Obituaries

Obituary: Sandra K. Harding

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

Sandra K. Harding age 69 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.She was born July 27, 1955, in Three Rivers, Michigan, daughter of the late George and Blossom (Proctor) Williams.Sandra resided…

Obituary: Hubert Leo McDonald

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20251 min read

Hubert Leo McDonald went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 3, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Friends and family will be received 11:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Center Park United Methodist Church where…

Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian

Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

Praise God from whom all blessings flow – and what a blessing she was! Margaret Ann Bastian was born October 17, 1932, the third of four daughters to Lester John and Bernice Barbara (Wallis) Menk at their farm on Maplewood Road,…

Obituary: Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill

Obituary: Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend born on June 7, 1994, in Madison Heights, MI. He died in his sleep of natural causes on January…

Obituary: David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr.

Obituary: David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr.

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20254 min read

David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr. of Clare, MI, was peacefully called home on the evening of January 28, 2025, at the age of 84, reuniting with his wife Wanda, whom he loved and adored for 64 years of marriage,…

Obituary: Betty R. Haskell

Obituary: Betty R. Haskell

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

Betty R. Haskell, 92, passed away peacefully at her home, Pioneer Golden Estates, on January 29, 2025. She was born August 16, 1932, in Auburn Heights, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd Bixby and Myrtle (Gardiner) Bixby. As a teenager Betty…

Obituary: Adam Hughes

Obituary: Adam Hughes

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Hughes, age 35, on January 27, 2025. Adam was a beloved spouse, a devoted parent, son, friend and all-around-one-of-a-kind human. His untimely departure leaves a void that will…

Obituary: Gordon Louis Noggles

Obituary: Gordon Louis Noggles

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20251 min read

In Memory ofGORDON L. NOGGLESGordon Louis Noggles, born April 8, 1950 in Covert, Michigan,passed away of a heart condition on December 13, 2024 at the age of 74.A long-time resident of Allegan, Gordon resided at the adult foster care home…

Obituary: Patricia Dewey

Obituary: Patricia Dewey

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20252 min read

Patricia Dewey, 97 Patricia Dewey of Saugatuck passed away at 97 on Jan. 29, marking the end of an era. A native of Chicago, Pat began her lifelong artistic journey at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)…

Obituary: Nancy McKenna

Obituary: Nancy McKenna

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20252 min read

Nancy McKenna, 69 Nancy McKenna, 69, of Annapolis, Md., passed away on Jan. 26, 2025, after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Until the end, she valiantly maintained her sense of humor, with a ready smile for her medical team…

Obituary: Dr. David Millard

Obituary: Dr. David Millard

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

Dr. David Millard passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 30, 2025. David was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Three Rivers, Mich., the son of Carl E. Millard and Bernice (Allen) Millard.David graduated from Three Rivers High School…

Obituary: John Albert Parker

Obituary: John Albert Parker

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20252 min read

John Albert Parker, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his daughter and son at his side, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Medilodge of Kalamazoo, after a courageously fought battle with Huntington’s Disease. He was born Dec. 20, 1957,…

Obituary: Arthur John Arens

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20251 min read

Arthur John Arens, 96, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Mattawan. He was born June 24, 1928, in Hancock, Michigan, the son of William Arens and Margaret (Pelkofer) Arens.Arthur and his late wife, Dorothy, founded the Paw…

Obituary: Richard “Dick” Charles Neely

Obituary: Richard “Dick” Charles Neely

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Richard “Dick” Charles Neely, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025. He passed peacefully at home.Dick was born on May 17, 1932, in New Tazewell, Tennessee, the son of Charles and Ella…

Obituary: Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens

Obituary: Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens, age 72 of Mendon passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on December 13, 1952 the son of Herbert and Barbara (Granger) Bruystens and…

Obituary: Michael Wayne Slack

Obituary: Michael Wayne Slack

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20253 min read

Michael Wayne Slack, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1954, the son of Dennis Robert and Ruth Arlene (Buel) Slack. Mike…

Obituary: Theo Thomas Hartnell

Obituary: Theo Thomas Hartnell

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Theo Thomas Hartnell, age 82, of Lake passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Northwoods Nursing Center in Farwell. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service for Theo will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Friday,…

Obituary: Dyna Lee Stevens

Obituary: Dyna Lee Stevens

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Dyna Lee Stevens, 79 of Merrill, died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at My MI Medical Center in Midland. She was born May 3, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Herdlein) Zingg. Dyna graduated from Mt.…

Obituary: Scott Basil Schroeder

Obituary: Scott Basil Schroeder

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20251 min read

Scott Basil Schroeder, age 40 of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2025. He was born April 15, 1984 the son of Robert and Sandra (Sersaw) Schroeder. Scott went to Clare Public Schools and graduated in 2002. He worked…

Obituary: Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long)

Obituary: Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long)

Editorial StaffJan 31, 20252 min read

Amy Leigh Witbeck (Long), born on April 28, 1979, passed away on November 29, 2024, at the age of 45. A proud graduate of Clare High School in the Class of 1997, Amy devoted her life to her family and…