Obituaries

Margaret AnnaLee Reed, “Annie”

Margaret AnnaLee Reed, “Annie”

May 6, 2017

Margaret AnnaLee Reed, “Annie” age 83 of Sheridan/Sidney passed away at her home on Saturday May 6, 2017. She was born the daughter of Orville & Leda (Mangus) Hendrick on January 14, 1934, in Blanchard, Mi. They along with her brothers: Robert, Orville Jr., William, Loren, Floyd. Sisters; Arlene, Pauline, Maxine, MaryJane and BettyLou grandchildren, Matt and Benny Reed have...

Norman E. White

Norman E. White

May 5, 2017

Norman E. White age 82, of Fenwick, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1935 in Ithaca, the son of Clarence L. & Esther L. (Miller) White and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Norman is survived by his wife Ruth who he married on November 7, 1959; children...

Barbara Jean (Wireman) Fuller

Barbara Jean (Wireman) Fuller

Apr 19, 2017

Barbara Jean (Wireman) Fuller, age 66 of Stanton was born September 5, 1950 in Greenville the daughter of Clombus and Myrtle (Patrick) Wireman. Barbara was many things to many people, a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin, wife, friend and most importantly she was a lover of family. She lived her life accordingly and she will be greatly loved and missed...

Mitchell R. Neil, Sr

Mitchell R. Neil, Sr

Apr 16, 2017

Mitchell R. Neil, Sr., age 59 of Sheridan, passed peacefully from this life at his home Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was born August 19, 1957 in Hastings, the son of Robert A. & Betty J. (Christie) Neil, Jr. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. The houses he built were a work of art, especially the ones he built...

Joyce Arlene

Joyce Arlene

Apr 15, 2017

Joyce Arlene (Irish) Barker age 85, of Greenville, was born in Belding on October 15, 1931 and joined her husband Terry (1925-1995) at 9 PM Saturday, April 15, 2017. Joyce passed away at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Joyce lived most of her life in Greenville, the last 60 years on Orange Street, was a 1949 graduate of...

J. David “Dave” Oliver, Sr.

J. David “Dave” Oliver, Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

J. David “Dave” Oliver, Sr., age 69, of Belding, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017, at his home. He was born February 12, 1948, in Detroit, the son of H. Wendell & Opal N. (Sizemore) Oliver. Dave was a member of the Grand Rapids International Fellowship Church of the Nazarene who loved Jesus and his family. He was...

Edward J. Brimmer

Edward J. Brimmer

Apr 4, 2017

Edward J. Brimmer age 58, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was born July 19, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of John E. & Jacqueline (Batey) Brimmer and was currently employed by Plastisource. Edward is survived by his children Tonya Groce of Palo, Jolene & (Matthew) Atkinson of Orleans, Adam Munford of Greenville, Steven & (Christina)...

Floyd O. Brailey

Floyd O. Brailey

Apr 3, 2017

Floyd O. Brailey age 88, of Greenville, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born April 21, 1928 in Lansing, the son of George & Alma (Korkoskie) Brailey. He was retired from Electrolux in 1989. Floyd is survived by his daughter Brenda Brailey & (Dennis Bristol) of Greenville; grandchildren Anthony Roszell...

Garth E. Tanner

Garth E. Tanner

Mar 29, 2017

Garth E. Tanner age 93, of Greenville, passed away of natural causes Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care. He was born November 27, 1923 in Otisville, the son of George L. & Daisy I. (Hoffman) Tanner. Garth is survived by his son Bruce Tanner, daughter Kathleen Morton, and his...

Roberta E. Minaker

Roberta E. Minaker

Mar 26, 2017

Roberta E. Minaker age 91, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born June 9, 1925 in Ionia, the daughter of Anthony B. & Murl (Rogers) Minaker, and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 9, 1941. She was a member of the East Congregation of the...

