Obituaries

Deloris A. Swainston

Deloris A. Swainston

Dec 4, 2021

Deloris A. Swainston , age 83 of Sheridan, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Laurels of Kent in Lowell under the care of Heartland Hospice. She was born November 13, 1938, the daughter of Earl & Ilah (Taylor) Wernette. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church in Carson City and loved to sew, read, go on...

Wendy Jo   "Wednesday" Reyes

Wendy Jo "Wednesday" Reyes

Dec 4, 2021

Wendy Jo “Wednesday” Reyes age 56, of Belding, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born February 6, 1965 in Lakeview, the daughter of Garold Alonzo & Marty Ann (Hodges) Stevens. She was a loving, kind, caring and Godly woman that loved her family and Coca Cola. She would do anything for anyone if...

Chad Lawrence Elderkin

Chad Lawrence Elderkin

Nov 28, 2021

Chad Lawrence Elderkin, age 50, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, November 28th, 2021. Surrounded by family and under the care of Spectrum Hospice, he passed away peacefully. He was born on June 25th, 1971. Chad proudly enlisted in the Navy from 1991-1993, serving in Desert Storm. Chad was an avid hunter. He enjoyed rifle and bow season. He spent much...

Jerry D. Nichols

Jerry D. Nichols

Nov 26, 2021

Jerry D. Nichols age 60, of Greenville, passed away Friday November 26, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids as the result of injuries received from being hit by a motor vehicle. He was born October 9, 1961 in Greenville, the son of O.B. & Virginia (Ritter) Nichols. He loved his coffee royal, riding around town on his...

Jeremy J. Sanders

Jeremy J. Sanders

Nov 26, 2021

Jeremy J. Sanders age 44, of Lakeview, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at home. He was born December 9, 1976 in Greenville, the son of James D. & Theresa L. (Clark) Sanders. He loved to spend time with his fiancée Sam and her children Madi and Brooklyn, watch sports, wrestling, being outdoors, fishing, hunting and especially being a diehard...

Edmond "Ed" Francis Pierce

Edmond "Ed" Francis Pierce

Nov 7, 2021

Edmond "Ed" Francis Pierce was born May 16 1969 in Grand Rapids Michigan. He served in the United States Airforce. He was incredibly smart, he could fix anything from cars to electronics and so much more. His proudest accomplishments were his daughters and the family and life we built together Ed died unexpectedly Sunday November 7, 2021 from complications of...

Robert C. Beckett

Robert C. Beckett

Nov 1, 2021

Robert C. Beckett age 78 of Grand Rapids, Passed away on his 78th birthday at Pilgrim Manor in Grand Rapids under the care of Monroe Hospice. He was the son of Robert L. & Phyllis P. (Hansen) Beckett. He worked as a mechanic at Berger Chevrolet. Robert is survived by his daughters Kristine Beckett of Ohio and Kerrie Beckett of...

Robert Mark Jaikowski

Robert Mark Jaikowski

Oct 23, 2021

Robert Mark Jaikowski, age 64, of Stanton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 23, 2021, near Howard City. He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on July 23, 1957, son of Robert Paul and Georgette Ellen (Love) Jaikowski. Robert graduated from Greenville High School with the Class of 1975. He worked at Federal Mogul in Greenville for nearly forty years...

Jayson M. White

Jayson M. White

Oct 22, 2021

Jayson M. White age 47, of Long Lake, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. He was born February 11, 1974. He loved learning the guitar, doing Karaoke with ZZ top songs, scraping metal, cooking on his grill every day of the summer, family gatherings at his house, Supervising and his grandkids...

Helen Davis

Helen Davis

Oct 13, 2021

Helen Davis age 81, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 At her home. She was born February 29, 1940 in Waldo, Kentucky, the daughter of Columbus & Myrtle (Patrick) Wireman. She loved to spend time with her family and taking care of her pet dog Daisy. Helen is survived by her children Patrick Davis of Greenville and Sherry...

Marchelle "Shelly" E. North

Marchelle "Shelly" E. North

Oct 8, 2021

Marchelle “Shelly” E. North, age 58, of Grand Rapids, died at 9:00 AM, Friday October 8, 2021 peacefully at home. She was born October 13, 1962 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to J.C. and Anita (Gladden) Lee. She married Randy North on December 29, 1981 and he survives. Also surviving are her mother Anita (Dave) Mier of Ionia; children Sherri (Jeremiah)...

Earl G. Starling

Earl G. Starling

Oct 7, 2021

Earl G. Starling age 74, of Greenville passed away at home Thursday, October 7, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born December 11, 1946 in Romeo, Florida, the son of Ralph B. & Lois T. (Crews) Starling. He loved to golf and visited countless courses in the state with his best pals. Earl is survived by his wife Marie, son...

Eddy W. Strachan

Eddy W. Strachan

Oct 4, 2021

Eddy W. Strachan age 82, of Greenville passed away, Monday, October 4, 2021 atSpectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born November 10, 1938 in Ackerman, Mississippi, the daughter of Lee and Ida (Ivy) Baxter. She loved to read, crochet, camp, sing songs with her husband Jim and spend time with family and friends. She was a member...

Nancy Josephine Endres

Nancy Josephine Endres

Oct 2, 2021

Nancy Josephine Endres age 71, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the Oaks at Belmont in Belmont, Michigan with loving family by her side. She was born January 13, 1950, the daughter of Leonard J. & Kathryn E. (Kohn) Endres. Nancy had a heart of gold and loved everyone! She found joy in everything she did especially riding her...

Joseph James Palmer

Joseph James Palmer

Sep 30, 2021

Palmer, Joseph James, a/k/a “Joking Joe”- March 8, 1967-September 30, 2021, aged 53. Joe passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2021, Joe is survived by his daughter Maddelyn Jo, grandson JoeJoe, sisters Jean Ann, Shawn Renee and Carolyn Marie (Andy), several nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his father (Barry Palmer,...

Dorene Louise Way

Dorene Louise Way

Sep 29, 2021

Dorene Louise Way age 66, of Stanton, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. She was born August 5, 1955 in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Walter & Carolyn (Watkins) Holt. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Dorene is survived by her husband Darrell; children Tina Irwin of Edmore, Tonia...

Jack F. Simmons

Jack F. Simmons

Sep 24, 2021

Jack Simmons passed away September 24, 2021 at the age of 65. Jack married his high school sweetheart, Anne, in 1982 and together they had three children: Jacob, Jennifer, and Michael. To the outside world, Jack was quiet and reserved, but to those who knew him best, he was a goof who loved to sing, dance, and tell bad dad...

Mark A. Ehrke

Mark A. Ehrke

Sep 21, 2021

Mark Allen Ehrke age 41 of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born September 5, 1980, in Grand Rapids. Markie was a loving, caring, and free-spirited man that could always make you laugh and smile. He loved to dance and sing to music, hang out with his friends and family and be his all-out crazy and...

Sharon B. Armstrong

Sharon B. Armstrong

Sep 21, 2021

Sharon B. Armstrong age 73, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Florida, passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021 at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant. No services are being held.

Cory W. Cosier

Cory W. Cosier

Sep 15, 2021

Cory W. Cosier age 53, of Greenville, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born April 7, 1968 in Grand Haven, the son of Wallace J. & Judy M. (Parmelee) Cosier. Cory loved to read and be outdoors as much as he could, on the water fishing or in a kayak even though he didn't...

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