Obituaries

Norma Jean McKee

Norma Jean McKee

Dec 22, 2023

Norma Jean McKee age 91, of Greenville, passed away December 22, 2023 at home. She was born January 29, 1932 in Elberta, Michigan, the daughter of Frederick W. & Margaret V. (Coddens) Gruss. She loved to walk, listen to country music, dance, attend all her family gatherings, and garden until she was unable.. Norma is survived by her husband Billy;...

Branden Lee Mills

Branden Lee Mills

Dec 13, 2023

Branden Lee Mills age 29, of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born September 3, 1994 in Grand Rapids. He loved to make his kids happy and enjoyed many outdoor activities. Branden is survived by his father William (Christa) Mills of Stanton; mother Kimberly Schutte of Saranac; long term girlfriend/mother...

Russell Wayne Hopkins

Russell Wayne Hopkins

Dec 11, 2023

Russell Wayne Hopkins, Sr. age 64, of Greenville, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home. He was born February 24, 1959 in Greenville, to the son of Roger L. Hopkins and Alice N. (Norton) DeWitt. Russell as a Electrolux employee and then drove over that road for a different company until he retired. He loved to go bowling...

Dustin Guy Carroll

Dustin Guy Carroll

Dec 10, 2023

Dustin Guy Carroll age 39, of the Greenville area, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born October 18, 1984 in Belding, the son of William R. Carroll and Diana L. Williams. He had worked for Snyders Roofing for many years, loved to cook, fish and play dice games with his mother. Dustin is survived by his mother Diana...

David William Bechtel, Sr.

David William Bechtel, Sr.

Dec 10, 2023

David William Bechtel, Sr., age 48, of Cedar Springs, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at home. He was born in Duarte, Los Angeles County, California on December 26, 1974. He loved to spend time with family and friends and he had a passion for motorcycles. He made everyone around him laugh but was also one you could count on...

Adam Patrick Elderkin

Adam Patrick Elderkin

Dec 2, 2023

Adam Patrick Elderkin, age 47, of Oakland Park, Florida, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1976 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Adam was employed as a senior superintendent at Malcolm Drilling. He loved to work hard and play hard. Adam always said live everyday like its your last and he definitely stuck to his...

Cynthia Jean Dennis

Cynthia Jean Dennis

Dec 2, 2023

Cynthia Dennisage 65, of Belding, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with her family at her side. She was born February 11, 1958 in Greenville, the daughter of Richard E. & Mary Ann (Shaffer) Dennis. She had been a member of bowling and pool leagues, loved to crochet, sew, gardening, racing snowmobiles, baking...

Lachelle Lee Alvaro

Lachelle Lee Alvaro

Nov 7, 2023

Lachelle Alvaro, 35, of Greenville passed away on November 7, 2023 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She was born on May 23, 1988. Lachelle loved life and found joy in her faith, family, nature, art, and Pokemon. She had a vibrant personality and enjoyed making people laugh. Lachelle is survived by her mother, Tammy (Haines) Alvaro; her sister, Quiana Miller,...

James Edward "Jim" Bailey

James Edward "Jim" Bailey

Nov 3, 2023

James Edward “Jim” Bailey age 71, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at home under the care of Faith Hospice. He was born March 20, 1952 in Grand Rapids, the son of Donald W. & Doris J. (Wyma) Bailey. He loved his cocktail hour of Crown Royal at 4:45 pm, graduated from Greenville High School in 1970,...

Virginia Arlene Vaughn

Virginia Arlene Vaughn

Oct 28, 2023

Virginia Arlene Vaughn age 97, of Greenville passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her hone under the care of West Michigan Hospice and her daughter, Sheila. She was born September 17, 1926 in Carson City, Michigan, the daughter of John and Susanna (Morton) Shinabargar. She loved to read, crochet, and paint until macular degeneration took most of her eyesight...

Nanette Arlene "Nan" Brown

Nanette Arlene "Nan" Brown

Oct 22, 2023

 

GREENVILLE – Nanette A. Brown, 59 of Greenville, passed away October 22, 2023, at Corewell Meijer Heart Center.  She was born March 1, 1964 in Greenville, the daughter of William and Helen Newberg.  She was married to Jerry Brown on  May 19, 2006.  Nan was a girl scout leader for one of her girls troop’s when they were young...

Valerie Lee Elliott

Valerie Lee Elliott

Oct 18, 2023

Valerie Lee Elliott age 65, of Crystal, passed away October 18, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 29, 1958, in Owosso, the daughter of Max W. & Gladys L. (Dibble) Monroe. She enjoyed getting up and going to do her job every day. She was an active church member for 2 years at Crystal Lake Community Church...

Bea Osborne

Bea Osborne

Oct 17, 2023

Beatrice E. Osborne age 90, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Valley View Care Center in Grand Rapids.  She was born December 29, 1932 in Sidney, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph S. & Priscilla S. (Bennett) Getts.  Bea is survived by her children Steven Osborne of Kentwood, Alan Foster of Saline, Bonnie (Virgil) Hopkins of Greenville,...

William Henry Richardson

William Henry Richardson

Oct 16, 2023

William H. Richardson age 86, of Battle Creek Michigan, passed away October 16, 2023 at Mission Point of Greenville with family by his side. He was born November 10, 1936 in Battle Creek, the son of William & Margaret Richardson. He loved to travel and spend time with friends and family in South Pasadena Florida where he used to reside...

Nellie Marie Dennis

Nellie Marie Dennis

Oct 10, 2023

Nellie Marie Dennis age 82, of Morley, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 under the care of Interim Hospice and her family. She was born July 9, 1941 in Marion, Michigan, the daughter of Robert A. & Donna M. (Hall) Christie. She was a flower lover, avid knitter and seamstress, enjoyed going to auctions, yard sales and spent many nights...

Linda Lou Westbrook

Linda Lou Westbrook

Oct 6, 2023

 

Linda Lou Westbrook age 80, of Greenville, passed away on October 6 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born July 15, 1943, the daughter of Herbert J. & Sally I. (Artlip) Snyder. She attended the Cedar Springs and Rockford area schools. She was an avid reader and always had a book in her hands. She...

Dianne Lynn Howell

Dianne Lynn Howell

Oct 3, 2023

Dianne Lynn Howell age 62, of Greenville passed away Tuesdsay, October 3, 2023 at Corewell Health Greenville Hospital. She was born March 7, 1961 in Greenville, the daughter of Ronald & Jeanne (Northup) Snider. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren, buy lotto tickets, ride Harleys and do a little fishing. Dianne is survived by her husband Roger; children...

Kay E. Plante

Kay E. Plante

Oct 2, 2023

Kay E. Plante, 81, of Greenville, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, babysitter, neighbor, and friend to many. Kay was born to the late Henry J. & Eva M. (Hadcock) Gillett on April 7, 1942 in Wolcott, New York....

Craig R. McGee

Craig R. McGee

Sep 30, 2023

Craig (Cricket) R. McGee age 64 of San Antonio, Texas passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at his home. He was born August 22, 1959, the son of William "Bill" Raymond McGee and Jean Anne (Stoel) Mankel He was a Russian linguist for the US Army for 20 years, spending time in Iraq with the Ukrainians and was stationed in...

Stanley Wade Bowker

Stanley Wade Bowker

Sep 10, 2023

Stanley Wade Bowker age 69, of Lowell passed away suddenly September 10, 2023 at his home. He was born January 12, 1954 in Dickson, Tennessee, the son of Ernest L. & Estella (Tidwell) Bowker, and graduated with the class of 1972 at Hickman County High School. Stan enjoyed befriending dogs, and was a talented guitarist. As a member of several...

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