Obituaries
Daniel Fauntley Snapp
Daniel Fauntley Snapp of Onondaga, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 82. Daniel was born in Mason, Michigan on April 28, 1943, the son of Warren and Druscilla (Meabon) Snapp. He dedicated over six decades of his life to the craft of gunsmithing, a trade that earned him respect and admiration from all who knew him. On June 17, 1960, Daniel married the love of his life, Virginia, and together they raised four children. He was a lifetime member of the Lion’s Club in Mason. In his free time, Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Virgina Snapp of Onondaga; children, Kenneth (Jerroll Bont) Snapp of Knoxville, TN, Steven (Lisa) Snapp of Mason, Cynthia (Steve) Coy of Cedar Springs, Wendy (John) Briggs of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, David Lennox, Erin Andrews (Brice), Kristen Snapp (Blaze), Jamie Austin (Barry), John Coy (Mallory), Kellie Coy, Stacy Parfett (Reese), Joe Coy, Katie Coy, Jesse Coy, Ethan Coy, Spencer Coy, Titus Coy, Hayley Briggs (Mike), Tiffany Brunner (Todd), Jacob Ireland (Emily), Clay Briggs (Kristyn), Keenan Briggs, Bethany Briggs (Thomas) and 22 great grandchildren; sister, Kay Soderberg; beloved dog Bailey. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. Visitation was Friday, May 9, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the service on Saturday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Ingham County Humane Society or Aurelius Baptist Church in loving memory of Daniel Fauntley Snapp. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral.com
Robert Joseph Webb, Sr.
Robert Joseph Webb, Sr. age 86, of Onondaga, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1939, in Tompkins Township, the son of Claudy and Lucille (McQuillin) Webb.
A 1957 graduate of Springport High School, Robert began his working life shortly after graduation. Over the years, he held positions with the local telephone company, Gullivers Hatchery, Eaton Rapids Hospital, and ultimately spent 28 years with Consumers Energy before retiring in 1995. Just before his retirement, Robert returned to his roots, farming the land where he was born and spent his entire life. He found great joy in working the soil, hunting on his property, and keeping a well-tended lawn.
Deeply connected to his community, Robert served as a scout leader and T-ball coach in Springport. He also cherished camping trips throughout Michigan with family and friends, creating many lasting memories along the way.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janice Webb; brothers, Robert and Tom Webb; and sister, Barbara Hawes.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Glenda (Newsom) Webb; children, Sandy (Jerry) Schroll, Jeanette (Dean) Dyer, and Robert (Candy Skinner) Webb, Jr.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann Webb and Mary Hiesler; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In accordance with Robert’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Those who wish to honor his memory are invited to make donations to Pope United Methodist Church or the VFW National Home for Children.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses at Elara Caring Hospice for their compassionate care and support.
To share memories or leave condolences, please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
Betty Louise Drinkwater
Betty Louise (Adams) Drinkwater, age 84, of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Springport, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 30, 2025, in the care of Henry Ford Hospice House, with her loved ones by her side.
A graveside service honoring Betty’s life was held Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Pope Church Cemetery, with Pastor Matt Rhode officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, 121 Pearl St./PO Box 235, Springport, Michigan 49284.
John Raymond Johnson
John Raymond Johnson, 78, of Eaton Rapids passed peacefully at home with loved ones on April 30, 2025. Born September 25, 1946, in Halo, Kentucky to Johnathon and Margret Johnson. He was a devoted husband to Diane (Long) Johnson since December 4, 1965, and loving father to six children. John was a hardworking and dedicated tool & die maker at General Motors for 30 years until his retirement in 2006. Despite his many responsibilities, John always made time for his family and passions such as car shows, attending auctions, playing poker, a nice motorcycle ride, and the occasional round of golf. Above all, John’s favorite pastime was sitting beside his beloved wife of 59 years, waiting for company to stop by which many people often did.
John is survived by his wife, Diane; children Randy, Rick, Tamara (Derrick), Timothy and Theodore; grandchildren, Brittany, Rachelle, Autumn (Nate), Emily, Benjamin, Jachob, Tyler, Maya, Johnathon, Collin and Cooper; great-grandchildren Jaxon, Steadson and Braxton. John was preceded in death by his son, Thomas; parents, Johnathon and Margret; siblings James, Nell, Joel, Faye, Leon; and many dear friends. John was a man of integrity and kindness who will forever be remembered by his sense of humor and storytelling.
