West Michigan ice cream icon Denny Ellens dies at 70
Denny Ellens, 70, longtime owner of Hudsonville Ice Cream and West Michigan community leader, died unexpectedly. He bought the company in 2003, served on its board, and appointed Tina Floyd as CEO in 2023. The Ellens family praised his integrity and commitment to the community, while Floyd called him an inspiring visionary; the family asked for privacy.