Obituaries

Obituary: Patrick L Rumery Sr.

Obituary: Patrick L Rumery Sr.

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20241 min read

Patrick L Rumery, Sr. of Valrico, FL passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Pat was born in Allegan, MI on April 5, 1949, the son of Jeanette and Weldon Rumery. He graduated from Ferris State University in Michigan. His…

Obituary: Dan Beebe

Obituary: Dan Beebe

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20242 min read

Dan Beebe of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on November 16th, 2024. He was born on April 27th,1957 in Middletown, Ohio. The Family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan when Dan was a young child. Dan graduated from Gull Lake High School in…

Obituary: Alva Jean Morgan

Obituary: Alva Jean Morgan

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20242 min read

Alva Jean Morgan, 70, lifelong resident of Allegan, MI, passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 25, 2024 at Briarwood Assisted Living. Born February 7, 1954 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Esther…

Obituary: Ms. Barbara (Short Cake) Calloway Ashford

Obituary: Ms. Barbara (Short Cake) Calloway Ashford

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20241 min read

Ms. Barbara (Short Cake) Calloway Ashford, 53, of LaFayette died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at White Hall Baptist Church, LaFayette at 12:00 p.m. (CST)…

Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp

Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20242 min read

Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 95.Funeral Services for Kitty will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ray Francis officiating. Interment…

Obituary: Larry Lee Levi

Obituary: Larry Lee Levi

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

Larry Lee Levi passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Larry was born December 10, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry enjoyed the family home he built along with his wife and children’s help…

Obituary: Yvonne Elaine Becker

Obituary: Yvonne Elaine Becker

Editorial StaffNov 27, 20242 min read

Yvonne Elaine Becker, 83, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at her home.She was born Sept. 29, 1941, in Otsego, the daughter of the late Clifford Parsons Bennett and Lillie Rose (Harvey) Bennett.Family was most near and dear…

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Editorial StaffNov 27, 20243 min read

Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 30, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario,…

Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel

Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel

Editorial StaffNov 27, 20244 min read

Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel, age 81 passed away on November 20, 2024. Like she lived, she died: fiercely and determined. Born on December 13, 1942, Bobbie was the eldest of four children of Douglas and Margaret (Whitcomb) Parker. She was…

Obituary: Philip Lionel Music

Obituary: Philip Lionel Music

Editorial StaffNov 22, 20243 min read

Philip Lionel Music of Farwell, Michigan, passed away on October 31, 2024. He had been undergoing chemo for lung cancer, but died due to the complications of diabetes.Philip was born on April 20, 1954 to Vivian and John Kelley Music…

Obituary: Robin Rena Kogler

Obituary: Robin Rena Kogler

Editorial StaffNov 22, 20242 min read

Robin Rena Kogler, born July 19, 1960, in Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with leiomyosarcoma on September 26th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She is now at rest, free from pain. Robin dedicated her…

Obituary: Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy)

Obituary: Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy)

Editorial StaffNov 22, 20242 min read

Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy), age 73 of Mt. Pleasant unexpectedly went to be with Jesus, November 11, 2024 and lives on as she was a donor to Gift of Life of Michigan.Cassandra was born to Harold and Deloris (Guenther) Tucker…

Obituary: Dennis LeRoy Hawley

Obituary: Dennis LeRoy Hawley

Editorial StaffNov 22, 20242 min read

Dennis LeRoy Hawley, age 78 of Lake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home. Dennis was born the son of Harold and Virginia (Clarke) Hawley on July 26, 1946 in Northampton, Massachusetts. He had served his Country…

Obituary: Francis “Fran” John Pickett

Obituary: Francis “Fran” John Pickett

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

Fran passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Kauhale Assisted Living & Memory Care. He was 89 years old. Born April 8, 1935 in Kalamazoo, MI to John & Lucille (Shearer) Pickett.Fran married June Vote on July 3,…

Obituary: Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson)

Obituary: Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson)

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson), a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 88 in Zeeland, Michigan. Born on July 9, 1936, in Douglas, Michigan, Joan’s life was a tapestry woven with…

Obituary: Dennis Martin

Obituary: Dennis Martin

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

Dennis Martin of Fennville passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2024, at the age of 74. Dennis was born on September 30, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan.  He graduated from Fennville High School in 1968, Central Michigan University in 1973…

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

Carol Ann Brown June 30, 1945 – November 3, 2024 Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of…

Obituary: Lois Ann McLemore

Obituary: Lois Ann McLemore

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20241 min read

Lois Ann McLemore, 64, passed away Nov. 9, 2024, in Lawton, Michigan. Born May 13, 1960, Lois was a lifelong resident of Lawton and a cherished figure in her community.Lois dedicated many years to nurturing young minds as an aide…

Obituary: George Henry Hawkins

Obituary: George Henry Hawkins

Editorial StaffNov 15, 20243 min read

George Henry Hawkins, age 97, of Albion passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born June 20, 1927, in Union Springs, Alabama, one of 11 children born to the late Edward Duett and Claudie Lee…

Obituary: Lyle Claire Mikel

Obituary: Lyle Claire Mikel

Editorial StaffNov 15, 20244 min read

Lyle Claire Mikel, 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel.He was a graduate…