Obituaries

Obituary: Mary Helen Cassidy

Obituary: Mary Helen Cassidy

Editorial StaffJun 7, 20242 min read

Mary Helen Cassidy, age 77, of Clare, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at My Michigan Health in Clare. She was born the daughter of Roy and Marie (Fitzpatrick) Smith on Feb. 24, 1947, in Mt. Pleasant. Mary was…

Obituary: Jeffrey J. Michels

Obituary: Jeffrey J. Michels

Editorial StaffJun 7, 20243 min read

Jeffrey J. Michels, age 69 of Clare, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 2, 2024 surrounded by his family. On August 20, 1954, Jeff was born the elder of two children to Harry and Arda (Gakle) Michels…

Lon C. Miller

Lon C. Miller

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20242 min read

Lon C. Miller, 76, of Athens went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at home with his wife. He was born on March 7, 1948, the only son of Don and Dorothy Miller. Lon was united…

Grace Norris Hollaway

Grace Norris Hollaway

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20242 min read

Grace was born and raised on the family farm in Martin, Michigan to John Norris and Ruth Margaret (Baughman) Norris. She graduated from Martin High School in 1948 and while living with her half-sister in Augusta, Michigan, she met Donald…

Obituary: Mr. Bobby B. Crim

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20241 min read

Mr. Bobby B. Crim, 70 of Valley, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Crim…

Obituary: Mr. John Henry Kidd

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20241 min read

Mr. John Henry Kidd, 79 of Wedowee, AL passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Lineville Health and Rehabilitation, Lineville, AL.There will be no public visitation.Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 2PM CST at Canaan…

Obituary: John Edward McGonigle

Obituary: John Edward McGonigle

Editorial StaffJun 3, 20243 min read

John Edward McGonigle, age 71 peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19 at his beloved home on Lake Diane in Camden, Michigan. He was born on Aug. 1, 1952, in Lafayette, Indiana to John and Eileen McGonigle. John was not…

Obituary: Terry W. Kline

Obituary: Terry W. Kline

Editorial StaffMay 31, 20242 min read

Terry W. Kline, age 66 of Centreville, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home following a hard fought battle with colon cancer. He was born January 5, 1958 in Three Rivers, a son of Wayne and Mary Lou (Gross)…

Obituary: Judy M. Wolgamood

Obituary: Judy M. Wolgamood

Editorial StaffMay 31, 20241 min read

Judy M. Wolgamood, 76 of Constantine, passed away May 23, 2024 at her home. Judy was born in Three Rivers on May 8, 2948, a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Becker) Wayne. She graduated form Three Rivers High School. On…

Obituary: James Gordon Budd Sr.

Obituary: James Gordon Budd Sr.

Editorial StaffMay 31, 20242 min read

James Gordon Budd, Sr. of Farwell passed away Wednesday morning May 15, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 68. Jim was born on December 25, 1955 in Cadillac to Charlie R. & Anna J. (Pardee)…

Obituary: Nyle O. Haggart

Obituary: Nyle O. Haggart

Editorial StaffMay 31, 20243 min read

Nyle O. Haggart, 88 of Clare, died peacefully May 27, 2024 at the Woodland Hospice Home in Mt. Pleasant  Nyle was born the second son of Ogal and Edith (Prout) Haggart on September 14, 1935.  He was a graduate of…

Obituary: Richard Lee (“Dick”) Snyder

Obituary: Richard Lee (“Dick”) Snyder

Editorial StaffMay 31, 20244 min read

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…

Obituary: Judith Mabel Jensen (neé Weinberg)

Obituary: Judith Mabel Jensen (neé Weinberg)

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20242 min read

Judith Mabel Jensen (neé Weinberg) of Glenn, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024.She was born in Chicago on Dec. 14, 1938 to Marie Weinberg (née Petersen) and Henry Weinberg. She was united in marriage to the love of her life,…

Obituary: Hermina “Betty” VanDenBrink

Obituary: Hermina “Betty” VanDenBrink

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20242 min read

Proverbs 31 says of a virtuous woman “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her…

Obituary: Roger J. Rininger

Obituary: Roger J. Rininger

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20242 min read

Roger J. Rininger was unconventional, a masterful storyteller, and an intrepid traveler. He was a connoisseur of the unique and different. Throughout his life, he wove tales of adventure and wonder, captivating all who had the privilege of listening. Whether recounting his…

Obituary: Donna Hazel (Schanz) Robart

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20241 min read

On the evening of May 21, 2024, Donna Hazel (Schanz) Robart of Plainwell went to be with Jesus in Heaven, at the age of 94. Donna was born July 30, 1929, to William and Ada Schanz of Allegan. Donna and…

Obituary: Russell George Heinzen

Obituary: Russell George Heinzen

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20242 min read

Russell George Heinzen, 85, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2024, at Rose Arbor, Kalamazoo. Cremation has taken place. He was born July 8, 1938, in Maple Plain, Minnesota, the son of Harvey Heinzen and Florence (Japps)…

Obituary: John Oscar Saurer

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20243 min read

John Oscar Saurer, 88 of Venice, Florida, passed away into eternal life surrounded by his beloved family, on May 19, 2024 after a brief illness. He was a Christian and lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church. His faith sustained him…

Obituary: Evelyn Ann Gyllstrom

Obituary: Evelyn Ann Gyllstrom

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20243 min read

Evelyn Ann Gyllstrom, 88, a lifelong resident of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.She was born November 7, 1935 in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of Ernest Richardson and Lela M. (Worthington)…

Obituary: Sharron Crawford

Obituary: Sharron Crawford

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20243 min read

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sharron Crawford. On May 18, 2024 Sharron passed away at home after a courageous battle with a lung disease. She was 81…