Obituaries

Lou Smith

Lou Smith

Sep 28, 2017

Lou Smith age 83, of Stanton, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born October 27, 1933 in Greenville, the daughter of Burley Hans & Margaret Dorothy (Frownfelder) Nielsen. She was a member of the American Legion Post #101 Auxiliary in Greenville, loved to bowl, golf and knit...

Merritt C. Day

Merritt C. Day

Sep 28, 2017

Merritt C. Day age 71, of Greenville passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 17, 1946 in Sparta, the son of Carl & Wanda (Carlson) Day. He had worked as a Hilo driver for Electrolux. Merritt is survived by his wife Mary Ann; 5 sons Todd Day of Phoenix,...

Donna L. Christensen

Donna L. Christensen

Sep 26, 2017

Donna L. Christensen, age 87, of Greenville, passed away, Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Metron of Greenville. She was born July 26, 1930, the daughter of James & Francis (Macafee) White. Donna was a life member of the Sheridan VFW Auxiliary, member of the Eastern Star, loved to gamble, play bingo, had hobbies and loved her grandchildren and her family....

David Lee Russo

David Lee Russo

Sep 25, 2017

David Lee Russo Aug 1957-Sep 2017. Who lived and died on his own terms. Survived and missed by my Mother Alma Russo; Son Robert Russo and his Mother Rita Archer; Sisters Debbie Clark and Dawn Russo-Tibbe and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. A military burial service will take place April 26th @ 2pm at Fort Custer National Cemetery,...

Phebe Jane Gachter Dukes

Phebe Jane Gachter Dukes

Sep 24, 2017

Phebe Jane Gachter Dukes, age 87 of Stanton, passed away Sunday September 24, 2017 at the Laurels of Carson City. She was born August 18, 1930 in Ionia, the daughter of Anthony Bruce & Bernadine Gladys (McCusker) Minaker. She is survived by her husband Donald; children Terry, David and Karl Gachter; sister Lois Lund and her grandchildren. Private Services will...

Lisa Rose Fifield

Lisa Rose Fifield

Sep 23, 2017

Lisa Rose Fifield age 47, of Sheridan, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born February 24, 1970 in Detroit. Lisa is survived by her husband Jason of Coral; children Andrew and Jacob McLearn of Detroit and Jason Fifield, Jr of Coral; mother in law Debbie Lance of Belding and grandmother...

Keith L. Evans

Keith L. Evans

Sep 16, 2017

Keith L. Evans age 69, of Sheridan, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his home under the care of Great Lakes Hospice. He was born May 31, 1948 in Greenville, the son of Ceville & Georgia (Baker) Evans. Keith was a member of the National Rifle Association, retired from Hitachi Magnetics after working there for 34 years, was a...

Edith L. Gillman

Edith L. Gillman

Sep 4, 2017

Edith L. Gillman age 71, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Laurels of Carson City. She was born November 23, 1945 in Bay City, the daughter of Lester & Eleanor (Middleton) Gillman. Edith is survived by her children Donnie Houseman, Jr., May Youngs and Tammy & (Nick) Meola all of Fenwick; 7 grandchildren Shannon, Andy & (Shay) Youngs,...

Esther L. Nolf

Esther L. Nolf

Aug 31, 2017

Esther L. Nolf age 87 of Greenville, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her home. She was born December 1, 1929 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Manley T. & Etta L. (Bryde) Huckleberry. She was a member of the Gowen Bible Church, enjoyed crocheting, fishing, playing cards and canning with friends and family. Esther is survived by her...

Braeden E. Dobson

Braeden E. Dobson

Aug 16, 2017

Braeden E. Dobson age 17, of Greenville, passed away August 16, 2017 in Deltona, Florida. He was born September 29, 1999 in Greenville. Braeden was a respectable, responsible young man that was looked up to by many and he always looked out for his friends and family. He was nicknamed "Dad" in his closest group of friends, "The Squad". He...

