Obituaries
Obituary: Lucy Kuipers
Lucy Kuipers of Holland died peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 28 in the company of her sister and granddaughter. She is preceded by her husband Glen, daughter Laura and mother Wilhelmina.“Grama Kuipers” was adored by 4…
Obituary: Robert Miller
Robert Miller, 49, of Oak Park, Ill. passed away on Oct. 15, 2024.Rob was born July 23, 1975 and grew up in Lapeer and Saugatuck. He was a band member from junior high through high school, graduating from Saugatuck in…
Obituary: Lyle Jay Barringer
Lyle Jay Barringer, age 92, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 in Allegan MI, where he lived since 1973. Lyle was born on February 19,1932 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Jay and Dorothy (Slinger) Barringer. Lyle worked in Maintenance…
Obituary: James C. Lohrberg
James C. Lohrberg went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 27, 2024. Per Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Jim loved vintage cars, owning several over the years. He was also…
Obituary: Patricia L. Thomas
Patricia L. Thomas, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born on August 18, 1942, in Plainwell, MI, to Seamer (Scotty) Dalrymple and Helen (Cam) Randall, both…
Obituary: Frank Longcore
He was an honorable man. Born Aug. 7, 1926, to Clarence and Nola Longcore, Frank was raised in Paw Paw, MI, with his siblings, Clover (Rogers), Clarence, Jr., Richard, Melva (DeVries), Linda (Boley) and Bruce. At the tender age of…
Obituary: Beverly C. Schafer
Bev was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Andrew J. and Catherine D. (Stevens). Bev grew up in the Oakwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. She married her husband, Bill in 1962; they were…
Obituary: Frances Deea Greider
Frances Deea Greider, age 81 of Three Rivers, passed away on October 21, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was born on January 6, 1943 in Goshen, IN the daughter of Auttio and Charlotte (Slabaugh) Mitchell. She attended Mendon…
Obituary: Martin Colosky
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Colosky, who peacefully passed away at the age of 52 on 10/24/2024 at his daughter’s home. Martin bravely fought a five-year battle with colon cancer, showing immense strength…
Obituary: Karen Sue Day
Karen Sue Day, age 77 of Clare, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Medilodge of Clare. Karen was born the daughter of Charles and Modesta (Gatten) Day in Allegan, Michigan. Karen resided in…
Obituary: James (Jim) Gedney
James (Jim) Gedney, age 64 of Beaverton, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 22, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1960 to William (Bill) Gedney and Joyce (Newman) Earle. Jim grew up in Clare, MI…
Obituary: Dylan Mathew Clyne
Dylan Mathew Clyne of Lake, known by many as Dyl Pickle or Sweet Pea, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the young age of 25. Dylan was born on August 27, 1999, in Flint to parents Philip…
Rhonda L. Calkins (Bigelow)
CALKINS (BIGELOW), RHONDA L., age 71, of Clare, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates. Rhonda was born May 8, 1953, in Corona, California, the daughter of Merle and Marion (Yager) Calkins. Rhonda was a member of…
Obituary: Mr. Frederick Roscoe Drake
Mr. Frederick Roscoe Drake, 62, of Atlanta, GA (formerly of Roanoke) died Monday, October 21, 2024, at Harbor Grace Hospice, Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Canaan Baptist Church, 7485 County Road 278,…
Obituary: Joan Dyer Lambeth
Lafayette, AL. – Joan Dyer Lambeth, age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.Joan is survived by her husband, William Lambeth; daughters, Debbie Vail (Walter), Beverly Cain (Mike); 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.Joan was preceded in death by…
Obituary: Mrs. Willie Mae Bradshaw
Mrs. Willie Mae Bradshaw, 90, of Roanoke died Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 3435 County Road 288, Five Points at 1:00 p.m. (CST)…
Obituary: William (Bill) Weaver Hess
William (Bill) Weaver Hess of Saugatuck passed away peacefully Oct. 21, 2024, after fighting a long illness. He is survived by his loving partner of 46 years, Michael (Mike) Mattern, four nieces and one nephew. Bill was predeceased by his…
Obituary: Matthew Stanley Szkopiec
Matthew Stanley Szkopiec was born on March 25, 1933, in East Chicago (Indiana Harbor), Indiana to Wincenty and Mary Szkopiec and passed away on October 22, 2024 in Holland, Michigan at the age of 91. Matthew graduated from East Chicago…
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Broadhurst
Robert “Bob” Broadhurst, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2024 with his family by his side.Bob was born September 24, 1936 to Frank and Frieda (Mundt) Broadhurst. He graduated from Otsego High School and attended Western Michigan University…
Obituary: Donald Ray Case
Donald Ray Case, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his home with his family at his side. Born January 13, 1941 in Richland Township, MI, he was the son of the late Charles H. and…
