Obituaries

Marion Lee Clemens

Marion Lee Clemens

Jul 14, 2024

Marion Lee Clemens joined our Heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Thomas (Tom), on July 14, 2024. She passed peacefully in her sleep with loved ones by her side. She was born in Flint, MI to Pauline and James Stephen on October 27, 1945, the youngest of six children. Marion spent her youth and the majority of her adult life...

Rosalie Ann Calkins

Rosalie Ann Calkins

Jul 6, 2024

Rosalie A. Calkins age 79, of Ionia, passed away on July 6, 2024. She was born September 5, 1944 in Portland, the daughter of Leo & Marjorie (Prentice) Vroman. Rosalie married Gary Calkins on June 22, 1985. She worked for the City of Ionia as a dispatcher, and Dial a Ride of Ionia for years where she met so many...

James A. Auton

James A. Auton

Jul 5, 2024

James A. Auton age 84, of Gowen passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home. He was born June 1, 1940 in Dade City, Florida, the son of Roy J. & Grace E. (Stailey) Auton. He retired from Steelcase, farmed, hunted, fished and loved to Garden. James married Susan J. Brown.. He is survived by his wife Susan; granddaughter...

Caroline Crosslan

Caroline Crosslan

Jun 17, 2024

Caroline M. Crosslan age 86, of Belding, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at SKLD Nursing Home in Ionia. She was born April 14, 1938 in Ewen, Michigan, the daughter of Carl T. & Alvina M. (McMeeken) Demke. She was a 1956 graduate of Greenville High School, retired from Greenville Products and loved crocheting, fishing and watching baseball. Caroline is...

Brian F. Lierman

Brian F. Lierman

Jun 14, 2024

Brian F. Lierman, aged 52 of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born on September 1st, 1971, in Grand Rapids to Larry and Norma (Succaw) Lierman, who have both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Lierman, Jr. Brian is survived by the love of...

David F. Tamblyn

David F. Tamblyn

Jun 13, 2024

David F. Tamblyn age 64, of Greenville, began his next adventure Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 26, 1959 in East Lansing, the son of Frederick & Judith A. (Hansen) Tamblyn. Dave loved to play golf with his son and explore different courses. He was an excellent water skier, and...

Tony C. Haines

Tony C. Haines

May 31, 2024

Tony C. Haines age 57 of Cedar Springs passed away May 31, 2024. He was born July 21, 1966 in Traverse City, the son of Charles A. & Dianne K. (Hughes) Haines. Dianne Hughes.  He loved to spend time with his grand kids and daughter, ride his motorcycle and go and watch dirt track races, snowmobiling and drive his truck....

Emily Morgan Shearer

Emily Morgan Shearer

May 30, 2024

Emily Morgan Shearer, age 34, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 30th, 2024 in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Born on September 10th, 1989 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of Michael Dennis Shearer & Sally Jean Scott Shearer. Morgan studied Archaeology at Hocking Hills College. She spent a year volunteering with City Year AmeriCorps in New Orleans, Louisiana, working with...

Arthur Shy

Arthur Shy

May 11, 2024

Arthur Shy age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his home under the care of Elara Hospice.  He was born October 23, 1934 in New Madrid, Missouri, the son of Arthur, Sr. & Mildred (Phillips) Shy.  He served in the United States Army, was a licensed realtor, delivered milk for many years,...

David Lee Mlynarchek

David Lee Mlynarchek

May 8, 2024

David Lee Mlynarchek, age 65, passed away May 8, 2024. He was born January 18, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Frank & Marjorie (Postmus) Mlynarchek. Graduated from West Catholic in 1977 where he starred in football, track & field, and powerlifting–receiving multiple D-I football scholarship offers. He worked construction for: A.J. Veneklasen; Chek Construction where he spearheaded day-to-day operations...

Billie Jo Welch

Billie Jo Welch

May 6, 2024

Billie Jo Welch age 64, of Gowen, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born March 27, 1960 in Holt, Michigan, the daughter of Curtis E. & Virginia M. (Skidmoor) Travis. She loved to being around her grandchildren and great grandchildren, watching law and order and ER, and absolutely loved watching...

