Obituaries

Kenneth F. Johnson

Kenneth F. Johnson

Jul 5, 2022

Johnson, Kenneth F. of Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in the arms of his wife Mishelle of 33 years and surrounded by family. Ken was born on March 28, 1954 to the late LaRita (VanWyck) and Walter Johnson also of Wyoming.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers Gerry and Dewey Johnson and son Walter Troy....

Thomas Edison Sherington, Jr.

Thomas Edison Sherington, Jr.

Jun 27, 2022

Thomas Edison Sherington, Jr. age 71 of Fenwick passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born October 16, 1950 in Lakeview, Michigan, the son of Thomas Edison, Sr. and Mildred M. (Hale) Sherington. He loved fishing, camping, being outdoors, nature, tinkering in his shop, bonfires, his family, and his three, four-legged fuzzy family members. Thomas loved...

Jerry L. Cushman

Jerry L. Cushman

Jun 22, 2022

 

Dr. Jerry L. Cushman passed away on June 22, 2022. Born on April 30, 1935, in Lansing Michigan, he is preceded in death by his parents Seward R. Cushman Sr. and Julia (Patrick) Cushman as well as two brothers, Seward R. Cushman jr. and Dennis Cushman. A deeply loving and devoted family man, he is survived by his wife of 68 years Joy...

Ramon M. Bassett

Ramon M. Bassett

Jun 18, 2022

Ramon Morris Bassett, age 94 of Gowen MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18 into his heavenly home after suffering several mini strokes followed by pneumonia. He was born on March 28,1928 in Cedar Springs, MI to Alden & Irene (Morris) Bassett. He is preceded in death by his parents Alden & Irene, his sister Joan Weldele & his...

Timothy G. Hansen

Timothy G. Hansen

Jun 18, 2022

Timothy G. Hansen age 80 of Six Lakes, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital, in Greenville. He was born August 23, 1941 in Stanton, Michigan, the son of Carl L. & Velma M. (Ashbaugh) Hansen. He loved to hunt and fish and riding his motorcycle in his younger days. He also loved his family...

Terry D. Rood

Terry D. Rood

Jun 13, 2022

Terry D. Rood age 84, formerly of Greenville, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Holland Home in Grand Rapids. He was born December 2, 1937 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ivan M. & Marie F. (Mishler) Rood. For most of his childhood, he lived in Parnell, attending St. Patrick’s Catholic School. He moved to Greenville and graduated from...

Jelane Marie Hamper

Jelane Marie Hamper

Jun 6, 2022

Our mom, Jelane Marie Hamper passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022 at the age of 91. She will be dearly missed by her five children, their spouses, eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and so many others whose lives she touched throughout her many years.  Jelane was born in Grand Rapids on December 28, 1930 to Bernice and Paul Seefeld....

Suann E. Brock

Suann E. Brock

Jun 3, 2022

Suann E. (Town) Brock age 64, of Sidney passed away Friday June 3, 2022, at home under the care of her family and Spectrum Hospice.  She was born April 22, 1958, in Carson City, the daughter of Marlin W. & Esther J. (Lynn) Town.  She graduated from college with a nursing degree.  She loved to read, work in the garden,...

Susan G. Gildner

Susan G. Gildner

Jun 1, 2022

  

Susan G. Gildner age 67, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her home.  She was born January 24, 1955 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of George & Maxine (Kimmel) Howlett.  She loved to be in the outdoors and tending to her animals and plants. Susan is survived by her children Lisa (John) Nawrocki and Desire (Tony)...

Kevin Thomas Hole

Kevin Thomas Hole

Jun 1, 2022

Kevin Thomas Hole, age 58, of Greenville, passed away at home on June 1, 2022 under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice surrounded by family. Kevin was born March 24, 1964 in Alma, Michigan, son of Grant A. and Clora (Crandall) Hole. He was a graduate of Greenville High School class of 1982. He was a natural born salesman, regardless...

