Obituaries

Obituary: Carolyn F. Roberts

Obituary: Carolyn F. Roberts

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20243 min read

Carolyn F. Roberts was born April 24, 1943 in Three Rivers and passed away April 14, 2024, 10 days before her 81st birthday.She was the oldest daughter of James and Francis (Brown) Shively.She graduated from Three Rivers High School in…

Obituary: Jerry V. Bridges

Obituary: Jerry V. Bridges

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20244 min read

Jerry V. Bridges, age 83 of Farwell, formerly of Wyoming MI, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Jerry was born to Bernard and Audrey (Vance) Bridges on May 29, 1940, in Cheboygan,…

Obituary: Stephen D. Rogers

Obituary: Stephen D. Rogers

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20242 min read

AUGUST 8, 1947 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2024Stephen D. Rogers age 77 of Harrison went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Stephen was born on August 8, 1947 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire the son of…

Obituary: Rick Dutkiewicz

Obituary: Rick Dutkiewicz

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

Rick Dutkiewicz, 70Richard (Rick) Joseph DutkiewiczRick Dutkiewicz, a man who touched countless lives with his extraordinary gift and love of music, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on August 28, 2024, at his home in Allegan, Michigan.Rick was…

Obituary: Ray Duane Bonnell

Obituary: Ray Duane Bonnell

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

Ray Duane Bonnell, 74, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Chicago, the son of Ray Duane Bonnell and Loretta (Ricci) Bonnell.He grew up in Hinsdale,…

Obituary: Joseph Francis Robinson

Obituary: Joseph Francis Robinson

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

Joseph Francis Robinson, 77, passed away Saturday August 24th at University of Michigan Hospital with the love of his life by his side. He was a longtime resident of Lawton, Michigan having served as their Chief of Police.Joe was born…

Obituary: Arminda G. Lerma

Obituary: Arminda G. Lerma

Editorial StaffAug 30, 20245 min read

Arminda G. Lerma, age 90, of Albion passed away at her home under the loving care of her family on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1934, in Calabos, Texas. The eldest of 10 children born…

Obituary: Robert Michael Mulkey

Obituary: Robert Michael Mulkey

Editorial StaffAug 30, 20242 min read

Robert Michael Mulkey, age 71, of Albion, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Dana, Kentucky on March 28, 1953, the son of Delzie and Dolores (Thacker) Mulkey and they precede him…

Obituary: Michael H. McAuliffe

Obituary: Michael H. McAuliffe

Editorial StaffAug 30, 20243 min read

Michael H. McAuliffe, 82, passed into Heaven on Aug. 22, 2024. He was born on Oct. 27, 1941 to Edward and Flossie (McGavit) in Albion, Michigan. His parents, brother, Pat (Donna) Mulkey and sister, Betty (Al) Williamson preceded him in…

Obituary: Joanne Ruth Cassel

Obituary: Joanne Ruth Cassel

Editorial StaffAug 30, 20242 min read

Joanne Ruth Cassel, most recently of Avon, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2024. Joanne was born at home during a blizzard on February 11, 1936 in Constantine, Michigan to Albert and Wanda Flick, graduating from Constantine High School in…

Obituary: Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe

Obituary: Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe

Editorial StaffAug 30, 20243 min read

Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe, age 72, passed away on August 22, 2024 of a cardiac arrest. A son and brother, the middle of three siblings – along with Thomas Jr. (Linda) Monroe and Cynthia (Wayne) Bartell. Born and raised in Three…

Obituary: Richard S. Sherman

Obituary: Richard S. Sherman

Editorial StaffAug 30, 20242 min read

Richard S. Sherman, age 82 of Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. On November 16, 1941, Richard was born one of two children to Albert and Beulah (Peterman) Sherman in Detroit,…

Obituary: Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson

Obituary: Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson

Editorial StaffAug 30, 20242 min read

Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson, age 75, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 26, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Earl “Blackie” and Lila (Bowman) Hendershot. She graduated from…

Obituary: Sheri Davis, 54

Obituary: Sheri Davis, 54

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20242 min read

Sheri Renkema Davis, 54, of Fennville went to be with Jesus on Aug. 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by those she loved.  Sheri was born on April 30, 1970, to William and Patricia Renkema in Douglas.…

Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Neils

Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Neils

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20243 min read

Frederick “Fred” Neils passed away on Friday, August 17, 2024 at the age of 91.  He was born in Detroit, MI on February 18, 1933 to Max and Marie Neils.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Paul…

Obituary: Jeff Greenwood, 59

Obituary: Jeff Greenwood, 59

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20242 min read

Jeff Greenwood, age 59, passed away July 15, 2024, in Basin, Wyo., where he had moved last fall. Jeff was born in Holland, Michigan Nov. 21, 1964, to Terry (Daughn) Greenwood and Carol (Bob) Damson. Terry, Daughn, and Carol preceded…

Obituary: Robert E. Waychoff

Obituary: Robert E. Waychoff

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20242 min read

Robert E. Waychoff, 89, AKA “Stoney Burke” was born June 18, 1935 in Washington, PA.  Dad didn’t graduate, he had to go to work to support his mom and younger siblings.  He was a Marine from beginning to end and…

Obituary: Hershel Lamar Lashley

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20242 min read

Funeral services for Hershel Lamar Lashley, age 85, of Lafayette will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Lafayette with Bro. James Caulfield officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery…

Obituary: Diane Rumsey Grimm

Obituary: Diane Rumsey Grimm

Editorial StaffAug 28, 20242 min read

Diane Rumsey Grimm, 70, of Mattawan, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at her home. She was born May 25, 1954, in East Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of the late Dalton C. Rumsey Sr. and Wilma F. (Blaesing) Rumsey. Diane…

Obituary: Thomas James Benchley

Obituary: Thomas James Benchley

Editorial StaffAug 23, 20242 min read

We bid farewell to Thomas James Benchley age 77 of Evart. Born September 14,1946 and departed from this world on August 10, 2024. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love, his absence leaves a void in our hearts.…