Obituaries

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

Murray J. Swindell, 90, of Lincoln, MA and former longtime resident of Concord, MA passed away on September 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Murray was born on June 22, 1934, to Cassie and G. Murray Swindell…

Obituary: Michael Allyn Joyce

Obituary: Michael Allyn Joyce

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20244 min read

It is with great sorrow and sadness that our family announce the passing of Michael Allyn Joyce; husband, dad, brother, uncle, papa and friend. At the age of 83, Michael passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 with his wife…

Obituary: Gregory G. Smith

Obituary: Gregory G. Smith

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

Gregory G. Smith, age 47 of Mt. Pleasant tragically left us on September 13, 2024. Greg was born on September 4, 1977 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, the son of George and Sandra Smith. He was raised in Farwell, MI and…

Obituary: Mr. Jerome Royzell “Big G” Russell

Obituary: Mr. Jerome Royzell “Big G” Russell

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20243 min read

Mr. Jerome Royzell “Big G” Russell, 61, of Dadeville died Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Compassus Bethany House, Auburn.   Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at New Popular Springs Baptist Church, 4853 North Thornton Rd,…

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20243 min read

Murray J. Swindell, 90, of Lincoln, MA and former longtime resident of Concord, MA passed away on September 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends.Murray was born on June 22, 1934, to Cassie and G. Murray Swindell in…

Obituary: Ed Welk

Obituary: Ed Welk

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20243 min read

Ed “Eddie” Welk, 78 passed away on Sept. 3 2024 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Blodgett Hospital. He was born July 4, 1946, in Oak Park, Ill., the son of Robert and Jean (Rehm) Welk. He married…

Obituary: Steven R. Pope

Obituary: Steven R. Pope

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20242 min read

Age 68 Grand Junction Passed away Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at his home.  Steve was born August 12, 1956 in Sault Ste Marie Michigan, son of the late Howard and Lorraine Pope, and lived the majority of his life in the…

Obituary: Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 9, 1933, the daughter of  Albert John Lent and Elsie (Wilber) Lent. Mary graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA, in 1955 with cum laude distinction and an honors…

Obituary: Brenda Jo Asher

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Brenda Jo Asher, age 61 of Battle Creek, passed away at Bronson Hospital on September 6, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1963 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Brent and Sherley (Jones) Satterlee. Brenda attended Mendon High…

Obituary: Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20243 min read

Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell, age 86, left us to be with her beloved Savior on September 9, 2024, at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, Michigan surrounded by those who loved her.Born on March 21, 1938, in Benton Harbor, MI, to…

Obituary: Patricia Ann Haines

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20244 min read

Patricia Ann Haines, 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by her loving family.She was born April 22, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Cosgrove) Crego who gave…

Obituary: Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward, 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers.She was born March 12, 1943 in Everett, Washington, the daughter of Olga (Edmunds) and Raymond Paul, and graduated…

Obituary: Terry “Dutch” Batten

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Terry “Dutch” Batten, age 79 of Mendon, passed away at his home following a very short illness.  Dutch was born on December 17, 1944 in Mendon, the son of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten.  He attended Mendon High School…

Obituary: Rodney Dell Zona

Obituary: Rodney Dell Zona

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Rodney Dell Zona, age 75 of Farwell, formerly of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the McLaren Central Michigan Hospital of Mt. Pleasant.  On May 8, 1949, Rodney was born the eldest of two children to…

Obituary: Robert “Rob” William Jones

Obituary: Robert “Rob” William Jones

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Robert “Rob” William Jones, age 73, of Lake, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Funeral Services for Rob will be held at the Lake Baptist Church on Saturday, September 14, at 11 a.m.…

Obituary: Jerrold Fay Rodgers

Obituary: Jerrold Fay Rodgers

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20243 min read

FEBRUARY 1, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2024                 Jerrold Fay Rodgers age 90 of rural Lake George, Michigan passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home. Jerrold was born February 1, 1934 in Marion, Michigan the son of Roy…

Obituary: Kenneth “Ken” Lee Beougher

Obituary: Kenneth “Ken” Lee Beougher

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20243 min read

AUGUST 31, 1949 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2024                 Kenneth “Ken” Lee Beougher age 75 of Lake George, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 6, 2024. Kenneth was born August 31, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan the son of…

Obituary: Phyllis N. Campbell

Obituary: Phyllis N. Campbell

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Phyllis N. Campbell, age 88 of Farwell, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at Provision Living at East Lansing.  Phyllis was born the daughter of the late Bruce and Dorothy (Hazen) McCormick on August 17, 1936 in Manistique.  She was united in…

Obituary: Joan Lamb

Obituary: Joan Lamb

Editorial StaffSep 11, 20243 min read

Family, friends and the community lost a dear and faithful servant in Joan Lamb who died on Sept. 3, 2024.Joanie, to many, was born Dec. 28, 1945, in Allegan Hospital to Edward and Ruth Knoll.A graduate of Fennville High School,…

Obituary: John David “Dave” Henry

Obituary: John David “Dave” Henry

Editorial StaffSep 11, 20243 min read

John David “Dave” Henry, 90, of Mecosta, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 2, 2024.Dave was born on July 20, 1934, in Otsego, the son of John David and Viola Maude (Newland) Henry, and…