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David Martin Bills, Jr. age 49 of Gowen, died unexpectedly Saturday 24, 2010 due to an automobile accident.  He was born November 28, 1960, the son of David M. & Esther G. (Glowacki) Bills, Sr.  He attended St. Charles Catholic School and graduated from Greenville High School.  David is loved and survived by his mother Esther G. Bills of Gowen; brother Kurt & (Pam) Bills of Greenville; daughter Brandy Jones of Adrian; grandchildren Hannah and Owen; special girlfriend Linda Phillips of Gowen aunts Stella Ostrowski of Chippewa Lake, Sybil Glowacki of St. Johns, Kay Bills of Birmingham and Mavis Beard of Portland, and uncle Marvin Thrasher of Portland; nephews Josh Bills of Belding, Kurt Bills, Jr. of Greenville, Kip Burns of Montgomery, Alabama his niece Victoria Cole of Greenville and stepmother Alice Bills of St. Johns.  Funeral Mass will be 11 AM Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville celebrated by Fr. Phil Salmonowicz.  Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM, with a rosary recited at 7 PM.  Visitation will also be held at 10 AM till the mass at the church.  Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery in St. Johns.

Dixie J. Gruber age 73, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the home of her daughter in Gowen. She was born November 19, 1936 in Muskegon County, the daughter of Roscoe D. & Myrtle G. (Reynolds) Robinson. Dixie was a member of the American Legion Post 101 Auxiliary, the Moose Lodge #1939 and had retired form Electrolux. The family wants to give special thanks to the Spectrum Health Hospice for their care of Dixie. She is survived by her children James W. (Valerie) Gruber and Kathy J. Gruber of Gowen; 5 grandchildren Joshua Gruber of Maryland, Amber DeVries and Michael Gruber both of Gowen, Jamie & (Ray) Abbott of Greenville and Trisha & (Jeremy) Bowman of Vestaburg; 12 great grandchildren Jennica, Zachory and Tyler DeVries, Shane Gruber, Jordan, William, Ty, Marissa and Victoria Abbott, Kaitlyn, Jordan and Bailey Bowman; sisters and brothers in law Adeline Riojas of Greenville, Beatrice Nienhuis of California, Gertrude & (Wes) Mazurek of Kalamazoo and Barbara & (William) Tuinhoff of Belding; brother and sisters in law Edward & (Marie) Anderson of Greenville, Pat Robinson of Muskegon and Anna & (Murl) Rentsman of Gowen. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Billy in 1997, son Duane Lake in 2001, brother Jack Robinson in 2009 and brothers in law Sam Riojas and John Nienhuis. Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. Members of the family will meet with relatives and friends from 10 AM till the services on Monday. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made in Dixie's name to the American Cancer Society.

Raymond Hopkins age 80, of Belding, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born June 14, 1930 in Fenwick, the son of Albert & Beatrice (Jeffery) Hopkins. He is survived by his sons Raymond Dean Hopkins and Gary Hopkins both of Belding; granddaughter Meri Rose Hopkins-McCormack, husband Andrew and great granddaughter Destiny all of Grand Rapids. He is preceded in death by his wife Rose Mary Hopkins on May 7, 2003 and son Roger. There will be no visitation or services. Burial will be in Orleans Cemetery.

Christopher M. Curtis, Jr. age 13, of Greenville passed away Monday, July 5, 2010.  He was born May 10, 1997 in Muskegon, the son of Christopher M. & Toni L. (Hirsch) Curtis, Sr.  He attended Camp Wah-Wah-Tay-See and had just finished the 6th grade at Central Montcalm Middle School and was going into the 7th grade next year.  He is survived by his father Christopher M. Curtis, Sr. of Greenville; 4 sisters Jordan Campagna of Muskegon, Merissa Curtis of Greenville, Brianna Curtis of Orlando and Psaia Curtis of Sheridan; 2 brothers Sean Curtis of Orlando and Dimitri Bulsun of Muskegon; grandparents Roberta Curtis of Muskegon and Jack & Sue Hirsch of Fremont and by many cousins, aunts and uncles.  He was preceded in death by his mother Toni Hirsch in 2002.  Funeral services will be 3 PM Friday, July 9, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 1 PM till the service on Friday.  Burial will take place later.  Memorial contributions can be made in Christopher's name to the family for expenses. 

Acel G. Webster age 83, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans in Grand Rapids. He was born January 26, 1927 in Oklahoma. He is survived by his daughters Jennifer McClelland of Kalamazoo and Cheryl Webster of California. Acel served in the United States Army Air Force. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Visitation will be from 12 NOON till the services. Burial will be in the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans Cemetery.

Edward C. Lucier age 53, of Sheridan formerly of Greenville, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 in Sheridan. He was born March 14, 1957 in Detroit, the son of Lawrence E. & (Joan L. (Hewitt) Lucier, Sr. He was an avid biker, enjoyed his kids, working outdoors and loved to shoot pool. He is survived by his children Sebastian & (Cararea) Lucier of Encinitas, California, Diane & (Ernie) Robinson and Timothy Lucier of Marshall and Brett Bell of Ionia; grandchildren Sebastian, Jr., Charlotte, Jadakis and Devin Lucier; mother and father in law Joan & (David) Chapin of Greenville, brothers Lawrence & (Ginnie) Lucier, Jr. of Sheridan and Dan Lucier of Hartford; sister Cindy & (Sonnie) Opute of Sheridan and Cathy Grosse the mother of his children Sebastian, Diane and Timothy. He is preceded in death by his father Lawrence, Sr., grandmother Daisy Fall and other grandparents. Memorial services will be 3 PM Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, Greenville, with Pastor Steve Charnley officiating. Memorial contributions can be made in Edward's name to the Montcalm County Humane Society. 

 

Marian L. Smith age 54, of Orleans, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born November 20, 1955 in Fremont, the daughter of Dennis H. & Nila R. (Kronewitter) Laisure, Sr. Marian love her children, grandchildren, her family, fishing, mushrooming and Nascar races. She is survived by her 4 children Martin Laisure & (Christine Baker) of Orleans, Tonya & (Chris) Jones of Lakeview, Heather Smith & (Darrell Devereaux) of Crystal and Carrie & (Cary) Carmichael of Orleans; 6 grandchildren Tranquility, Caleb, Chandra, Austin, Liberty and Sebastian; mother Nila Laisure; sister Edith Laisure, brothers Dennis & (Joyce) Laisure, II and John Laisure all of Greenville; and her nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Dennis Laisure, Sr and her niece Naomi Brainard. Contact the family members for details of her Memorial Services.

