Obituaries

Jun 7, 2014

Elton B. Crawford age 88, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. He was born March 3, 1926 in Greenville, the son of Elton & Vera (Mills) Crawford. Elton retired from Federal Mogul in 1982, was a Life Member of the American Legion Post #101 of Greenville and the VFW Post #5065...

May 27, 2014

Dorothy E. Stocks age 97, of Sheridan, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Carson City Hospital. She was born June 5, 1916 in Newaygo, the daughter of William & Dora (Osborne) Monroe, Jr. Dorothy was a member of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, was a former member of the Northview Senior...

May 15, 2014

Beatrice Hacker, age 88, of Greenville passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte. She was born in Greenville, the daughter of Andrew and "Lizzie" (Taylor) Johnson and a graduate of Greenville High School. Bee married Carl Hacker on November 13, 1943 and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed a variety of...

May 14, 2014

Joseph Dascola age 99, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born July 22, 1914 in Giaastra, Michigan, the son of Antonio & Emilia (Amarelli) Dascola. He married Dorothy Ann Kieper in Iron River, Michigan on April 17, 1944. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2010. He...

May 6, 2014

Christopher L. Moore age 62, of Greenville, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He was born February 2, 1952 the son of Cleo L. & Ethel T. (Connor) Moore. He was an automotive and motorcycle painter, loved to watch old movies, tell Bible stories, riding his motorcycle and going to the blessing of the bikes each year....

May 5, 2014

Murl O. "Red" Sanders age 84 of Greenville, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born August 9, 1929 in Hemlock, MI, the son of Glen & Edna (Giles) Sanders. Red was a member of the Greenville Moose Lodge #1939, Eagles #4321 and past worthy president, Greenville Masonic Lodge #96, American...

May 2, 2014

Sally DeLaFuente age 51, of Gowen, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids after a long illness. She was born November 30, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas, the daughter of Filemon, Sr. & Maria (Gonzales) DeLaFuente. She was recently employed at Meijer in Greenville. Sally is survived by her son Michael DeLaFuente and...

Apr 30, 2014

Katie L. Hansen age 78, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at her home. She was born December 12, 1935 in George, Iowa, the daughter of John K. & Etta (Janssen) DeBerg. She loved to cook and entertain, her specialties were homemade bread, pies and jams, loved crocheting, bird watching, gambling, garage sales, bargain shopping and loved her...

Apr 29, 2014

Melvin L. "Mel" Taylor age 86, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at his home. He was born April 3, 1928. Mel is survived by his wife Mary; sons Thad & (Theresa) Taylor of Cedar Springs, Todd & (Stacey) Taylor of Greenville; daughter Kire & (Shane) Wierda of Greenville; Mary's children Timothy & (Kathy) Hendricks of Ada, Thomas...

Apr 29, 2014

Deb L. Nelmark age 59, of Greenville, passed away April 29, 2014 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. She was born May 26, 1954 in New Jersey, the daughter of William D. & Mary J. (Adams) Massengill. Deb had worked part time at the Greenville Wesco and previously worked for Amway. She is survived by her husband...

Apr 27, 2014

Marvin W. Gentz age 80, of Greenville, passed away Monday, April 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born November 24, 1933 in Grand Rapids, the son of Carl & Cecilia (Zylstra) Gentz. He served in the Korean War in the Signal Corp, had a passion for flea markets and making that one (great deal),...

Apr 21, 2014

Charles L. Hurst age 59, of Stanton, formerly of Tennessee, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born October 28, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the son of Ross T. & Luitte (Collins) Hurst. Charles is survived by his sister Wanda Knight of Texas; niece Linda & (Doug) Mata of Texas; nephew...

Apr 20, 2014

Marvin E. Worthy age 70, of Gowen, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at his home. He was born March 14, 1944 in Detroit, the son of Herbert R. & Robbonette (Taylor) Worthy. He love to golf, fish, and travel, was a master builder and was always willing to help out others. Marvin is survived by his wife Gerri; children...

Aug 5, 2013

Marjorie E. Olmstead age 59, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ludington, passed away Monday August 5, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born March 12, 1954 in Ludington, the daughter of John Arthur & Mary Jane (Usher) Rae, Sr.  Marjorie worked in the nursing industry for over 30 years helping others and loved painting.  She...

Arthur G. Susdorf age 52, of Fenwick, passed away at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born May 31, 1961 in Alma, the son of Harry J. & Stella L. (Newman) Susdorf. He is survived by his sons Franklin & (Rosanne) Susdorf of St. Johns and Rusty Susdorf of Lansing; grandchildren Jacob and Grace Susdorf; sisters Catherine Hopkins of Fenwick...

Jerry W. Youngs age 50, of Fenwick, passed away at his home. He was born December 25, 1964 in Greenville, the son of Hank & Alberta Youngs. He was a member of the Sheridan VFW Post # 5065 and had been in the military for 27 years. Jerry is survived by his wife Edith; children Andy & (Shay) Youngs of...

Andy P. Haglund age 50, of Florida for the last 8 years, formerly of Greenville, passed away in Daytona Beach, Florida after a brief illness. He was born July 21, 1963, the son of Frederick A. & Margaret M. (Leathley) Haglund. Andy had worked as an electrician and was a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his...

Dawn Marie Parrish age 46, of Crystal, passed away at her home. She was born December 26, 1970 in Pontiac, Michigan. She loved to ride motorcycles, hunt and fish, taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her son and daughter in law Jeff & (Jess) Warner of Muir; daughter Jessica...

Matthew Wayne Reed age 30, lived in McBride. After not hearing from her son, his mother and stepdad Sunshine & Joshua Cowling arrived at his home to find that he had passed away which had caused many of her Grand Rapids Press route customers to complain and wonder why they hadn’t received their paper. He was a most important son,...

Shane Allen-Michael Balahoski age 20, of Greenville, passed away from injuries in an automobile accident. He was born January 28, 1999 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He loved online gaming, spending time with his friends, biking, fishing, and spending time with his family. Shane is survived by his son Ezra, parents Shane and Jessica Balahoski of Greenville, grandparents Ron (Lana) Balahoski...