Obituaries

Michael James Feltner

Michael James Feltner

Apr 17, 2026

Michael James Feltner age 67, of Ionia passed away April 17, 2026 at University of Michigan Ionia Hospital. He was born September 19, 1958, the son of Curtis & Melvina (Serene) Feltner. Mikey loved to go on trips and car rides to see animals, he loves trains and plans, he also loved riding on his brother in law Dewy's trike,...

Dale Keith Lake

Dale Keith Lake

Apr 16, 2026

Dale Keith Lake age 84 of Trufant, passed away at home under the care of his family and Gentiva Hospice. He was born December 9, 1941 in Ionia, the son of Burton M. & Ialene M. (Wells) Lake. He graduated from Lyons High School in 1960, then served in the United States Navy for 4 years. He met his wife...

Rusty Allan Nichols, II

Rusty Allan Nichols, II

Apr 14, 2026

Rusty Allan Nichols, II age 30, passed away April 14, 2026. He was born August 23, 1995 in Greenville, the son of Rusty Sr. & Bobbi Jo (Steinburg) Nichols. He grew up with a spirit of adventure that carried into adulthood and was often found on his skateboard or bike, navigating the world with a sense of freedom and an...

Wendy Sue Mangus

Wendy Sue Mangus

Apr 12, 2026

Wendy Sue Mangus age 72 of Greenville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born December 23, 1953 in Greenville. Preceded in death by her husband John Mangus, mother Barbara Snyder, sister Sally Tomes and her stepfather Orville Williams. She is survived by her son John Mangus and his wife...

Michael Paul Belbot

Michael Paul Belbot

Apr 11, 2026

Michael Paul Belbot, Age 33, of Cedar Springs, Michigan, passed away on April 11th, 2026, peacefully at home.

Born on May 5th, 1992 to Cheryl Reese and Paul Belbot Sr. Mikey had a blast working at Wendy’s.

Mikey spent most of his time loud with life for WWE, live events, concerts, and everything Pokémon related. Always seen with headphones on singing songs...

John Lawrence Reed

John Lawrence Reed

Apr 11, 2026

John Lawrence Reed, 71, of Stanton, passed away surrounded by family after a life filled with music, creativity, and love. Born on September 5, 1954, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Jesse Paul Reed and Helen Francis Koche, John was truly one of a kind—an artist, a musician, a devoted family man, and a lifelong adventurer.

A gifted guitarist, he played in several...

Diane C. Nadeau

Diane C. Nadeau

Apr 10, 2026

Diane Claire Nadeau, 80, of Six Lakes, entered into her heavenly home on April 10, 2026 surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Diane was born on November 28, 1945 to William and Claire Lyndrup in Greenville. She graduated from Greenville High School and spent the rest of her life caring for everyone around her. She married her husband Robert (Bob)...

Lillian N. Walter

Lillian N. Walter

Mar 30, 2026

Lillian N. Walter, age 94 of Greenville, passed away March 30, 2026 at Corewell United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born June 13, 1931 in Belding, the daughter of Joe R. and Lucille (Currie) Binns. She was retired from Kalfact Plastics as a machine operator, a member of Turk Lake then First United Methodist Methodist Church in Greenville. Lillian...

Jonathan Ahab Zeigler

Jonathan Ahab Zeigler

Mar 29, 2026

Jonathan Ahab Zeigler age 70, of Greenville, passed away Sunday March 29, 2026. He was born September 28, 1955 in Ionia, the son of Lloyd L. & Shirley A. (Brown) Zeigler. In Jon’s early years he worked as a welder at his father Lloyd Zeigler’s welding shop. He also worked in factories but mostly he enjoyed working with his hands....

Rosie L. Ignash

Rosie L. Ignash

2026

Rosie L. Ignash age 77, of Greenville formerly of Grand Rapids passed away at her home. She was born December 7, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Earl H. & Violet L. (Devine) Christensen. She was formerly employed at Kent Community Hospital. She was a lover of all animals, plants, crafts, home projects, fancy ketchups, and a foodie. Always...