Florence F. Weidenfeller age 80, of Greenville passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Spectrum Health United Hospital, Greenville. She was born July 7, 1929 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank Joseph & Lillian Letha (Stevens) Lasko. Florence is survived by her children William H. Weidenfeller of Greenville, Mary J. Scott of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky and Lee A. Weidenfeller; and her 5 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her infant son Dale E. Wenn. Private family services were held. 

Theodore R. Baird age 81, of Greenville, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. He was born January 8, 1929 in Grand Rapids, the son of Edward M. & Jane (Kienstra) Baird. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, was a member of the American Legion Post #101 of Greenville, was retired from Federal Mogul as an electrician and worked for Slentz Electric. He is survived by his sons and daughter in law Edward & (Kamie) Baird of Sand Lake, Martin Baird of Greenville & James Baird of Gowen; 3 grandchildren Katherine, Nicholas and Emily Baird and his half sister Penny Mast. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard, sisters Betty, Vivian and Dorothy and half brother John. A memorial luncheon will be 12 NOON Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the American Legion Post #101, Greenville. Memorial contributions can be made in Theodore's name to the American Legion.

Aurilla E. Sebald age 92, of Greenville passed away Monday, June 21, 2010 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. She was born August 13, 1917 in Sidney, the daughter of Lewis M. & Lydia (Miller) Sebald. She was a member of the Settlement Lutheran Church in Gowen. Aurilla is survived by her daughter Laurie & (Robert) Nesson of Lakeview; granddaughters Michelle Broekema and Tonya Andriacchi of Grande Rapids and Cindy Andriacchi of Lakeview; great grandson Jacob Andriacchi of Lakeview' nieces Donna Mae & (L.J.) Main of Stanton, LaVon Fisk of Lowell, Barb & (Leroy) Tiffany of Gowen and Nancy Grassley of Grand Rapids, nephews Edward & (Shelia) Sebald of Greenville, Gene Grassley of Howard City and Wayne & (Lorna) Grassley of Coral and her many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Lewis M. Sebald, mother Lydia Miller Sebald, sisters Katherine Sebald and Retta Zoller, brothers and sisters in law Victor & (Muriel) Sebald and Ronald & (Gladys) Sebald and brother in law Art Grassley. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Aaron Sorrels officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in East Montcalm Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Aurilla's name to the Settlement Lutheran Church.

Genevieve E. Hoppough age 94, of Big Rapids, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. She was born August 31, 1915 in Ionia, the daughter of Charlie F. & Jennie (Walton) Jinks. Genevieve is survived by her 2 daughters and sons in law Linda & (Robert) Spedoski of Big Rapids and Janet & (Chris) Wozniak of Wayland; 6  grandchildren Lisa & (Paul) Edwards, Randy & (Julie) Cook Karen & (Robert) Hornyak, Tammy Spedoski, Tera & (Robert) Qualls and Sean Wozniak, 9 great grandchildren Erinn & Megan Dady, Rachel & Joshua Edwards, Cory Cook, Alyssa and Nathaniel Hornyak and Joshua and Anthony Spedoski; many beloved nieces and nephews and special angels Suzie and Sharon. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond and her brothers Carlisle and Murrel Jinks. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home with visitation from 9 AM till the Funeral Services. Visitation will also be 4 to 8 PM Wednesday at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Burial will be in Orleans Cemetery. Genevieve has suggested that memorial contributions be made in her name to the Alta Mae Frost VFW Scholarship Fund in Lake Odessa, the Mecosta County Genealogy Society, SDR Ministries or the Lake Odessa Depot.

 

Joseph E. Zieba age 49, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born August 3, 1960 in Grand Rapids the son of Edward J. & Patricia E. (Alters) Zieba, Jr. Joseph was a truck driver for the railroad until 1999 and then worked as a nut vendor till June of 2009. He is survived by his wife Vicki; sons Joseph Jr. of Flint and Jason of Lansing; brothers Mitch & (Ellaruth) Zieba and Keith & (Rena) Zieba of Durand and Darell Zieba of Mt. Morris; father Edward J. & (Donna) Zieba of Mt. Morris; sister in law Karla & (Brian) Reed of Durand; brothers in law Timothy J. & (Sharna) LeCureux of Vernon and Russell LeCureux of Bancroft; father in law Timothy H. LeCureux of Bancroft and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Patricia Zieba and his mother in law Barbara LeCureux.  Memorial Services will be 11 AM Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Bancroft Congregational Church, 217 S. Shiawassee, Bancroft. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that contributions be given to the family for expenses.   


Daniel L. "Danny" Adams age 43, of Pewamo, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital. He was born September 24, 1966 in Detroit, the son of Roderick Oliver & Shirley Ann (Watson) Adams. He was a sales rep at Home Depot. He is survived brothers Frederick Adams of Gregory, Brian Adams of Pewamo; his sisters Rhonda Conine  & Duane of Durand and Angela & (Laurience) Vieira of Pewamo; nieces and nephews Erika and John Adams, Maria Conine, Edgar, Egan, Elijah and Ellerson Vieira; his uncle Richard Adams of Florida and his grandmother Marie Watson of Florida and his dogs Max and Baby Girl. He is preceded in death by his parents Roderick and Shirley Adams his brother Roderick "Roddy' Adams. Funeral Services will be 1 PM Monday, June 7, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation from 11 AM till the funeral. Burial will be in East Plains Cemetery.


Eleanore Marie Siegel age 83, of Largo Florida, formerly of Gowen went to be with our Lord January 30, 2010 in Florida.  She was born Aug. 13, 1926, the oldest daughter of Raymond Persche and Cecilia Smith in Cleveland, Ohio.  Eleanor attended Catholic University in Washington DC. and graduated with a Degree in Education.  She was active in the theater at college and at the Civic Theater in Cleveland. While attending college she met and fell in love with Charles Siegel. They were married on June 16, 1951. They had 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls. Charles, John, Thomas, Kathy, Maryellen and Chris. Both Eleanore and Charles retired from Cleveland Schools.  Where Eleanore had the gift of helping students with special needs. After retirement Eleanore and Charles moved to Greenville, MI and taught school at St.. Charles Catholic Schools.  They built their retirement home at Thomas Lake in Gowen, MI where Eleanore continued to teach special needs children well into her 70's at home. Eleanore and Charles bought their first place in Florida at the Holiday Camp Grounds on Park Blvd. Her husband Charles, 2 sisters and one brother precede her in death.  After Charles died Eleanore moved into Town and Country in 1998.  In Florida she was active in theater, water aerobics, dance, loved BINGO, cards and scrabble.  She enjoyed Bible study and travel, had a trip to Europe and a number of cruises and Branson, Missouri.  She was a member of St. Matthews Church in Largo and St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville.  Memorial Mass will be 11 AM Saturday, May 22, 2010 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Greenville, celebrated by Fr. Phil Salmonowicz.  a rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM prior to the mass. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made in Eleanore's name to the St. Charles Catholic School Educational Trust Fund.    

