Obituaries

Dennis Duane Benner

Dennis Duane Benner

Aug 21, 2021

Dennis Duane Benner, Fenwick, Michigan, age 71, passed away August 21, 2021, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was born August 15, 1950, in Ionia, the son of Duane B. & Phyllis S. (Wheeler) Benner. He was raised in Lyons, Michigan until age of 8, when his family relocated to Crooked Lake, Sheridan, Michigan. Dennis graduated high school from...

Lucy A. Weiss

Lucy A. Weiss

Aug 17, 2021

Lucy A. Weiss age 90, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Green Acres in Greenville. Burial will take place later at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sandy Stowell Bettinghouse

Sandy Stowell Bettinghouse

Aug 14, 2021

Sandy Stowell Bettinghouse age 81, of Ionia, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her family under the care of Ionia Area Hospice. She was born to Ransom & Doris Stowell September 15, 1939, in Ionia, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her father Ransom Stowell, mother Doris Stowell, brother Brian Scott Stowell, brother in law...

Wayne L.  Havens

Wayne L. Havens

Aug 3, 2021

Wayne L. Havens age 64, of Gowen, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born June 23, 1957 in Grand Rapids, the son of Leo L. & Eleanor L. (Holmes) Havens. He loved softball, bowling, Nascar and spending time with his family. Wayne is survived by his wife Laurie; his son...

Joyce J. Tyberg

Joyce J. Tyberg

Aug 2, 2021

Joyce Jean Tyberg age 82 of Stanton, passed away August 2, 2021 at her home. She was born April 14, 1939 in Lakeview. The daughter of Cornelius & Effie (Laughlin) Richards. She was a former employee of Electrolux in Greenville and loved to cook, bake, play dice, cards, cribbage and crochet. Spending time with family and having anyone over was...

Roger McDonald

Roger McDonald

Aug 1, 2021

Roger McDonald age 45, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. Services are pending.

Karen H. Rosendal Baird

Karen H. Rosendal Baird

Jul 9, 2021

Karen H. Rosendal Baird age 81, of Greenville, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Mission Point of Greenville. She was born August 8, 1939 in Greenville, the daughter of Wallace & Madeline (Gibson) Rosendal. She was a caring mother, a hard worker and loved the cottage on Rainbow Lake. Karen is survived by her son Martin of Greenville; three...

Steven Mark Herron

Steven Mark Herron

Jul 6, 2021

Steven Mark Herron age 61, of Newaygo, passed away at his home. He was born September 24, 1959, in Petoskey, the son of John M. & June E. (Nowland) Herron. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Gulf Era. He formerly worked at Morrison Industrial Equipment Company in Grand Rapids as...

Bryan (BA) E.  Anderson

Bryan (BA) E. Anderson

Jul 4, 2021

Bryan (BA) Eugene Anderson, age 62 Greenville passed away unexpectedly on July 4th, 2021 at East Lake, Kalkaska, MI He was born on January 15th 1959 Port Huron, MI. Son of Eugene (Andy) Oscar Anderson & Claribel Pearl (Krumlauf) Olson, both of whom preceded him in death. Bryan graduated Greenville High School 1977 and completed the Building Trades program at...

Gene D. Halliwill

Gene D. Halliwill

Jul 3, 2021

Gene D. Halliwill age 53, of Carson City, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home. He was born October 21, 1967, in Alma, the son of Ernest & Barbara (Freed) Halliwill. He had worked as a carpenter, loved mushroom hunting, german shepherds, going to the gravel pits, cooking and spending time with his family. Gene is survived by...

Marvin E. Olsen

Marvin E. Olsen

Jun 21, 2021

Marvin E. Olsen age 86, of Greenville, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at Mission Point of Greenville. H was born September 30, 1934 in Greenville, the son of Jay L. & Elouise M. (Brown) Olsen. He was a member of Community of Christ Church of Greenville and when he retired from Electrolux, he had 44 years and had the...

William J. Bergeron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...