Obituaries

Robert G. Reusser, Sr.

Robert G. Reusser, Sr.

Mar 9, 2016

Robert G. Reusser, Sr. age 68, of Gowen, passed away March 9, 2016 at his home. He was born September 6, 1948 in Greenville, Michigan the son of Glen & Josephine (Grundy) Reusser. He was a member of the Settlement Lutheran Church, enjoyed his motorhome and was a veteran of the Vietnam Era serving in the United States Air force....

Donald L. Houseman

Donald L. Houseman

Feb 21, 2016

Donald L. Houseman, Sr. age 76, of Fenwick, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at home. He was born August 4, 1939, the son of Wilber and Francis (Randall) Houseman. Donald was a former employee of Ore Ida and Carson City Hospital. He is survived by his daughters May Youngs and Tammy & (Nick) Meola of Fenwick, son Donald Houseman...

Donald G. Bristol, Jr.

Donald G. Bristol, Jr.

Feb 11, 2016

Donald G. Bristol, Jr. age 59, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his home. He was born December 31, 1956 in Greenville, the son of Donald G. & Carolyn A. (Grubb) Bristol, Sr. He loved to ride on his Harley, going to casinos and fishing. Donald is survived by his daughter Brandy Lowe of St. Johns; granddaughters...

William G. Blair

William G. Blair

Feb 4, 2016

William G. Blair age 58, of Belding, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending.

Phillip E. Rentsman

Phillip E. Rentsman

Jan 29, 2016

Phillip E. Rentsman age 78, of Greenville, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. He was born October 1, 1937 in Harvard, Michigan. Phillip was a member of the Belgreen Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is survived by his sister in law Rosemarie Reed of Greenville; 3 nephews Curtis & (Diane) Reed, Daniel &...

Charles W. Bunce

Charles W. Bunce

Jan 28, 2016

Charles W. Bunce age 73, of Lowell, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born March 9, 1942. He was a retired Electrolux worker in Greenville. Charles is survived by his son Bill Bunce of Lowell; daughter Becky Bunce of Newaygo; grandchildren Nicole (Jerad) Coyne of Stanton, Manda (Cody) Livesay of...

Kathleen D. Wenger

Kathleen D. Wenger

Jan 28, 2016

Kathleen D. Wenger age 84, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born February 16, 1931 in Niles Michigan, the daughter of Russell and Edith (Brown) Harold. A graduate of Niles High School in 1950, Kathleen enjoyed sewing, knitting and doing seamstress work for friends and family. Cooking was...

Darlene Kay “Nadeau” Sydow

Darlene Kay “Nadeau” Sydow

Jan 27, 2016

Darlene Kay “Nadeau” Sydow age 74, of Orleans, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 under the care of Grace Hospice at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1941 in Remus, the daughter of Homer E. & Donna M. (Snyder) Nadeau. She was a member of Shiloh Community Church, a 1960 graduate of Greenville High...

Charles N. Voss

Charles N. Voss

Jan 19, 2016

Charles N. Voss, died peacefully on January 19, 2016 at Heartland Manor in Kalamazoo, MI. Over the past year he was often visited by his nephew, nieces and many great and great great nephews and nieces. Charles was born on February 13, 1926 in Howard City, MI. to Emerson Voss and Adele (Neese) Voss who preceded him in death. He...

Christopher J. Deater

Christopher J. Deater

Jan 17, 2016

Christopher J. Deater age 66, of Comstock Park, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born November 22, 1949 in Glendale, California, the son of Donald & Barbara Deater. He was a former member of the Camp Lake Baptist Church Family. Christopher is survived by his daughter and son in law Rachel...

Barbara G. Snyder

Barbara G. Snyder

Jan 16, 2016

Barbara G. Snyder age 82, of Greenville passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital in Greenville. She was born January 1, 1934 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Royal I. & Goldie E. (Johnson) Davenport. She was a member of the First Church of God and actively participated in the Women of the Church...

Harold W. TenHave

Harold W. TenHave

Jan 1, 2016

Harold W. TenHave age 55, of Crystal, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at his home. He was born April 5, 1960 in Jackson, Michigan. Harold is survived by his children Keith & (Jennifer) Bentley of Greenville, Brenda & (Matthew) Elliott of Crystal and Blair & (Barry) Ashley of Belding; four grandchildren Tyler Quinn, Jace Spencer, Donna and Gracie Ashley;...

Clyde G. Kent, Jr.

Clyde G. Kent, Jr.

Dec 27, 2015

Clyde G. Kent, Jr. age 72, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Metron of Greenville. He was born November 13, 1943 in Belding, the son of Clyde, Sr. & Mary (Leitz) Kent. He was a graduate of Greenville High School and attended Sidney Christian Church. Clyde is survived by his children Gregory & (Dannyl) Kent of Sheridan, Lesia &...

Kathleen J. “Katie” Skorna Petersen

Kathleen J. “Katie” Skorna Petersen

Dec 24, 2015

Kathleen J. “Katie” Skorna Petersen age 54, of Greenville, passed away at her home on December 24, 2015. She was born May 12, 1961 in Alma, the daughter of Steve P. & Charlene G. (Platz) Skorna. She was a former dispatcher for the Greenville Public Safety, a nanny for many children and a member of Spencer Mills Church. Katie is...

Robert L. Ladermann

Robert L. Ladermann

Dec 21, 2015

Robert L. Ladermann age 80, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at his home under the care of Spectrum Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1935 in Lansing, the son of Frank H. & Josephine F. (Christy) Ladermann who preceded him in death. He was retired from Federal Mogul and a former member of the...

Sue Ellen West

Sue Ellen West

Dec 9, 2015

Sue Ellen West age 50, of Crystal, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at her home. She was born April 11, 1965 in Greenville, the daughter of John E. & Jacqueline (Batey) Brimmer. She was a graduate of Greenville High School. Sue is survived by her husband Jesse; children James D. & (Halie) Brimmer of Stanton, John Paul West of...

Deborah I. Bennett

Deborah I. Bennett

Nov 26, 2015

Deborah I. Bennett age 63, passed away Thanksgiving night November 26, 2015 under the wonderful guidance of Hospice and Green Acres in Ionia. She was born February 4, 1952, the daughter of Bert and Dorothy (Kenny) Bennett as their only child, although afflicted with down syndrome, she was a loving soul and was loved by everyone. She attended EBI and...

Richard A. Waldorf

Richard A. Waldorf

Nov 24, 2015

Richard A. Waldorf age 74 of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his grandson’s home under the care of Spectrum Hospice. He was born September 12, 1941 in Greenville, the son of Alvin & Maude (Calkins) Waldorf. He was a veteran of the US Navy during Vietnam, was a life member of the Sheridan VFW, member of the...

Gale B. Merritt

Gale B. Merritt

Nov 3, 2015

Gale B. Merritt age 63, of Sheridan, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the Sheridan Community Hospital. He was born February 1, 1952 in Greenville, the son of Kenneth W. & June R. (Nichols) Merritt. Gale is survived by his sons Chad Merritt & (Michelle Damaska) of Sidney and Andy & (Mandi) Merritt of Gowen; grandchildren Ashley, Breanna, Bryant...

Owen George Coleman

Owen George Coleman

Nov 2, 2015

Owen George Coleman age 52, of Greenville, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born January 5, 1963 in Pontiac, Michigan. He attended the Greenville Community Church, held a Ministry license and was a former pastor at Hillcrest Methodist Church. Owen is survived by his wife Lisa; children Kathrine Stidham, Burgundy...

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