Raymond E. Christensen

Raymond E. Christensen

Mar 23, 2017

Raymond E. Christensen age 64, of Fenwick, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 in Greenville. He was born April 22, 1952, in Sheridan, Michigan, the son of Sherwin and Donna (White) Christensen. Raymond is survived by his son Thomas Christensen of Fenwick, daughter and son-in-law Brenda (Rick) Kirby of Greenville; mother Donna Christensen of Fenwick; brothers Jim (Ruth) Christensen of...

Gary E. Oberlin

Gary E. Oberlin

Mar 10, 2017

Gary E. Oberlin age 62 of Belding, went to be with his Lord on Friday March 10, 2017. He was born April 5, 1954 in Greenville, the son of Elan & Rosellen (Raymor) Oberlin Jr. He attended Greenville Public Schools, formerly worked at Electrolux and currently was employed at Korsons Tree Farm, loved gardening, being outdoors, cooking on the grill,...

Alta C. O’Brien

Alta C. O’Brien

Mar 3, 2017

Alta C. O’Brien age 84 of Sheridan passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis, Michigan. She was born February 9, 1933 in Saginaw, the daughter of Theodore C. & Charlotte L. (Simmons) Crites. Alta is survived by her children Jim & (Cindy) Plaunt of Sheridan, Stella O'Brien of Arizona, Ted &...

Richard F. Ranney

Richard F. Ranney

Feb 28, 2017

Richard F. Ranney, age 93, of Greenville, a retired engineer, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Our Place Cares. Born May 15, 1923, in Greenville, he graduated from Greenville High School in 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army not long after Pearl Harbor completing his basic training at Fort Dix, NJ then was stationed at Fort Screven, GA...

Richard L. ‘Buck” Conklin

Richard L. ‘Buck” Conklin

Feb 23, 2017

Richard L. ‘Buck” Conklin age 60, a lifelong resident of Fenwick, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 under the care of family and hospice at his sons home in Ionia. He was born August 20, 1956 in Virginia, the son of Kenneth L. & Dorothy L. (White) Conklin. “Buck” is survived by his son and daughter in law Jacob &...

Barbara K. Wilson

Barbara K. Wilson

Feb 21, 2017

Barbara K. Wilson age 75 of Brohman, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Transitional Health Services in Fremont. She was born October 19, 1941 in Seymour, Indiana. She is survived by her husband Frank Wilson; sons Mike Wilson of Muskegon and Lloyd Wilson of Indiana; grandchildren; step brother Michael Monroe of Seymour, Indiana and her step sister Margie Jensen...

James “Jim” Baird

James “Jim” Baird

Feb 15, 2017

James “Jim” Baird age 51, of Gowen, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a short illness under the care of hospice. He was born September 25, 1965 in Greenville, the son of Theodore R. and Karen H. (Rosendal) Baird. After he graduated from Greenville High School in 1984, he worked in...

Sherry Williams

Sherry Williams

Feb 15, 2017

Sherry Williams age 43 of Lyons formerly of Ionia, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She was born March 2, 1973, the daughter of Mason “Dutch” & Clara A. (Tucker) Williams. She is survived by her son Jose of Lyons; brothers Mark Williams & (Cecelia Zinn) of Pewamo and Mike Williams of Saranac; granddaughter Nora...

Mary Elizabeth Klaasse Spooner

Mary Elizabeth Klaasse Spooner

Feb 13, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Klaasse Spooner, age 90, of Fort Oglethorpe, GA and formerly Michigan, passed away on Monday February 13, 2017 at PruittHealth in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Mrs. Spooner was a graduate of the Wyandotte High School. Surviving are her son Floyd E. Spooner, Jr. of Fort Oglethorpe, GA; brother Frank (Nancy) Klaasse of Trenton, GA and by several nieces and...

Linda Joy Bentley

Linda Joy Bentley

Feb 11, 2017

Linda Joy Bentley age 66 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Greenville, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her home under the care of Hospice of Holland. She was born May 7, 1950 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Harvey L. & Marie J. (Halfer). She is survived by her brother Bob Boik of Reed City; and her sisters Alma Boik...

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