Obituaries

James Green Bensinger

James Green Bensinger

Jan 7, 2023

James Green Bensinger age 78, of Lansing, passed away at home.  He was born October 29, 1944 in Greenville, the son of Eugene E. & Gwendolyn L. (Green) Bensinger. Jim retired from General Motors, Oldsmobile Div. He was an avid collector of antiques and enjoyed time at his cottage on Townline Lake in Lakeview MI. Jim is survived by his daughter Jenna Bensinger of Roseville;...

Vernon (Fudd) Charles Male

Vernon (Fudd) Charles Male

Jan 6, 2023

Vernon (Fudd) Charles Male, age 79, of Greenville, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at his Home. The son of Raymond & Verna (Thompson) Bush, he was born May 9, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI.  On December 12, 1986, in Gowen, Michigan, he married Kathleen Wenger-Molitor and enjoyed celebrating their 36 year Anniversary in December 2022. Vern has spent 50...

Steven Wade Corkins

Steven Wade Corkins

Dec 30, 2022

Steven Wade Corkins age 60, of Gowen passed away December 30, 2022. He was born May 18, 1962 in Grand Rapids, the son of Dale & Dawn (VanderBand) Corkins. He was a Grand Rapids Policeman from May 21, 1984 till his retirement on May 19, 2012. He was a cop by occupation and a musician at heart. Steven is survived...

Ronald Allen Roberts

Ronald Allen Roberts

Dec 27, 2022

Ronald Allen Roberts age 68, of Greenville passed away December 27, 2022 at Corewell Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids.  He was born December 26, 1954 in Greenville, the son of Ronald Arthur & Edna Mae (Swanger) Roberts.  He was a member of the Greenville American Legion Post #101 and loved to hunt and fish.  Ronald is survived by his...

Alvin Gordon Erickson

Alvin Gordon Erickson

Dec 25, 2022

Alvin Gordon Erickson age 85, of Greenville, passed away December 25, 2022. He was born December 19, 1937 in Alto, the son of Elof M. & Anna (Angel) Erickson. He loved his family, electronics, playing video games, watching YouTube videos, and listening to Country music. Alvin is survived by his children Debbie Hodgson of Mason, Lisa Falsetta of Ionia and...

Kathleen Marie Clemence

Kathleen Marie Clemence

Dec 24, 2022

Kathleen Marie Clemence (Siegel) age 70 of Gowen, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Corewell Health Hospital, Greenville. She was born March 26, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Charles E. & Eleanore M. (Persche) Siegel. Kathleen, originally raised her family in Maple Heights, Ohio before retiring with her beloved husband and building their dream home in Gowen,...

Dorothy Irene Simpkins

Dorothy Irene Simpkins

Dec 21, 2022

Dorothy Irene Simpkins, age 92, of Belding formerly of Gowen, passed away Wednesday, December 21st , 2022 at Mission Point of Belding. She was born July 25, 1930, the daughter of Leo G. & Florence (Church) Bonner. She was a 1949 graduate of South High School in Grand Rapids and was a member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church. Irene is...

Colleen Duncan

Colleen Duncan

Dec 10, 2022

Colleen “Cocoa” Duncan age 64, of Sheridan, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at home.  She was born January 4, 1958 in Sarasota, Florida, the daughter of Dick & Nancy (Kellogg) Duncan.  Cocoa used to like to be fishing with Nupe or even watching wrestling, she just loved being with him. She liked Sci-fis's, picnics, campfires, cooking, plants, being warm,...

Michol D. Decker

Michol D. Decker

Dec 9, 2022

Michol D. Decker age 68, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born September 22, 1954 in Ionia, the son of Dexter D. & Dorothy J. (DePue) Decker. He loved horses,hunting,wildlife, & Harley Davisons. Michol is survived by his daughters Dakota Decker & fiancé Nathan Kathan of Holton and Gentry (Matt) Maatman of Saranac; son Chad Decker of Grand...

Jeannine K. Cooper

Jeannine K. Cooper

Dec 5, 2022

Jeannine Kay Cooper age 74, of Stanton, passed Away December 5, 2022 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville.  She was born January 3, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Albert & Clarabelle (Sly) Raines.   She loved to go camping, swimming, gardening and capturing photos while hiking with her twin sister, Geneva. She especially loved dogs and absolutely...

Geraldine L. DeBerg

Geraldine L. DeBerg

Dec 4, 2022

Geraldine L. DeBerg age 81, of Stanton, formerly of Belding, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at home, with her family at her side under the care of Spectrum Hospice.  She was born November 17, 1941 in Brewster, Minnesota the daughter of Gilbert G. & Leila B. (Westerbur) Marsh.  She retired from Crystal Flash and loved to bake, cook and...

Shirley M. Eastman

Shirley M. Eastman

Nov 26, 2022

Shirley M. Eastman age 86, of Stanton, passed away Saturday November 26, 2022 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  Complete obituary is pending.  Services will be held at a later date.  

Rick "Ricky" Arthur Harkness

Rick "Ricky" Arthur Harkness

Nov 23, 2022

Rick “Ricky” Arthur Harkness, age 73, of McBride passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Alma. He was born November 24, 1948, in Edmore, the son of Richard Harkness and Dorothy Hosner. Ricky was the owner and operator of RA Harkness Inc. in McBride. An Army Veteran, he served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970 in...

Timothy J. Cook

Timothy J. Cook

Nov 22, 2022

Timothy J. Cook age 59, of Greenville passed away November 22, 2022.  There will be no services at this time.  Complete obituary is pending.  

Nancy L. Reer

Nancy L. Reer

Nov 17, 2022

Nancy L. Reer age 88, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at home under the care of Kindred Hospice. She was born February 2, 1934 in Greenville, the daughter of Elton & Vivian (Harris) Olsen. She loved  to read books and was the owner of Reer and Son Well Drilling with her husband Garrett “Gary” Reer. Nancy is...

Richard A. Steele

Richard A. Steele

Nov 11, 2022

Richard A. Steele age 79, of Greenville, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand.  He was born April 21, 1943 in Muskegon, the son of Lelan R. & Irene B. (VanCamp) Steele.  He was a 1961 graduate of Greenville High School, served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968, was a...

Bobbie Jo "Maude" White

Bobbie Jo "Maude" White

Nov 10, 2022

 

Bobbie Jo “Maude” White age 52, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at home.  She was born November 12, 1969, in Belding, the daughter of Duane and Lena (Wireman) White.  She was a stay-at-home mom and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Her most favorite time was spending time with her grandchildren, trips tubing down...

Ryan Patrick Kent

Ryan Patrick Kent

Nov 2, 2022

Ryan Patrick Kent age 39, of Belding passed away at home November 3, 2022. He was born February 7, 1983, the son of Normajean Kent Lazarus. He struggled with various health issues thru his life. He liked going for walks, playing with the dogs, gaming and fishing. He will be greatly missed and thought of often. Surviving are his mother...

Steven D. Poelman

Steven D. Poelman

Oct 24, 2022

Steven D. Poelman age 61, of Greenville passed away October 24, 2022 at home under the care of Spectrum Hospice.  Military Services were held at Chapel Hill Grand Rapids.

Bruce A. Blakely

Bruce A. Blakely

Oct 19, 2022

 

Bruce A. Blakely age 72, of Lowell, passed away October 19, 2022 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. He was born August 3, 1951 in Haslett, the son of Clare H. & Joy A. (Hample) Blakely. He loved to listen to music, play his casino games on the computer, watch crime mysteries, play with his grandchildren,...

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