In Loving Memory

MICHAEL ALLEN COOK

In loving memory of Michael Allen Cook who died two years ago February 29, 2016.

Sadly missed by

 wife, children and friends.

Scott Allen Cook Sr, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Barbara Cook; sister, Christina Martin.  Scott will be lovingly remembered by his children, Melissa Cook & Dave Roark, Sara & Ivan Cook-Cerda, Scott Jr. & Dayna Cook; grandchildren, Kylee, Kendall, Kayden, Christina, Kamdon and Alexa; his longtime companion, Robin C. Daugin; his children’s mother, Mary Cook; sister, Marcy & Chuck Hosler; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 P.M.  with Rev. Leonard Meyer officiating.  Friends may meet the family on Saturday, 4 – 6 P.M.  In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to assist the family with expenses.

Arrangements by  Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home, Sparta, www.hesselcheslek.com

Brandon Cook

Damone Hammock

Two Sparta men who made their getaways on bicycles have been arrested in home invasions in Alpine Township.

Kent County Sheriff Deputies responded early Sunday morning, June 16, to the 8000 block of North Division Avenue, in Alpine Township, on a home invasion in progress. During their investigation, police learned that multiple homes had been burglarized in the neighborhood. A cache of stolen property was found in a nearby wooded area and returned to the victim. Three homes were identified as having been broken into, but investigations believe there are additional victims based on the property recovered.

Police said that the suspects committed the crimes while on bicycles.

Brandon Cook, 29, and Damone Hammock, 35, both from Sparta were arrested for the incident. They have been arraigned and charged with Home Invasion 1st Degree and have $100,000 bond.

Many people decorate for Christmas, but the colorful eggs in front of Mike and Yvonne Cook’s house, at 3240 17 Mile, are a hint of what’s coming this weekend—Easter! According to Mike, Yvonne has been decorating their yard with the eggs for the past 6 years.

“She loves doing it,” he said.