Obituaries

Obituary: Elizabeth (Libby) Hull

Obituary: Elizabeth (Libby) Hull

Editorial StaffDec 20, 20244 min read

Elizabeth (Libby) Hull, 101, died Monday, Dec. 16, at Heritage Assisted Living in Battle Creek. She was born Nov. 18, 1923, in a farmhouse outside Marshall, Michigan to Clarence (Mac) and Blanche McFadden. Soon after, the couple divorced so she…

Obituary: Rhea Jessie Watson Hotchkin

Obituary: Rhea Jessie Watson Hotchkin

Editorial StaffDec 20, 20244 min read

Rhea Jessie Watson Hotchkin went home to Jesus on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Max (2004), son Stan (2009), grandson Brian, younger brothers Dale, Phil, and Bing (Gary) and her parents, Kenneth and…

Obituary: Maxine “Mickey” (Matthews) (Cowdery) Frymire

Obituary: Maxine “Mickey” (Matthews) (Cowdery) Frymire

Editorial StaffDec 20, 20242 min read

Maxine “Mickey” (Matthews) (Cowdery) Frymire passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 5, 2024. The daughter of Donald C. Matthews and Edith Crouch Matthews. Mickey grew up and started school in Fountain and later in Ludington, Michigan. Her first…

Obituary: Mary Jo (Smagala) Stieglitz

Obituary: Mary Jo (Smagala) Stieglitz

Editorial StaffDec 20, 20243 min read

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother Mary Jo (Smagala) Stieglitz known to many as MJ. She was 73.Mary Jo was born in Detroit, MI to Jane and Raymond Smagala on September 2, 1951. The oldest of…

Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Sarhatt

Obituary: Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Sarhatt

Editorial StaffDec 20, 20243 min read

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Sarhatt, 90, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2024, at her home at Corey Lake surrounded and loved by her family.She was born on September 22, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Carl…

Obituary: Jo Ann Raymond

Obituary: Jo Ann Raymond

Editorial StaffDec 20, 20242 min read

Jo Ann Raymond, age 85 of Clare, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. Jo was born the daughter of George and Cora (Wilson) Conklin on February 5, 1939 in Flint. She was united in…

Obituary: Elizabeth Sisty

Obituary: Elizabeth Sisty

Editorial StaffDec 18, 20241 min read

Elizabeth Sisty of Holland, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by friends on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at age 97. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 2nd, 1927.  She was sarcastic, feisty and full of drive and compassion.…

Obituary: Ronald Royal Remington

Obituary: Ronald Royal Remington

Editorial StaffDec 18, 20243 min read

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Royal Remington on December 11, 2024 in Allegan, Michigan.  Ron was born on July 13, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Ron grew up in Bloomingdale, Michigan and was…

Obituary: Marvin Harold Voss

Obituary: Marvin Harold Voss

Editorial StaffDec 18, 20242 min read

Marvin Voss Retired U.S. Postal Worker of over 30 years and Michigan Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Marvin Harold Voss passed away December 15, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1940, in Breedsville, MI.In 1960, Marvin enlisted in the…

Obituary: Lillian Marie Peet

Obituary: Lillian Marie Peet

Editorial StaffDec 18, 20243 min read

Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos)…

Obituary: James Howard Hartman

Obituary: James Howard Hartman

Editorial StaffDec 18, 20242 min read

James Howard Hartman, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Wings Home in Allegan.  Born January 9, 1941 in Celina, OH, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Dorsen) Hartman and was the…

Obituary: Christina Chappell Baker

Obituary: Christina Chappell Baker

Editorial StaffDec 18, 20242 min read

In Loving Memory of Christina Chappell BakerChristina Chappell Baker “Tina”, a resident of Lafayette Alabama, peacefully departed this world on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at the age of 47. She was born December 29th 1976 in Lagrange, Georgia to Bobby…

Obituary: George D. Bolton

Obituary: George D. Bolton

Editorial StaffDec 18, 20243 min read

George D. Bolton, 99, of Lawton, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, Dec. 8,2024. He was a beloved father, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, and cherished uncle. His presence and long life were a gift that we will carry with us…

Obituary: Maria Elizabeth DiPrima

Editorial StaffDec 18, 20242 min read

Maria Elizabeth DiPrima, 74, of Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born March 30, 1950, in San Francisco, California, the daughter of John Modica and Anne (Sovish) Modica.Maria had many talents and…

Obituary: Charles Hammock Jr.

Obituary: Charles Hammock Jr.

Editorial StaffDec 13, 20242 min read

Charles Hammock, Jr., age 83 of Farwell, formerly of Detroit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 6, 2024. On April 1, 1941, Charles was born to Charles and Cora (Trice) Hammock, Sr. in Thomaston, GA. Throughout his…

Obituary: Lillian Marie Peet

Obituary: Lillian Marie Peet

Editorial StaffDec 13, 20243 min read

Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos)…

Obituary: Carolyn Edge Wheeler

Editorial StaffDec 11, 20242 min read

February 12, 1949 – December 6, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Rebecca Edge Wheeler of LaFayette, Alabama, announces her passing on Friday, December 6, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband,…

Obituary: Wanda Lynn Nix-Koch

Editorial StaffDec 11, 20241 min read

Funeral services for Wanda Lynn Nix-Koch, age 65, of Five Points, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 7 , 2024, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kevin Buttrum and Bro. Bill Puckett officiating.Ms. Nix passed away on…

Obituary: Regina Marie Johandes

Obituary: Regina Marie Johandes

Editorial StaffDec 11, 20242 min read

Regina Marie Johandes 60, passed away peacefully to join her Lord and Savior on Nov. 17, 2024 at Trillium Woods Faith Hospice Home with exceptional care from the nurses and aides at the facility.Regina was born on July 14,1964 to…

Obituary: Peggy Rose (Thompson) Arnsman

Obituary: Peggy Rose (Thompson) Arnsman

Editorial StaffDec 11, 20242 min read

Peggy Rose (Thompson) Arnsman passed peacefully on December 1, 2024, at Home in Hopkins, Michigan. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on April 3, 1937, to her late parents Richard and Alice (Rose) Thompson. Peggy grew up in Hopkins,…