Obituaries

Owen L. Gilbert
May 3, 2018
Owen L. Gilbert age 63, of Belding, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home under the care of Heartland Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born November 19, 1954 in Portland, the son of Owen G. & Vernie (Laningham) Gilbert. He loved the outdoors and fishing, met and married his best friend Vicki in 1999 and together...

Sally M. Somerfield
Apr 29, 2018
Sally M. Somerfield age 88, of Greenville formerly of Saginaw, passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born July 2, 1929 in Saginaw, the daughter of Frederick & Marie (Cutliff) Hoffman. Sally is survived by her husband Frank of 67 years; daughter Cheryl (Jim) Davidson of Grand Haven, sons Denis (Kelly)...

Chester A. Williams
Apr 14, 2018
Chester A. Williams age 90 formerly of Lakeview, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Masonic Pathways Senior Living in Alma. He was born September 30, 1927 in Lakeview, the son of Charles Albert & Minnie Mae (Workinger) Williams. He was a member of the Stanton Masonic Lodge #250, a 32 degree Scottish Rights, a member of the American Legion...

Penney Sue (Youmans) Helka,
Apr 7, 2018
Penney Sue (Youmans) Helka, age 53, of Belding, Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born October 2, 1964 to Carolyn and Jess Youmans. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Wife and Daughter. Her family was always the center of her heart. She was known for her home cooking...

COLE, CHARLES ROGER "Uncle Chuck"
Apr 6, 2018
COLE, CHARLES ROGER "Uncle Chuck", age 64, born May 26, 1953, left us April 6, 2018. Chuck succumbed to a long fight with cancer and died at his home in Comstock Park, MI. Survived by his brothers Thomas Cole (Carolyn), of Grand Rapids, MI, Michael Cole (Barbara), of Grand Blanc, MI, sister-in-law and dear friend Joanne Carrithers, of Comstock Park,...

Marian “Steven” Gwozdz
Mar 30, 2018
Marian “Steven” Gwozdz, 82 of Greenville, passed away Friday March 30, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1935 in Wolka, Poland, the son of Michal & Salomea (Sobon) Gwozdz. He retired from Frigidaire as a machinist. He spent his free time fixing watches and clocks. He...

Ralph E. Harrington
Mar 29, 2018
Ralph E. Harrington age 86 of Greenville, passed away Thursday March 29, 2018. He was born September 11, 1931 in Williams County, OH, the son of Harvey& Millie (Schlegel) Harrington. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Ralph worked with Habitat for Humanity and was an active member of St. Charles Catholic Church. Ralph is survived by his...

Elnora L. Arnsby
Mar 27, 2018
Elnora L. Arnsby age 82 of Greenville passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. She was born November 28, 1935, in Greenville, Michigan, the daughter of Arley W. and Violet Mae (Spooner) Kent. She is survived by her husband Robert; sons Paul (Susan) Arnsby of Ionia, David (Amy) Arnsby of Greenville; 5 grandchildren, Kirk,...

Everett Pennock
Mar 26, 2018
Everett Pennock age 98 of Belding, passed away Monday March 26, 2018 at his home under the care of his daughter Sandra. He was born February 12, 1920 in Detroit, the son of Peter & Winnie (Holcomb) Pennock. He was a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post #5065 in Sheridan, served during World War II, retired from White Consolidate Industries...

Francis T. Brock
Mar 17, 2018
Francis T. Brock age 78, of Gowen, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home. He was born November 4, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the son of Cecil & Dora (Crammer) Brock. He was retired from Electrolux and was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Greenville. Francis is survived by his two sons John & (Marija) Brock...

Doris E. Long
Mar 8, 2018
Doris E. Long age 80, of Edmore, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born December 26, 1937 in Alma, the daughter of Floyd E. & Melissa H. (Meyer) Woodrow. She was a former member of the Ferris Church of Christ, retired from the Ionia Reformatory Corrections Unit...

Alvin E. Adair
Mar 7, 2018
Alvin E. Adair age 88, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Metron of Greenville. He was born August 1, 1929 in Belding, the son of Max & Mildred (Krouse) Adair. He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church and was retired from Gibsons. Alvin is survived by his children Madelene Snyder of Greenville, Joseph & (Luci) Adair...

Marian E. Coston
Mar 7, 2018
Marian E. Coston age 88, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born April 16, 1929 in Gratiot County, the daughter of Frank & Thelma (Comer) Helms. Marian is survived by her 10 children Terry Bills & (Ruth Gossitt) of Crystal, JaNell Powell of Gowen, Ben & (Sue) Bills...

Marjorie C. Dickeson
Mar 5, 2018
Marjorie C. Dickeson age 93, of Gowen, passed away Monday March 5, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born June 18, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Elmer & Clara (Krueger) Grauss. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and had a sense of humor and loved to laugh. Marjorie is survived by her daughters...

Kenneth G. “Jerry” Graves
Mar 4, 2018
Kenneth G. “Jerry” Graves age 76, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home under the care of Great Lakes Hospice. He was born January 18, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of Kenneth E. & Mabel M. (Carr) Graves. He had a long career as an entrepreneur in the heavy equipment and trucking industry, and retired...

Verita LaBelle DeVries
Feb 23, 2018
Verita LaBelle DeVries passed into eternity and into the loving arms of Jesus on February 23, 2018 after 96 fruitful years of loving and helping here on earth. She was born in Eldorado, Kansas to Lewis and Hester (Hand) Barnum on October 5, 1921, the fourth of 12 children. Her spiritual gifts were helping and encouraging others, and she was...

Donna B. Vincent
Feb 10, 2018
Donna B. Vincent age 84, of Allendale, formerly of Greenville, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born August 25, 1933 in Coldwater, the daughter of Claude & Gladys Wright. She attended Gold Avenue Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. Donna is survived by her children Lloyd Vincent of St. Louis, Dale...

Kristen D. Brown
Feb 1, 2018
Kristen D. Brown age 49, of Portland, formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away of injuries from a snowmobile accident in the Upper Peninsula on February 1, 2018. He was born November 5, 1968 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Russell E. & Mary Jane (Keister) Brown, Sr. He was employed at Cargill in Lake Odessa. Kristen is survived by his wife...

Marvin H. Getts
Jan 29, 2018
Marvin H. Getts age 63, of Stanton, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born February 19, 1954 in Sheridan, the son of Arthur L. & Alice E. (Lanning) Getts. He loved to bake, loved his dogs and was a former employee of Electrolux. Marvin is survived by his wife Sandra;...

Richard “Dick” E. Dennis
Jan 20, 2018
Richard “Dick” E. Dennis of Greenville/Howard City passed away peacefully in his home Jan 20, 2018. He is preceeded in death by his father Ralph Dennis of Cedar Springs, his mother Dorothy Dennis Edgerly & step father Lyle Edgerly of Morely, step son Richard L. McClellan of Greenville. He is survived by his partner Nancy McCarthy of Howard City, his...
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