X0305 4 2012-05-15 0 0000877422 SPARTAN STORES INC SPTN 0001119389 DEYONKER ALEX J C/O 850 - 76TH STREET SW GRAND RAPIDS MI 49518 0 1 0 0 Exec. V.P. Gen. Counsel & Secy Common Stock 2012-05-15 4 A 0 8664 0 A 61243 D Reports the grant of shares of restricted stock under the Spartan Stores, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan of 2005 ("Plan"). These shares will vest at the rate of 25% each year beginning on May 1, 2013, and will be fully vested on May 1, 2016. Prior to vesting, these shares will remain subject to restrictions in accordance with the Plan and the terms of the grant. /s/ Daniel C. Persinger, By Power of Attorney 2012-05-15