Obituaries

Barbara L. Rowland

Barbara L. Rowland

Jul 26, 2019

Barbara L. Rowland age 75, of Trufant, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at Spectrum Health in Greenville. She was born October 18, 1943, the daughter of Melvin & Mabel (Steffensen) Nelson. She was a member of the Langston Bible Church, loved bingo, reading, coloring, puzzles and playing cards with her grandchildren. Barb is survived by her husband Hugh; children...

Duane Bunce

Duane Bunce

Jul 26, 2019

Duane Bunce age 99, passed away Friday July 26, 2019 under the care of Hospice. He was born April 7, 1920 in Richland, Michigan, the son of Dayton & Tillie (St. Peters) Bunce. He was a member of the Duplain Church of Christ, St Johns Church of Christ, Vestaburg Church of Christ, Rock Lake Christian Assembly, retired banker from Clinton...

Steven W. Patterson

Steven W. Patterson

Jul 19, 2019

Steven W. Patterson, age 72, of Greenville, passed away Friday July 19, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born October 30, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the son of William R. & Lucille E. (Anderson) Patterson. Steven is survived by his brothers Michael of Greenville and David (Marta) Patterson and their family from Trufant. He was...

Stephen William Neeley

Stephen William Neeley

Jul 18, 2019

Stephen William Neeley age 46, of Greenville, passed away Thursday July 18, 2019. He was born the son of Henry & Marilyn (Dickinson) Neeley. Stephen is survived by his girlfriend Peggy Kinney of Greenville; mother Marilyn Neeley of Alma; brother Troy (Stacey Roberts) Neeley of Belding; sister Star (Brian) Morpth of Muskegon; niece Rauqle (Samantha Geister) Neeley; nephew Matthew Neeley;...

Erik Anders Vikstrom

Erik Anders Vikstrom

Jul 9, 2019

Erik Anders Vikstrom passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2019. He was born September 30, 1957, in Wyandotte, MI, the son of Arvilla and Fritz Vikstrom. He graduated from Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills, MI. He then attended Oakland County and Wayne County Community Colleges as well as Pontiac Business Institute. He earned two Journeyman Cards in Pipefitting and...

Valerie Lyn Robbins

Valerie Lyn Robbins

Jun 28, 2019

Valerie Lyn Robbins age 62, of Stanton, passed away at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Our dear Valerie was born on December 21, 1956 and left this world for a better one at 5:45 AM Friday, June 28, 2019. Val was a member of Sheridan Assembly of God where she gave all her heart in service. She played piano for...

Thomas L. O’Connor

Thomas L. O’Connor

Jun 27, 2019

Thomas L. O’Connor age 56, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his home. He was born May 17, 1963 in Greenville, the son of Joseph & Helen (Karns) O’Connor. He formerly worked at Merritt Auction & Tent Rental in Greenville. He is survived by his sisters Tami (Boyd) Condon of Gowen and Thresa (Terry) Bills of Six...

Patrick J. O’Neill

Patrick J. O’Neill

Jun 24, 2019

Patrick J. O’Neill age 67, of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Grenville. He was born January 12, 1952 in Grand Rapids, the son of Layton J. & Winifred (Clauson) O’Neill. He was a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Cedar Springs, loved Rock & Roll music, was...

Albert William Frandsen

Albert William Frandsen

Jun 23, 2019

Albert William Frandsen 92, of Sand Lake, MI died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving wife and his family. Albert was born December 13, 1926 in Trufant, Michigan the son of William & Christina (Albertson) Frandsen. Albert was a farmer all his life combined with other projects in between. He also loved his cows. He was...

Terry L. Nichols

Terry L. Nichols

Jun 22, 2019

Terry L. Nichols age 63, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 at his home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. He was born April 13, 1956 in Greenville, the son of 0.B. & Virginia (Ritter) Nichols. He worked at Electrolux for 21 years. The family would like to give thanks Annette Roszell for the special care she gave...