Kathleen Marie White

Kathleen Marie White

May 3, 2024

Kathleen Marie White age 68, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at Fountain View Assisted Living in Lowell.  She was born July 7, 1955 in Hartford, Michigan, the daughter of Mearl f. & Barbara L. (Berger) Hunt.  She loved  her family and her children. She was the most loving soul anyone could meet, raised Golden Retrievers and most of all...

Kevin Roy Cooper

Kevin Roy Cooper

Apr 24, 2024

Kevin Roy Cooper age 56, of Sheridan, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024. He was born April 8, 1968 in Greenville, the son of Floyd L. & Mary J. (Hissong) Cooper. He loved to go fishing any chance he got. Kevin is survived by his wife Viola; parents Floyd and Mary Cooper; children Samantha R. Cooper of McBride and Jacob...

William "Billy" Eugene Gonzales, Jr.

William "Billy" Eugene Gonzales, Jr.

Apr 24, 2024

William Eugene Gonzales, Jr. (Billy) passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born December 10th, 1995 in Lansing. He is the son of William E. Gonzales Sr. and Starr M. Stretch. He loved to spend time with his children, fiancée, and family. He was an avid fisherman who also loved to skate, cookout, and enjoy the outdoors. He had...

Daniel H. Bergeron

Daniel H. Bergeron

Apr 18, 2024

Daniel H. Bergeron 85, of Lowell passed away April 18, 2024 at MediLodge in Holland under the care of Heartland Hospice and VA Care.  He was born November 25, 1938 in Barbeau, Michigan, the son of Hermandies F. and Leona P. (Hedington) Bergeron.  He was retired from Plumber and Pipefitters and was a member of the local union #174.  He...

Mary J. David

Mary J. David

Apr 7, 2024

Mary Jane David age 80, of Greenville, passed away Sunday April 7, 2024 with her family and the care of Elara Hospice.  She was born July 28, 1943 in Muskegon, the daughter of Floyd L. & Isabel M. (Dion) Fouts.  She enjoyed to play cribbage, bingo and scrabble, cooking, laughing, being with her family, road trips and vacation, going to...

Joanne M. Bauer

Joanne M. Bauer

Apr 4, 2024

Joanne M. Bauer age 89, formerly of Greenville passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Cedar Springs. She was born February 1, 1935 in Ionia, Mi, the daughter of Ralph J. & Edna M. Smith.  She worked at Gibsons and loved to do word search puzzles and watch westerns on TV.  Joanne is survived by her 6 children Kathy &...

Deborah S. Waldorf

Deborah S. Waldorf

Apr 3, 2024

Deborah S. Waldorf age 74 passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Hersey, Michigan. She was born July 26, 1949 in Adrian Michigan. She loved to spend time with her family. Deborah is survived by her son Tommy Waldorf, Jr and (Christie) of Stanton; four grandchildren Derrick (Krista) Waldorf of Greenville, Kristy (Jim) Lane of Tennessee, Dillon (Morgan) Antoine of...

Zachary Thomas Greene

Zachary Thomas Greene

Apr 2, 2024

Zachary Thomas Greene, age 32, of Greenville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born November 13, 1991 in Carson City. The son of Patrick D. Greene & Kay L. (Stankey) Garvey. He loved to spend time hunting up north in Irons, fishing, playing the guitar, golfing, skateboarding and gaming. Zach was the owner of SCS Computers in...

Vera L. & Michael Willard, Jr.

Vera L. & Michael Willard, Jr.

Apr 1, 2024

Vera L. Willard age 92, and her son Michael G. Willard age 66, passed away unexpectedly at their home, days apart.  Vera was born April 26, 1931 in Detroit, the daughter of Robert & Gertrude (Boadway) Robertson.  She loved to garden, put together puzzles, bird watching, traveling and painting landscapes.  Michael was born January 25, 1958 in Detroit and Loved to...

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