Obituaries

Richard R. Everett

Richard R. Everett

Nov 4, 2017

Richard R. Everett age 54, of Garfield Township, Clare County, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born September 7, 1963 in Pontiac, the son of David R. & Jessie B. (Coon) Everett. He is survived by his brother Steve & (Melody) Everett of Cadillac, Michigan and his sister Anna & (William)...

Dennis M. Fallon

Dennis M. Fallon

Oct 30, 2017

Dennis M. Fallon entered into eternal life on October 30, 2017 after a long illness. He was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend with a quick wit and ready smile. Dennis was born in Aurora, IL on July 30, 1941 to Henry and Valette Fallon, and grew up in Fort Wayne, IN and Northville, MI. He was a proud...

LaVon H. Nelson Edwards

LaVon H. Nelson Edwards

Oct 27, 2017

LaVon H. Nelson Edwards age 89, of Greenville, passed away, Friday, October 27, 2017 at Green Acres Retirement Living under the care of Spectrum Hospice. She was born February 28, 1928 in Trenton, the daughter of Charles R. & Garnet M. (Walbridge) Mills. She loved sewing, dancing, singing, made over 200 afghans, was a nurse at the former Christensens Nursing...

Jerry Headley

Jerry Headley

Oct 26, 2017

Jerry Headley age 68, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Long Term Care of Spectrum United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born December 10, 1943, the son of Leo and Alberta (Youngs) Headley. Jerry is survived by is children Penny & (Doug) Tompkins of Greenville, Ken Headley of Greenville and Terry Headley & (Lori Hawes) of...

Anna Marie Hansen Petersen

Anna Marie Hansen Petersen

Oct 24, 2017

Anna Marie Hansen Petersen age 95, formerly of the Greenville area passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her home in Ann Arbor under the care of St. Joseph Mercy Hospice. A true child of the depression, Anna was born August 12, 1922 in Podunk, the daughter of Elmer & Vernice (Levett) Hansen. She graduated from Greenville High School in...

Joyce Ann Mahlich

Joyce Ann Mahlich

Oct 23, 2017

Joyce Ann Mahlich age 79, formerly of Greenville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. She was born in Sparta, August 26, 1938, the daughter of Clarence & Emily (Schoenborn) Armock. She was a former member of St Margaret’s Catholic Church in Harvard. Joyce is survived by her sister Mary Stech of Rockford, brothers...

Glen Ackley, Jr.

Glen Ackley, Jr.

Oct 21, 2017

Glen Ackley, Jr. age 88 of Greenville, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. He was born in Greenville, the son of Glen J. & Coral P. (Gillieo) Ackley. He was a a contractor for over 50 years, a life member of the Flat River Conservation Club, former member of the Tamarack...

Kellianne Maria Whetstone

Kellianne Maria Whetstone

Oct 5, 2017

Kellianne Maria Whetstone age 47, of Big Rapids, formerly of Lakeview passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Big Rapids. She was born September 18, 1970 in Sheridan, Michigan. Although she wasn’t a member of a church she believed in God, and had worked at Big Boy in Big Rapids. Kellianne is survived by her daughter Amy Godbehere & (Brittany...

George A. Johansen

George A. Johansen

Oct 2, 2017

George A. Johansen age 81 of Greenville passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Metron of Belding. He was born August 20, 1936, in Montcalm County, the son of Andrew Morgan & Martha Jane (Moffatt) Johansen. He was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Trufant, former member of Settlement Lutheran Church in Gowen, was a retired Postal Carrier...

Lou Smith

Lou Smith

Sep 28, 2017

Lou Smith age 83, of Stanton, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born October 27, 1933 in Greenville, the daughter of Burley Hans & Margaret Dorothy (Frownfelder) Nielsen. She was a member of the American Legion Post #101 Auxiliary in Greenville, loved to bowl, golf and knit...

Merritt C. Day

Merritt C. Day

Sep 28, 2017

Merritt C. Day age 71, of Greenville passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 17, 1946 in Sparta, the son of Carl & Wanda (Carlson) Day. He had worked as a Hilo driver for Electrolux. Merritt is survived by his wife Mary Ann; 5 sons Todd Day of Phoenix,...

Donna L. Christensen

Donna L. Christensen

Sep 26, 2017

Donna L. Christensen, age 87, of Greenville, passed away, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Metron of Greenville. She was born July 26, 1930, the daughter of James & Francis (Macafee) White. Donna was a life member of the Sheridan VFW Auxiliary, member of the Eastern Star, loved to gamble, play bingo, had hobbies and loved her grandchildren and her family....

David Lee Russo

David Lee Russo

Sep 25, 2017

David Lee Russo Aug 1957-Sep 2017. Who lived and died on his own terms. Survived and missed by my Mother Alma Russo; Son Robert Russo and his Mother Rita Archer; Sisters Debbie Clark and Dawn Russo-Tibbe and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. A military burial service will take place April 26th @ 2pm at Fort Custer National Cemetery,...

Phebe Jane Gachter Dukes

Phebe Jane Gachter Dukes

Sep 24, 2017

Phebe Jane Gachter Dukes, age 87 of Stanton, passed away Sunday September 24, 2017 at the Laurels of Carson City. She was born August 18, 1930 in Ionia, the daughter of Anthony Bruce & Bernadine Gladys (McCusker) Minaker. She is survived by her husband Donald; children Terry, David and Karl Gachter; sister Lois Lund and her grandchildren. Private Services will...

Lisa Rose Fifield

Lisa Rose Fifield

Sep 23, 2017

Lisa Rose Fifield age 47, of Sheridan, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born February 24, 1970 in Detroit. Lisa is survived by her husband Jason of Coral; children Andrew and Jacob McLearn of Detroit and Jason Fifield, Jr of Coral; mother in law Debbie Lance of Belding and grandmother...

Keith L. Evans

Keith L. Evans

Sep 16, 2017

Keith L. Evans age 69, of Sheridan, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his home under the care of Great Lakes Hospice. He was born May 31, 1948 in Greenville, the son of Ceville & Georgia (Baker) Evans. Keith was a member of the National Rifle Association, retired from Hitachi Magnetics after working there for 34 years, was a...

Edith L. Gillman

Edith L. Gillman

Sep 4, 2017

Edith L. Gillman age 71, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Laurels of Carson City. She was born November 23, 1945 in Bay City, the daughter of Lester & Eleanor (Middleton) Gillman. Edith is survived by her children Donnie Houseman, Jr., May Youngs and Tammy & (Nick) Meola all of Fenwick; 7 grandchildren Shannon, Andy & (Shay) Youngs,...

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...