Michael "Mick" Buchanan, aged 66, passed away Friday morning, May 14, 2010 at Kent Community Hospital, Grand Rapids, with his children by his side. He was born January 15, 1944.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Shirley Buchanan and his brother David. Surviving are his children, Carrie (Doug) Fisher and Patrick (Jessica) Buchanan; seven grandchilren, Nathan (Stephanie), Chase, Corinne, Hunter, Noah, River, and Sam; his sister Kathy (Ron) VandeKieft; and brother Tom (Patricia) Buchanan; his niece Chris (Tony) Reed: and two nephews, Brian and Kevin Buchanan. Mr. Buchanan was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Navy. "Mick" loved the outdoors, loved to fish, and was proud to be a "Westsider". Many will remember all the good times spent with him in the garage. Memorial Services will be 11 AM Friday May 21, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Friends may meet the family at 10 a.m. untill time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids.

Dale Martin Robeck age 62, of Newaygo, passed away May 8, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born August 19, 1947 in Newaygo, the son of Donald Herbert & Mary Ellen (Chamberlain) Robeck. Dale was a veteran of the United States Marines Corps. He is survived by his sons and daughter in law Darcy Robeck of Naples, Italy, Darrin & (Wendy) Robeck of Fremont, Devin Robeck of Grand Rapids and Dean Robeck of Greenville; 2 grandchildren Olivia and Declan Robeck; brother and sister in law Danny & (Carol) Robeck of White Cloud and his sister Donna Jones of Ravenna. Private Memorial Services will be held.  A Rembrance luncheon will be 3 PM Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the VFW in Newaygo. 

Marie A. Boden age 88, of Gaylord, passed away May 5, 2010 at Knaffle Adult Foster Care Home in Gaylord. She was born March 22, 1922 in DuQuion, Illinois, the daughter of Laurance & Laura (Cobby) Evans. She is survived by her son and daughter in law Bill & (Toni) Boden of Beaverton and her daughter Margaret Weaver of Union City. There will be no visitation or funeral services. 

Ethelyn Lorena "Lori" VanDerWarf age 67, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville, with her family at her side. She was born June 25, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Adrian & Ethelyn M. (Matice) Dykwel.  She had worked as a security guard for Electrolux and worked in the Deli Department at the Greenville Meijer Store. She is survived by her children Carole & (Richard) Whitney of Kentwood, Scott & (Marelou) Coller of Derby, Kansas and Susan Couture and (Marc) of Greenville; 9 grandchildren Andrew Geister, Christopher Geister, Jamie & (Ray) Pickard, Chelsey Whitney, Morgan Whitney, Scott & (Kimberly) Coller, Jr., Maginda & (Ivan) Montero, Ashley Coller and Lance Corporal Joshua & (Jennifer) Couture; 4 great grandchildren; sister and brother in law Mary & (Dick) Schrader of Colorado; brother in law Donald & (Sandy) VanDerWarf of Ada and sister in law Katie & (Jim) Boggs of Ada. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth L. VanDerWarf on September 26, 2009, brother James Dykwel and her sister Carole Blade. Funeral Services will be 2 PM Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. Visitation will be from Noon till the services on Friday. Memorial contributions can be made in Lorena's name to St. Jude's. Burial will in Oakfield Cemetery at a later date.

Gertrude M. Luce age 89, of Greenville passed away Friday, April 30, 2010 at Metron of Belding. She was born November 8, 1920 in Cato Township, the daughter of Clyde C. & Mabel L. (Seat) Reynolds. She is survived by her husband Robert; daughter Denise White and son and daughter in law Scott & Terri Luce of Greenville; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister Jean Britzman and brother and sister in law Doug & (Gay) Reynolds. Gertrude served in the US Army and Navy during World War II. There will be no services held. Memorial contributions can be made in Gertrude's name to the Metron of Belding Activities Fund.  

Joan Irene (Pringle) Temerowski, age 74, of Delaware, Ohio, formally of Taylor, Detroit and Ontario, Canada, died peacefully at United Hospital in Greenville, on Friday, April 16, 2010. Joan was born on July 23, 1935 in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, to David and Margaret (Cotter) Pringle. She grew up in Ontario, Canada and had one sister, Patricia (Helmut) von Oetinger and one brother, James (Eileen) Pringle. As a child, Joan loved her summer visits with her grandmother and caring for the farm animals. As a young girl, Joan loved and appreciated the kindness she received from Sister Mary Ethel and all the nuns at St. Joseph's Convent School in Toronto. Joan later moved to Detroit, and in 1956 married Howard Victor Temerowski. They had four children: Lorraine Marie Temerowski, Shirley Anne (Dennis) Hayes, Linda Irene (Jack) Shell and Paul Robert (Mary) Temerowski. She enjoyed spending time with and was very proud of her grandchildren, Lisa (Trevor) Doublestein, Andrea (Nicholas) Dekker, Brenton Howard Shell, PVT Heather Temerowski of the U.S. Army, David Hayes, Melissa Temerowski, Kristine Temerowski and Benjamin Shell. Her great-grandchildren are Berit Hayes and Marta Anne Doublestein. Her husband, Howard, daughter, Lorraine and her mother and father, precede her in death. Joan enjoyed a career as a secretary for the Taylor School District for over 20 years. She also enjoyed several years as the cook for the Priests at St. Pascal’s Parish in Taylor, MI. Joan volunteered service at St. Pascal’s Church, her children’s schools and for the Girl Scouts of America. In her free time and up until her blindness, Joan enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, sewing and had a passion for the proper care of animals. A private Catholic service and burial will take place this spring at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Paws for a Cause or the Flat River Community Library. Marshall Funeral Home of Greenville assisted the family.

Wanda D. (Countryman) Elam age 65, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at her home. she was born April 23, 1944 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wanda is survived by her husband Roy, children Tanya Flint of Sheridan, Sherry & (Jeff) Price of London, England, Arthur & (Sharon) Countryman of Minnesota, Tim & (Alice) Countryman of Minnesota and Roy Elam, Jr. of Greenville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Jerilyn & (Dennis) Bell of Sand Lake, half brothers Joseph & (Sue) Brown of South Carolina and Bert & (Jerri) Brown of Texas and her half sister Sandy & (Jim) Holding of Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Tina M. Sanders, daughter Susan E. Shaver and her half brother Woodrow Brown. Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 PM Tuesday evening and on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, with Rev. John Mulloy officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Memorial contributions and be made in Wanda's name to the American Diabetes or the American Cancer Society.

