Obituaries

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
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
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
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...

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....

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,...

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.
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
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
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 &...

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...

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...

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
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
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
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...

Harold W. TenHave
Jan 1, 2016
Harold W. TenHave age 55, of Crystal, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at his home. He was born April 5, 1960 in Jackson, Michigan. Harold is survived by his children Keith & (Jennifer) Bentley of Greenville, Brenda & (Matthew) Elliott of Crystal and Blair & (Barry) Ashley of Belding; four grandchildren Tyler Quinn, Jace Spencer, Donna and Gracie Ashley;...

Clyde G. Kent, Jr.
Dec 27, 2015
Clyde G. Kent, Jr. age 72, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Metron of Greenville. He was born November 13, 1943 in Belding, the son of Clyde, Sr. & Mary (Leitz) Kent. He was a graduate of Greenville High School and attended Sidney Christian Church. Clyde is survived by his children Gregory & (Dannyl) Kent of Sheridan, Lesia &...

Kathleen J. “Katie” Skorna Petersen
Dec 24, 2015
Kathleen J. “Katie” Skorna Petersen age 54, of Greenville, passed away at her home on December 24, 2015. She was born May 12, 1961 in Alma, the daughter of Steve P. & Charlene G. (Platz) Skorna. She was a former dispatcher for the Greenville Public Safety, a nanny for many children and a member of Spencer Mills Church. Katie is...

Robert L. Ladermann
Dec 21, 2015
Robert L. Ladermann age 80, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at his home under the care of Spectrum Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1935 in Lansing, the son of Frank H. & Josephine F. (Christy) Ladermann who preceded him in death. He was retired from Federal Mogul and a former member of the...
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