Feutz, Greg Feutz, Julie (Dan) Sturgeon, Terri Miles; stepchildren, Joseph (Susan) Heinz, Margaret Heinz, Katherine Barton, David (Wanda) Heinz, Phyllis (Rick) Tryon, Mary (Arne) Engevik, Philip (Monica) Heinz, Karl Heinz, Gretchen (Jim) Cunnington, Ron Kunst; grandchildren, Corey Feutz, April Feutz, Jeremy, Daniel, Kaili and Megan Miles, Emily Sturgeon, Melanie Kindsvatter, Jeremy Kindsvatter; great grandchildren, Alexis, Jaiden, Brenden, Nathan, Ethan, Abigail; many step grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Earlene Ferrante, Lea Moline, June (John) Medendorp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Heinz; daughter, Patricia Feutz; grandchildren, Rachel Feutz, Joseph Feutz. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs where services will be held Saturday 1:00 pm. Pastor Michael Cisler officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery Cedar Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs

Mrs. Marjorie “Marge” B. Beardslee, age 106, went home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Born on December 1, 1907 to Abner and Cora Hillman and was raised in Lakeview, for which she was so pound of her “country” heritage. Marge attended Central Michigan University and taught for both the rural school system and for the Kent City District. Marge and her husband Wendell owned and operated an art store in Cedar Springs, where she was able to express her immeasurable love for oil painting and had become the accomplished artist that she was. Marge is survived by her son Robert D. (Eileen) Brimmer; fourteen grandchildren; 35 great grand children; 26 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and very special friend Gertrude. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Wendell J. Beardslee; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Norman Pike; her parents; brother Roy Hillman; and sister Gladys Hashover. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2014, Pastor Ken Menefee officiating at Pederson Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 129 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; or to Mel Trotter Ministries, 225 Commerce Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

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Candy Sue Johnson, 48, of Big Rapids, passed away January 3, 2014. A funeral service was held Saturday, January 11th at Hansen Janowicz Funeral Home in Remus. Pastor Kimberly Briggs officiated. Visitation was held Friday, January 10 at the funeral home. Candy was born May 19, 1965, in Lakeview, the daughter of Donald and Betty (Bushre) Meno. She loved to play basketball in earlier years and had many trophies from playing at Cedar Springs High School. Candy enjoyed feeding the birds at her fiancé’s house, watching western movies, and playing Euchre with her family. Left to cherish her memory are her mother; Betty Meno; five children, Leon III (Jeannie), Donnie(Victoria), Carmelita Johnson (Aaron), Jeremiah (Debra), and Jennifer; one brother; one sister; 11 grandchildren, and her fiancé Darrell. Candy was preceded in death by her husband; father; and two nieces. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to the family in lieu of flowers. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Arrangements by Hansen Janowicz Funeral Home, Remus

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Wayne Gould, 84, of Sand Lake, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, the son of Glenn A. and Elizabeth F. (Bradley) Gould, who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his stepmother Marian Gould, and siblings Audrey Anderson, Charles and John Edward Gould.  Wayne was employed by the Bear Paint Companyfor over 30 years, and enjoyed farming but the most important thing in his life was his family.  Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Crystal Mae (Teesdale) Gould; four children, Gerald (Eunice) Lloyd, Barbara Gould, and Carl (Margaret) all of Sand Lake; six Gould grandsons, Chad (Tammy), Jeff, Kevin (Angie), Adam, Kyle and Cody; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his brothers, Joe (Lena), Art (Linda),  Sim (Patsy), and Guy (Marilyn); sisters, Glenice (Ken) Van Loozenoord, Judy (Jerry) Troupe; sister-in-law, Betty Gould; brothers-in-law, Roger (Geraldine) Teesdale and Larry (Karen) Teesdale; and many nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, where services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Darryl Miller officiating.  Interment Sand Lake Cemetery.  Friends may consider memorial contributions to Sand Lake United Methodist Church.

Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home.