Gladys M. Sebald age 91, of Greenville, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at her home. She was born January 4, 1919 in Amble, the daughter of Albert E. & Nora (Switzer) Heimbecker. She was a member of the Nevins Lake Church, the Ladies Aid and Missionary Circle and was a 1937 graduate of Greenville High School. Gladys is survived by her daughters and son in law Donna Mae & (L.J.) Main of Stanton and Lavon Fisk of Lowell; son and daughter in law Edward & (Shelia) Sebald of Greenville; 9 grandchildren Tim Sebald, Lisa & ( Jerry) Cogswell, Michael Sebald, Willie & (Sandy) Main, Dale & (Amy) Main, Vicki & (Paul) Olson, Scott Fisk, Shannon Fisk and Ryan Fisk and fiancée Hillary Smith; 7 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters in law Roy Heimbecker of San Angelo, Texas, Albert & (Jeanette) Heimbecker of Greenville, Floyd & (Bonnie) Heimbecker of Rockford and Aurilla Sebald of Greenville and by several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald on July 1, 1995, sisters Edna Jean Heimbecker and Dorothy Louise Heimbecker, brothers and sister in law Leonard & (Frances) Heimbecker and Victor Sebald, sisters in law Mary Heimbecker, Frances Heimbecker, Retta Zoller, Katheryn Sebald, Muriel Sebald, and son in law Russ Fisk. Visitation will be 7 to 9 PM Monday, April 5, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Tuesday April 6, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with the Rev. Dennis Ross and Rev. Robert Goodenough officiating. Burial will be in East Montcalm Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Gladys's name to the Nevins Lake Church.

Harold J. Kodat age 48, of Saranac, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born January 19, 1962 in Greenville, the son of John T. & Beverley E. (Dickerson) Kodat. He is survived by his mother Beverley Bristol of Saranac; sister and brother in law Debra & (Ken) Anderson of Lowell; brothers and sisters in law Michael & (Annette) Kodat of Greenville, Orval Bristol, Jr and Frank & (Lisa) Bristol all of Saranac, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Father John Kodat, step father Orval Bristol, sister Brenda Kodat and his grandparents Thomas & Blanche Dickerson and John & Evelyn Kodat. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Services will be 1 PM Monday, April 5, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Sheridan.

Henrietta C. (Visch) Benham age 94, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Long Term Care of Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. She was born June 24, 1915 in The Netherlands, the daughter of Deirk & Barbara (De Best) Trumpie. She had worked at Kelvinator in Grand Rapids. Henrietta is survived by her daughter Barbara Grahs of Cedar Springs; her son and daughter in law William & (Lois) Visch of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Greenville; granddaughter Karen & (Stu) DeWitt of Greenville; 4 grandsons Rick & (Teri) Visch of Greenville, David Visch & (Diane Chaney) of Spring Lake, John & (Heather) Grahs of Sparta and Gary Grahs & (Kirby Shotwell) of Grand Rapids; 10 great grandchildren Dominique Jenks & (John Campbell), Tana Jenks & (Daryn Strouse), Derek and Jake Visch, Amanda DeWitt & (Matt Lares), Heather & (Jed) Averill, Evan and William Grahs, and Jesse and Sydney Chaney of Spring Lake; 4 great grandchildren Connor Strouse, Owen, Drew and Jada Averill. She was preceded in death by her husband John "Jack" Benham on September 28, 2000 and Gerrit Visch in 1958, her 2 sisters and 4 brothers and son in law Ted Grahs. Funeral Services will be 2:30 PM Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Jerry Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 PM Saturday and 1:30 till the services Sunday.

Naomi E. O'Connor age 85, formerly of Wyoming, MI and Greenville passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Metron of Belding. She was born January 14, 1925 in Petoskey, the daughter of Edwin & Hazel (Wilke) Harris. Naomi is survived by her daughter and son in law Farileen & (Donald) Long of Mt. Morris and her son and daughter in law George & (Aileen) Stark of Dundee; 8 grandchildren Darwin Gilmore, Oran & (Carol) Woodworth, Richard J. Woodworth, Vickie Clark. Dawn Klotz, Jeff & (Krimilda) Clark, Lisa & (Richard) Neff and D. & (Krissy) Stark; many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son and daughter in law Charles & Kathleen Clark and her brothers Ed and Charles Harris. Funeral Services will be 3 PM Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. Visitation will be from 2 PM till the services Sunday. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapids.

Vicky J. Lindsey age 40, of Greenville, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010 at her home after a long battle with Cancer. She was born December 9, 1969 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harold E. & Margaret J. (Steendam) Jones. Vicky was a former employee of the Wesco in Greenville. She is survived by her husband Cal; children Michael Jones, Mathew Reedy, Amanda & (Matt) Witherell, Cory Lindsey and Brittney Lindsey; granddaughters Isabelle Witherell and Morgan Lindsey; grandson Benjamin Lindsey; mother Margaret Bush and step father Ray Bush; sister Sharon & (Tim) McKenzie of Grand Rapids; brother James Jones of Lowell and by her nieces and nephews. A Memorial Remembrance Luncheon will be 12 Noon to 4 PM Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her home, 4361 Meadowbrook, Greenville. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the family for expenses and also Heartland Hospice.

Doris B. Hersey age 81, of Lakeview, formerly of Trufant, passed away Monday, March 1, 2010 at Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital in Lakeview. She was born February 9, 1929 in Ionia, the daughter of Louis F. & Reva T. (Conner) Meno. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #101 in Greenville. Doris is survived by her daughter and son in law Janet & (Lewis) Bailey, Jr. of Greenville; sons and daughters in law Arthur & (Melinda) Hersey, Jr. of Lakeview and Alan & (Linda) Hersey of Gowen; 4 grandchildren Andrea & (Dan) Knapp, Allison & (Ben) Royston, Teresa & (Toby) Tyler and Charlie Bailey; 7 great grandchildren Ella Moon and Aidan Arthur Royston, Seth and Jared Tyler, Mitchell, Devin and Justin Bailey; several nieces and nephews; brother Donald & (Betty) Meno of Sand Lake and Victor & (Frieda) Meno of Fenwick; sister Violet Meno of Stanwood. She is preceded in death by her husband Arthur Sr. on April 26, 1994, her parents, sister Caroline M. Wilbur and her brother in law Melvin. Graveside memorial services will be 11 AM Friday, March 5, 2010 at Riverside Cemetery in Langston, with Pastor Don Rauch officiating.