A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. A visitation took place one hour prior to the service. Interment took place in Rosehill Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice of Charity in loving memory of John Raymond Johnson. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral. com.
George DeVries
George DeVries, age 87, of Charlotte, Michigan, met his heavenly Father on Friday, April 25, 2025. Family was by his side during his last hours while in comfort care at the hospital due to complications related to congestive heart failure.
George DeVries was born at home on August 31, 1937, to Klaas and Fintje (Hoogenveen) DeVries in Ureterp (Friesland) Netherlands.
He was the youngest of 10 children. George’s family was closely involved in the Dutch resistance during World War II.
As a teen, George dreamed to immigrate to America like a third of his older siblings had done already. At age 19, in February 1957, he embarked on a 10-day journey across the Atlantic on the Zuiderkruis emigrant ship. He traveled alone and legend has it he had only $30 in his pocket. He ported in Hoboken, New Jersey.
George first worked as a milk hand on dairy farms in New Jersey and also for three years in Southern California.
Then he served in the United States Army (1961-1964). After six weeks of basic training, he returned to Europe and served his time with the Army in Stuttgart, Germany. In time, George learned conversational English and became a citizen of the USA in 1965, of which he was very proud.
He married Gert (Valkema) DeVries, the love of his life, on August 18, 1965, in Sussex, New Jersey.
They both were from the providence of Friesland and could speak Frisian, Dutch, and English to each other. They were married for fifty-nine years.
George was a second-generation butcher and owned DeVries Meats in Newton, New Jersey. George and Gert then moved with their four children to Charlotte, Michigan, in 1982. George operated Card’s Food Locker in Eaton Rapids from 1982 -1989.
George was very handy, and he transformed their pole barn into a seasonal deer processing business. From 1991–2011 George and Gert operated George’s Game Processing. George was known for making savory venison jerky and a variety of smoked sausages.
During those years on the off seasons, George and Gert spent many winters in Navarre Beach, Florida, where he enjoyed fishing. They also did mission work including a few summers at Camp Fahola in Grass Lake, MI, and a trip to Hawaii and Florida with the Assemblies of God RV Volunteers. They also went on two short-term mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Belize. George also went with a church group on a bold mission trip to Moscow, Russia, in 1992.
George was known for his dry sense of humor, storytelling, work ethic, loyalty to family, and unshakable faith in Jesus. He had a heart for the prison ministry and Gideon ministry.
George is survived by his wife Gert DeVries; his 4 children: Heidi (Buck) Hagy of Bath, MI, Kevin DeVries of Grand Rapids, MI, Walter (Kerrie) DeVries of Millville, PA, Felicia (Aaron) Almanza of Oak Forest, IL; his 11 grandchildren, Nate (Ciana) Hagy, Miah (Ben) Cook, Zach Hagy, Luke Hagy, Jack DeVries, Emma DeVries, Levi (Sarah) DeVries, Sam DeVries, Anne DeVries, and Amelia and Abigail Almanza; his 2 great grandsons, Grayson and Beckham Cook; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and multiple nephews and nieces in the Netherlands, Canada, and the USA. His nine siblings and parents preceded him in death.
George’s family would like to acknowledge the compassionate comfort care George received during his last days at U of M Sparrow Eaton in Charlotte. We are forever grateful to the care team.
A celebration of life will be held at Lakeside Chapel, 5800 Park Lake Road, Bath, Michigan 48808, on Saturday, May 24 at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will follow at the Hagy Homestead in Bath.
Cremation has taken place per George’s wishes.
If you have a story or memory of George you would like to have read at the celebration, please send to hagyherd@gmail.com.
Those desiring may make contributions in George’s memory to:
Lakeside Chapel https://lakesidechapelofbath.org/home,
Grace Explorations (Kevin DeVries) https://www.graceexplorations.com
Lansing Christian Schools https://www.lansingchristianschool.org
To view George’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com The family is being served by the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home.