Obituaries

Nancy J. Johnson

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

​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

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

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...

​Jean L. Smith

​Jean L. Smith

Jan 25, 2021

Jean L. Smith age 87 of Greenville, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at home under the care of Elara Hospice. She was born August 1, 1933 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Thadeous & Helen (Bishop) Lorenski. She was an Auxiliary Member of the Stanton American Legion Post # 452. Her and Loren were loyal Belding High School football...

Bonie Sue Bancroft

Bonie Sue Bancroft

Jan 23, 2021

Bonie Sue Bancroft age 54, of Perrinton, formerly of the Greenville area passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. She was born July 29, 1966 in Greenville, the daughter of Kenneth D. & Marilyn K. (Dickerson) Goodemoot, Sr. She attended Oasis Community Church and was a 1984 graduate of Central Montcalm High School. Bonie is...

Gail R. Brock

Gail R. Brock

Jan 12, 2021

Gail R. Brock age 79, of Greenville, passed away January 12, 2021 at home. He was born September 19, 1941 in Flint, Michigan. He was a veteran in the Unites States Army and worked in the maintenance department at Metron of Belding until he retired. Gail is survived by his wife Sue Brock; children Matthew (Ciara) Case, Joshua Case and...

James L. Ruschkewicz

James L. Ruschkewicz

Jan 2, 2021

James L. Ruschkewicz age 74, of Howard City, loving husband and father of 2 children passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital of Greenville. He was born March 18, 1946 in Ludington, Michigan. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1968, enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, helping...

William W. Canfield

William W. Canfield

Jan 2, 2021

William W. Canfield age 66, of Gaylord, formerly of the area, passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home under the care of Compassus Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born July 4, 1954, the son of William & Loubell (Pollington) Canfield. He loved his grandchildren and family. William is survived by his wife Leila (Powers); children Susie (Andrew)...

Zoa J. Spaulding

Zoa J. Spaulding

Jan 1, 2021

Zoa J. Spaulding age 88 of Stanton, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Mission Point of Greenville. She was born February 11, 1932 in Barryton, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph & Edith (Adams) VanSyckle. She attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville and the St. Charles Catholic Church social meals and loved to visit there with others. Zoa is...

Ronda K. Bunch

Ronda K. Bunch

Dec 30, 2020

Ronda K. Bunch age 60, of Rockford, passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids from injuries of an automobile accident. She was born May 24, 1960 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Jerry M. & Glenda J. (Gorham) Bunch. She loved to travel. She has been in every state in the USA, with...

Cindy Lou Wireman

Cindy Lou Wireman

Dec 30, 2020

Cindy Lou Wireman age 62 of Belding, passed away, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from injuries in an auto accident. She was born April 1, 1958 in Ionia, the daughter of Gordon K. & Ardith N. (Wright) Howe. She had retired from Metron of Belding as a Certified Nurses Aid and loved to play bingo at the casino, playing card games,...

Lois M. Visch

Lois M. Visch

Dec 26, 2020

Lois M. Visch (74) of New Port Richey, FL formerly of Greenville, MI passed away December 26, 2020 at Masonic Pathways in Alma, MI due to complications from COVID-19. She was born February 10, 1946 in Greenville, the daughter of Leon and Dorothy Knight. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Greenville, St. Marks Presbyterian Church of...

Marshall Lintz

Marshall Lintz

Dec 22, 2020

Marshall Lintz age 86, of Greenville passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born December 24, 1933 in Kenton, Ohio, the son of Frank P. & Opal (Bailey) Lintz. He served his country in the United States Navy, retired from Rob Roy in 1986 and loved to spend time with his...

Becky Hedger (Batey)

Becky Hedger (Batey)

Dec 21, 2020

Becky Hedger (Batey) passed away unexpectedly, at 12:36 AM December 21, 2020. She passed peacefully surrounded by her children. She grew up in Greenville. Becky co-owned restaurants through out the years and was a waitress beloved by many. She had a caring heart and giving spirit, which made her well loved. She was a talented dollmaker and crafter. She shared...

Keith I. Loveless

Keith I. Loveless

Dec 20, 2020

Keith I. Loveless age 75, of Orleans passed away Sunday December 20, 2020. He was born October 17, 1945 in Ionia, the son of Dave & Nellie (Carrie) Loveless. He was a member of the Shiloh Community Church and was a veteran in the United States Navy. Keith is survived by his two sons and daughter in law Don (Laura)...

Herman Joseph “Herm” Hahler

Herman Joseph “Herm” Hahler

Dec 16, 2020

Herman Joseph “Herm” Hahler age 99, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Mission Point of Greenville. He was born April 6, 1921 in (Hannah) Kingsley, Michigan, the son of Clemence George & Oleva Philemona (Wurm) Hahler. Along with his wife, they watched their family grow up to respect and love the Lord. Herm was a Corporal in...

Loren H. Smith

Loren H. Smith

Dec 12, 2020

Loren H. Smith age 87 of Greenville passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Mission Point of Greenville. He was born March 3, 1933 in Cadillac, the son of Harvey A. & Leona E. Smith and raised in Manton. He was a member of the Stanton American Legion Post # 452 after serving in the United States Air Force from...

Joseph J. Baillargeon

Joseph J. Baillargeon

Dec 8, 2020

Joseph J. Baillargeon age 62 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 24, 1958 in Black Lake Quebec, Canada, the son of Gerald R. & Jansje (DeNooij) Baillargeon. He was a member of the Grand Rapids Scooter Club. He could fix anything and was kind hearted...

Kristie Anne Huntley

Kristie Anne Huntley

Dec 7, 2020

Kristie Anne Huntley, age 55 of Gowen. lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on December 7, 2020. Kristie was born at Butterworth Hospital on April 26, 1965. She is preceded in death by her parents Astra Dorwin and Joseph James Dorwin. Kristie is deeply missed by her husband and life partner Albert (Al) Huntley of Gowen, her children Jaclynn...

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