Elwin J. Fifield 83 of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus. Mr. Fifield was born August 16, 1928 in Hesperia, MI the son of Lewis and Belle (McClennan) Fifield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Karen; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Milo, Harold, Lawrence, George and Merle; sister, Ruby. Visitation will be held Sunday from 12 noon until time of service at 1:00 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Interment will take place at Crandall Cemetery, Ensley Township.