Obituaries

Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Ray Mann, 62, of Penton, Al, passed away Friday, June14, 2024 at Tallasse Nursing Home. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Penton Church of God. Rev. Gerald and Veronica Roesly officiated. Jeff is…

Richard Rasmussen (Dick), a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp., passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home in Otsego, MI, surrounded by his family. The son of Ross and Margery (McNair) Rasmussen. He was born March…

Ann Gould (Childs) Gray passed peacefully in Douglas, Michigan, on June 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, on January 26, 1944, to her late parents Theron Jr. and Ruth (Ramlow) Childs. Ann lived a…

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” Frank Angelo Paniccia, 91, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, supported by his large loving family. Formerly of Columbus, Ohio he moved to Bonita Springs, Florida in 1988…

George David Williamson, Jr., age 69, a lifelong resident of Albion passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 16, 2024, under the loving care of his family. George was born May 2, 1955, in Albion the son of…

Jean Ryland Taylor, a 60-year Albion, Michigan, resident who worked as a journalist, served on the Albion Board of Education and was active in many civic organizations, died June 23, 2024, at her home. She was 91. Mrs. Taylor worked…

Robert Lee “Bob” Copenhafer, age 76, passed away on June 19, 2024 at his home, losing his battle with ALS that began in 2020. Bob was born on January 27, 1948 in Three Rivers, Michigan the son of George and…

Martin James Scott, age 74, of Farwell, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home. Per Martin’s wishes, cremation has taken place at Daisy Hill Crematory in Mt. Pleasant. A Celebration of Life will take place at…

Richard Lee (“Dick”) Snyder, age 95, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, nine days short of his 96th birthday.Dick was the eldest child of Raymond and Esther (Winship) Snyder. He was born April 26th, 1928, in Buffalo, New York and spent…

Our beloved Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, and Great-Great-Grandma, Evelyn Faye Grigg (Fasig), age 82, passed away peacefully at her home June 17, 2024. She was born and raised in Illinois and then chose to plant her roots in Fennville, MI where…

Angeline Brown, a loving wife, mother, and cherished soul, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 77 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on July 7, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Angie’s life was one of vibrancy, love,…

Rebecca Sue Cornelia (Dykstra), age 57 of Hopkins, went to her heavenly home June 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her father, David Jay Dykstra; brothers David Mark Dykstra, and Todd Alan Dykstra;…

Alicia passed away, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Borgess Hospital, from injuries she sustained in a motorcycle accident in April. Alicia was born July 20, 1998, in Allegan to Amy Stitt and Dannon Anes and was adopted and raised by…

Gerald W Michels, the only child of Lester William and Sena Edith (McGrew) Michels, born September 6, 1942 passed into every lasting life on Monday June 17, 2024.As a member of the McGrew Family who still reside in the area,…

Jack Ford Pearson, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at his home with his wife at his side after a long and courageous fight with Parkinson’s Disease. Remaining to cherish Jack’s memory are his loving…

Betty Jean Garrison, 97, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 13, 2024 at LakeHouse Three Rivers. She was born October 1, 1926 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Arthur C. and Irene (Fox) Acker, and…

Marion – Ann Marguerite Coon, lifelong resident of the Marion area passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. She was 90.Ann was born on April 25, 1934, at home in Middle Branch Township to…

Ronald Devere Chapman, age 89 of Clare, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Medilodge of Clare. Ronald was born the son of the late Muril J. and Dorothy (Brooks) Chapman on April 4, 1935 in Pontiac. He was united…

Andy Wilson Branham, of Allegan, passed away May 28 at age 89. He is survived by Arlene (Brown) Branham, his wife of 67 years and his daughter, Linda (Tim) Nielsen of Commerce Township, MI. He was a 1953 graduate of…

John Wesley Robart went home to Heaven to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on the morning of June 12, 2024, at the age of 98. John was born October 22, 1925, to Wesley and Viona Robart of Bloomingdale. John…