Obituaries

Sue Ellen West

Sue Ellen West

Dec 9, 2015

Sue Ellen West age 50, of Crystal, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at her home. She was born April 11, 1965 in Greenville, the daughter of John E. & Jacqueline (Batey) Brimmer. She was a graduate of Greenville High School. Sue is survived by her husband Jesse; children James D. & (Halie) Brimmer of Stanton, John Paul West of...

Deborah I. Bennett

Deborah I. Bennett

Nov 26, 2015

Deborah I. Bennett age 63, passed away Thanksgiving night November 26, 2015 under the wonderful guidance of Hospice and Green Acres in Ionia. She was born February 4, 1952, the daughter of Bert and Dorothy (Kenny) Bennett as their only child, although afflicted with down syndrome, she was a loving soul and was loved by everyone. She attended EBI and...

Richard A. Waldorf

Richard A. Waldorf

Nov 24, 2015

Richard A. Waldorf age 74 of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his grandson’s home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. He was born September 12, 1941 in Greenville, the son of Alvin & Maude (Calkins) Waldorf. He was a veteran of the US Navy during Vietnam, was a life member of the Sheridan VFW, member of the...

Gale B. Merritt

Gale B. Merritt

Nov 3, 2015

Gale B. Merritt age 63, of Sheridan, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Sheridan Community Hospital. He was born February 1, 1952 in Greenville, the son of Kenneth W. & June R. (Nichols) Merritt. Gale is survived by his sons Chad Merritt & (Michelle Damaska) of Sidney and Andy & (Mandi) Merritt of Gowen; grandchildren Ashley, Breanna, Bryant...

Owen George Coleman

Owen George Coleman

Nov 2, 2015

Owen George Coleman age 52, of Greenville, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born January 5, 1963 in Pontiac, Michigan. He attended the Greenville Community Church, held a Ministry license and was a former pastor at Hillcrest Methodist Church. Owen is survived by his wife Lisa; children Kathrine Stidham, Burgundy...

Carl L Petersen

Carl L Petersen

Oct 28, 2015

Carl L Petersen age 64, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at his home in LeRoy, Michigan under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice. He was born July 22, 1951 in Grand Rapids, the son of Rolland J. & Emily J. (Johnson) Petersen. Carl is survived by his daughter Chelsea Petersen of Kentwood; son Cody Petersen & (Tina Engler)...

Gerry C. Johnson

Gerry C. Johnson

Oct 21, 2015

Gerry C. Johnson age 63, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Grand Rapids Metro Hospital. He was born December 2, 1951 in Grand Rapids, the son of John W. & LaRita M. (VanWyck) Shook. Gerry is survived by his daughter and son in law Amanda & (Robert) Sturm of Mason; grandson Robert Sturm, III of Mason;...

Larry L. Antcliff

Larry L. Antcliff

Oct 21, 2015

Larry L. Antcliff age 76, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born June 24, 1939 in Belding, the son of Stanley J. & Vera A. (Rininger) Antcliff. He loved the water, spending summers on Burgess Lake, winters in Florida on the Gulf Coast, a loving husband, father and...

Florence H. Collins

Florence H. Collins

Oct 19, 2015

Florence H. Collins age 82, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at Metron of Belding. She was born September 11, 1933 in Stanton, the daughter of William & Gladys (Heathcoate) Johnson. Florence is survived by her children Kim Greenhoe & (Loren Hendrick), Larry & (Christine) Greenhoe and Jerry & (Michiele) Greenhoe all of Sheridan and Verwayne & (Judy) Greenhoe of...

Edward Jack “Eddie” Newhouse

Edward Jack “Eddie” Newhouse

Oct 16, 2015

Edward Jack “Eddie” Newhouse age 61, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. He was born December 21, 1953 in Grand Rapids, the son of Edward J. & Evelyn L. (Herrick) Newhouse. Eddie grew up in the 1960’s in Ada, living in the country, attended a two room schoolhouse, enjoyed the outdoors, had many friends who all loved...

