Obituaries

Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman December 10, 1930 – October 11, 2023 Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman, 92 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Golden Orchards in Fennville, Michigan.  Born December 10, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA,…

Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta April 29, 1930 – October 13, 2023 Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta, “Larry,” passed away on October 13, 2023 at the age of 93. He stayed on the planet much longer than any of his family expected.…

Matthew Paul “Matt” Watkins July 10, 1996 – October 10, 2023 Matthew Paul “Matt” Watkins, age 27, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Born July 10, 1996 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of Jeffrey…

Velvin Francis Border went to be with his Lord October 11, 2023 with many loved ones to send him on his way.  Velvin was born in Vermontville, MI on December 24, 1942 to Velmer and Henrietta (Dunigan) Border. He was…

Lee Schepers, age 77, of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Lee, along with Larry, his twin brother, was born on August 26, 1946, to parents George and Marian (Dieterman) Schepers in McBain, Michigan. On March 6,…

Grover Cleveland DeForest, Jr. – age 87 of Lake passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland.  Grover was born on December 25, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Grover, Sr. and Elsie (Woodems) DeForest.  He graduated…

Ardene Rae (Walters) Wild, age 94, of Clare, passed Away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Horizons Senior Living in Clare.  She was born the daughter of Arden and Vada (Brasington) Walters on July 9, 1929, in Mt. Pleasant.  She married Fred…

Esther Jorgenesen, 84 Esther Marie Jorgensen died peacefully at home on Oct. 2, 2023, among family and friends.  She was born Esther Marie Hoover to Belle and Alva Hoover on Feb. 2, 1939, in Douglas. The younger of two daughters,…

Former resident, Keith N. Louden, age 81, of Jamestown, KY, passed away into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. at Green Hill Rehab and Nursing Facility in Greensburg, KY with…

Elizabeth Levonia Ozley Looney, affectionately known as Levonia, Mom, Nana, Sister, Bonie and Liz, went home on October 8, 2023, in LaFayette, Alabama. Born on November 15, 1937, in Abanda, Alabama, Levonia’s life was marked by her unwavering faith, love…

Alice Lorene Pew, 95, of Three Rivers, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was born on August 26, 1928 in Coldwater, the daughter of Rudy and Neva (Crawford) Bates, and graduated from…

Betty J. (Kramer) Wetzel, 97, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born Betty Jane Lunsford in Elkhart, Indiana, daughter of George Lunsford and Olga Dreves. They moved to Chicago, Illinois…

Ruth Ann Claussen, 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.She was born December 12, 1948 in Sturgis, the daughter of William and Shirley (Burnham) Rexford.Ruth worked as a laborer at GM…

Martin David Mullendore passed away October 1, 2023 in his home with his family around.Martin was born October 9, 1961 in Lebanon, Indiana, to Nancy & Charles Mullendore. He graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1980.After graduation Mart worked…

William (Bill) Lee Evans, age 87, of Clare, peacefully entered into God’s Kingdom on October 1, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1936, to loving parents, Edgar and Ruth Evans. Visitation will be held at the Clare Chapel of…

Richard Kraatz 78 Passed away 9.28.23 Married Patricia in 1965, 58 yrs. Drafted into the Army in 1966. Retired from Ford Mo.Co. in 1995 As an Army Veteran he was an active member of multiple associations such as The American…

The first thing most people noticed about Lydia Fish (nee Mihleisen), bides from her accent, was the twinkle in her blue eyes and “I’m up to something” grin. In the seven years she lived in her old blue farmhouse with…

Sharon (Sherry) Elaine Koehler Edris died at age 76.  Sherry was born in Herington, Kansas.  She graduated from Herington High School in 1964 as a member of the National Honor Society.  She attended Brown-Mackie School of Business in Salina, Kansas…

Gerald Benajah Boylan 48 years old.   October 26, 1974, to September 24, 2023 unexpectedly passed away. Benajah suffered from Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis and retired from TMD of Plainwell. He lived his live on his terms.  He leaves behind a devoted…

Marilyn Deen Kent, a loving and generous woman whose faith guided her throughout her life, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2023, in Allegan, MI. Born on February 25, 1935, in Martin Township, MI,…