# Mike (James) Cordray

Mike (James) Cordray, 69, of Six Lakes, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 2, 1957, in Morgan County, Indiana, the son of Harmon (Keith) Cordray and his stepmother, Ann.

Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army. On June 10, 1976, he married the love of his life, Jenny (Clark) Cordray, in Greenville, Michigan. Together, they shared 50 years of marriage.

Mike retired from Double M Trucking after many years of dedicated and exceptional service.

Above all else, Mike loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Jenny; their children, Jimmy (Kristi) Cordray of Stanton, Keith Cordray of Lakeview, and Julie (Justin) Kutz of Sheridan; grandchildren, Cutler Cordray, Kenadee Cordray, Roshea Cordray, Sydni Cordray, Blake Cordray, Jonah Kutz, Jase Kutz, and James Kutz; and great-grandchild, River Davis.

He is also survived by Colleen (Chris) Wnuk, Siert (Terrie) Bergman, Mike Towers, Dennise (Don) Rosely, Olie (Michelle) Johnson, Don Keen, Harmon Keen, Rick Rohde, Gina Hyatt, and many special nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Keith Cordray; stepmother, Ann; in-laws, George and Joyce Clark; nephew, Little Olie Johnson; sister-in-law, Lynn Clark; and brother, Tom Johnson.

Mike will be remembered most for his love of family and the many memories he created with those he loved. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Belvidere Township Hall, 107 Vesta, Six Lakes, Michigan 48886.

Steven William "Steve" Kemp, age 48, of Greenville, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2026. The son of Deborah June (Aylsworth) & William Wright Kemp, he was born on October 13, 1977 in Greenville, Michigan and was a 1996 graduate of Greenville High School, where Steve played the trombone with the marching band.

He then attended Ferris State University where he played in the college band. His lifelong love and appreciation of music was evidenced in his collection of classic vinyl albums and records. During his freshman year at Ferris, he began working weekends and term breaks at the former Brown-Teman Funeral Home. Steve worked his way through college at the Dalbert-Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home and earned his bachelor’s degree in mortuary science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. After graduation, he returned to the area after graduation where he helped care for families in Greenville, Grand Rapids, and Muskegon, as well as at the former Youngman-McCullough and Stebbins-McCullough Chapels in Lakeview and Edmore.

On August 4, 2001, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville, he married the former Erin Hamel and together they raised two children… whom he considered his greatest accomplishments.

Later in 2001 when the Brown-Teman Funeral Home became available for purchase, he and Rob Christiansen contemplated a partnership, but the call of returning to the family business, Kemp Insurance Sure, was greater. Steve served as corporate treasurer and office manager for over 20 years and was a staple at the front counter, along with his brother, Charley, and cousin, Alex.

An active part of the community, Steve volunteered on the chain gang for Greenville High School football games for 25 years, working the sidelines alongside his “Pops”, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friends. He also served as treasurer of the Greenville Alumni Association since 2006 and president in 2007, had been a board member of the Education Foundation of Greenville, and currently was a trustee of the Flat River Historical Museum, as well as supporting many other community groups and local causes. Despite battling pheochromocytoma (a rare neuroendocrine tumor) and depression, Steve always extended a warm smile and a kind heart.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Debbie Kemp on February 9, 2018; by his father, Bill Kemp on June 18, 2026; his grandparents, Claude & Audrey Aylsworth and Cass & Bernice Kemp; and two uncles, Stanley S. Kemp and Cass C. Kemp.

Surviving are his children, Annie Kemp and Will Kemp, and their mother, Erin Kemp, all of Greenville; his sister and brother-in-law, Jenny & Scott Burnham of Marshall; his brother and sister-in-law, Charley & Denise Kemp of Big Rapids; five nieces and a nephew, Isabelle Burnham, Amelia Burnham, Evelyn Kemp, Adeline Kemp, Jacob Mihalko, and Kiera Mihalko; parents-in-law, John & Diane Hamel; a sister-in-law, Carey Hamel; aunts and uncles, Cindy & Mike Raby, Tom & Shawn Aylsworth, Jon & Paula Aylsworth, Marcia Kemp, and Shelley Kemp; and many, many cousins and dear friends.

Visitation with the family is from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where a sharing of memories will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday and conclude with everyone singing the Greenville High School fight song. Go Greenville, Go!

No formal services will be held and burial will take place privately in the Kemp Family Plot at Forest Home Cemetery in Greenville.

Instead of flowers, contributions in memory of Steve to either the Pheo Para Alliance https://pheopara.org/donate or to the Mental Health Coalition https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/donate/ would be appreciated by the family.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Steve's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory or photo of Steve, please visit:

www.MichiganCremation.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Home, Greenville, 616-754-5638.