Mary Beth Hopkins

Mary Beth Hopkins

Oct 16, 2015

Mary Beth Hopkins, age 51, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 16, 2015. Born on March 15, 1964 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mary Beth is survived by her adoptive parents, Janice and Ed Hopkins, and their children, brothers: Jeff (Alene) Hopkins, and Matt Hopkins, all of Cedar Springs, and Barry Hopkins of Grand Rapids, and...

William Allison MacDougall

William Allison MacDougall

Oct 14, 2015

William Allison MacDougall, 86, surrounded by family and in the comfort of home, joined His Savior on October 14, 2015. He returned to the embrace of his beloved wife, Mary, who preceded him to their Creator. His devotion to family and care and concern for their welfare was most keenly felt by his daughters Susan M. Coleman, Margaret L., Allison...

Deborah Harwood

Deborah Harwood

Oct 8, 2015

Deborah Harwood age 63, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at her home. She was born on May 28, 1952, the daughter of William and Phyllis (Walker) VanLuster. Deborah is survived by her husband Dwight, son, William Stawasz of Grand Rapids; daughter-in-law Ronda Stawasz of Stanton; step daughter and son-in-law Holly (Paul) Peoples of Gladstone, step son and daughter-in-law Michael...

Daniel William Fuller, Jr.

Daniel William Fuller, Jr.

Sep 24, 2015

Daniel William Fuller, Jr., age 64 of Stanton, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born December 31, 1950, the son of Daniel William & Shirley J. (VanVlerah) Fuller, Sr. He was a member of the Stanton American Legion, was a jack of all trades and a master of none and...

Ramonita Miranda

Ramonita Miranda

Sep 18, 2015

Ramonita Miranda age 87, passed away, Friday, September 18, 2015, at the Laurels of Fulton in Perrington. She was born July 5, 1928, in Puerto Rico, was a Devoted Catholic, Diaz, sons Edwin Miranda, Luiz Maranda and David Miranda and her granddaughter Ilene. Memorial Services will be held later by the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. Those wishing to make a...

Joanna Johnson

Joanna Johnson

Sep 1, 2015

Joanna Johnson age 83, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015. She was born Joanna Ribble on April 30, 1932, the daughter of Lee & Bernice (Sharp) Ribble. Joanna is survived by her children, Cynthia Parr (Steven Gagnon) of Greenville, Jillian Blair (Todd Helmer) of Cedar Springs and Orville Powell of Florida; stepson Jerry Johnson of Lansing; several grandchildren and great...

Donald Dale Freed

Donald Dale Freed

Aug 26, 2015

Donald Dale Freed, age 88, of Alma passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at his home. He was born November 9, 1926 in Riverdale the son of Edward and Anna (VanCleve) Freed. Donald was a graduate of Alma High School and on February 9, 1952 he married Lucy Bennett in Alma. He later married Virginia Marr. He spent many years...

Charlotte Thompson

Charlotte Thompson

Aug 3, 2015

Charlotte Thompson age 90, of Greenville, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at her home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. She was born April 5, 1925 in Lakeview, the daughter of Lloyd G. & Nelda M. (Faling) Wright. She was a member of the Lakeview VFW Post #3701. Charlotte is survived by her children Douglas H. & (Kelly) Thompson,...

Robert A. Diefenbach

Robert A. Diefenbach

Jul 29, 2015

Robert A. Diefenbach age 54, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2015 at his home under Gentiva Hospice. He was born June 2, 1961 in Grand Rapids, the son of William L. & Sally V. (West) Diefenbach and was a former employee of Cascade Engineering. Robert is survived by his daughter and son in law Heather & (Bob) Scharaswak...

Claribel Pearl Olson

Claribel Pearl Olson

Jul 29, 2015

Claribel Pearl Olson age 77 formerly of Greenville passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the Munson Hospice Housing in Traverse City. She was born Jan 16, 1938 in Kalkaska, Clearwater Twp., the daughter of Ralph & Pearl (Allen) Krumlauf. She was a life member of the Sheridan Ladies Auxiliary VFW, a Quality Control Operator for the former Ore-Ida Plant...