Myrne "Bud" Fryover age 88, of Lakeview passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home. He was born July 4, 1921 in Crystal, the son of Maurice & Ellen (Thomas) Fryover. Bud was a former employee of Electrolux (Gibsons). He is survived by his son Glenn Fryover of Lakeview; 2 granddaughters Ginger Fryover of Langston and Sarah Fryover of Oklahoma; 2 great grandchildren Brooke and Trenton Fryover. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty on December 7, 2007 and by his son and daughter in law John and Marilyn Fryover. There will be no funeral services or visitation. Interment will take place later.

Adrian R. Mulligan age 81, of Grand Rapids, formerly of the Detroit area passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born March 27, 1928 in Detroit, the son of Joseph Andre & Ellen Jane (Montague) Mulligan. He is survived by his daughter Ricci Lynn of Falls Church, Virginia and Kathleen Helen of Woodstock, Virginia; his son Michael Raymond of South Lyon; and his brother James Percy of Ann Arbor. He was prece3ded in death by his mother Ellen Jane, father Joseph Andre and his sister Edith Carmichael. Memorial services will be held in later in Virginia.

Dorothy "Dort" I. Bennett age 82, of Ionia formerly of Orleans, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids. She was born March 6, 1927 in Ionia, the daughter of Foster John & Helen (Foltz) Kenny. Dort was a member of the Orleans Methodist Church, graduated from Ionia High School in 1945, loved to sew and do arts and craft. She is survived by her daughter Debbie of Ionia; sisters Jo Brown of Greenville and Pat & (John) Currigan of Holt; brothers James & (Marian) Kenny of Greenville and Robert Kenny of Belding; sisters in law Clarabelle & (Eugene) Courser of Clarksville, Florence Ward and Charlene & (Eugene) Gorby of Ionia; brothers in law Bob Bennett of Orleans and Harry Orr of Ohio; nieces, nephews; step brother Harry & (Barb) Selleck of Muskegon; step sisters Marcia & (Steve) Fountain of Ionia and Karolyn & (Jim) VanNord of Sparta . She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bert Bennett on February 15, 2008 and her sister Marjorie Orr. Funeral & Committal Services will be 1 PM Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Mark VanKleeck officiating. Visitation will be from 12 NOON till the services on Tuesday. Spring burial will be at Orleans Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Dort's name to Ionia County Commission on Aging.

Margaret A. VanSchagen age 71, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Metron of Greenville. She was born October 2, 1938 in Ionia, the daughter of Richard & Hilda (Wakefield) Hodgkins. Margaret had trained to be a Registered Nurse at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and worked for many years at United Memorial Hospital in Greenville as a RN, was a member of the First Congregational Church and Bell Choir, and graduated from Greenville High School. She is survived by her husband John; sons and daughters in law John E. & (Rose) VanSchagen of Ada and Mark A. & (Amy) VanSchagen of Lakeview; 8 grandchildren Nicole, Tiffany, Hona, Kristin and RayAn VanSchagen, Jennifer Brandon, Marianne Olsen and Richard & (Emily) Olsen; many great grandchildren; brothers and sisters in law Dick & (Beverly) Hodgkins of Ionia, Bill & (MiHae) Hodgkins of Texas and Fred Hodgkins of Canada; sister and brother in law Patricia & (Bob) Chambers of Palo; John's brothers and sisters Jacob of Ohio, Pete & (Linda) and Tony & (Jayme) of Virginia and Nell Voelker if Indiana; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Richard Hodgkins on August 25, 1968, mother Hilda Hodgkins on December 13, 1986 and her son David VanSchagen on March 26, 2001. Visitation will be 3 to 6 PM Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home. Funeral & Committal Services will be 2 PM Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Mike Haefner officiating. Memorial contributions can be made in Margaret's name to the First Congregational Church.

Elmer (Al) F. Gietzen age 85, of Grand Haven, MI passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Heartwood Lodge Hospice House in Spring Lake, MI. He was born December 12, 1924 in Detroit, Mi, the son of Joseph F. Sr. & Irene C. (DeFour) Gietzen. Al was the district sales manager of West Michigan for Michigan Bell Telephone Company where he worked for 35 years. He served in France and England during World War II in the US Army. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Grand Haven, The American Legion, Grand Haven Country Club and the AT & T Pioneers. Previously he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Egypt Valley Country Club, and served on the board of directors of the former Greenridge Country Club. His passion in life was golf and he also enjoyed carpentry, reading and skeet shooting. Al is survived by his wife of 57 years, Millie (Korte) of Grand Haven; daughter and son in law Heidi & Dan Hutchins of Grand Rapids; sons and daughters in law Jeffrey & Kathy Gietzen of Alto and Gregory & Denise Gietzen of Greenville; 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; brothers Richard of Warren, MI; and Raymond of Palos Verdes, CA; sister Evelyn Bols of Sun City West, AZ. and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joseph Gietzen, Jr. and his sisters Rita Dumas, Dorothy Brower, Lorraine Derylo and Marion LeFevre. Funeral Mass and Military Committal will be 11 AM Saturday, February 20, 2010 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Grand Haven. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM with a rosary at 8:30 PM at the Klaassen Family Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Private family burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Arrangements are by the Klaassen Family Funeral Home and the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in Al’s memory can be made to the Heartwood Lodge Hospice House or St. Patrick Catholic Church, Grand Haven.

Wilford “Bill” Clair Krick age 91, of Greenville passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 in Greenville at the Spectrum Health United Hospital. Bill was born November 28, 1918 in Otisco Township, Ionia County the son of William Daniel and Clara Hanna (Snow) Krick. Bill, was a longtime businessman in Greenville, selling automobiles and travel trailers starting in the mid 1950's. He was also well known in the area as an excellent auto mechanic. After retiring in 1980 he kept active in woodworking, making and refinishing furniture and making grand-father clocks. Unable to give up his mechanical work, he also repaired golf carts and motorcycles in Greenville, and in Arizona in the winter. He enjoyed riding the motorcycles in the desert before selling them. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife of 34 years Julia Mitchell, brothers Albert, Louis, and Mason and a son Wayne Krick. He is survived by his 2nd wife of 34 years Thelma (Bunce) Miller and children; Jerry & (Catherine) Krick, Sue & (Kelly) Gibbs, Dennis & (Judy) Krick, Ross & (Barbara) Krick, Carolyn & (Richard) Egan, Marilyn & (Jack) DeLinden, and Bonnie & (Harold) Holcomb. He is also survived by 20 grand-children and 30 great grand-children. Memorial services will be 11 AM Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with visitation preceding at 10 AM. Pastor Kendall Harger of the Shiloh Community Church will be officiating. Cremation has taken place as per his wishes. Burial will be in West Montcalm Cemetery (Wolverton Plains). In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hospice.

