Obituaries

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…

Obituary: Carol Ann (Laughlin) Niver

Obituary: Carol Ann (Laughlin) Niver

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20243 min read

Carol Ann (Laughlin) Niver, Age 80 of Marion Michigan passed from the loving arms of her family to her Heavenly Father on May 20th. She is now reunited with her Husband Donald Niver and son David Wayne Niver and many…

Obituary: Mary K. Bastian

Obituary: Mary K. Bastian

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20243 min read

Mary K. Bastian, age 71, of Gladstone, MI passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the UP Health System in Marquette, MI.Mary was born July 18, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Marilyn (Stigers) Bastian.…

Obituary: June A. Smith

Obituary: June A. Smith

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

June A. Smith passed away peacefully at Resthaven Care Center in Holland, Michigan on May 14th, 2024. June was born in Berwyn, Illinois on August 10, 1931 to her doting parents Edward “Ted” A. Reed and Helen Kientop Reed.As a…

Obituary: William Don Howard

Obituary: William Don Howard

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

William Don Howard, 73, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bloomingdale. Born January 9, 1951 in Greely, CO, he was the son of the late Don and Elizabeth (Vivian)…

Obituary: Albert John Radspieler II

Obituary: Albert John Radspieler II

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Albert John Radspieler II, a resident of Allegan, Michigan, age 83 bid farewell to this world on April 30, 2024. Born on January 19, 1941, to the late Albert John Radspieler Sr. and Antoinette “Ann” (Wapienik) Radspieler, he was also…

Obituary: Mr. Nathan Brooks

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Mr. Nathan Brooks, 63 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Brooks will lie…

Obituary: Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson, 80 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…

Obituary: Ms. Priscilla Allen

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Ms. Priscilla Allen, 67 passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Allen will lie in state…

Obituary: Ms. Cora Mae Durham

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20241 min read

Ms. Cora Mae Durham, 70 passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Durham will lie in state…

Obituary: Ronald Leroy Nagy

Obituary: Ronald Leroy Nagy

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Ronald Leroy Nagy, of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away after a short illness, July 6, 2023, at Shore Point Health Center, Punta Gorda, FL.  Ronald was born July 22, 1937, in Elkhart, Indiana. He was the second of three boys…

Obituary: Terry L. Wolownik

Obituary: Terry L. Wolownik

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20244 min read

Terry L. Wolonik,77, passed away May 3, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters in Queen Creek, Arizona.  Terry was preceded in death by his late parents Charlie and June McCauslin, Henrietta (Nanny) Weidner and sister,…

Obituary: Shirley Elsie Mae Figg

Obituary: Shirley Elsie Mae Figg

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Shirley Elsie Mae Figg, 93, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born May 9, 1931, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Robert W. Larson and Nina Bell (Cuddeback) Larson. Shirley…

Obituary: Catherine Ruth Harrell

Obituary: Catherine Ruth Harrell

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

            Catherine Ruth Harrell, 69, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home in Kalamazoo. She was born Feb. 9, 1955, in Paw Paw, the daughter of Stephen Diljak and Norma (Brown) Diljak. As the oldest…