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Obituaries
Alice Mejia Reeves
May 10, 2021
Alice Reeves age 81, formerly of Greenville passed away, Monday, May 10, 2021 at Sparrow Ionia Hospital. She was born August 17, 1939 in Los Angeles CA, the daughter of Augustine & Amalia (Mejia) Arelanes from a long line of proud Native Chumash people. Alice moved to Michigan with her husband and 7 children in the mid 60s and fell...
Daniel M. Ward
May 9, 2021
Daniel M. Ward age 40, of Greenville, passed away May 9, 2020. He was born June 14, 1980 in Grand Rapids, the son of Russell M. & Bettilu Ward. Daniel is survived by his children Owen Young of Greenville and Kaysea Lonero of Wyoming, Michigan; one grandchild Jadleigh Eastwood; mother Bettilu Ward of Greenville; sister Debra Ward of Greenville; brother...
Madelene J. Snyder
Apr 29, 2021
Madelene J. Snyder age 71, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born March 30, 1950 in Lakeview, the daughter of Alvin E. & Bonnie J. (Hatch) Adair. She loved to teach Sunday school, read, crocheting and playing on her tablet. Madelene is survived by her four daughters Deborah...
Jack F. Gregory
Apr 17, 2021
Jack F. Gregory age 60, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at home. He was born July 28, 1960 in Ionia, the son of Nelson R. & Barbara A. (Kauffman) Gregory, Sr. He loved to hunt, fish, and go camping with family. He was also a good backyard mechanic. His brothers Robert and Victor never left his side and took...
Shirley A. Ritsema
Apr 16, 2021
Shirley Ann Ritsema age 76 of Gowen, passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at her home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. She was born June 26, 1944 in Rockford, the daughter of Harlan R. & Arlene F. (Wirts) Cavanaugh. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. Grandma Shirley loved the company of her grandchildren. She loved to...
Denise Baker
Apr 12, 2021
On Monday April 12, 2021, Denise Baker, loving mother of four children, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild, passed away at the age of 65. She was born May 30, 1955 to Jack & Nellie (Raymond) Smith. Denise loved caring for her plants and flowers. She was most known for her compassion, kind heart and sense of humor. She loved...
Nancy L. Edwards
Apr 6, 2021
On April 6, 2021 at the age of 64, Nancy closed her eyes for the last time here on earth and passed away from death to eternal life. Nancy was born on March 24, 1957 in Sheridan, Michigan to Cleo Patterson and Bill Hailing. She was preceded in death with her brothers and sisters John, George, Carol Helen, Ann and...
LaVonne "Bonnie" J. Wernette
Apr 4, 2021
LaVonne J. “Bonnie Wernette age 93, of Greenville passed away Sunday April 4, 2021 at home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. She was born January 14, 1928 in Cato Township the daughter of Theo & Violet (Stevens) Beemer. Years ago she worked at the Winter Inn and the Candlestone. Bonnie is survived by her daughters Cindy Wheeler of Greenville,...
Jan L. Hammer
Apr 2, 2021
Jan L. Hammer age 72 of Cedar Springs formerly of Greenville, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home. She was born August 1, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She loved spending time with her grandkids, singing karaoke, gardening, raising chickens, and spending time with her dogs. Jan is survived by her children: Charles H. Miller II of Greenville,...
Harry W. Hucklebury, Sr.
Mar 30, 2021
Harry W. Hucklebury, Sr. age 74, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born February 23, 1947 in Grand Rapids, the son of Clyde P. & Thelma M. (Beck) Hucklebury. He loved fishing, crosswords, auctions and building replicate cars. Harry is survived by his wife Elayne; children Harry (Laura) Hucklebury,...
Helen E. Breidinger
Mar 29, 2021
Helen Edwina Gay Breidinger passed away on March 29, 2021 at the age of 97. She was born on November 17, 1923 in Fort Worth, Indiana to parents Fred and Irene Gay and lived her childhood days in Ithaca, Michigan. After marrying Owen Breidinger in 1944, most of their 69 years of marriage were spent in Greenville, Michigan. Helen was...
Arlene Giglio
Mar 27, 2021
Arlene Giglio age 85, of Greenville passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her home under the care of Emmanuel Hospice. She was born October 12, 1935, in Greenville, the twin daughter of Peter & Josephine (Belsito) Giglio. She retired as a Vice President from Union Bank and Trust in Grand Rapids, loved to golf, bowl and play bocce with...
Norman Kent
Mar 23, 2021
Norman Kent age 91 of Greenville, passed away March 23, 2021 at Mission Point of Greenville. He was born April 28, 1929 in Greenville, Michigan, the son of Arley W. & Violet M. (Spooner) Kent, Sr. He was retired from Teamsters and enjoyed spending time at the Greenville Walmart watching people come and go. Norman is survived by his brother...
Hubert W. Kraft
Mar 10, 2021
Hubert Wesley Kraft, age 96, of Greenville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, surrounded by his family at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. He was born June 24, 1924 in Greenville, the son of Wesley and Dagmar (Hansen) Kraft. On October 1, 1949, he married Ruth M. Hansen, who survives him. Hubert was an award-winning dairy farmer and experimented...
Geraldine Wilson
Mar 8, 2021
Geraldine Wilson age 93, of Greenville, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Green Acres in Lowell under the care of Kindred Hospice. She was born October 17, 1927 in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence E. & Le Ella (Moore) Wilson. Geraldine and her husband Harold were the owners of Greenville Automotive for 28 years, and loved to snow...
Eston A. King
Mar 2, 2021
Eston A. King age 85, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home under the care of Spectrum Hospice and his loved one's. He was born June 11, 1935 in Belding, the son of George P. & Mildred L. (Sanders) King. Eston was known to many for his art including the last supper painting at St. Charles...
Nancy J. Johnson
Mar 1, 2021
Nancy J. Johnson age 73, of Cedar Springs passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at home under the care of Interim Hospice. She was born September 1, 1947 in Sewickley Valley Pennsylvania, the daughter of Fred and Mary Dixon. Nancy was a retired middle school math, social studies and science teacher for the Greenville Public School System and then was...
Valerie K. Gruber
Feb 10, 2021
Valerie K. Gruber age 57, of Gowen, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021. She was born October 25, 1963, the daughter of Richard & Linda Lou (Hunt) Higgins. She loved to play cards, Yahtzee, and video and board games. Valerie is survived by her husband Jim of 38 years; son Michael Gruber of Gowen; daughter Amber Gruber DeVries of Gowen;...
Franklin E. Griswold
Feb 8, 2021
Franklin E. Griswold age 86, of Crystal, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born October 20, 1934 in Lansing, the son of Warren G. & Bessie R. (Favorite) Griswold. Franklin Is survived by his children Pat (Reese) Rohn of Crystal, Darlene Rose of Stanton, Diane Griswold of Crystal and Warren...
Gary D. Petersen
Feb 6, 2021
Gary D. Petersen age 62, of Stanton, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home. He was born June 3, 1958 in Sheridan, the son of Darwin L. & Darlene R. (Griffes) Petersen. He was a former member of the Stanton American Legion, he exercised daily, loved to ride any ATV and could work anything into something. He also...
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