Obituaries

Jacob William Haverkamp

Jacob William Haverkamp

Jun 24, 2020

Jacob William Haverkamp, the son of Donna Rozema Haverkamp and Daniel Haverkamp, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2020. Jake was born March 29, 1999 in Grand Rapids, MI. He attended Lakeview High School and graduated in 2017 with interests in welding and was employed at Stephens Pipe and Steel as a welder. Jake was an avid...

Elizabeth Jane "B.J." Ranney

Elizabeth Jane "B.J." Ranney

Jun 24, 2020

Elizabeth Jane "B.J." Ranney, (nee Schmidt), age 92, passed away peacefully June 24, 2020 at Golden Life Adult Foster Care in Greenville, Michigan. Born in Grand Rapids, MI on September 23, 1927, Elizabeth, or B.J. as her friends knew her, went to grade school at St. Stephen’s Catholic School in East Grand Rapids and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School...

Fred C. Smalley

Fred C. Smalley

Jun 16, 2020

Fred C. Smalley age 77, of Carson City, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home under the cate of Sparrow Hospice. He was born September 17, 1942 in Saginaw, the son of Ralph & Leota (Spencer) Smalley. He retired from Extruded Metals in Belding after 36 years, loved fishing, playing cards, going to yard sales, camping and spending...

Perry James Mason

Perry James Mason

Jun 13, 2020

It is with our deepest sorrow and heavy heart that we inform you of the death of our little Brother Perry James Mason on Saturday June 13, 2020. Born in Lancaster, California, he crossed over from this side of the veil to the other escorted by his angel greeted along the way by his immediate family who went before him...

Raymond G. Stewart

Raymond G. Stewart

Jun 7, 2020

Raymond G. Stewart age 89, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 At Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. He was born November 12, 1930 in Hulbert, Michigan, the son of Fred & Mary (Doratray) Stewart. He retired from L.W. Edison where he worked as a mechanic on road construction, loved to fish, hunt, boat and snowmobile,...

Patrick John O’Brien

Patrick John O’Brien

Jun 4, 2020

Patrick John O’Brien, 82, of Grand Rapids, MI formerly of Greenville passed away Thursday June 4, 2020 at home with his family. Patrick was born on December 9, 1937 in Lansing, MI to Jack and Francis O’Brien. He graduated from Lansing Resurrection High School in 1956. Pat served in the U.S. Marine Corps and then worked for the Lansing Fire...

Michael John Denman, Jr.

Michael John Denman, Jr.

Jun 1, 2020

Michael John Denman, Jr. age 50 of Greenville passed away at his home on June 1, 2020 under the care of Elara Hospice. Michael was born December 17, 1969 to Michael John Denman, Sr and Mary L. (Vogel) Denman. He loved being with his family and having family activites together along with his wife Marion P. (Hamilton) Denman. He is...

Leon E. Saunders

Leon E. Saunders

May 28, 2020

Leon E. Saunders age 84, of Gowen, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his home under the care of Faith Hospice. He was born November 30, 1935 in Grand Rapids, the son of Leon F. & Marjorie M. (Barnes) Saunders. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, former member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Harvard, was...

Brenda Marie Kelley

Brenda Marie Kelley

May 25, 2020

Brenda Marie Kelley age 56, of Ionia, passed away at her home. She was born November 24, 1963 in Greenville, the daughter of Robert J. & Carolyn E. (VanVlerah) Kelley. Brenda is survived by her brother Darwin Kelley & (Troi) of Greenville; 2 nieces Karmen & (Joe) and Katreena & (Adam); 3 nephews Darin, Devin & (Nina) and Logan &...

Gary Lee Becker

Gary Lee Becker

May 25, 2020

Gary Lee Becker age 62, of Saginaw formerly of Greenville passed away in Saginaw. He was born February 11, 1958 in Greenville, the son of Garth & Genevieve Becker. He was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1976 and worked for Meijer in the IT Department for over 30 years before retiring. Gary was an animal lover, especially dogs....

Dusty Baker

Dusty Baker

May 25, 2020

Dusty Baker age 37, of Greenville, passed away at home. He was born April 27, 1982 in Palo, Michigan. He loved to play pool, video games, fish, watch movies spend time with his daughter, had a sense of humor that made people laugh even during hard times and was looking forward to the birth of his first grandson due in...

Rose Ellen (Raymor) Beardslee

Rose Ellen (Raymor) Beardslee

May 14, 2020

Rose Ellen (Raymor) Beardslee, passed away May 14, 2020, and is now in the arms of Jesus. Rose was the eldest child of Elwood (Al) Raymor and Flora Raymor. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan in 1932 and lived the majority of her life in Greenville, Michigan. She was a joy and a blessing to everyone who knew her. Always...

Jesse F. West

Jesse F. West

May 7, 2020

Jesse F. West age 56, of Crystal, passed away May 7, 2020 at his home under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born February 9, 1964 in David City, Nebraska, the son of Floyd P. & Barbara J. (Johnson) West. He was a farmer and loved to fish and hunt and tinkering with his "mad scientist projects" as he...

Garrett Reer Jr.

Garrett Reer Jr.

Apr 29, 2020

Garrett Reer Jr. age 89, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at home, surrounded by his wife and two daughters. He was born June 20, 1930, the son of Garrett & Rena E, (Race) Reer, Sr. He loved working and especially loved interacting with everyone in the communities he was a part of both in Greenville and...

Brad Lee Hall

Brad Lee Hall

Apr 26, 2020

Brad Lee Hall age 65 of Grand Rapids, passed away April 26, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born January 27, 1955 in Muskegon, the son of George L. & Vivian E. (Grant) Hall. He loved to play the guitar, deer hunting and spending time with his family. Brad is survived by his wife Marjory, daughter...

Jeffery David Sova

Jeffery David Sova

Apr 22, 2020

Jeffery David Sova, age 63, passed from this life into eternal life on April 22, 2020. He was born December 13, 1956 in Pontiac, Michigan, to Harold and Ruth Sova, who preceded him in death. He was a 1975 graduate of Greenville High School where he excelled in Building Trades. Jeff was a dedicated and hardworking employee at Electrolux for...

Tanjore Earl Splan, Jr.

Tanjore Earl Splan, Jr.

Mar 12, 2020

On March 12, 2020, Tanjore Earl Splan, Jr. died at the age of 90. He was born in St. Ignace, Mi. As a child he was declared a ward of the court and went to live in the Emma C. Nason Children's Home in Sault Ste, Marie, Mi., where he resided from age 3 to 11, along with 2 of...

Virginia R. Holstad

Virginia R. Holstad

Mar 5, 2020

Virginia R. Holstad age 93, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Laurels of Kent in Lowell. She was born August 16, 1926 in Newaygo, Michigan. She grew up on a farm along the Muskegon River with her parents Gladys and Frank Palmer and her brother Ralph Palmer, moved to Fremont to attend High School, moved to...

Michael D. “Mike” Shearer

Michael D. “Mike” Shearer

Feb 28, 2020

Michael D. “Mike” Shearer age 72, of Ionia, formerly of Greenville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Medilodge of Lansing. He was born June 21, 1947 in Greenville, the son of James & Beth (Cline) Shearer. He was a United States Army Veteran serving two tours during the Vietnam War, awarded two Purple Hearts and the Combat Infantryman Badge....

Floyd P. West

Floyd P. West

Feb 26, 2020

Floyd P. West age 84, formerly of Lakeview, passed away February 26, 2020 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis, Michigan. He was born November 11, 1935 in Belding, the son of William B. & Edna M. (Nichols) West. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by his sons Jessie...