James David Kenny, age 83, of Greenville, Michigan, formerly of Belding, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital. The son of Foster & Helen (Foltz) Kenny, he was born on February 5, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On May 28, 1966, in Greenville, he married the love of his life, Marian Lynn Rasmussen, and together they raised two daughters and shared in their enjoyment of car shows and classic automobiles, NASCAR, traveling, taking in and caring for countless cats, and “feeding the animals” at their home in Greenville… especially the deer.

For 27 years, Jim worked as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance, and delighted in restoring and collecting classic cars and trucks, as well as attending car shows and races throughout the state and country. Amongst his classic car friends, he was lovingly referred to as “Pops”.

Jim was blessed with an additional 42 years of life when his sister, Pat, donated her own kidney for his transplant in 1984 and he and his family were always grateful for her sacrifice.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian L. Kenny on March 1, 2016; his parents and a step-father, Charles “Chuck” Selleck; a brother, Robert “Bob” Kenny; two sisters, Dorothy “Dort” Bennett and Marjorie “Marge” Orr; siblings-in-law, Betty & Fred Mann of Greenville and a granddaughter, Ashlee Sweetland.

Surviving are his daughters, Kris & Brian Nylaan, D.D.S. of Grand Rapids, and Patty & Dan Sweetland of Gowen; a granddaughter, Molly & Michael Murphy; two great-grandchildren, Bradley Murphy and Elizabeth Murphy; two sisters, Josephine “Jo” Brown, and Patricia “Pat” Currigan; siblings-in-law, Bob & Mary Rasmussen and Marie & Pete Hansen; several step-sisters and a step-brother and their families; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Christiansen’s Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville. Immediately following the visitation, Jim will lead one final classic car cruise to South Sidney Cemetery, where committal services, officiated by the Rev. David E. Hansen, Jr., will take place.

Envelopes for memorial contributions to either the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (https://nkfm.org/ways-to-give/donate-now/) or Second Chance Cats of West Michigan (https://sccatswm.org/donate/).

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jim’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:

www.MichiganCremation.com

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen’s Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.

Arley Kent, Jr. of Lakeview, formerly of Coral, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living. He was born January 5, 1937 in Oakfield Twp., the son of Arley, Sr. & Violet (Spooner) Kent. He was a member of Sidney Christian Church, retired from DeVries Tire, enjoyed mowing lawns and loved his family. Arley is survived by his two sons Clifford Kent of Coral and Bruce (Shelly) Kent of Kalamazoo; two daughters Sherry (Sid) Ehlert of Coral and Veronica (Warren) Ostrander of Lakeview; fifteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and one on the way; one great great grandson; brother in law John (Lillian) Christophersen of Gowen, sisters in law Maxine Christophersen of Gowen, and Diane Kent of Greenville and lots of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mabel H. Kent on November 24, 2025, brothers Orville (Donna), Norman, (Ila) Harold (Patricia) and Raymond Kent, sister Elnora (Robert) Arnsby and Ester Kent, sisters in law Elsie (Dutch) Tyler, Helen McMeeken, Dorothy (Ken) Hulliberger and his brother in law Gilbert Christophersen. Funeral Service will be 1 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with Pastor Bernard Loew officiating at the Marshall Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 7 PM Tuesday September 22, 2026 and from 11 AM till the funeral starts on Wednesday at the Marshall Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Little Denmark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family. Arrangements are by the Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville, with complete obituary online at www.marshallfuneralhomeinc.com where you can leave a message of condolence for the family.

Laura Jean Lent, age 70, of Crystal, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The daughter of Jerry and Donna Lehman, she was born on February 15, 1956, in Alma. Laura was the proud mother of three children: George, Jerry, and Shannon. Her family was her pride and joy, so she was more than excited to welcome her grandchildren. Laura enjoyed camping, BBQing, yard sale-ing, and playing her pull tabs… which she was surprisingly very lucky with.

Laura is survived by her life partner of 30+ years, Mark Smith; children George Powell, Jerry (Irene) Powell, and Shannon (Josh) Borton; grandchildren Corrissa Holloway, Shalie and Tabby Borton, and Josh and Junior Evans; brothers Mike, Miron, and Wayne; sisters Linda and Marlene; and many friends,

She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Donna Lehman; and brothers Skeat and Frank.

Per Laura’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Services have been entrusted to the care of Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal. Those who wish may donate in her memory to her family. To view Laura’s obituary or to share a condolence with her family, please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com