Obituaries

Obituary: Casimer “Casey” Sigmund Ziemba

Obituary: Casimer “Casey” Sigmund Ziemba

Editorial Staff Sep 11, 2024 3 min read

Casimer “Casey” Sigmund Ziemba, 81, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.  Casey came into this world on March 5, 1943, at Cook County Hospital, Chicago. He was the son of Frank Ziemba…

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Arlee Holt

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Arlee Holt

Editorial Staff Sep 6, 2024 2 min read

Robert “Bob” Arlee Holt, age 106, of Albion, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. He was born April 30, 1918, in New Bloomfield, Missouri to Myrtle and Neillie (Logan) Holt. He was raised on a farm with a…

Obituary: Jeffrey Scott Boyd

Obituary: Jeffrey Scott Boyd

Editorial Staff Sep 6, 2024 2 min read

Jeffrey Scott Boyd of Jonesville, Michigan passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at the age of 40 years. Jeff is survived by his father, Otto Boyd; his loving soulmate, Angela Walker; his two beautiful children, Logan Scott Boyd and…

Obituary: Carolyn F. Roberts

Obituary: Carolyn F. Roberts

Editorial Staff Sep 6, 2024 3 min read

Carolyn F. Roberts was born April 24, 1943 in Three Rivers and passed away April 14, 2024, 10 days before her 81st birthday.She was the oldest daughter of James and Francis (Brown) Shively.She graduated from Three Rivers High School in…

Obituary: Jerry V. Bridges

Obituary: Jerry V. Bridges

Editorial Staff Sep 6, 2024 4 min read

Jerry V. Bridges, age 83 of Farwell, formerly of Wyoming MI, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Jerry was born to Bernard and Audrey (Vance) Bridges on May 29, 1940, in Cheboygan,…

Obituary: Stephen D. Rogers

Obituary: Stephen D. Rogers

Editorial Staff Sep 6, 2024 2 min read

AUGUST 8, 1947 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2024Stephen D. Rogers age 77 of Harrison went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Stephen was born on August 8, 1947 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire the son of…

Obituary: Rick Dutkiewicz

Obituary: Rick Dutkiewicz

Editorial Staff Sep 4, 2024 2 min read

Rick Dutkiewicz, 70Richard (Rick) Joseph DutkiewiczRick Dutkiewicz, a man who touched countless lives with his extraordinary gift and love of music, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on August 28, 2024, at his home in Allegan, Michigan.Rick was…

Obituary: Ray Duane Bonnell

Obituary: Ray Duane Bonnell

Editorial Staff Sep 4, 2024 2 min read

Ray Duane Bonnell, 74, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Chicago, the son of Ray Duane Bonnell and Loretta (Ricci) Bonnell.He grew up in Hinsdale,…

Obituary: Joseph Francis Robinson

Obituary: Joseph Francis Robinson

Editorial Staff Sep 4, 2024 2 min read

Joseph Francis Robinson, 77, passed away Saturday August 24th at University of Michigan Hospital with the love of his life by his side. He was a longtime resident of Lawton, Michigan having served as their Chief of Police.Joe was born…

Obituary: Arminda G. Lerma

Obituary: Arminda G. Lerma

Editorial Staff Aug 30, 2024 5 min read

Arminda G. Lerma, age 90, of Albion passed away at her home under the loving care of her family on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1934, in Calabos, Texas. The eldest of 10 children born…

Obituary: Robert Michael Mulkey

Obituary: Robert Michael Mulkey

Editorial Staff Aug 30, 2024 2 min read

Robert Michael Mulkey, age 71, of Albion, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Dana, Kentucky on March 28, 1953, the son of Delzie and Dolores (Thacker) Mulkey and they precede him…

Obituary: Michael H. McAuliffe

Obituary: Michael H. McAuliffe

Editorial Staff Aug 30, 2024 3 min read

Michael H. McAuliffe, 82, passed into Heaven on Aug. 22, 2024. He was born on Oct. 27, 1941 to Edward and Flossie (McGavit) in Albion, Michigan. His parents, brother, Pat (Donna) Mulkey and sister, Betty (Al) Williamson preceded him in…

Obituary: Joanne Ruth Cassel

Obituary: Joanne Ruth Cassel

Editorial Staff Aug 30, 2024 2 min read

Joanne Ruth Cassel, most recently of Avon, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2024. Joanne was born at home during a blizzard on February 11, 1936 in Constantine, Michigan to Albert and Wanda Flick, graduating from Constantine High School in…

Obituary: Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe

Obituary: Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe

Editorial Staff Aug 30, 2024 3 min read

Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe, age 72, passed away on August 22, 2024 of a cardiac arrest. A son and brother, the middle of three siblings – along with Thomas Jr. (Linda) Monroe and Cynthia (Wayne) Bartell. Born and raised in Three…

Obituary: Richard S. Sherman

Obituary: Richard S. Sherman

Editorial Staff Aug 30, 2024 2 min read

Richard S. Sherman, age 82 of Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. On November 16, 1941, Richard was born one of two children to Albert and Beulah (Peterman) Sherman in Detroit,…

Obituary: Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson

Obituary: Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson

Editorial Staff Aug 30, 2024 2 min read

Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson, age 75, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 26, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Earl “Blackie” and Lila (Bowman) Hendershot. She graduated from…

Obituary: Sheri Davis, 54

Obituary: Sheri Davis, 54

Editorial Staff Aug 28, 2024 2 min read

Sheri Renkema Davis, 54, of Fennville went to be with Jesus on Aug. 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by those she loved.  Sheri was born on April 30, 1970, to William and Patricia Renkema in Douglas.…

Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Neils

Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Neils

Editorial Staff Aug 28, 2024 3 min read

Frederick “Fred” Neils passed away on Friday, August 17, 2024 at the age of 91.  He was born in Detroit, MI on February 18, 1933 to Max and Marie Neils.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Paul…

Obituary: Jeff Greenwood, 59

Obituary: Jeff Greenwood, 59

Editorial Staff Aug 28, 2024 2 min read

Jeff Greenwood, age 59, passed away July 15, 2024, in Basin, Wyo., where he had moved last fall. Jeff was born in Holland, Michigan Nov. 21, 1964, to Terry (Daughn) Greenwood and Carol (Bob) Damson. Terry, Daughn, and Carol preceded…

Obituary: Robert E. Waychoff

Obituary: Robert E. Waychoff

Editorial Staff Aug 28, 2024 2 min read

Robert E. Waychoff, 89, AKA “Stoney Burke” was born June 18, 1935 in Washington, PA.  Dad didn’t graduate, he had to go to work to support his mom and younger siblings.  He was a Marine from beginning to end and…

By Mike Wilcox
Owner/Publisher

Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.

It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us what would make their Christmas a little brighter. The idea was to connect local families in need with local people who wanted to help. Over the years, it’s grown into something truly special—and this year, we’re doing it again.