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Stephen Gould Obituary
Stephen Alan Gould age 73 of Rockford, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at New Haven of Rockford. He was born May 26, 1952, in Greenville, MI, the son of the late John and Marion (Wulff) Gould. He was very proud of serving in the Army National Guard for 6 years. Steve worked at Wolverine Worldwide for 35+ years. He had a passion for deer hunting and even was able to moose and bear hunt, traveling to Canada and out west. Steve enjoyed spending all the time he could with his family and friends. He will be missed by those who loved him. Surviving are his daughter, Jennifer (David) Ziober; grandchildren, Patricia (Tahun) Mays, Alesia (Cory Dwyer) VanZant, Danny (Kalee Fiegel) VanZant; 7 great grandchildren; brother, John Gould; sister, Sue (Jim) Pike. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Larry Gould. The family will greet friends at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 18 at K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, with funeral services following at 12:00 pm. Pastor Bruce Wilson, officiating. Interment Sand Lake Cemetery.
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13603 Northland Dr., NE P. O. Box 389, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
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