Sandra "Sandy" J. Blumberg

Sandra "Sandy" J. Blumberg

Mar 14, 2026

Sandra J. “Sandy” Blumberg age 84 of Greenville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, with her family by her side, as she started her next glorious life in Heaven. She was born June 1, 1941 in Lakeview, the daughter of Alton A (Squirt) & Leora (Peggy) Paris. Sandy is survived by her husband Carl; children Rhonda (Mark) McConnell, Denise Gietzen,...

Barbara Jean Nash

Barbara Jean Nash

Mar 13, 2026

Barbara Jean Nash age 80, of Greenville passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. She was born May 8, 1945 in Belding, the daughter of Leo & Evelyn (Ring) Clifford. She loved to play Bingo and going to the casino. Barbara is survived by her three sons Stephen Nash Jr. of Greenville,...

Sharon Lee Gatto

Sharon Lee Gatto

Mar 11, 2026

Sharon Lee Gatto age 75, of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born September 28, 1950 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Melvin & Louise (Vadnais) Ball. She loved playing cards, going on casino trips, and spending time with everyone . Sharon is survived by her children Jerri MacDonald...

Bernadine Theresa Trudell

Bernadine Theresa Trudell

Mar 6, 2026

Bernadine Theresa Trudell, age 86, of Stanton, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, with her loving husband of 65 years at her side. She was born on December 9, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of Ernest I. and Veronica C. (Bergeron) Ceglarek.

Bernadine is survived by her husband, Dennis; her children: Robert (Eva) Trudell of Rockford, Richard (Brenda) Trudell of...

Randy P. Kent

Randy P. Kent

Mar 5, 2026

Randy P. Kent age 61, of Six Lakes, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born June 2, 1964 in Greenville, the son of Harold & Patricia Kent. He and his wife were the owners of Ground Pounder Garage LLC and loved to spend time with...

Katherine M. "Kay" McArthur

Katherine M. "Kay" McArthur

Feb 25, 2026

Katherine M. “Kay” McArthur age 88 of Lincoln Lake in Gowen Mi., went to be with her Lord on Feb 25, 2026 after living 3 years in Mt. Pleasant Comfort Care Assisted Living, where she enjoyed all the social activities especially bingo and live music entertainment. She was well cared for and loved by the staff and she loved them...

Julie Anne Johnson

Julie Anne Johnson

Feb 25, 2026

Julie Anne Johnson age 79, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born February 27, 1946 in Greenville, the daughter of Pearl William & Virgilene Jeanette (Olsen) Gladding. She loved to read paperback books, sit out by the bonfire in the summer and in her younger years she was an avid bowler....

O.B. "Pete" Nichols

O.B. "Pete" Nichols

Feb 24, 2026

O.B. Berton “Pete” Nichols, Jr. age 66 of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 under Corewell Hospice. He was born September 12, 1959 in Greenville, the son of Virginia R. (Ritter) and O.B. Berton Nichols, Sr. He loved to grow tomatoes and green peppers for homemade stewed tomatoes. He also loved to have bonfires in the back yard and...

Robert J. "Bobby" Wellman

Robert J. "Bobby" Wellman

Feb 19, 2026

Robert J. “Bobby” Wellman age 58, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 13, 1967 in Greenville. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, worked for Leisure Time Amusements and liked everything patriotic. Bobby is survived by his son Ben Wellman of Greenville, mother Julie Buckley of...

James "Jim" M. Knapp

James "Jim" M. Knapp

Feb 9, 2026

James M. “Jim” Knapp age 68 of Gowen, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born March 2, 1957 in Grayling, the son of Floyd & Yvonne E. (Mitchell) Knapp. He worked at Fox Ford and loved Nascar and the outdoors. Jim is survived by his wife Kelly Jo of 33 years;...