Jewel S. Welch age 86, of Greenville, formerly of Livonia, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Spectrum Health United Hospital in Greenville. He was born August 18, 1923 in Burns Tennessee, the son of Clarence & Lucy (Estes) Welch and had retired from General Motors of Redford Township. Jewel is survived by his wife Joyce; and his 2 sisters Leona Welch and Wilma Jean & (Gorden) Williams both of Tennessee; several nieces and nephews; brothers in law and sisters in law Bob & (Kitty) Carmack, RoseAnna Hoxey, Radford Carmack, Roland & (Jackie) Carmack. Mary Emily & (Jimmie) Piper and Jean Poskey He is preceded in death by his brother Blake Welch, brothers in law Emil & Odis Welch and his sister in law Opal Welch. Funeral and committal services will be 11 AM Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville. Visitation will be Friday evening from 7 to 8:30.

Donald P. Ridenour age 43 of Stanton, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at his home in Stanton. He was born March 24, 1966 in Lansing, the son of Ronald D. and Betty J. (Barnes) Ridenour. He is survived by his wife Dorene; 4 children Samantha, Zachary, Amanda and Shannon Ridenour all at home; brother John & (Gina) Ridenour of Lansing, sister in law Shelly Staffen of Stanton, Tonja Ridenour of Eaton Rapids and Helen Hall of Eldorado Springs, Missouri; brother in law Les Peiffer of Greenville; 6 nieces; 4 nephews; 2 great nieces and 1 great nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents Ronald & Betty Ridenour, brother Ronald D. Ridenour, II, sister Cathy Ridenour, his mother in law Karen Joffen and father in law Hugo Staffen. Memorial services will be 11 AM Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville.

Robert L. Mason, Sr. age 86, of Greenville, passed away suddenly from his courageous battle of cancer on Monday, February 8, 2010 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital. He was born January 25, 1924 in Ann Arbor, the son of Ralph John & Edna Mae (Smith) Mason. Robert is survived by his wife of 66 years Ellen A. (Shindorf) Mason; 7 children Michelle Mason, Robert L. Mason Jr., Mary E. & (Roy) LaMarte, Crescentia (Crissy) A. & (Bryan) Anderson, Timothy & (Candi) Mason, Perry J. Mason all of Greenville and Pamela J. & (David) Spence of Lakeview; 12 grandchildren: Heather M. Lambertson, G.W. Dennis, Erik Mason, Ashlee Mason, Crissy Lynn Ransom, Lonny Day, Nicki Day, Matthew Mason, Amanda Mason, Brendan Wood, Benjamin Mason, & Gabrielle Block. 4 great grandchildren: Brooklyn Smith, Thomas Ransom, Jessica Ransom, & Wyatt Mason. Son-in-law Gary L. Dennis of Greenville and daughter-in-law Larena Mason of Greenville. Two sisters Joanne Bauer of Greenville and Lola & (Ed) Brooks of Fenwick He was preceded in death by his sons Ronald J. Mason and Michael D. Mason; brothers Dale, Dick, Phil and Marvin and his sister Patsy. Robert was a member of the American Legion Post #101 of Greenville and the Sheridan VFW Post # 5065, the Disabled American Veterans and served in the 1st Marine Division of the United States Marine Corp in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He also held the positions of Mayor of Stanton & Supervisor of Spencer Township. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 5 PM to 8 PM with funeral services at 11 AM Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Full Military Committal services at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery for immediate family. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made in Robert's name to the Spectrum Health United Memorial Foundation. The family would also like to send out a special thank you to Sandy (Sally), Shantee, & Dr. Shawn Ruth and staff.

Larry David Wilson age 69, formerly of Greenville, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 17, 2010 in Grand Rapids. He was born April 17, 1940 in Detroit, the son of Harry E. & Madolin (Tice) Wilson. Larry is survived by his wife Judy of 46 years and their children Scott & (Sandi) Wilson of Belmont, Bruce & (Sonya) Wilson of Greenville and Kristin & (James) Novak of Comstock Park. They also shared five precious grandchildren Zachary & (Fiancée Ivy), Shelby, Madison and Chamberlain Wilson and Baleigh Novak; sisters in law Joyce Holm of Springfield, Missouri and Cindy & (James) Glynn of Petoskey; 2 nieces Sue Fukua of California and Jamie Lester of Germany; 2 nephews Bob Holm of Springfield, Missouri and Patrick Glynn of Saline; He is preceded in death by his brother Robert V. Holm and his parents. Larry was one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he loved the bible and its comforting message that by means of God's Kingdom, Jesus will very soon do away with all sickness, sorrow, pain and death (Rev 21:3,4) and transform the earth into a paradise. Larry's memorial service will 3 PM Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Kenowa Hills High School, 3825 Hendershot NW, Grand Rapid, MI 49544. If you would like to make a donation to the world wide work of Jehovah's Witnesses, please send to Watchtower, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2483.


Marilyn J. Brayton age 77, formerly of Greenville, passed away, Saturday, January 16, 2010 in Manistee. She was born June 30, 1932 in Greenville, the daughter of J. C. & Matilda E. (Hess) Ehlert. Marilyn is survived by her children Curtis & (Jean) Brayton of Greenville, Clark & (Juilet) Brayton of South Carolina and Deb & (Allen) Charter of Manistee; grandchildren Michael, Spenser and Casey Brayton, Jennifer Jones, Scott and Travis Charter; great granddaughter Krista Jones; sister Delores Kennedy of Greenville; brother in law Howard & (Eunice) Brayton of Sheridan and her special friend Mary Jane Decker. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald D. Brayton on January 15, 2002 who were married for 50 years and her grandson Christopher Brayton. Memorial services will be 6 PM Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Jerry Jones officiating. Burial will take place late in Sheridan Cemetery.

Raymond G. Andrews, Jr. age 55, of Fenwick, formerly of the Detroit area passed away at Honor House in Fenwick. He was born August 5, 1954 in Pontiac, the son of Raymond & Mary (Jackson) Andrews. Raymond was a member of the Harvest Baptist Church in Waterford, played Elvis and other songs on his guitar, took photographs and helped out at the Dixie Land Flea Market in Pontiac. He is survived by his son and daughter in law Raymond T. & (Jeni) Andrews of White Lake and his 2 sisters Frances and Mary. He was preceded in death by his sister Joann Andrews. Memorial services will be 6 PM Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Harvest Baptist Church, 1092 Scott Lake Rd., Waterford, with Clarence Salsbury officiating. Memorial contributions can be made in Raymond's name to the Harvest Baptist Church.


