All Obituaries

Todd – Doris C. Todd aged 86 of Ada passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Erma Hockin; sisters, Barbara Weeks and Phyllis Slader. Doris is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lewis; daughters, Cheryl (Dennis Nicholas) Winne; Cathy (Jerry) McGuire, Patty (Larry) Bell; 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brother, Marvin, many nieces, nephews and friends.  To share a photo, memory and to sign...

Elkins - Edward Speyer Elkins, age 77, of Croton passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Ed was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 9, 1943 and graduated from Kent City High School.  He was a lifetime member of the Kent City/Croton community and had a large circle of relatives and friends. He spent most of his life working in sales on the road, but for many years called Croton his home.  Ed was a long-time member of the American Legion, Croton...

Novakowski – Richard “Rick” Francis Novakowski, age 69, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Barbara Novakowski; brothers, Michael and Joseph Novakowski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger (Diane) Shepard and James (Phyllis Dys) Shepard.  Rick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bonnie Novakowski; brothers, Edward (April) Novakowski Jr. and Paul (Onia) Novakowski; sisters, Maryann (James) Vesper and Ann...

Webster – Kathleen L. Webster (nee Williams) aged 47 of Wyoming passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents.  Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Kristen L. Williams; granddaughter, Lily Mae DeVries; parents, Keith and Dolores “Dee” Williams; brothers, Kevin L. Williams and Brian K. (Beth) Williams and many additional family members.  Funeral service will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Pennellwood...

Blain – Dorothy A. Blain nee Pearson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John Pearson in 1964 and Joanne Bittle in 1990.  Dorothy is survived by her children, Sheila (Tim) Aalsburg and Kenneth Blain; granddaughters, Chloe and Maya; youngest sister, Frances “Fran” (Rick) Rowell of Louisiana; childhood friend, Addie (Orison) Abel.  Dorothy will be remembered for her generosity and hosting large family...

Daniel Sessions aged 52 of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 3, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his infant son, Christian; mother, Sandra DeVries; father, Roger Sessions; stepmother, Diane Sessions.  Dan is survived by his son, Corey Sessions; brother, Allen (Carrie) Sessions; sister, Laura Lee Wall; nephews, David Sessions and Cody Wall; niece, Brigette DeYoung; stepdad, Milton DeVries; aunts, Sharon Gowin, Judy Schonenberger; uncle, Storm (Bobbi) Mulholland;...

Alice Avis (Wells) Shattuck, 88, of Ionia went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the SKLD facility in Ionia.  Alice was born December 18, 1932 to Paul and Reha (Dutcher) Wells in Portland, Michigan where she grew up on the family farm.  There she gained a strong work ethic that she never lost.  After graduating from Portland High School in 1950, Alice moved to Ionia to work as a Michigan Bell Telephone operator; there in Ionia she met...

Wenger – Donna J. Wenger of Wyoming passed away Friday, December 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Wenger; parents, Francis “Ray” and Frances “Fran” Malone; brothers Ken, Don, Dick and sister Pat; and Sparky.  Donna is survived by her children, Don (Jean) Wenger, Terri (Rick Schultz) Souter, Jack Wenger, Skip (Kathy Duel) Wright; grandchildren, David (Carla Boggs) Wenger, Stacy (Steve) McKinney, Michael Souter, Loralee (Mike...

Coleman – Virgiline E. Coleman aged 94 of Wyoming passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Rincones; husband, Jay; parents Edwin and Etta Maynard and 8 siblings.  Virgiline is survived by her children, Linda (Kenneth) Brandow, Ronald (Pamela) Colemen, William Coleman, Shirley Coleman, Edwin Coleman; son-in-law, Benito Rincones Sr.; grandchildren, Melissa (Joe) Cereceres, Scott (Sheryl) Brandow, Matthew Coleman, Rebecca...

Beverly Sherd (nee smith) passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sherd; son, Brian; daughter, Sharon; her parents, Oklin and Jessie Smith;  5 sisters and 4  brothers.   She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Silvis of Kentwood and Lois Sherd of Montana.  She has 5 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.  She also has 3 nieces who have helped her, Patricia Myers, Vonnie...