Obituaries

Gaylord Flegel “Mark” Shepard

Gaylord Flegel “Mark” Shepard

Apr 7, 2016

Gaylord Flegel “Mark” Shepard age 73, of Adrian, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at The VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born February 3, 1943 in Lansing, the son of Ernest L. & Maybelle (Flegel) Shepard. He was a graduate of Lansing Sexton, served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and was a radio broadcaster....

Linda L. Jenks

Linda L. Jenks

Apr 6, 2016

Linda L. Jenks age 68, of Stanton, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Sparta. She was born July 18, 1947 in Greenville. She was employed at Amway Corporation, a member of Resurrection Church in Rockford, loved Lake Michigan, the Utah Mountains and was a compulsive buyer of QVC Jewelry. Linda is survived by her daughter and son in law...

Michael Andres Garcia

Michael Andres Garcia

Apr 3, 2016

Michael Andres Garcia age 22, of Greenville, passed away at his home on April 3, 2016. He was born December 7, 1993 in Carson City, the son of Mike & Jessica (Shearer) Garcia. He was a loving son and brother and an employee of Mr T's in Greenville Michael is survived by his parents Mike & Jessica Garcia of Greenville;...

Curtis R. Myers

Curtis R. Myers

Mar 29, 2016

Curtis R. Myers age 70, of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Laurels of Carson City. He was born October 26, 1945 in Greenville, the son of Elmer & Dora (Cogswell) Myers. He was served his country during Vietnam in the US Army. Curtis is survived by his wife Linda; stepson Andy & (Katie) Krause of Greenville;...

Marianne E. Mindel

Marianne E. Mindel

Mar 25, 2016

Marianne E. Mindel age 85, formerly of Illinois, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake, Michigan. She was born February 18, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Michael & Mary (Sonenberg) Giergielewicz. Marianne enjoyed being an election judge in Evergreen Park, Illinois and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who took care...

Joyce G. Rees

Joyce G. Rees

Mar 23, 2016

Joyce G. Rees age 79, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at her home under the care of Heartland Hospice. She was born July 16, 1936 in Lakeview, the daughter of Richard & Agnes (Cooper) Helms. She was a member of the Turk Lake United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 101, was involved in square dancing with the...

Arthur Max Wilbur, Jr

Arthur Max Wilbur, Jr

Mar 18, 2016

Arthur Max Wilbur, Jr. age 52, of Greenville, passed away at his home Friday, March 18, 2016 under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born June 6, 1963 in Grand Rapids, the son of Arthur Max, Sr. & Betty (Toner) Wilbur. Arthur is survived by his son Michael Monroe of Wisconsin; mother Betty Barber of Allendale; sisters Kim Bowen...

Brittany Kay Simmons

Brittany Kay Simmons

Mar 14, 2016

Brittany Kay Simmons age 26, of Byron Center, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 from injuries of a motorcycle accident in Grand Rapids. She was born September 24, 1989 in Holland, the daughter of Robert S. & Cynthia L. (Mileskiewicz) Simmons. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter and mother, every day she lived the moment, loved to ride motorcycles, was...

Lois Zerull Walker Jackson Farnsworth

Lois Zerull Walker Jackson Farnsworth

Mar 9, 2016

Lois Zerull Walker Jackson Farnsworth age 92, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Langston, Battle Creek and Flint, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Clark Retirement Community Home. She was born February 27, 1924 in Danville, Kentucky, the daughter of James B. & Clare (Zerull) Walker. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Greenville,...

Robert G. Reusser, Sr.

Robert G. Reusser, Sr.

Mar 9, 2016

Robert G. Reusser, Sr. age 68, of Gowen, passed away March 9, 2016 at his home. He was born September 6, 1948 in Greenville, Michigan the son of Glen & Josephine (Grundy) Reusser. He was a member of the Settlement Lutheran Church, enjoyed his motorhome and was a veteran of the Vietnam Era serving in the United States Air force....

Donald L. Houseman

Donald L. Houseman

Feb 21, 2016

Donald L. Houseman, Sr. age 76, of Fenwick, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at home. He was born August 4, 1939, the son of Wilber and Francis (Randall) Houseman. Donald was a former employee of Ore Ida and Carson City Hospital. He is survived by his daughters May Youngs and Tammy & (Nick) Meola of Fenwick, son Donald Houseman...

Donald G. Bristol, Jr.

Donald G. Bristol, Jr.

Feb 11, 2016

Donald G. Bristol, Jr. age 59, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his home. He was born December 31, 1956 in Greenville, the son of Donald G. & Carolyn A. (Grubb) Bristol, Sr. He loved to ride on his Harley, going to casinos and fishing. Donald is survived by his daughter Brandy Lowe of St. Johns; granddaughters...

William G. Blair

William G. Blair

Feb 4, 2016

William G. Blair age 58, of Belding, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending.

Phillip E. Rentsman

Phillip E. Rentsman

Jan 29, 2016

Phillip E. Rentsman age 78, of Greenville, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. He was born October 1, 1937 in Harvard, Michigan. Phillip was a member of the Belgreen Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is survived by his sister in law Rosemarie Reed of Greenville; 3 nephews Curtis & (Diane) Reed, Daniel &...

Charles W. Bunce

Charles W. Bunce

Jan 28, 2016

Charles W. Bunce age 73, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born March 9, 1942. He was a retired Electrolux worker in Greenville. Charles is survived by his son Bill Bunce of Lowell; daughter Becky Bunce of Newaygo; grandchildren Nicole (Jerad) Coyne of Stanton, Manda (Cody) Livesay of...

Kathleen D. Wenger

Kathleen D. Wenger

Jan 28, 2016

Kathleen D. Wenger age 84, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born February 16, 1931 in Niles Michigan, the daughter of Russell and Edith (Brown) Harold. A graduate of Niles High School in 1950, Kathleen enjoyed sewing, knitting and doing seamstress work for friends and family. Cooking was...

Darlene Kay “Nadeau” Sydow

Darlene Kay “Nadeau” Sydow

Jan 27, 2016

Darlene Kay “Nadeau” Sydow age 74, of Orleans, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 under the care of Grace Hospice at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1941 in Remus, the daughter of Homer E. & Donna M. (Snyder) Nadeau. She was a member of Shiloh Community Church, a 1960 graduate of Greenville High...

Charles N. Voss

Charles N. Voss

Jan 19, 2016

Charles N. Voss, died peacefully on January 19, 2016 at Heartland Manor in Kalamazoo, MI. Over the past year he was often visited by his nephew, nieces and many great and great great nephews and nieces. Charles was born on February 13, 1926 in Howard City, MI. to Emerson Voss and Adele (Neese) Voss who preceded him in death. He...

Christopher J. Deater

Christopher J. Deater

Jan 17, 2016

Christopher J. Deater age 66, of Comstock Park, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born November 22, 1949 in Glendale, California, the son of Donald & Barbara Deater. He was a former member of the Camp Lake Baptist Church Family. Christopher is survived by his daughter and son in law Rachel...

Barbara G. Snyder

Barbara G. Snyder

Jan 16, 2016

Barbara G. Snyder age 82, of Greenville passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born January 1, 1934 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Royal I. & Goldie E. (Johnson) Davenport. She was a member of the First Church of God and actively participated in the Women of the Church...

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