Glenna E. (Feather) Sisco age 80, of Crystal, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at home. She was born February 15, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward E. & Glenna E. (Doud) VanHorn. Glenna had worked at the New Covenant Christian Church in Lansing for 20 years. She is survived by her children Toni Randolph Boden & (Bill) of Beaverton, Terry Parkhurst of San Francisco, CA, Sherry & (Greg) Jeffreys and Susan & (Chris) Weiers of Crystal, Mark Feather of Byron Center and Kelly & (John) Reed of Stanton; many grandchildren and great grandchildren and her sister Dot Goll of Brooklyn, MI. Memorial services will be 2 PM Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the New Covenant Christian Church, 4415 W. St. Joseph Highway, Lansing. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to NCCC or Sparrow Hospice.

Selenia A. Hendrick age 50, of Grand Rapids, passed away at her home. She was born February 22, 1959 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Ronald D. & Gayline (McAllister) Hatfield. Selenia is survived by her children Jenna Ferguson & (Robert Miles) and Joanna Morden of Lakeview and Jessica & (Alex) McNabb of Arizona; 7 grandchildren Kaycee, Aedynn, Sharon, Gryphon, Mackenze, Gavyn and Ember; grandmother Cora Lay of Cedar Springs; sisters Sheila & (Rick) Patterson and Ronnie Hatfield of Arizona, Jackie of Kentucky and Rhonda Hatfield of Belding. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts and uncles. Memorial services will be held later.

George A. Goode age 79 of Lamont, passed away January 9, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Csatholic Mass was Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans with burial.

Katherine Roberts age 69, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Virginia, Ohio passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at her home. She was born January 1, 1940 in Jonesville, Virginia, the daughter of Walter & Ruby Roberts. She is survived by her brother Jimmy Roberts, nieces Debra Fraley and Wendy Delph all of Ohio. There will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. Memorial contributions in Katherine's name can be made to a non killing animal rescue society.

Duane C. White, Jr. age 42, of Sheridan, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009. He was born December 4, 1967 in Greenville, the son of Duane C. Sr. & Lena L. (Carapia) White. Duane loved to hunt, fish, attend car shows and work at home. He is survived by his father and step mother Duane C. (Linda) White Sr. of Fenwick; fiancée Colleen Duncan of Sheridan; sisters Bobbie White and Benita Carapia of Greenville and Viola & (Daniel) Ibarra of Belding; brother Jayson & (Vanessa) White of Greenville; stepchildren Chyene Avery and Joshua Hansen; step grandchildren Steve Avery II, Nancy Duncan, Christian Scott and Josclyn Duncan; nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother Lena Carapia and stepfather Ezequiel Carapia. Funeral & committal services will be 2 PM Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville with Pastor Timothy Deshaw of the Greenville Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sheridan. Visitation will be on Thursday from 12 NOON till the services. Family graveside services will be held later.

Howard Victor Temerowski of Greenville, formerly of Taylor and Hamtramck, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, Dec. 12, one day after his 79th birthday. Howard was born Dec. 11, 1930, in Detroit, to Victor and Viola (Jensen) Temerowski. He lived in Hamtramck and had seven brothers and sisters: Walter (Dagmar), Clarence (Ann), Dolores (William) Hershkowitz, Earl (Godela), Richard (Rose), Robert (Marcia) and Barbara (Ron) Anikewich. Howard later moved to Taylor, and in 1956 married Joan Irene Pringle. They had four children: Lorraine Marie Temerowski, Shirley Anne (Dennis) Hayes, Linda Irene (Jack) Shell and Paul Robert (Mary) Temerowski. He was an energetic storyteller to his grandchildren, Lisa (Trevor) Doublestein, Andrea (Nicholas) Dekker, Brenton Howard Shell, PVT Heather Temerowski of the U.S. Army, David Hayes, Melissa Temerowski, Kristine Temerowski and Benjamin Shell. His great-grandchildren are Berit and Marta Doublestein. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Lorraine, his mother and father, his brother, Walter, sisters-in-law, Dagmar and Rose and brother-in-law, William. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and enjoyed his career as a supervisor for the railroad industry. Howard spent 12 years on the Taylor Schools Board of Education and was a member of the Democratic Club, St. Charles Catholic Church, the Greenville Area Senior Center and the American Legion, Post 101. He was proud of his Polish and Danish heritage, enjoyed discussing and learning about the railroad, playing cards and games and, most of all, he loved to tell jokes. A private Catholic Service was held on Sunday with his children and grandchildren. A private burial service will take place at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Greenville. A celebration of life lunch will be held 3 PM Sunday for Howard’s friends at the American Legion, Post 101, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Charles Catholic Church of Greenville or the Greenville Area Senior Center. Marshall Funeral Home of Greenville assisted the family.

John F. Brailey age 71, of Greenville, formerly of Lansing, passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 at his home. He was born May 11, 1938 in Lansing, the son of George O. & Alma (Korkoskie) Brailey. He was a member of the Spencer Mills Church. John is survived by his wife Agnes who he married on August 28, 1964; 4 children Jeff Wright of Lowell, Julie, John and Judy Brailey; granddaughter Jessica Wright of Lowell; 3 brothers Floyd Brailey of Greenville, Richard Brailey of Lansing and Paul Elmer & (Janet) Brailey of Gowen; sisters and brothers in law Billie Brailey of Lansing, Arlene & (Gordon) Kellogg of Greenville and Harold & (Linda) Tower of Kentucky and by his nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers Eugene and George Brailey. Funeral Services will be 12 NOON Friday, December 4, 2009 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Alan Flowers officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 10 AM till the services. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens.

