Obituaries

Obituary: Jeffrey Mark Webb

Obituary: Jeffrey Mark Webb

Editorial StaffJan 8, 20252 min read

Jeffrey Mark Webb, 67, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Born October 17, 1957 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Noel and Julia (Rockwell) Webb and on June 22, 1979 he married Julie Brosz.…

Obituary: George Wesley Dykes

Obituary: George Wesley Dykes

Editorial StaffJan 8, 20252 min read

George Wesley Dykes of LaFayette, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in Safford, Alabama and graduated from Oreville High School in 1961. He attended East Central Community College…

Obituary: Mr. James (Frank) Smith

Editorial StaffJan 8, 20252 min read

Mr. James (Frank) Smith, of Oak Bowery, AL passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born May 11, 1930, in Fort Payne, AL. He was a great outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting,…

Obituary: James Harold Meadows

Obituary: James Harold Meadows

Editorial StaffJan 3, 20253 min read

James Harold Meadows, 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care.He was born November 19, 1951 in Forrest City, Ark., the son of Johnie and Lottie Lou (Franklin) Meadows. In his younger…

Obituary: Daniel Howard Langdon

Obituary: Daniel Howard Langdon

Editorial StaffJan 3, 20251 min read

Daniel Howard Langdon, 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born June 3, 1941 in Owosso, the son of Earl H. and Mildred P. (Elkins) Langdon, and came…

Obituary: Brenda Lee Dennis

Obituary: Brenda Lee Dennis

Editorial StaffJan 3, 20252 min read

Brenda Lee Dennis, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.She was born December 20, 1940 to George and Madge (Kline) Gilchrist in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was a graduate of Three Rivers High…

Obituary: Michael R. Piotrowksi

Obituary: Michael R. Piotrowksi

Editorial StaffJan 3, 20252 min read

Michael R. Piotrowksi, age 68, of Lake passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Carriage House. Per Michael’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned at this time. Michael was born on November 18, 1956,…

Obituary: Donald Stuart Wentworth

Obituary: Donald Stuart Wentworth

Editorial StaffJan 3, 20252 min read

Donald Stuart Wentworth, age 86 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at home. On November 12, 1938, Don was born to Will and Mildred (Derby) Wentworth in Clare, MI. Before Don graduated from Clare High School…

Obituary: Don David Papesh

Obituary: Don David Papesh

Editorial StaffJan 3, 20253 min read

Don David Papesh went to celebrate Christmas with his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2024. He was born on March 17, 1950 to Andrew and Jo Maxine (Seibt) Papesh. He graduated from Clare High School in 1968 where he…

Obituary: Katherine Harrison

Editorial StaffDec 31, 20241 min read

Katherine passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home in Allegan. She was born on August 12, 1965, in Plainwell, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Opperman) Petersen. Over the years Katherine worked at many area factories. In her…

Obituary: Sidney Leroy Carns

Obituary: Sidney Leroy Carns

Editorial StaffDec 31, 20243 min read

Sidney Leroy Carns passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 89, in Portage, Michigan. Born on August 13, 1935, in Allegan, Michigan, he was a cherished son to the late James and Bertha Carns. Sidney’s formative…

Obituary: Neil Girke

Obituary: Neil Girke

Editorial StaffDec 31, 20241 min read

Neil Girke, age 83 of Gobles, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Wings Home in Allegan with very loving care and has gone on to be with our Lord.He loved fishing, hunting, golf and singing hymns and songs…

Obituary: Kevin Gene Krotz

Obituary: Kevin Gene Krotz

Editorial StaffDec 31, 20242 min read

Kevin Gene Krotz, 64, of Hopkins, MI passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at University of Michigan Health West. Born April 20, 1960 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Robert and Geraldine Louise (Grauman) Krotz. Kevin had…

Obituary: Donald Huff

Obituary: Donald Huff

Editorial StaffDec 31, 20243 min read

Donald Huff passed peacefully on December 21, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to Louise (Jones) and Claude Huff.Don’s elementary years were spent at the Foster and Clifford Schools before graduating at 16 from Allegan…

Obituary: Louis Geresy Jr.

Obituary: Louis Geresy Jr.

Editorial StaffDec 31, 20242 min read

Age 86 of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday morning, December 21, 2024. Louie was born in Kalamazoo, on October 28, 1938, the son of Louis and Viola (Sennyes) Geresy, Sr. On January 31, 1957, he married Barbara Lee Jones who preceded…

Obituary: Charlie Richard Maxwell “Ol’ Paw Paw”

Obituary: Charlie Richard Maxwell “Ol’ Paw Paw”

Editorial StaffDec 31, 20242 min read

Charlie Richard Maxwell “Ol’ Paw Paw”, 97, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. Born in Lawton, MI, April 8, 1927, the youngest of four children to the late Thomas Maxwell and Isa (Boyce) Maxwell.From a young…

Obituary: Donald Peter Brezinski

Obituary: Donald Peter Brezinski

Editorial StaffDec 31, 20242 min read

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald Peter Brezinski, 78, of Paw Paw, MI. Don left us peacefully, in his sleep, Dec. 18, 2024.  Don’s life was one of profound curiosity, boundless love, and unrelenting passion…

Obituary: Donald Ray Harris Sr.

Editorial StaffDec 27, 20242 min read

Donald Ray Harris Sr. of Albion, Michigan passed away on Dec. 22, 2024. He was born May 11, 1944, in Albion, Michigan. Don was a private man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bingo, and playing euchre at the Springport V.F.W. and…

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Louis Herwarth

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Louis Herwarth

Editorial StaffDec 27, 20243 min read

Robert “Bob” Louis Herwarth, 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on July 16, 1934, to Carl Julius and Iva Mae (Blunt) Herwarth in Battle Creek. On Sept.…

Obituary: Sharon Leora Smith

Obituary: Sharon Leora Smith

Editorial StaffDec 27, 20242 min read

Sharon Leora Smith, 78, of Albion, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.She was born on Feb. 12, 1946, to James and Leora (Jennings) Clark at Albion, Michigan. Sharon was a graduate of Sturgis High School. On Sept. 8,…