Obituaries
William J. Bergeron
Jun 14, 2021
William J. Bergeron age 73, of Greenville passed away June 14, 2021 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital under the care of Spectrum Hospice. He was born December 23, 1947 in Barbeau, Michigan, the son of Hermades & Leona (Hedrington) Bergeron. He was a drummer in several bands over the years and loved to play guitar and sing. William is...
Louie Otto Lee
May 30, 2021
Louie Otto Lee, age 80, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born May 13, 1941, in Summerville, Missouri, the son of Lawrence Lenro & Anna Caroline (McMillan) Lee. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1958 to 1963, loved country music and could sing and play...
Barbara J. Billings
May 28, 2021
Barbara J. Billings formerly of Greenville, died Friday, May 28, 2021 while residing at the Edison Christian Health Center in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born on her grandfather’s farm west of Hubbardston, MI in Ionia County, the daughter of William and Iva (Hillabrandt) Rogers, on October 15, 1926. Barbara graduated from St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Hubbardston...
Bridget Bea Villabol
May 14, 2021
Bridget Bea Villabol (née Kendrick) passed away at home in Lyons Township on May 14, 2021. She is remembered as a kind soul who was everyone's caretaker, but also had a sarcastic sense of humor. She is a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister, significant other, and friend. She is survived by her partner Lawrence Randolph of Lyons Township; her...
Melvina May Feltner
May 13, 2021
Melvina May Feltner age 83, of Ionia passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Mission Point in Belding. She was born June 15, 1937 in Forest, Illinois, the daughter of Allan E. & Leatha E. (Lighty) Serene. She was a former member of the Battle Creek Church of Christ, loved to knit, go to garage sales, go on motorcycle rides,...
Betty J. Iliff Debusk
May 12, 2021
Betty Jane Iliff Debusk age 78 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. She was born June 26, 1942 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Bert S. & Mary M. (Adelitczo) Iliff. Betty was a free spirit. She loved drawing portraits of family and animals. She loved wolves, birds and...
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...
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