Obituaries

Kathleen Ann (Fischer) Scovill, known by everyone as Kathy, passed away unexpectedly on August 1st, 2024, at the age of 66, in Fennville, Michigan. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard & Dorothy Fischer; brother, Steven Fischer; and…

Mr. Woodrow Fisher, Jr., 85, of Auburn died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Arbor Springs Health & Rehab. Center, Opelika. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at New Zion Baptist Church, 1516 44th Ave. SW, Lanett,…

John Charles Bonter, 77, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo. He was born June 18, 1947, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Clarence Bonter and Marie (Dumas) Bonter. John spent a total…

Leonard Wayne Strefling, 73, of Lawrence, passed away surrounded by family, Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home in Lawrence. He was born Dec. 13, 1950, in Watervliet, Michigan, the son of William Strefling and Lena (Geik) Strefling. Leonard worked…

Cloyd Dean Wells, 90, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home. He was born July 12, 1934, in Chester, West Virginia, to Cloyd and Mamie Wells.…

Cynthia Mae Smitko, 82, of Paw Paw, Michigan passed away peacefully July 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She had battled diabetes her entire life and finally succumbed to complications from the disease. Born in Chicago March 18, 1942,…

Katherine L. AldermanAge 93Of BangorPassed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Paw Paw. Katherine was born July 7, 1931 in South Haven the daughter of Edward and Thelma (Brouse) Brant, and has lived all of her life…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mr. Bill Beery.Born on Aug/ 25, 1950, to Donna and Harold Beery, Bill lived a full and vibrant life until his peaceful departure on July 28, 2024. He…

Robert (Bob) Koenig passed quietly July 24, 2024, after a short illness.Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, May (Smith) Koenig, his older sister Lois Eckelman.He is survived by his brother Arthur (Bud) Paul Koenig;…

Carol Jean Hiscock, 80, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Golden Orchards in Fennville. Born May 2, 1944 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Nathaniel and Louise Elsie (Sauthier) Buelow and was…

Clayton Brenner, 85, of New Athens, IL, born July 2, 1939, in Plainwell, Michigan, died July 22, 2024. Clayton was a farmer, a United States Air Force veteran, a member and past commander of the American Legion in Mira Loma,…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stanton E. “Stan” Fisk. On July 25, 2024, at the age of 83, Stan unexpectedly left this world of natural causes in Wyoming, Michigan, enveloped in the love and…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mr. Bill Beery. Born on August 25, 1950, to Donna and Harold Beery, Bill lived a full and vibrant life until his peaceful departure on July 28, 2024.…

Melvin LeRoy Midlam, 64, of rural Olivet, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Melvin was born on Nov. 5, 1959, in Marshall, Michigan, to Earl Richard and Hazel…

Henderson Harris Sr. was born April 27, 1927, in Jefferson County, Mississippi to Claude Stampley and Clara Hall. He transitioned from earthly work to heavenly reward peacefully at home July 17, 2024. He was affectionately called Schoolboy. Henderson joined in…

Fred Albert Burnett III, 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 19, 1945 in Detroit, the son of Fred and Shirley (Saccoman) Burnett Jr. He graduated…

Robert “Bob” Potter, age 78 of Marcellus, passed away on July 18, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on October 8, 1945 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Frederick and Lettie (Hyde) Potter. Bob…

“We all win when we help others achieve their own version of prosperity.” -Chinese ProverbIf you love the sound of a Harley Davidson idling, or the sound of a Massey-Ferguson tractor starting, you’ll want to make plans to attend the…

Byron R. Smith, age 75, of Hersey, formerly of Farwell, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Blodgett Hospice in Grand Rapids.  He was born on March 1, 1948, near Farwell to Robert and Mary (Jarman) Smith.  He had…

Greg Fuller, a 78 year old Farwell, Michigan resident, passed away on July 15, 2024.  He was born to Donald Fuller and Betty Fuller on February 19, 1946 in Streator, Illinois.  He grew up in Livonia, Michigan where he attended…