Obituaries
Dale Roger Ritsema
Oct 19, 2026
Dale Roger Ritsema, age 79, of Gowen, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, under the care of Faith Hospice and Medilodge of Wyoming. Born July 28, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Cornelius and Geneva Ritsema. Dale was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and proudly served his country from 1967 to 1969 with standby service from...
Bruce Cole
Oct 12, 2026
Bruce Arnold Cole, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN, surrounded by love. Born on April 18, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, he was the cherished son of Erma E. (Maybee) Cole and Ralph Arnold Cole. Bruce was the third of four siblings and was preceded in death by his parents as well as his beloved...
Dennis Alan "Denny" Russell
Oct 7, 2026
Dennis "Denny" Alan Russell age 85 of Greenville passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living under the care of Interim Hospice. He was born March 1, 1941, in Detroit, the son of Walter C. & Eleanor G. (Byer) Russell. Denny proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Throughout his life, he enjoyed many interests...
Jennafer Lynn Kent
Oct 2, 2026
Jennafer Lynn Kent age 51, of Orleans passed away Friday October 2, 2026 at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16, 1975 in Belding. She was a member of the East Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Jennifer is survived by her husband Duane; parents Matthew and Cindy Christensen of Rockford and...
Arley Kent, Jr.
Sep 18, 2026
Arley Kent, Jr. of Lakeview, formerly of Coral, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living. He was born January 5, 1937 in Oakfield Twp., the son of Arley, Sr. & Violet (Spooner) Kent. He was a member of Sidney Christian Church, retired from DeVries Tire, enjoyed mowing lawns and loved his family. Arley is survived by...
Frank J. Andrews, Jr.
Sep 4, 2026
Mr. Andrews we have no choice but to live this life & to write this obituary without you.
Frank J. Andrews Jr peacefully made his way to Heaven from the comfort of his home on September 2026. Followed by a crash of thunder announcing his arrival. He was surrounded by the love of all 5 of his children with his devoted...
Roger E. Simmons
Aug 28, 2026
Roger E. Simmons, age 89, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at Porter Hills Village in Grand Rapids. Born December 29, 1936, in Sparta, he was the son of Warren E. and Orba A. (Empie) Simmons. Growing up as the eldest of four boys, Roger was a pillar of strength for his mother and a dedicated older brother to his...
Ronald R. Bristol
Aug 28, 2026
Ronald Richard “Ron” Bristol, age 88, of Crystal, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on August 10, 1938, in Orleans, Michigan, to Frank and Alice Bristol (Hawley). He was one of nine children. He shared an especially close bond with his brother Don—the two brothers even married sisters.
Ron met the...
Barbara A. Miller
Aug 26, 2026
Barbara A. Miller, age 64, of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at home under the loving care of her family and Corewell Hospice. In her final moments, she was surrounded by the love of her family, with all of her children by her side holding her hands as she peacefully passed.
She was born October 17, 1961, in Detroit,...
Nathaniel R. Jackson
Aug 20, 2026
Nathaniel R. Jackson age 35 passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 at home. He was born May 6, 1991 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Robert, Jr. & Andrea (Walters) Jackson. He loved to be outside enjoying nature. Nathaniel is survived by his wife Callie; daughter Sophia Jackson; mother Andrea (Matt) Walter of South Carolina; father Robert Jackson, Jr....
Milo J. "Mick" Gerard
Aug 19, 2026
Milo J. “Mick” Gerard age 88, of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at home under the care of Hospice. He was born May 31, 1938, in Grand Rapids, the son of Marvin & Myrtle (Green) Gerard. Mick is survived by is wife Exie of 67 years; daughters Pam (Jim) Baxter of Grandville and Sue (Paul) Kennedy of...
David N. Smith
Aug 19, 2026
David N. Smith, age 78, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at home under the care of Corewell Hospice and family. He was born October 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, the son of Alton & Thelma (Kauffman) Smith.
David joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Upon returning home, he worked at Electrolux Home Products and then retired...
Caroline Casler
Aug 16, 2026
Caroline M. Casler age 86, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Mercy Health in Muskegon. She was born June 20, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Daniel J. & Donna M. Cross) Fulger. She loved to play card games, crochet, make jewelry, put puzzles together, and she loved going to church. Caroline is survived by her...
Scott Edward McChristie
Aug 11, 2026
Scott Edward McChristie age 66, of Greenville, passed away at his house on August 11, 2026. He was born December 26, 1959 in Greenville. He loved spending time caring for his cats and other strays. Scott survived by his sisters Jamie (Scott) Christensen of Greenville, Rebecca Asper of Traverse City and Jennie VanHorn of Stanton. He was preceded in death...
Floyd Leroy Cooper
Aug 5, 2026
Floyd Leroy Cooper, age 85, of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at home under the care of his family and Corewell Health Hospice and Palliative Care West Michigan. He was born June 29, 1941 in Lakeview, the son of Roy Harvey & Helena Louise (Larsen) Cooper. He worked at Electrolux for 40 years and loved to fish and...
Connie I. Petersen
Jul 29, 2026
Connie I. Petersen, age 87, of Stanton, passed away peacefully with family by her side Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Green Acres Assisted Living in Greenville, Michigan. She was born on November 17, 1938, in Greenville, the daughter of Earl G. & Dorothy E. (Taylor) Yeomans. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1958; She then married the love of...
William R. Brewer, Jr.
Jul 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Riley Brewer, Jr., age 62, who passed away Tuesday, July 28,2026. He was a devoted friend, hardworking individual, and someone who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Bill was deeply dedicated to his work and approached every responsibility with integrity and dependability. Those who knew him could always...
Charles M. Herd, Jr.
Jul 27, 2026
Charles M. Herd Jr. passed away on July 27, 2026 at Corewell Health Greenville United Memorial Hospital. He was born December 15, 1943 in Picher, Oklahoma. The son of Charles M. Sr. and Mildred E. (Lane) Herd. He married Becky Shinabargar on June 10, 2012. He was laid back, loved to fish and had a great sense of humor. He...
Howard Richard Race, Jr.
Jul 26, 2026
Howard Richard Race, Jr. age 68 of Stanton, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home. He was born October 9, 1958 in Sheridan, the son of Howard, Sr. & Joan Jewell Race. He loved to hunt, fish and gardening. Howard is survived by his wife Sandra, children Amy Dickinson of Sheridan, Richard. And Becky Race of Edmore, Jasmine...
Michael A. Kodat
Jul 15, 2026
Michael A. Kodat age, 67 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. He was born February 4, 1959 in Greenville, the son of John T. & Beverly E. (Dickerson) Kodat. He loved to listen to music, go to old classic car shows, watch nascar and cheer on the lions. Michael is survived...
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