Obituaries

Esther L. Nolf

Esther L. Nolf

Aug 31, 2017

Esther L. Nolf age 87 of Greenville, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her home. She was born December 1, 1929 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Manley T. & Etta L. (Bryde) Huckleberry. She was a member of the Gowen Bible Church, enjoyed crocheting, fishing, playing cards and canning with friends and family. Esther is survived by her...

Braeden E. Dobson

Braeden E. Dobson

Aug 16, 2017

Braeden E. Dobson age 17, of Greenville, passed away August 16, 2017 in Deltona, Florida. He was born September 29, 1999 in Greenville. Braeden was a respectable, responsible young man that was looked up to by many and he always looked out for his friends and family. He was nicknamed "Dad" in his closest group of friends, "The Squad". He...

Mary Ann Bradley McClellan Dennis Shaffer

Mary Ann Bradley McClellan Dennis Shaffer

Aug 9, 2017

Mary Ann Bradley McClellan Dennis Shaffer, age 81, of Belding, passed away at her home Wednesday, August 9, 2017. She was born January 14, 1936 in Belding. She loved to cook, garden, knitting and crocheting, watching and feeding the birds, and loved flowers of all kinds, she bowled on leagues in Greenville and Belding. Mary enjoyed spending time with her...

Mary Ann Richardson

Mary Ann Richardson

Jul 24, 2017

Mary Ann Richardson age 76, long time resident of the Battle Creek area, formerly of Higgins Lake and South Pasadena, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 24, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital. She was born May 28, 1941 in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of Hess & Renee “Frankie” Harrington. She loved to travel,...

Patricia L. (Moore) Winger

Patricia L. (Moore) Winger

Jul 13, 2017

Patricia L. (Moore) Winger age 88, passed away quietly in her home of 54 years in Greenville on July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Clayton Lewis Winger. She is survived by her three children Andrea Edmonds, Lon & (Mary) Winger and Kristy Baker and (Jeff Molter). She leaves behind 12 grandchildren,...

Christian Roger Patrick

Christian Roger Patrick

Jun 11, 2017

Christian Roger Patrick age 46, of Fenwick passed away Sunday June 11, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born in Wakkanai, Japan at the US Airforce base on April 29, 1971. On August 27, 2005 he married his wife, Lindsey (Sova) Patrick. Christian loved unique cars and spending quality time with his family. He is survived by his...

Daniel Salak

Daniel Salak

Jun 8, 2017

Daniel Salak, age 20, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017. He was born January 15, 1997 in Greenville, Michigan. Daniel was a 2015 graduate of Greenville High School. He is survived by his Mother Clara Ruth (Patino) Salak of Greenville; his father Louis Edward Salak of Stanton; brother Louis Edward Gatling Salak of Grand Rapids and Grandmother...

Roger L. Wedderburn

Roger L. Wedderburn

May 28, 2017

Roger L. Wedderburn age 64 of Trufant, passed away Sunday May 28, 2017 at his home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. He was born May 30, 1952 in Ionia, the son of Max J. & Ruth V. (Pinkston) Wedderburn. He loved to hunt and fish, especially pheasant hunting, loved his dogs and raised springer spaniels. Roger is survived by...

Warren W. Clemence

Warren W. Clemence

May 28, 2017

Warren W. Clemence age 67, of Gowen, passed away at his home Sunday, May 28, 2017 under the care of Hospice while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 1, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Warren R. & Helen E. (Newbury) Clemence. He was a Boy Scout Leader in Troop 380 for 10 years in Greater...

Delmar Dean Garforth

Delmar Dean Garforth

May 21, 2017

Delmar Dean Garforth age 90, of Tennessee, formerly of Greenville and the Ludington Area, passed away May 21, 2017 in McMinnville, Tennessee. He was born in Fountain, Michigan, the son of John & Gladys (Manchester) Garforth. Delmar served in the Pacific Theater USS LSM-143 during World War II. He is survived by his wife Annabelle Garforth; children Lynn M. Johnson,...

