Obituaries

COLE, CHARLES ROGER "Uncle Chuck"

COLE, CHARLES ROGER "Uncle Chuck"

Apr 6, 2018

COLE, CHARLES ROGER "Uncle Chuck", age 64, born May 26, 1953, left us April 6, 2018. Chuck succumbed to a long fight with cancer and died at his home in Comstock Park, MI. Survived by his brothers Thomas Cole (Carolyn), of Grand Rapids, MI, Michael Cole (Barbara), of Grand Blanc, MI, sister-in-law and dear friend Joanne Carrithers, of Comstock Park,...

Marian “Steven” Gwozdz

Marian “Steven” Gwozdz

Mar 30, 2018

Marian “Steven” Gwozdz, 82 of Greenville, passed away Friday March 30, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 2, 1935 in Wolka, Poland, the son of Michal & Salomea (Sobon) Gwozdz. He retired from Frigidaire as a machinist. He spent his free time fixing watches and clocks. He...

Ralph E. Harrington

Ralph E. Harrington

Mar 29, 2018

Ralph E. Harrington age 86 of Greenville, passed away Thursday March 29, 2018. He was born September 11, 1931 in Williams County, OH, the son of Harvey& Millie (Schlegel) Harrington. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Ralph worked with Habitat for Humanity and was an active member of St. Charles Catholic Church. Ralph is survived by his...

Elnora L. Arnsby

Elnora L. Arnsby

Mar 27, 2018

Elnora L. Arnsby age 82 of Greenville passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. She was born November 28, 1935, in Greenville, Michigan, the daughter of Arley W. and Violet Mae (Spooner) Kent. She is survived by her husband Robert; sons Paul (Susan) Arnsby of Ionia, David (Amy) Arnsby of Greenville; 5 grandchildren, Kirk,...

Everett Pennock

Everett Pennock

Mar 26, 2018

Everett Pennock age 98 of Belding, passed away Monday March 26, 2018 at his home under the care of his daughter Sandra. He was born February 12, 1920 in Detroit, the son of Peter & Winnie (Holcomb) Pennock. He was a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post #5065 in Sheridan, served during World War II, retired from White Consolidate Industries...

Francis T. Brock

Francis T. Brock

Mar 17, 2018

Francis T. Brock age 78, of Gowen, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home. He was born November 4, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the son of Cecil & Dora (Crammer) Brock. He was retired from Electrolux and was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Greenville. Francis is survived by his two sons John & (Marija) Brock...

Doris E. Long

Doris E. Long

Mar 8, 2018

Doris E. Long age 80, of Edmore, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born December 26, 1937 in Alma, the daughter of Floyd E. & Melissa H. (Meyer) Woodrow. She was a former member of the Ferris Church of Christ, retired from the Ionia Reformatory Corrections Unit...

Alvin E. Adair

Alvin E. Adair

Mar 7, 2018

Alvin E. Adair age 88, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Metron of Greenville. He was born August 1, 1929 in Belding, the son of Max & Mildred (Krouse) Adair. He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church and was retired from Gibsons. Alvin is survived by his children Madelene Snyder of Greenville, Joseph & (Luci) Adair...

Marian E. Coston

Marian E. Coston

Mar 7, 2018

Marian E. Coston age 88, of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born April 16, 1929 in Gratiot County, the daughter of Frank & Thelma (Comer) Helms. Marian is survived by her 10 children Terry Bills & (Ruth Gossitt) of Crystal, JaNell Powell of Gowen, Ben & (Sue) Bills...

Marjorie C. Dickeson

Marjorie C. Dickeson

Mar 5, 2018

Marjorie C. Dickeson age 93, of Gowen, passed away Monday March 5, 2018 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born June 18, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Elmer & Clara (Krueger) Grauss. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and had a sense of humor and loved to laugh. Marjorie is survived by her daughters...

Kenneth G. “Jerry” Graves

Kenneth G. “Jerry” Graves

Mar 4, 2018

Kenneth G. “Jerry” Graves age 76, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home under the care of Great Lakes Hospice. He was born January 18, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of Kenneth E. & Mabel M. (Carr) Graves. He had a long career as an entrepreneur in the heavy equipment and trucking industry, and retired...

Verita LaBelle DeVries

Verita LaBelle DeVries

Feb 23, 2018

Verita LaBelle DeVries passed into eternity and into the loving arms of Jesus on February 23, 2018 after 96 fruitful years of loving and helping here on earth. She was born in Eldorado, Kansas to Lewis and Hester (Hand) Barnum on October 5, 1921, the fourth of 12 children. Her spiritual gifts were helping and encouraging others, and she was...

Donna B. Vincent

Donna B. Vincent

Feb 10, 2018

Donna B. Vincent age 84, of Allendale, formerly of Greenville, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born August 25, 1933 in Coldwater, the daughter of Claude & Gladys Wright. She attended Gold Avenue Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. Donna is survived by her children Lloyd Vincent of St. Louis, Dale...

Kristen D. Brown

Kristen D. Brown

Feb 1, 2018

Kristen D. Brown age 49, of Portland, formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away of injuries from a snowmobile accident in the Upper Peninsula on February 1, 2018. He was born November 5, 1968 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Russell E. & Mary Jane (Keister) Brown, Sr. He was employed at Cargill in Lake Odessa. Kristen is survived by his wife...

Marvin H. Getts

Marvin H. Getts

Jan 29, 2018

Marvin H. Getts age 63, of Stanton, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born February 19, 1954 in Sheridan, the son of Arthur L. & Alice E. (Lanning) Getts. He loved to bake, loved his dogs and was a former employee of Electrolux. Marvin is survived by his wife Sandra;...

Richard “Dick” E. Dennis

Richard “Dick” E. Dennis

Jan 20, 2018

Richard “Dick” E. Dennis of Greenville/Howard City passed away peacefully in his home Jan 20, 2018. He is preceeded in death by his father Ralph Dennis of Cedar Springs, his mother Dorothy Dennis Edgerly & step father Lyle Edgerly of Morely, step son Richard L. McClellan of Greenville. He is survived by his partner Nancy McCarthy of Howard City, his...

Shelly M. Tabor

Shelly M. Tabor

Jan 18, 2018

GREENVILLE - Shelly M. Tabor age 52 of Belding, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. She was born March 5, 1965 in Greenville, the daughter of Clarence R. & Sharon I. (Thompson) Stocklin. Shelly is survived by her son Robert A. Kirsch of Ft. Myers, Florida and her daughter Amanda Cavanaugh of Sheridan;...

William "Bill" Cook

William "Bill" Cook

Jan 10, 2018

William "Bill" Cook of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Santa Barbara, California. He was born Dec. 1, 1934, in Greenville, the son of Arthur M. and Anne H. Cook. Bill was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1953, and a graduate of Michigan State University in 1957. He was known to most as a standout football...

Beverly A. Dennis

Beverly A. Dennis

Jan 8, 2018

Beverly A. Dennis age 87 of Dunedin, Florida, formerly of the Greenville area, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Manor Care Nursing Facility in Dunedin. She was born April 21, 1930 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Ernest H. & Clara L. (Salisbury) Lincoln. She is preceded in death by her husband Murl W. Dennis on January 14,...

John S. Webb

John S. Webb

Dec 15, 2017

John S. Webb age 82, of Rockford, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at his home under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born May 20, 1935 in Detroit, the son of Roland A. & Alice K. (Senogles) Webb. He was a Green Bay Packers and a Detroit Tiger fan and worked at General Motors in Grand Rapids for...

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