Obituaries
Obituary: George W. Bolton
George W. Bolton passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born in South Bend, Indiana on Aug. 16, 1953, the son of George D. Bolton and Nita (Hale) Bolton, he was a graduate of Niles…
Obituary: Margaret Jean Glidden
Margaret Jean Glidden, 78, of Paw Paw, Michigan, passed away Oct. 23, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, surrounded by loved ones.Margaret, known as Marge, was born May 25, 1946, in Covert, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Ziemba and Sophie…
Obituary: James “Jim” Herman Awe
James “Jim” Herman Awe, 77, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born on June 30th, 1947, in Three Rivers, to Carl and Marjorie (McCracken) Awe. He was a proud…
Obituary: Jeannette F. Strouse
Jeannette F. Strouse, age 89 of Clare, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. Jeannette was born the daughter of the late William and Pearl Lucinda (Clark) Coleman on November 6, 1934 in Belding. She…
Obituary: Jean Haynak
Jean Haynak, age 84 of Clare, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 20, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. On December 14, 1939, Jean was born one of six children to Dewey and Elenor (Thering)…
Obituary: Shirley Brandt
Shirley Brandt 88, of Farwell Michigan went to be with her Lord on October 18th 2024. Shirley had her daughter Susan,by her side. Shirley had battled with numerous strokes the last of which left her blind. Born Shirley Martha Suchner…
Obituary: Robert ‘Page’ Neve
Robert ‘Page’ Neve, 79 Robert “Page” Neve, age 79, of Fennville, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his wife, Jeanie, and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Forrest and Mary Elizabeth (Winkler)…
Obituary: Robert Lampen
Robert Lampen, 87 Robert (Bob) James Lampen died peacefully at home on Tuesday Oct. 8 in Fennville at age 87 after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Bob is survived by his significant other, Judi Atman of Holland; son Douglas…
Obituary: Gary Diepenhorst
Gary Diepenhorst, 84 Captain Gary Lee Diepenhorst, beloved father and friend, peacefully passed away at his home at the age of 84 on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. Gary was born and raised in Saugatuckand graduated from Saugatuck High School. He…
Obituary: Susan Elaine (Saunders) Goodwin
Susan Elaine (Saunders) Goodwin of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Frank I Goodwin and daughter of Margaret (Curry) and Stanley Saunders, all of whom have preceded her…
Obituary: Margaret Ann VanderVeen
Margaret Ann VanderVeen, age 78, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. Margaret was born on April 2, 1946, in Hopkins to Leon and Edna (Cooley) Arnsman, Margaret’s life was a testament to her strength, her passion for music, and…
Obituary: George A. Powless
George A. Powless, 82, of Paw Paw, died early Friday, Oct. 17, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo. He was born May 24, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, to Fred and Dorothy (Pritchard) Powless.George was a graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School,…
Obituary: Mary Catherine Gave
Mary Catherine Gave of Lawton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at age 90. Mary was the daughter of Fred and Maggie Gave, born on Dec. 10, 1933.She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sally Gave; nieces, Sandy (Jack)…
Obituary: Marie Eileen Blackmer
Marie Eileen Blackmer of Mission, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family.Marie was born on October 25, 1938, to Donald J. and Mathilda M. Flynn, and grew up in…
Obituary: Thomas Scot Mickle
Thomas Scot Mickle passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. He was 68 years old. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Mickle, his mother Joan Mickle and a sister Debra (Mark) Coveart. He is survived by a…
Obituary: Peter Lenzo, 68
Peter Lenzo died peacefully at home after bravely facing decades of seizures and their repercussions while still managing to live and love to the fullest and to transform his intellect and heart and soul into beautiful and meaningful art. He…
Obituary: Dolores Agnes Rohloff
Dolores Agnes Rohloff, born in Detroit, MI, on August 17, 1932, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Pilbeam) Selkirk. Dolores will be…
Obituary: Donn Matthew Wiley
Donn Matthew Wiley passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on October 8, 2024 at his home in Allegan, MI. Born June 21, 1939 in Allegan, he was the son of the late William and Earline (Counterman) Wiley. Donn…
Obituary: Joyce Arlene Miles (Pittner)
Joyce Arlene Miles (Pittner), a beacon of love and friendship, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Allegan, Michigan, at the age of 90. Born on June 18, 1934, in Plainwell, MI, Joyce lived a life marked by devotion…
Obituary: Margaret Jean Vander Vere
AUGUST 4, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 Margaret Jean Vander Vere, left this world at the remarkable age of ninety. Diagnosed with dementia and pre-Alzheimer’s in 1999, Margaret approached her diagnosis like she approached life — with determination, humor, and…
