Alice Hazel (Sears) Hill of Burr Oak, MI passed away on December 14, 2022, at the age of 61. She was born in Michigan City, IN on April 9, 1961, the daughter of John and Janice (Westphal) Sears Sr.
She will be fondly remembered by those who knew her for the love she shared with her fur baby: Tazz
Alice...
Loretta Fugate of Martin MI, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022 at home. Loretta was born on January 7, 1935 in Plainwell MI. She married Arnold Fugate on April 9, 1955. Arnold preceded her in death on June 23, 2008. They shared 53 wonderful years of marriage.
Loretta loved caring for her animals including her many birds and dogs. ...
Maxine Penar of Vicksburg, MI passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born in Morley, MO on June 12, 1927, the daughter of Marion and Myrtle (Dameron) Ladyman.
In 1946 her love for dancing introduced her to the love of her life: Stanley Penar. The two were united in marriage on September 13,...
Joseph Allen, 86, of Marcellus, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on December 11, 2022. Joseph was born on August 25th, 1936 to Jack and Dorothy Armstrong. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Melva (Pardee) Armstrong, his daughter Janice (Chris Kellogg) Armstrong, and his son Jack (Kay) Armstrong.
Joseph is survived by his...
Paul Schutter, 89, of Vicksburg, passed away peacefully at their home on December 11, 2022. Paul was born May 1, 1933, in Muskegon, the son of Herman and Grace (Hoeker) Schutter. On April 20, 1956 in Grand Haven, Paul was united in marriage to Marilyn McMaster, who survives. He is also survived by his three children, Jeff (Kim) Schutter of...
Gregory Edward Lusk, age 68, of Three Rivers, MI passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the home he proudly and lovingly built with friends and family on Profile Lake surrounded by family. He was born May 8, 1954, in West Virginia, the eldest child of Garland and Vacie (Walker) Lusk and the family later relocated to Constantine, MI...
Marilyn “Sue” Essex February 16, 1944 ~ December 3, 2022 Marilyn Sue Essex, age 78, of Volinia, Michigan passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Three Rivers. Marilyn was born in Centreville, Michigan on February 16, 1944 the daughter of Bernard and Eulah (Stanard) Kahler. On March 7, 1964, at Volinia Baptist Church, she married Wayne Essex who preceded her...
Timothy Paul Landrum, 64, went to be with his Lord on Friday December 2, 2022. He was born to John C Landrum, Sr, and Donna M ( Shrock) Landrum on July 19, 1958 in Sturgis, MI.
Timothy graduated in 1976 from Schoolcraft High School.
On November 23, 2017, he married Cecilia Valladao Landrum in Scotts, MI.
He is survived by...
David William Middlestadt, Jr. January 2, 1967 ~ November 29, 2022 David William Middlestadt, Jr., 55 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022, at home. He was born in Paw Paw, Michigan January 2, 1967 the son of David Middlestadt and Nellie Faye (Allred) Middlestadt. On February 28, 1987, in Dowagiac he married Tina May (Johnson) Middlestadt who...
Janice Jean Marsh (Whittle) , 84 years old, of Plainwell, passed away of natural causes on November 29, 2022. Janice was born on September 11, 1938 to Donald and Winifred (Devroix) Whittle. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Janice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 42 years, Ralph William Marsh and her only child Steven Alan Marsh....
Beth Ann Donley November 6, 1975 ~ November 28, 2022 Beth Ann Donley, 47 of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away Monday November 28, 2022 in Three Rivers. She was born in South Bend Indiana on November 6, 1975 the daughter of Michael Allen Donley and Pamela Gail (Green) Donley. Beth had an Associate’s degree in Business Marketing, and Child Development....
Janet Zang, of Portage Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Janet was the daughter of Chester and Hazel Adams. She grew up in Flint, Michigan with her older sister Bernice, and twin sister Elaine. She graduated from Flint Northern High School and went on to earn a...
Anna Jane (Reed) Smith of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born in White Pigeon, MI on May 19, 1928, the daughter of Roland and Esther (Mecham) Reed.
She grew up and graduated from White Pigeon High School in the late 1940s. In her junior year she met the love...
Michael (Mike) McComis passed away peacefully at his home, Friday November 25th 2022, with his wife Sara, their daughter and her husband, his grandkids and his dog Molly, by his side.
Mike was a lifelong Plainwell resident. He graduated from Plainwell High School in 1976. He was successful in many trades but settled into a career of manufacturing maintenance at Aunt...
Laura L. Jonatzke of Vicksburg, MI passed away on November 24, 2022, at the age of 98. She was born on September 14, 1924, the daughter of Rexal and Celia (Buskirk) Lowder.
Left to cherish Laura’s memory is her son, Ken Jonatzke.
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Lori Ann Powers, of Plainwell, MI suddenly passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the age of 64. Lori was born on August 14, 1958 in Kalamazoo, MI. She went through Portage schools and graduated from Portage Central High School with the Class of 1976. While in high school Lori ran on the Portage Central track team. She...
Faye E. (Hall) Risner, 73, of Orangeville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 21, 2022. Faye was born in Concord, MI, on August 7, 1949, one of 13 children of Grover and Mae (Whitaker) Hall. On September 16, 1967 at the Orangeville House of Prayer, Faye was united in marriage to Richard “Rich” Risner, who survives....
Suzan M. Cherrone of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 60. She was born in South Bend, IN on August 22, 1962, the daughter of Richard Lynn and Kathrine (Gooley) Enders.
Suzan had 1 year of college, she worked at Coca-Cola for 19 years as a tanker unloader and served as a union...
Charles A. Holly, 90, of Martin, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital - Allegan. Chuck was born April 11, 1932 in Grand Rapids, the son of David and Lorna (Middaugh) Holly. On February 24, 1953, he married Lois Jean Sibbersen, who preceded him in death in 2007. Charles was a graduate of Plainwell High School and...
Ardyce Elaine Hutson went to be with her lord and savior on November 20, 2022. She was born at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, on April 17, 1930, along with her twin sister Ardyth. Ardyce married Charles “Chuck” Hutson on October 28, 1950, and they had two children, Charlyn in 1955 and Jaye in 1959. Ardyce was well known for...