Obituaries

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)...

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...

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...

Lita DeDuque Kurnat

Lita DeDuque Kurnat

Nov 25, 2020

Lita DeDuque Kurnat age 73, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born December 15, 1946 in Del Gallego Camarines Sur Philippines, the daughter of Benjamin Saraba & Rosa Javelosa (Natano) DeDuque. She studied Elementary Education at Aquinas University of Legazpi in the Philippines, taught eight years in the...

Mildred I. Glover

Mildred I. Glover

Nov 24, 2020

Mildred I. Glover age 95 of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. She was born September 3, 1925 in Cedar Springs, the daughter of Bruce & Aletha (Flanders) Davis. Mildred is survived by her son Gail Clements and Anita; daughter Donna “Rainbow” Clements/Millman and Richard; brothers Darrel Davis, David Davis and Virgil Davis;...

Louise A. (Theile) Hickey

Louise A. (Theile) Hickey

Nov 22, 2020

Louise A. (Theile) Hickey age 85 of Greenville, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at home with her daughters at her side. She was born July 19, 1935 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank & Mildred (Lieg) Theile. Louise was a 1953 graduate of Catholic Central High School, attended Mercy School of Nursing in Detroit, and worked as an...

Anna M. Twigg

Anna M. Twigg

Nov 20, 2020

Anna M. Twigg age 63, of Greenville passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at home. Sher was born March 8, 1957 in Detroit. She had worked at the former Family Fair Store in Cedar Springs, love listening to music, going to Art Prize, animals and especially her grandchildren. Anna is survived by her daughter Autumn Bucholtz-Porter and Mike of Grand...

Robert W. "Pa" Dunn

Robert W. "Pa" Dunn

Nov 6, 2020

Robert W. "Pa" Dunn age 86, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020 with his daughter and Mission Point (Metron) family at his bedside. He was born July 15, 1934 in Wayne, Michigan. He is survived by his daughter Robin (Jack) Wilterink of Trufant; three grandchildren Megan (Derrick) Grinnell, Gerrit Wilterink and Emily (Joe) Hayden; one great...

Leo Dale Holcomb

Leo Dale Holcomb

Oct 22, 2020

Leo Dale Holcomb age 79, of Remus, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital in Lakeview. He was born July 13,1941 in Midland, the son of Clare & Carrie (Swinson) Holcomb. He loved fishing, woodworking, and enjoyed rodeos. Leo had a comedic personality and could always be counted on for a good belly laugh. Leo served...

Lawrence F. Edwards

Lawrence F. Edwards

Oct 19, 2020

Lawrence F. Edwards age 71, of Greenville passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home. He was born October 26, 1948 in Greenville, the son of Merland L. & Arline M. (Churchill) Edwards. He was a member of the Lester J. Sitts Sheridan VFW Post #5065, loved cutting wood, hunting, bowling and camping especially at Simmons Woods. Lawrence is...