Obituaries
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…
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,…