Virginia M. Gotwalt

Virginia M. Gotwalt

May 13, 2017

Virginia M. Gotwalt age 77, of Greenville, passed away at her home Saturday, May 13, 2017 under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born June 3, 1939 in Greenville, the daughter of Bernard C. & Gretchen I. (Elsworth) Sherwood and was a member of Greenville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Virginia is survived by her husband Gordon;...

Gary L. Nelson

Gary L. Nelson

May 8, 2017

Gary L. Nelson age 72, of Greenville, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 27, 1945 in Greenville, the son of Enghart and Barbara (Stratton) Nelson. Gary loved his Harley, fast cars, car shows, Nascar races, working on tractors, attending horse pulling and tractor pulling, all types of woodworking...

Margaret AnnaLee Reed, “Annie”

Margaret AnnaLee Reed, “Annie”

May 6, 2017

Margaret AnnaLee Reed, “Annie” age 83 of Sheridan/Sidney passed away at her home on Saturday May 6, 2017. She was born the daughter of Orville & Leda (Mangus) Hendrick on January 14, 1934, in Blanchard, Mi. They along with her brothers: Robert, Orville Jr., William, Loren, Floyd. Sisters; Arlene, Pauline, Maxine, MaryJane and BettyLou grandchildren, Matt and Benny Reed have...

Norman E. White

Norman E. White

May 5, 2017

Norman E. White age 82, of Fenwick, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1935 in Ithaca, the son of Clarence L. & Esther L. (Miller) White and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Norman is survived by his wife Ruth who he married on November 7, 1959; children...

Barbara Jean (Wireman) Fuller

Barbara Jean (Wireman) Fuller

Apr 19, 2017

Barbara Jean (Wireman) Fuller, age 66 of Stanton was born September 5, 1950 in Greenville the daughter of Clombus and Myrtle (Patrick) Wireman. Barbara was many things to many people, a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin, wife, friend and most importantly she was a lover of family. She lived her life accordingly and she will be greatly loved and missed...

Mitchell R. Neil, Sr

Mitchell R. Neil, Sr

Apr 16, 2017

Mitchell R. Neil, Sr., age 59 of Sheridan, passed peacefully from this life at his home Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was born August 19, 1957 in Hastings, the son of Robert A. & Betty J. (Christie) Neil, Jr. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. The houses he built were a work of art, especially the ones he built...

Joyce Arlene

Joyce Arlene

Apr 15, 2017

Joyce Arlene (Irish) Barker age 85, of Greenville, was born in Belding on October 15, 1931 and joined her husband Terry (1925-1995) at 9 PM Saturday, April 15, 2017. Joyce passed away at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Joyce lived most of her life in Greenville, the last 60 years on Orange Street, was a 1949 graduate of...

J. David “Dave” Oliver, Sr.

J. David “Dave” Oliver, Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

J. David “Dave” Oliver, Sr., age 69, of Belding, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017, at his home. He was born February 12, 1948, in Detroit, the son of H. Wendell & Opal N. (Sizemore) Oliver. Dave was a member of the Grand Rapids International Fellowship Church of the Nazarene who loved Jesus and his family. He was...

Edward J. Brimmer

Edward J. Brimmer

Apr 4, 2017

Edward J. Brimmer age 58, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was born July 19, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of John E. & Jacqueline (Batey) Brimmer and was currently employed by Plastisource. Edward is survived by his children Tonya Groce of Palo, Jolene & (Matthew) Atkinson of Orleans, Adam Munford of Greenville, Steven & (Christina)...

Floyd O. Brailey

Floyd O. Brailey

Apr 3, 2017

Floyd O. Brailey age 88, of Greenville, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born April 21, 1928 in Lansing, the son of George & Alma (Korkoskie) Brailey. He was retired from Electrolux in 1989. Floyd is survived by his daughter Brenda Brailey & (Dennis Bristol) of Greenville; grandchildren Anthony Roszell...

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