Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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;...

Feb 1, 2026

Walter Ray Norton Sr., age 82, passed away Sunday February 1, 2026, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was born April 20, 1943, in Grand Rapids, the son of Walter Ray Norton Sr. and Erma Pearl Stibitz.

There are no words to describe how special of a man he was. He was a beloved father, grandfather,...

Jan 30, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

John Boutelle Reynolds was born in Greenville, Michigan, on June 20, 1949, to John and Jeanne Reynolds. He grew up in Mt. Clemens, where he attended Mt. Clemens High School before moving to Sarasota, Florida, in 1967 and graduating from Riverview High School. John went on to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematography and Videography from the University...

Jan 19, 2026

Virginia Schooley, age 91 of Greenville passed away at her home on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Ionia the daughter of Lyle and Naomi (Blackford) Ball. Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. She liked to do puzzles and coloring along with birdwatching, reading and...

Jan 12, 2026

Lois Joyce Ives, age 97, of Gowen and formerly of Comstock Park passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born on August 21,1928, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Leon G. and Josephine L. (Mangold) Koperski. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. She enjoyed...

Jan 11, 2026

Daniel E. Higgins age 59, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at home under the loving care of his wife and Hospice. He was born October 30, 1966 in Clinton, Iowa. During his service in the United States Air Force he learned to be an orthotist and he excelled in his craft. He continued his love of being...

Dec 30, 2025

Bailey Ryan Redick, age 25, of Caledonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Bailey was born on July 17, 2000, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. To know Bailey was to know deep and unconditional love. He loved his family and friends boldly and valued each and every person in his life. Bailey had a...

Dec 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Our Mom, Lourdes Villena WilliamsWith heavy hearts, we share the passing of our mother, Lourdes Villena Williams, who left us on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 79. Her life was marked by hardship, resilience, and a determination to keep moving forward despite the challenges she faced.Lourdes was born on August 25, 1946, in...

Nov 24, 2025

Mabel H. Kent age 91, of Lakeview, formerly of Coral, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living. She was born December 20, 1933 in Trufant, the daughter of John & Irene (Peasley) Christophersen. She was a member of Sidney Christian Church and loved to sew, plant flowers, read books and spend time with her family. Mabel...

Nov 23, 2025

Richard S. Dana age 44 of Greenville, formerly of Crystal passed away November 23, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1980. He loved to fish, be with his family, and attend bluegrass festivals. Richard is survived by his brothers Russell (Buffie) Dana of Greenville and John Frost of Ludington; aunts Frankie Western and Toni Dana; uncles Terry, Samuel and...

Nov 21, 2025

Nancy Jean Smith (age 68), August 3,1957 – November 21, 2025, resided in Coldwater, MI. Nance, as she preferred to be called, was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Ambrose Crowley Sr. and Madelyn Gail (Hansen) Fritts; her husband, Tim Smith, her brother-in-law Dale Stephens and sister-in-law, Neomi Crowley.

She is survived by her children, Bobby Crowley, Chrystal Rosenberry, Brandy...

Nov 21, 2025

Steven E. Conroy age 61, of Trufant, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 17, 1964 in Grand Rapids. Steven spent his childhood on his family’s farm in Greenville. He later lived in his own home adjacent to the farm for the next 30 years. In his last decade he...

Nov 17, 2025

Donald "Don" Stevens, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on July 15, 1941, Don was the son of Margaret M. Lewis and Donald B. Stevens. From an early age, Don developed a deep affection for farm tractors, a passion that would shape both his personal and professional life. His fascination with machinery...