Obituaries

Obituary: Yvonne Elaine Becker

Obituary: Yvonne Elaine Becker

Editorial StaffNov 27, 20242 min read

Yvonne Elaine Becker, 83, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at her home.She was born Sept. 29, 1941, in Otsego, the daughter of the late Clifford Parsons Bennett and Lillie Rose (Harvey) Bennett.Family was most near and dear…

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Editorial StaffNov 27, 20243 min read

Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 30, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario,…

Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel

Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel

Editorial StaffNov 27, 20244 min read

Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel, age 81 passed away on November 20, 2024. Like she lived, she died: fiercely and determined. Born on December 13, 1942, Bobbie was the eldest of four children of Douglas and Margaret (Whitcomb) Parker. She was…

Obituary: Philip Lionel Music

Obituary: Philip Lionel Music

Editorial StaffNov 22, 20243 min read

Philip Lionel Music of Farwell, Michigan, passed away on October 31, 2024. He had been undergoing chemo for lung cancer, but died due to the complications of diabetes.Philip was born on April 20, 1954 to Vivian and John Kelley Music…

Obituary: Robin Rena Kogler

Obituary: Robin Rena Kogler

Editorial StaffNov 22, 20242 min read

Robin Rena Kogler, born July 19, 1960, in Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with leiomyosarcoma on September 26th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She is now at rest, free from pain. Robin dedicated her…

Obituary: Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy)

Obituary: Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy)

Editorial StaffNov 22, 20242 min read

Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy), age 73 of Mt. Pleasant unexpectedly went to be with Jesus, November 11, 2024 and lives on as she was a donor to Gift of Life of Michigan.Cassandra was born to Harold and Deloris (Guenther) Tucker…

Obituary: Dennis LeRoy Hawley

Obituary: Dennis LeRoy Hawley

Editorial StaffNov 22, 20242 min read

Dennis LeRoy Hawley, age 78 of Lake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home. Dennis was born the son of Harold and Virginia (Clarke) Hawley on July 26, 1946 in Northampton, Massachusetts. He had served his Country…

Obituary: Francis “Fran” John Pickett

Obituary: Francis “Fran” John Pickett

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

Fran passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Kauhale Assisted Living & Memory Care. He was 89 years old. Born April 8, 1935 in Kalamazoo, MI to John & Lucille (Shearer) Pickett.Fran married June Vote on July 3,…

Obituary: Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson)

Obituary: Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson)

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson), a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 88 in Zeeland, Michigan. Born on July 9, 1936, in Douglas, Michigan, Joan’s life was a tapestry woven with…

Obituary: Dennis Martin

Obituary: Dennis Martin

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

Dennis Martin of Fennville passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2024, at the age of 74. Dennis was born on September 30, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan.  He graduated from Fennville High School in 1968, Central Michigan University in 1973…

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

Carol Ann Brown June 30, 1945 – November 3, 2024 Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of…

Obituary: Lois Ann McLemore

Obituary: Lois Ann McLemore

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20241 min read

Lois Ann McLemore, 64, passed away Nov. 9, 2024, in Lawton, Michigan. Born May 13, 1960, Lois was a lifelong resident of Lawton and a cherished figure in her community.Lois dedicated many years to nurturing young minds as an aide…

Obituary: George Henry Hawkins

Obituary: George Henry Hawkins

Editorial StaffNov 15, 20243 min read

George Henry Hawkins, age 97, of Albion passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born June 20, 1927, in Union Springs, Alabama, one of 11 children born to the late Edward Duett and Claudie Lee…

Obituary: Lyle Claire Mikel

Obituary: Lyle Claire Mikel

Editorial StaffNov 15, 20244 min read

Lyle Claire Mikel, 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel.He was a graduate…

Obituary: Sally McKay Kutil

Obituary: Sally McKay Kutil

Editorial StaffNov 15, 20242 min read

Sally McKay Kutil, age 90, passed away in Waterford Township, Michigan on November 7, 2024. Sally was born in Birmingham, Michigan on October 14, 1934. She attended Seaholm High School in Birmingham and went to the University of Colorado, Boulder,…

Obituary: David Leslie Sears

Obituary: David Leslie Sears

Editorial StaffNov 15, 20241 min read

SEARS, DAVID LESLIE, age 69, of Weidman, passed away Friday, Nov 8, 2024, at his home.A Graveside Service will take place at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at North Brinton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled…

Obituary: Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber

Obituary: Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20244 min read

Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber, 90, of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 70 years, Marilyn, by his side on Sunday October 27, 2024. Born July 10, 1934 at his parents’ home at…

Obituary: Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell

Obituary: Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20243 min read

Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell, 86, of Holland, MI went in the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born in Grand Haven, MI on February 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry Willis and Henrietta…

Obituary: Glenn Lee Abshagen

Obituary: Glenn Lee Abshagen

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20243 min read

Glenn Lee Abshagen, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 24, 2024. Glenn was born on July 2, 1950, in Paw Paw, Michigan, to Henry and Margaret (Mihelich) Abshagen.He grew up in Decatur,…

Obituary: James Russell Boothby

Obituary: James Russell Boothby

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20242 min read

James Russell Boothby, age 68 of Gobles, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Wings of Hope hospice home in Allegan. He was born on July 19, 1956, in Paw Paw, MI, to the late Gordon and Kay (Weekes)…