Helen L. Kern

Helen L. Kern

Jun 19, 2019

Helen L. Kern age 84, of Greenville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in her home under the care of her loving family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born January 3, 1935 in Remus, the daughter of Homer & Donna (Snyder) Nadeau. Family was everything to her. When hearing of a...

Richard R. Ference, Sr.

Richard R. Ference, Sr.

Jun 5, 2019

Richard R. Ference, Sr. age 64 passed away Wednesday June 5, 2019 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born January 7, 1955 in Detroit, the son of Edward J. & Mildred G. (Fredericks) Ference. He served his country in the US Army at the end of the Vietnam War. He was also a devout Christian and generous...

Prudence "Prudy" Bower Tower Leveillee

Prudence "Prudy" Bower Tower Leveillee

May 25, 2019

Prudence "Prudy" Bower Tower Leveillee was born in Greenville Michigan on September 10, 1948 to Susan F. Bower and Ray J. Tower II. She was the stepdaughter of Mary G Tower. Prudy graduated from Greenville High School in 1966 and earned a BFA in Music from Hope College in 1970. She taught Elementary Music in Fort Wayne, Indiana and in...

Gertrude L. Burris

Gertrude L. Burris

May 25, 2019

Gertrude L. Burris age 91 passed away at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born March 2, 1928 in Corning, New York, the daughter of Harvey & Hattie (Davis) Folmar. Gertrude is survived by her sons Ronald L. Burris of Highland Mills, New York and Timothy M. (Denise) Burris of Greenville, Michigan; daughter Gale M. (John) Murray...

John F. Cole

John F. Cole

May 25, 2019

John F. Cole age 69, of Greenville passed away with his family at his side under the care of Spectrum Hospice. He was born October 11, 1950 in Greenville, the son of William A. & Frances E. (Lyons) Cole. He loved playing cards, going bottle hunting and wrestling, especially the WWE. John is survived by his siblings Randy Cole of...

Lucille Therese Ceccanese Gunderson

Lucille Therese Ceccanese Gunderson

May 25, 2019

Lucille Therese Ceccanese Gunderson, aged 92, of Greenville, passed away on May 25, 2019 after a long illness. Lou was born on May 27, 1926 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Charles Alain and Blanche Rousseau. Her family moved to Toronto, where she attended school and graduated from Notre Dame High School. Lou possessed a deep spirituality and love...

Cyrus W. Crosslan

Cyrus W. Crosslan

Apr 30, 2019

Cyrus W. Crosslan age 84, formerly of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Metron of Belding. He was born August 19, 1934 in Potterville, the son of Russell & Flora (Hardy) Crosslan. He was a former employee of Gibsons, enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife. He also served in the Marines at the end of the Korean War, then...

Angie Coffey Fasciano

Angie Coffey Fasciano

Apr 27, 2019

Angie Coffey Fasciano age 64 of Gowen, passed away Saturday April 27, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born March 19, 1955 the daughter of Rosemary A. (Bockheim) & Theodore F. Coffey, II. She had formerly worked in the printing department at Amway and was currently employed at Jensens Lawn Care in Greenville. Angela is...

George R. Wotring

George R. Wotring

Apr 14, 2019

George R. Wotring age 68, of Carson City, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his home under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice. He was born March 13, 1951 in Adrian, the son of George & Joyce (Daniels) Wotring. He had formerly worked at General Tire in Ionia, loved hunting, fishing, and anything to do with family. He...

Tamara K. Smith

Tamara K. Smith

Apr 11, 2019

Tamara K. Smith age 62 of Big Rapids, formerly of the Lakeview area passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Altercare big Rapids under the care of Hospice of Michigan. She was born July 7, 1956 in Greenville, the daughter of Bernard F. & Shirley E. (Plath) Smith. She was a member of the Jesus Non-Denominational Church in Greenville, was...

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