Mary Ann Bradley McClellan Dennis Shaffer

Mary Ann Bradley McClellan Dennis Shaffer

Aug 9, 2017

Mary Ann Bradley McClellan Dennis Shaffer, age 81, of Belding, passed away at her home Wednesday, August 9, 2017. She was born January 14, 1936 in Belding. She loved to cook, garden, knitting and crocheting, watching and feeding the birds, and loved flowers of all kinds, she bowled on leagues in Greenville and Belding. Mary enjoyed spending time with her...

Mary Ann Richardson

Mary Ann Richardson

Jul 24, 2017

Mary Ann Richardson age 76, long time resident of the Battle Creek area, formerly of Higgins Lake and South Pasadena, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 24, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital. She was born May 28, 1941 in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of Hess & Renee “Frankie” Harrington. She loved to travel,...

Patricia L. (Moore) Winger

Patricia L. (Moore) Winger

Jul 13, 2017

Patricia L. (Moore) Winger age 88, passed away quietly in her home of 54 years in Greenville on July 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Clayton Lewis Winger. She is survived by her three children Andrea Edmonds, Lon & (Mary) Winger and Kristy Baker and (Jeff Molter). She leaves behind 12 grandchildren,...

Christian Roger Patrick

Christian Roger Patrick

Jun 11, 2017

Christian Roger Patrick age 46, of Fenwick passed away Sunday June 11, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born in Wakkanai, Japan at the US Airforce base on April 29, 1971. On August 27, 2005 he married his wife, Lindsey (Sova) Patrick. Christian loved unique cars and spending quality time with his family. He is survived by his...

Daniel Salak

Daniel Salak

Jun 8, 2017

Daniel Salak, age 20, of Grand Rapids, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017. He was born January 15, 1997 in Greenville, Michigan. Daniel was a 2015 graduate of Greenville High School. He is survived by his Mother Clara Ruth (Patino) Salak of Greenville; his father Louis Edward Salak of Stanton; brother Louis Edward Gatling Salak of Grand Rapids and Grandmother...

Roger L. Wedderburn

Roger L. Wedderburn

May 28, 2017

Roger L. Wedderburn age 64 of Trufant, passed away Sunday May 28, 2017 at his home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. He was born May 30, 1952 in Ionia, the son of Max J. & Ruth V. (Pinkston) Wedderburn. He loved to hunt and fish, especially pheasant hunting, loved his dogs and raised springer spaniels. Roger is survived by...

Warren W. Clemence

Warren W. Clemence

May 28, 2017

Warren W. Clemence age 67, of Gowen, passed away at his home Sunday, May 28, 2017 under the care of Hospice while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 1, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Warren R. & Helen E. (Newbury) Clemence. He was a Boy Scout Leader in Troop 380 for 10 years in Greater...

Delmar Dean Garforth

Delmar Dean Garforth

May 21, 2017

Delmar Dean Garforth age 90, of Tennessee, formerly of Greenville and the Ludington Area, passed away May 21, 2017 in McMinnville, Tennessee. He was born in Fountain, Michigan, the son of John & Gladys (Manchester) Garforth. Delmar served in the Pacific Theater USS LSM-143 during World War II. He is survived by his wife Annabelle Garforth; children Lynn M. Johnson,...

Virginia M. Gotwalt

Virginia M. Gotwalt

May 13, 2017

Virginia M. Gotwalt age 77, of Greenville, passed away at her home Saturday, May 13, 2017 under the care of Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She was born June 3, 1939 in Greenville, the daughter of Bernard C. & Gretchen I. (Elsworth) Sherwood and was a member of Greenville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Virginia is survived by her husband Gordon;...

Gary L. Nelson

Gary L. Nelson

May 8, 2017

Gary L. Nelson age 72, of Greenville, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 27, 1945 in Greenville, the son of Enghart and Barbara (Stratton) Nelson. Gary loved his Harley, fast cars, car shows, Nascar races, working on tractors, attending horse pulling and tractor pulling, all types of woodworking...

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