Shirley Mae (Schneider) Fries, age 75, of Greenville, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 1, 2009. Shirley was born May 5, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Jessie L. and Vern J. Schneider. A 1952 graduate of Ottawa Hills High School, Shirley loved cheerleading and was voted “Best Female Dancer” of her senior class. Shirley would readily admit to being very opinionated and often out-spoken. She firmly believed one person could, in fact, “fight City Hall” and that if you wanted something done, “don’t mess around with the middle man, go right to the top.” She thrived on challenges and thoroughly enjoyed analyzing problems. She often took the side of the “underdog”. Shirley was an avid reader all her life and enjoyed sewing, knitting, and all needlecrafts. During her lifetime Shirley volunteered many hours and served in various leadership roles/board positions for civic and community organizations such as Satterlee School PTA, Sunshine Hospital Guild, Montcalm County Chapter of Michigan Society for Mental Health, Community Action Committee of Greenville, Chamber of Commerce of Greenville, Michigan State Federation of Women’s Clubs: Greenville Junior Women’s Club, Delphian Club of Greenville, Greenville Federation of Women’s Club, Montcalm County Federation and West Central District Federation of Women’s Clubs. Shirley’s first employer was in the accounting department of Michigan Bell Telephone from 1952 until 1955 when she married C. Bartelle Fries of Greenville and subsequently had two sons, Randall Bartelle and Scott Lance. After her sons were older, Shirley worked part-time for Credithrift Financial Corporation, First Congregational Church of Greenville, Chamber of Commerce of Greenville, and the Greenville Planning Commission. However, Shirley’s most beloved position was Managing Director of Danish Festival, Inc. which she held from 1976 to 1985. While Festival Director, Shirley authored and published a manual for festival directors called “Festival – An Inside Look at a Community Celebration”. Following her divorce in 1987, Shirley relocated to Grand Rapids, MI for 7 years and worked for the Grand Rapids Downtown Management Board and Oven Fresh Bakeries. The next two years were spent in Largo, FL living with her sister, Marilyn, and working at the Home Shopping Network. Her return to Michigan in 1996 brought her back to Greenville where she spent her remaining years. Of the awards and honors Shirley received throughout the years, one of the most important to her was being selected by the Danish Festival to preside as Grand Marshal of the Grand Dansk parade in August of 1996 because of the great love she has always held for this annual festival and her adopted community of Greenville. Preceding her in death were her mother, father, and two sisters, Beverly Mickam and Marilyn Hoy. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Terri Fries of Fenwick and Scott and Renee Fries of Grand Rapids. Grandchildren – Shawn and Molly Fries of Greenville, Nick Fries of Fenwick, Miranda and Steven Mann of Cape Coral, FL, Sarah Fries and Meghan Fries of Grand Rapids. Great-grandchildren – Logan Mann and Skyler Fries. Also surviving are many other very beloved family members including brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to extend their personal gratitude to the many doctors, nurses, hospital and long-term care staff members that assisted and cared for Shirley these last few months. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated by the family to the American Cancer Society. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday evening from 7-9 or on Friday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday at Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville.

Jerrold "Jerry" F. Hoppough age 73, of Leroy, formerly of Ionia, passed away Monday, November 30, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was born December 17, 1935 in Ionia, the son of George L. & Margaret A. (Frost) Hoppough. Jerry was a member of the Eagles in Marion and retired in 1991 from General Motors in Lansing. He is survived by his wife Patricia; 2 children Jerrold Mark & (Kim) Hoppough of Orleans and Lynne & (Kendall) Krick of Ionia; 5 grandchildren Kacie & (Mike Hollemans) Williford of Lowell, Sara & (Curt) Rice and Ryan Hoppough of Grand Rapids, Kyle and Korie Krick of Ionia; 2 great grandchildren Korbin Williford and Kaddison Hollemans; sister Dawn Reed of Ionia; brothers in law Bill & (Joanne) Lines and Don & (Julia) Mitchell of Washington; sister in law Joyce Williams of Gowen and by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father George L. Hoppough, mother Margaret A. Hoppough, step father Calvin Miller, brothers Bob Hoppough and Guy Hoppough and his sister Bonnie Slater. A memorial remembrance service was held Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Ionia Moose Lodge and a Memorial remembrance luncheon will be from 1 to 3 PM Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the Rose Lake Township Hall in Leroy.

Teresa K. Schondelmayer age 47, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009. she was born November 20, 1961 in Lansing. She loved camping on Lake Michigan with her family spending time with her 2 children, 4 grandchildren, sisters and mother. She is survived by her daughter Joni Lee & (Andy) Swanson of Stanton; her son Joseph Michael Gonser of Lakeview; mother Joan K. Beaton Spalding of Ionia; 4 grandchildren Aaron, Alexis, Austin and Adrianna "Bitty"; sisters Sheryl Reed & (Dave Freeman) of Sheridan, Deb & (Bruce) Blakely of Greenville and Brenda & (Mike) Abbott of Grand Rapids; aunts Susan Davis of Manistee, Elaine Porter of Lake City, Sally Bell of Freesoil and Velva Zimmer of Haslett; uncle Dan Ward of Lake Odessa; and 9 nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her baby boy Thomas Gonser and childrens father Michael Gonser. Memorial services will be 2 PM Friday, November 20, 2009 at Dave & Sheryl Freemans, 6888 S. Wood Rd., Sheridan, Mi 48884.

Shirley A. Anderson age 64, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 with her family at her side. She was born December 28, 1944 in Belding, the daughter of Harold & Nina P. (Ring) Hubbard. Shirley is survived by her husband George; children Shelly & (Rocky) Bergeron of Greenville, George & (Brandy) Anderson of Sheridan and Elizabeth Anderson & (Rob McDannald) of Greenville; 6 grandchildren Jamie, Taylor and Samantha Bergeron and Shelena, Tyler and Jesse Anderson; sisters and brothers in law Janice Hoover of Coral, Ruth & (Gary) Reichert of Howard City, Helen & (Keith) Tiffany of Lakeview, Jane & (Richard) Dahn of Six Lakes and Ed Newland of Lakeview; brothers and sister in law George Hubbard of Coral and Harold & (Tammy) Hubbard of Lakeview; many nieces and nephews; brothers in law Thomas & (Jean) Anderson of Pierson, Louis Anderson of Rockford and Joseph & (Mary) Anderson of Johannesburg, MI; sisters in law Elizabeth & (Richard) Sposato of Nebreska and Jessie Anderson of Pennsylvania. She is preceded death by her parents Harold & Nina Hubbard, sister Phyllis Newland and brother Leo "Buddy" Hubbard. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville with Pastor Joel Heron officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday 6 to 8 PM Tuesday and on Wednesday from 10 till the services. Burial will be in Little Denmark Cemetery, Gowen.

Russel G. Wilson age 80, of Greenville, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009. He was born March 18, 1929 in Greenville, the son of Tom & Nettie (Jensen) Wilson. He was a member of the National Guard and worked for the City of Greenville. Russel is survived by his niece Bonita & (Ken) Baker and nephew Jack Scofield all of Greenville and his half sister Katie & Percey Knight of Stanton. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister and brother in law Joyce and Burt Scofield. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with Spectrum Health Hospice Chaplin Susan Cleveland officiating.