Obituaries

Lillian N. Walter

Lillian N. Walter

Mar 30, 2026

Lillian N. Walter, age 94 of Greenville, passed away March 30, 2026 at Corewell United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born June 13, 1931 in Belding, the daughter of Joe R. and Lucille (Currie) Binns. She was retired from Kalfact Plastics as a machine operator, a member of Turk Lake then First United Methodist Methodist Church in Greenville. Lillian...

Jonathan Ahab Zeigler

Jonathan Ahab Zeigler

Mar 29, 2026

Jonathan Ahab Zeigler age 70, of Greenville, passed away Sunday March 29, 2026. He was born September 28, 1955 in Ionia, the son of Lloyd L. & Shirley A. (Brown) Zeigler. In Jon’s early years he worked as a welder at his father Lloyd Zeigler’s welding shop. He also worked in factories but mostly he enjoyed working with his hands....

Rosie L. Ignash

Rosie L. Ignash

2026

Rosie L. Ignash age 77, of Greenville formerly of Grand Rapids passed away at her home. She was born December 7, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Earl H. & Violet L. (Devine) Christensen. She was formerly employed at Kent Community Hospital. She was a lover of all animals, plants, crafts, home projects, fancy ketchups, and a foodie. Always...

Sandra "Sandy" J. Blumberg

Sandra "Sandy" J. Blumberg

Mar 14, 2026

Sandra J. “Sandy” Blumberg age 84 of Greenville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, with her family by her side, as she started her next glorious life in Heaven. She was born June 1, 1941 in Lakeview, the daughter of Alton A (Squirt) & Leora (Peggy) Paris. Sandy is survived by her husband Carl; children Rhonda (Mark) McConnell, Denise Gietzen,...

Barbara Jean Nash

Barbara Jean Nash

Mar 13, 2026

Barbara Jean Nash age 80, of Greenville passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at home under the care of Corewell Health Hospice. She was born May 8, 1945 in Belding, the daughter of Leo & Evelyn (Ring) Clifford. She loved to play Bingo and going to the casino. Barbara is survived by her three sons Stephen Nash Jr. of Greenville,...

Sharon Lee Gatto

Sharon Lee Gatto

Mar 11, 2026

Sharon Lee Gatto age 75, of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born September 28, 1950 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Melvin & Louise (Vadnais) Ball. She loved playing cards, going on casino trips, and spending time with everyone . Sharon is survived by her children Jerri MacDonald...

Bernadine Theresa Trudell

Bernadine Theresa Trudell

Mar 6, 2026

Bernadine Theresa Trudell, age 86, of Stanton, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, with her loving husband of 65 years at her side. She was born on December 9, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of Ernest I. and Veronica C. (Bergeron) Ceglarek.

Bernadine is survived by her husband, Dennis; her children: Robert (Eva) Trudell of Rockford, Richard (Brenda) Trudell of...

Randy P. Kent

Randy P. Kent

Mar 5, 2026

Randy P. Kent age 61, of Six Lakes, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born June 2, 1964 in Greenville, the son of Harold & Patricia Kent. He and his wife were the owners of Ground Pounder Garage LLC and loved to spend time with...

Julie Anne Johnson

Julie Anne Johnson

Feb 25, 2026

Julie Anne Johnson age 79, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born February 27, 1946 in Greenville, the daughter of Pearl William & Virgilene Jeanette (Olsen) Gladding. She loved to read paperback books, sit out by the bonfire in the summer and in her younger years she was an avid bowler....

Katherine M. "Kay" McArthur

Katherine M. "Kay" McArthur

Feb 25, 2026

Katherine M. “Kay” McArthur age 88 of Lincoln Lake in Gowen Mi., went to be with her Lord on Feb 25, 2026 after living 3 years in Mt. Pleasant Comfort Care Assisted Living, where she enjoyed all the social activities especially bingo and live music entertainment. She was well cared for and loved by the staff and she loved them...

O.B. "Pete" Nichols

O.B. "Pete" Nichols

Feb 24, 2026

O.B. Berton “Pete” Nichols, Jr. age 66 of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 under Corewell Hospice. He was born September 12, 1959 in Greenville, the son of Virginia R. (Ritter) and O.B. Berton Nichols, Sr. He loved to grow tomatoes and green peppers for homemade stewed tomatoes. He also loved to have bonfires in the back yard and...

Robert J. "Bobby" Wellman

Robert J. "Bobby" Wellman

Feb 19, 2026

Robert J. “Bobby” Wellman age 58, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 13, 1967 in Greenville. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, worked for Leisure Time Amusements and liked everything patriotic. Bobby is survived by his son Ben Wellman of Greenville, mother Julie Buckley of...

James "Jim" M. Knapp

James "Jim" M. Knapp

Feb 9, 2026

James M. “Jim” Knapp age 68 of Gowen, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Corewell Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born March 2, 1957 in Grayling, the son of Floyd & Yvonne E. (Mitchell) Knapp. He worked at Fox Ford and loved Nascar and the outdoors. Jim is survived by his wife Kelly Jo of 33 years;...

Walter Ray Norton

Walter Ray Norton

Feb 1, 2026

Walter Ray Norton Sr., age 82, passed away Sunday February 1, 2026, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was born April 20, 1943, in Grand Rapids, the son of Walter Ray Norton Sr. and Erma Pearl Stibitz.

There are no words to describe how special of a man he was. He was a beloved father, grandfather,...

John Boutelle Reynolds

John Boutelle Reynolds

Jan 28, 2026

John Boutelle Reynolds was born in Greenville, Michigan, on June 20, 1949, to John and Jeanne Reynolds. He grew up in Mt. Clemens, where he attended Mt. Clemens High School before moving to Sarasota, Florida, in 1967 and graduating from Riverview High School. John went on to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematography and Videography from the University...

Virginia Schooley

Virginia Schooley

Jan 19, 2026

Virginia Schooley, age 91 of Greenville passed away at her home on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Ionia the daughter of Lyle and Naomi (Blackford) Ball. Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. She liked to do puzzles and coloring along with birdwatching, reading and...

Lois Joyce Ives

Lois Joyce Ives

Jan 12, 2026

Lois Joyce Ives, age 97, of Gowen and formerly of Comstock Park passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was born on August 21,1928, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Leon G. and Josephine L. (Mangold) Koperski. Lois was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. She enjoyed...

Daniel E. Higgins

Daniel E. Higgins

Jan 11, 2026

Daniel E. Higgins age 59, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at home under the loving care of his wife and Hospice. He was born October 30, 1966 in Clinton, Iowa. During his service in the United States Air Force he learned to be an orthotist and he excelled in his craft. He continued his love of being...

Bailey Ryan Redick

Bailey Ryan Redick

Dec 30, 2025

Bailey Ryan Redick, age 25, of Caledonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Bailey was born on July 17, 2000, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. To know Bailey was to know deep and unconditional love. He loved his family and friends boldly and valued each and every person in his life. Bailey had a...