Kenneth Duane Elston Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth Duane Elston, 75, died Monday, May 26, 2014 unexpectedly at home. He was born on December 23, 1938 in Riverside, MI and lived all his life in the area. Kenneth graduated from Allegan High School in 1957 and on February 14, 1959 married Deanna Daisy at the Calvary Bible Church in Benton Harbor. Kenneth worked at the Herald Palladium for many years as the pressroom foreman. He is survived by his wife, Deanna; one son, Craig (Donna) Elston of Hudsonville, MI; one daughter Starr (Kevin) Babbey of Delhi, Ontario, Canada; one sister-in-law, Annie Elston of Riverside; one brother Paul (Helen) Elston of Coloma; two sisters JoAnn Taylor of Louisville, KY and Sandra (Charles) Henderson of South Bend, IN; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wellington and Ilo (Hayes) Elston; a brother Donald; a sister Sharon Sergeant; and a sister Geraldine Snow. Kenneth was active in the Southwest Michigan Scroll Saw Association and he attended the Coloma Bible Church. He was interested in Genealogy and was an avid woodworker. The visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 Friday, May 30 at the Davidson Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, 249 E. Center St., Coloma. The funeral is scheduled to take place at the Coloma Bible Church on Saturday, May 31, at 11:00, with the Reverend Robert Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow at the Coloma Cemetery. Please share memories at www.florin.net. The family request donation be made to the Coloma Bible Church or to Rural Bible Mission, Inc. and will be accepted by mail or at the funeral home.

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Kenneth Duane Elston

December 23, 1938 - May 26, 2014