Rita L. Winwood

Rita L. Winwood

May 31, 2022

Rita L. Winwood age 84, of Belding, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Mission Point of Greenville. She was born January 25, 1938 in Piggott, Arkansas, the daughter of Jessie & Harriett (Spicer) Baxter. She was a member of the Greenville East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Rita was a very quiet but caring person, and her family knew from...

Charles E. Schroeder

Charles E. Schroeder

May 24, 2022

Charles E. Schroeder age 87, of Stanton, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Maple Ridge Manor in Lowell under the care of Careline Hospice. He was born December 21, 1934 in Lansing, the son of Jarold & Eleanor (Hamilton) Schroeder. He is survived by his daughter Victoria Horne of Pompano Beach, Florida and son Ricky Schroeder of Adrian; 7 grandchildren Michael Horne of Lansing,...

Audrey Godell

Audrey Godell

May 14, 2022

Audrey Godell of Lakeview, age 89, died at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022, after a long history of heart disease.  At the time of her death,  she was under the care of Hospice of Michigan. She was born and raised in L’Anse, Michigan in the upper peninsula to Arthur and Mary (Coskie) Denomme.  While still in high school she...

Joshua C. Hansen

Joshua C. Hansen

May 13, 2022

Joshua C. Hansen age 40, of Greenville, passed away May 13, 2022.  He was born June 8, 1981 in Grand Rapids.  Joshua liked to collect tennis shoes, cookie jars, tinkering with things and go to  yard sales.  He is survived by his father Tim (Robin) Hansen of Gowen, mother Colleen Duncan of Sheridan; sister Chyene Avery of Stanton; brothers Harley...

Brian Miles Ellsworth

Brian Miles Ellsworth

May 2, 2022

Brian Miles Ellsworth age 60, of Newaygo, passed Monday, May 2, 2022, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born August 5, 1961, in Greenville, the son of Raymond and Sonja (Yorks) Ellsworth. He loved to work on computers, gardening and building and design, but most of all spending time with his family and beautiful wife...

Janet Marie (Hissong) Peterman

Janet Marie (Hissong) Peterman

Apr 30, 2022

Janet Marie (Hissong) Peterman age 74, of Edmore, went home on April 30, 2022.  She was born April 21, 1948, in Greenville, the daughter of Earl and RTV Marie (Witham) Hissong.  On January 1, 1965, she married Michael Peterman and they enjoyed 46 plus years together building their family.  She is survived by her children Darren (Tina) Peterman of Winn,...

Helen M. Ostrander

Helen M. Ostrander

Apr 21, 2022

Helen M. Ostrander age 74, passed away April 21, 2022 with her family at her side in DeWitt. Helen was a lover of all nature. She loved hiking with friends and caving. She had a great talent for drawing, loved Michael Jackson music and was a professional clown (Monkeyshines). Helen took pride in her career as a substance abuse counselor...

Patricia Anne Powers Betts

Patricia Anne Powers Betts

Apr 17, 2022

Patricia Anne Powers (Pat) Betts, 96, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully with the comfort of family on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  She was born on November 5, 1925, in Rome, New York, to Mary Reding Powers and Dr. Edward Powers, and was one of eight children.

Pat grew up...

Ruth M. (Hansen) Kraft

Ruth M. (Hansen) Kraft

Apr 7, 2022

Ruth M. (Hansen) Kraft, age 95, formerly of Greenville, passed away peacefully, April 7, 2022, surrounded by her family at Green Acres of Cedar Springs. She was born October 15,1926 in Greenville, the daughter of Danish immigrants, Martin and Dagny (Nielsen) Hansen. On October 1, 1949, she married Hubert W. Kraft, they were married 71 years until his passing in...

Susan E. Rooney

Susan E. Rooney

Apr 5, 2022

Susan E Rooney, age 62 of Trufant, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 surrounded by family and Spectrum Hospice care at her home. Susan was born August 28 1959, in Kentwood, Michigan. The daughter of Merle and Barbara Steffes. She enjoyed hunting, camping, crafts and being surrounded by friends and family. Surviving Susan is her husband of...

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