Obituaries
Donald L. Greenfield
Donald Leslie Greenfield, 92, of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.
He was born December 7, 1928 in Charlotte to Ralph and Ethelyn (Cook) Greenfield. Donald graduated from Bellevue High School. He married Lola M. Woodard on July 15, 1946.
He was the owner of City Service in Bellevue which later became Citgo for 35 years. Donald worked as a Machinist at Airway Manufacturing in Olivet for 22 years, retiring in 1995.
He was a long-time volunteer with the Bellevue Fire Department. He attended Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling. Donald enjoyed bowling, playing the lottery, watching the Detroit Tigers and going to the casino. He will be missed as being a fiercely independent man and wasn’t one to show love, but his children knew they were loved.
Donald is survived by his children, Donna (Donald) Cosgrove of Battle Creek, Tina (Kurt) Olmstead of Bellevue, and Les (Angie) Greenfield of Hastings; his grandchildren, Daniel Cosgrove of Battle Creek, Jason Cosgrove of Battle Creek, Shawn (Bill) Gardner of Richmond Hill, Georgia, Cristy Beers of Olivet, Kurt Olmstead of Battle Creek, Tiffany (Brian) Stob of Grand Ledge, Bryce (Meg) Greenfield of Holt, Sean (Kyla) Krontz of Battle Creek and Lainey (Josh) Smith of Baldwin; his great grandchildren, Brian Beers of Olivet and Elle Pompey of Grand Ledge; his siblings, Phyllis Whitcomb of Battle Creek, Linda Willison of Bellevue, Esther Clark of Battle Creek, Mary Barrick of Nashville and Alice Fayger of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by his special friend, Joyce Miller of Bellevue, and his “adopted son,” Billy Page of Bellevue. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola; his parents; his grandson, Brian Olmstead; his brother, Gary Greenfield; his sisters, Ruth Allerding and Gladys Greenfield.
A private graveside service will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bellevue Fire Department.
Arrangements were entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 205 N. Elizabeth St., Bellevue, Michigan 49021. Please visit kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guestbook or to leave the family condolences.
Joyce O. Webb
Joyce Opal Webb, age 86, of Potterville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was born May 6, 1935, in Howell, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Poole) Anderson. Joyce was raised in Michigan’s upper peninsula in the town of Curtis. She was proud of her home town. At a young age she worked at The Eat Shop in Curtis and it was there that she met a handsome young man by the name of Donald Rex Webb. On November 1, 1952, they married in Manistique, Michigan. From a young age Joyce had an affinity for horses that would turn into a life long passion. In her spare-time she enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and cross stitching. She had a tremendous sense of humor and could light up a room with just her presence. Joyce loved to dance and had an abundant amount of energy. But first and foremost, she adored her children and grandchildren.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 69 years, Donald; children: Donald Webb of Northville, Sandy (Wayne) Simpson of Charlotte, Sheryl (Jeff) Towe of Charlotte, Cindy Albrecht of Dimondale, Daryl Webb of Potterville, Randy (Helen) Webb of Manistee; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; several great great-grandchildren; siblings: Jim (Norena) Anderson of Curtis, Judy Anderson of Manistee; Jack Anderson of Lansing, Steve Anderson of Perry; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Tom Anderson, Patricia Smith, Charlie Anderson; parents-in-law, Jesse and Louise Webb; and sister-in-law, Vi Webb Shope.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 2 P.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Laura Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Joyce’s memory to the Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center. Please make checks payable to LEAF and mail to Lansing LEAF 2901 Wabash Road, Lansing, MI 48910.
To view Joyce’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com
Bret A. Barr
Bret Alan Barr, 55, formerly of Charlotte, passed away in North Charleston, South Carolina on June 18, 2021 from brain cancer.
Bret is survived by his soulmate, Angel Church Whitman, and her son Alex; father, Dale (Judy) Barr; mother, Betty Kundrat; sister, Deborah; brother, Dale (Debra) Barr, Jr.; step-brothers, Kermit Smith, Trent (Cheryl) Smith; aunt, Nancy (Bob) Walters; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly (Jack) Stults.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Bosworth Cemetery, 6737 Stine Road, Olivet. Following the service, lunch will be served at the Walton Township Hall adjacent to the cemetery.
Dale A. Ryckman
Dale A. Ryckman of Eaton Rapids passed away after a short illness, August 8, 2021, at the age of 66. Dale was born in Lansing, May 21, 1955, the son of Don and Carol Rohrer. He worked as a tradesman in the auto industry for several years. He was a very talented woodworker, loved children, spending time in the yard growing his favorite flowers, Petunias, decorating for Christmas and took very good care of his family.
Dale is survived by his parents; fiancé, Janice Kruzel of Eaton Rapids; daughters, Karen Ryckman, Elysha Kruzel both of Eaton Rapids; brothers, Tim (Michelle) Ryckman, Don (Char) Ryckman, Roger Ryckman; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Rex Rohrer; sister-in-law, Lisa Ryckman.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2021, at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel with interment following in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please visit our website, millsfuneral.com to place online condolences.
Lorelyn Adams
Lorelyn (Lori) Zimmerman Adams of Mt. Victory, Ky. passed away on July 22, 2021 after a short bout with cancer.
Lori was born in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Luman and Catherine Zimmerman on November 7, 1947. She spent a large portion of her life living on Kemler Road in Eaton Rapids, graduating from Eaton Rapids High School. After she graduated, she spent some time traveling, including spending time with her sister, Elaine, and her family in Greece, and then went to Japan for a short time before coming back to Eaton Rapids.
Lori had at least one horse through most of her life. She loved horses and dogs. Red and Lori raised, trained and showed Arabian horses for over 35 years from Redlor Stables on Kemler Road. When they decided it was time to retire, they moved to Mt. Victory, Kentucky. Red started and became pastor of a church in Mt. Victory and Lori worked with the youth of the church and eventually also became a pastor and worked with Red in the church.
Lori was friends with pretty much everyone she met. Anyone that knew her loved being around her and enjoyed the spirit she brought to any gathering. She loved to travel. She loved the beach best, but she had fun and made friends no matter where she went.
There are no words to say how much Lori will be missed – by family and friends. She made an impact on anyone who knew her, no matter how short or long the acquaintance was.
Lori is survived by her husband of 50 years, Red (Clarence) Adams; stepson, Ronald (Janice); grandchildren, Melissa and Nicole Adams; great-granddaughters, Remi and Haley Adams; brother-in-law, Stanley Krawczyk; nieces, Diane (Craig) Galloway and Kathleen Hendrickson; great-niece, Deanna (John) Cornell; great-nephew, Robert (Amanda) Young; great great-nephews, Ethan and Conrad Young; and great great-niece, Aoife Young. She also leaves behind her beloved Casey, a dog she rescued many years ago.
Lori is preceded in death by her parents, Luman and Catherine Zimmerman; sister, Elaine Krawczyk; and nephew, Stanley L. Krawczyk. Also many horses and dogs that were her “children.”
Lori was cremated and there was a small memorial with friends and family at her home. She didn’t want a funeral or flowers. Instead, she wanted donations in her name to the Pulaski, Kentucky Animal Shelter.