Obituaries
Obituary: David Ray Graham
David Ray Graham, age 74, of Lake, MI passed away on June 28, 2024, surrounded by his family at St Mary’s Hospital. Dave was born in Mt Pleasant on October 31, 1949. He was proceeded in death by his parents…
Obituary: Edwin Lee Woodard
Edwin Lee Woodard, 84, a beloved figure of Marion, Michigan, sadly left our world on July 5, 2024 after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Known for his devotion to God, Edwin was a beacon of light and hope…
Obituary: Joyce May Vandeusen
MARCH 26, 1930 – JULY 7, 2024 Joyce May VanDeusen age 94 went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2024. Joyce was born March 26, 1930 in Eagle Township, Clinton County, Michigan the daughter of Orville A.…
Obituary: Paul David Vanaanhold
AUGUST 26, 1967 – JUNE 25, 2024 Paul David VanAanhold, 56, of Farwell, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Paul was born August 26, 1967 in Bay City, Michigan to James Arthur VanAanhold…
Obituary: Richard M. Reuther
December 10, 1930 – July 1, 2024 Richard Reuther, or as his friends and family called him, Dick, had many roles. Son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend. He had a way about him, making people feel cared for and…
Obituary: Arthur Frederick
Arthur Frederick passed away peacefully in Holland, MI on July 1, 2024, at age 85.Born in Defiance, Ohio, on Feb. 5, 1939 to his late parents Arthur and Hannah Frederick, Arthur’s life was defined by hard work, selfless generosity and…
Obituary: Wilma Halstead
Wilma Halstead, age 97, passed away on July 7.Wilma worked for several local companies in Holland. Her specialty was sewing canvas. She retired full time from West Michigan Canvas in 2011, at the age of 84.Although she never had children…
Obituary: Vivian Ileath Arnsman
Vivian Ileath Arnsman, 95, of Hopkins, MI was called home to our Lord on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was always a loving caretaker for many people and was always willing to help someone in need. Vivian was raised in…
Obituary: Kirk David Schonwald
Kirk David Schonwald of Paw Paw, Michigan, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, died on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Sarasota, Florida. He was 65 years old. Throughout his life, Kirk was a spontaneous explorer who was not…
Obituary: Amerigo Marcelletti Jr.
Amerigo Marcelletti Jr. of Lawton Died on Friday, June 28, 2024, following complications from surgery. Born July 1, 1957, Amerigo graduated from Lawrence High School in 1975, and briefly worked in real estate before pursuing a career in law enforcement.…
Obituary: Patricia Iris (Bauer) Terry
Patricia Iris (Bauer) Terry, 68, of Lawton, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born May 23, 1956, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Walter Bauer and Maxine (Abbott) Bauer. Patty was a…
Obituary: David Paul DeCou
David Paul DeCou, of Paw Paw, Michigan, devout husband, father, educator, and coach, passed away peacefully at his home, July 2, 2024. Born on Dec. 29, 1947, to Glen and Leota DeCou in Saginaw, MI, David grew up in Vassar,…
Obituary: Dominik Ashton Warner “Domo”
Dominik Ashton Warner “Domo”, mournfully gained his eternal wings at the early age of 21 on, June 12, 2024. Dominik brought joy to the world on Sept. 6, 2002, in Marshall, Michigan to Brandi Warner and Josh Warner. His infectious…
Obituary: Ann Marie Reed Davis
Ann Marie Reed Davis, 64, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on June 22, 2024, with her husband by her side. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Virginia and George Reed and moved to Florida in 1995. Ann was…
Obituary: Donald Arthur Rollins, Jr.
Donald Arthur Rollins, Jr., passed away May 21, 2024 at 91 years old at his home in California. He was born May 20, 1933 a son to Donald and Barbara (Hunt) Rollins, Sr. He graduated from Three Rivers High School…
Obituary: Debra Lynn Mellen
Debra Lynn Mellen, age 65, of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away June 26, 2024 at her home. She was born August 29, 1958, a daughter to Earl and Ella Maude (Bean) Schultz. Debra was a lifelong Three Rivers resident and…
Obituary: Polly Ann “Frankie” Edington
Polly Ann “Frankie” Edington, age 88, passed away June 25, 2024 at her home in Three Rivers, Michigan.She was born in Kentucky and spent her teenage years in Kentucky before she move to Three Rivers. She worked at adult foster…
Obituary: James “Jimmy” Travis Harville
James “Jimmy” Travis Harville, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on October 14, 1946, in Glen, MS, and most recently resided in Farwell, MI.Jimmy had a deep…
Obituary: James Peter Ritsema
James Peter Ritsema, age 65 of Marion passed away at his home on July 1, 2024 following a short illness. He was born on April 9, 1959 in Grand Rapids to Peter and Lois (Quist) Ritsema.He had worked at Herman…
Obituary: Peggy “Peg” Nicholas
Peggy “Peg” Nicholas, 87, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024, with her son and daughter-in-law at her bedside following a courageous battle with cancer. Peggy was born in her family’s home on June 21, 1937, in…
