Obituaries

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,…

Obituary: Joan (Jody) Huene Simonds

Obituary: Joan (Jody) Huene Simonds

Editorial StaffDec 11, 20244 min read

Joan (Jody) Huene Simonds, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 96. Joan was born in Chicago on July 14, 1928, to Dorothy and Nevin Huene. Her life was one…

Obituary: Janet Louise Hamay

Obituary: Janet Louise Hamay

Editorial StaffDec 11, 20242 min read

Janet Louise Hamay, 80, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at Maple Lake Assisted Living, Paw Paw. She was born April 6, 1944, in Coloma, MI, the daughter of Carl and Emma (Behnke) Skibbe.Janet retired from the…

Obituary: Richard Lyle Schug

Obituary: Richard Lyle Schug

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

Richard Lyle Schug, 99, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.Born March 28, 1925 in Auburn, Ind., to Herbert Eber and IO (Gorrell) Schug, he attended Edwards Corners one-room country school through…

Obituary: Karen Ann Paul

Obituary: Karen Ann Paul

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

Karen Ann Paul, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 23, 2024 at the age of 83. Born Karen Ann Steininger on June 2, 1941, she was the daughter of loving parents…

Obituary: Alan Andrew Veen

Obituary: Alan Andrew Veen

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

Alan Andrew Veen, age 80 of Clare, joined the spirit of the woods for one final hunt in the great beyond on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Born on a military base in Auckland, New Zealand to Peter and Freda Veen on…

Obituary: Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox

Obituary: Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox, age 59 of Lake passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Jack was born to parents Donald Eugene and Marilyn Rae (Purvis) Lennox in Mt. Pleasant on January 23, 1965. After graduating…

Obituary: Margaret Punches

Obituary: Margaret Punches

Editorial StaffDec 6, 20244 min read

Margaret Punches, 84, of Onekama, Michigan, went to be with our Lord on December 1, 2024. Margaret had her husband George and her daughter Ann by her side. Margaret had a brief but courageous battle with cancer.      Born Margaret Ann…

Obituary: Patrick L Rumery Sr.

Obituary: Patrick L Rumery Sr.

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20241 min read

Patrick L Rumery, Sr. of Valrico, FL passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Pat was born in Allegan, MI on April 5, 1949, the son of Jeanette and Weldon Rumery. He graduated from Ferris State University in Michigan. His…

Obituary: Dan Beebe

Obituary: Dan Beebe

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20242 min read

Dan Beebe of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on November 16th, 2024. He was born on April 27th,1957 in Middletown, Ohio. The Family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan when Dan was a young child. Dan graduated from Gull Lake High School in…

Obituary: Alva Jean Morgan

Obituary: Alva Jean Morgan

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20242 min read

Alva Jean Morgan, 70, lifelong resident of Allegan, MI, passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 25, 2024 at Briarwood Assisted Living. Born February 7, 1954 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Esther…

Obituary: Ms. Barbara (Short Cake) Calloway Ashford

Obituary: Ms. Barbara (Short Cake) Calloway Ashford

Editorial StaffDec 4, 20241 min read

Ms. Barbara (Short Cake) Calloway Ashford, 53, of LaFayette died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at White Hall Baptist Church, LaFayette at 12:00 p.m. (CST)…

Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp

Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20242 min read

Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 95.Funeral Services for Kitty will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ray Francis officiating. Interment…

Obituary: Larry Lee Levi

Obituary: Larry Lee Levi

Editorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

Larry Lee Levi passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Larry was born December 10, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry enjoyed the family home he built along with his wife and children’s help…